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Event Series Wistariahurst Book Discussion Group: “Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed” by Kim McLarin

Wistariahurst Book Discussion Group: “Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed” by Kim McLarin

Wistariahurst 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA, United States

Join fellow readers for engaging conversations covering aging, feminism, and racial identity. Kim McLarin's "Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed" captures the endless cycle of progress and backlash that has long shaped race and gender. Readers will investigate McLarin's narrative and delve into conversations on these topics. This book discussion group will end with a culminating Meet and Greet featuring Kim McLarin, sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, which will take place at Wistariahurst on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. Kim McLarin is the author of three critically acclaimed novels, several essay collections, and James Baldwin's Another Country: Bookmarked. Her work has appeared in the New England Review, The Sewanee Review, The Sun […]

Knock Knock! – Photography Exhibit by Jeffery Richard – Opening Reception

Wistariahurst 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA, United States

Knock, Knock! Photographer Jeffrey Richard opens the door to exploration and creativity in his exhibit of urban photographs. Jeffrey Richard is a Holyoke native who has always been inspired by the visual aspects of the world and city around him.Richard’s work explores urban decay and highlights abandoned buildings, alleys, and entryways. Though Richards has photographed several places during his travels, he has returned to Holyoke to take photos of this “always-changing city”, as he describes it. “Knock Knock!” is a collection of photographic images transformed into 3D framed artwork of doors and entryways from Holyoke and beyond. Richard explains the inspiration behind the 3D pop-out frames is to “give depth drawing the viewer into the image, creating a connection to […]

Wistariahurst Kid’s Art Classes: Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Drawing

Wistariahurst 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA, United States

Be a part of the next creative adventure coming to the halls of Wistariahurst Museum by participating in our Wistariahurst Kid’s Art Classes! This series of art classes is geared towards children in grades K-12 to spark creativity and inspire a love for art history. Joycelin Raho, the talented instructor guiding these classes, will help children explore different mediums and artistic techniques to unlock their imaginations. These engaging activities will help kids create their own masterpieces through a hands-on approach to learning To make these classes accessible and available for all kids in our community, we offer a sliding scale for admission. Parents and/or guardians can choose admission pricing from $10, $15, or $20, which will help cover the cost […]

Event Series Wistariahurst Book Discussion Group: “Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed” by Kim McLarin

Wistariahurst Book Discussion Group: “Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed” by Kim McLarin

Wistariahurst 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA, United States

Join fellow readers for engaging conversations covering aging, feminism, and racial identity. Kim McLarin's "Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed" captures the endless cycle of progress and backlash that has long shaped race and gender. Readers will investigate McLarin's narrative and delve into conversations on these topics. This book discussion group will end with a culminating Meet and Greet featuring Kim McLarin, sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, which will take place at Wistariahurst on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. Kim McLarin is the author of three critically acclaimed novels, several essay collections, and James Baldwin's Another Country: Bookmarked. Her work has appeared in the New England Review, The Sewanee Review, The Sun […]

Wistariahurst Kid’s Art Classes: Claude Monet Inspired Drawing

Wistariahurst 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA, United States

Be a part of the next creative adventure coming to the halls of Wistariahurst Museum by participating in our Wistariahurst Kid’s Art Classes! This series of art classes is geared towards children in grades K-12 to spark creativity and inspire a love for art history. Joycelin Raho, the talented instructor guiding these classes, will help children explore different mediums and artistic techniques to unlock their imaginations. These engaging activities will help kids create their own masterpieces through a hands-on approach to learning To make these classes accessible and available for all kids in our community, we offer a sliding scale for admission. Parents and/or guardians can choose admission pricing from $10, $15, or $20, which will help cover the cost […]