The Community, Fletcher and Pickering Rooms are available for Public Reservation by request.
A read-aloud story time and conversation exploring philosophical themes from the story (for children 5-10 yrs & caregivers)
Inspired by the work of the late artist and curator David Driskell, this illuminating documentary spotlights the indelible contributions of some of the foremost African American artists in today's contemporary art world, including Theaster Gates, Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, Amy Sherald, and many more. Directed by Sam Pollard.
New York Times Review here.
BLACK IS THE COLOR highlights key moments in the history of African-American visual art, from Edmonia Lewis’s 1867 sculpture Forever Free, to the work of contemporary artists such as Whitfield Lovell, Kerry James Marshall, Ellen Gallagher, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Both comprehensive and lively, BLACK IS THE COLOR is a much-needed survey of great work by artists whose contributions were neglected by the mainstream art world for far too long.
A short piece of charming serendipity set in a beloved green space in South Dublin – from Burlington VT filmmaker Evelyn Gustafson. Ms. Gustafson, who wrote and directed the film, will attend the screening to speak briefly about her experience.
Song of the Sea follows the story of a 10-year-old Irish boy named Ben who discovers that his mute sister Saoirse, whom he blames for the apparent death of his mother, is a selkie who has to free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha. The film is the second installment in director and co-producer Tomm Moore’s “Irish Folklore Trilogy”, following his previous film The Secret of Kells (2009) and preceding the film Wolfwalkers (2020).
This will be an informational session for people who have had little or no previous contact with Irish (also known as Gaelic) and are interested in learning more about it.
This will be a public event for ward 8 neighbors to come and have a discussion about the issues that matter most to them!