From seaside ghosts to the Dover Demon to UFO's over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens. Come hear Sara Hodge-Wetherbe describe some of the weirdest things the Bay State has to offer.
When author Stephen R. Katz, a native of Ware, discovered that seven major league baseball players had come from his hometown, he felt compelled to tell their stories. His detailed narrative chronicles the lives and careers of these seven players while illuminating the region’s rich baseball history. Katz will talk about, and sign his [...]
Jeff Belanger is a paranormal researcher, investigator, and author of more than a dozen books on the paranormal. He's the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of New England Legends on PBS and the series writer/researcher for the Ghost Adventures show on the Travel channel. His talk will include images, audio clips, and video from some [...]
Brad Leithauser reads from his latest work, a comic novel about a Midwestern professor who tries to prop up his failing prospects for happiness by setting out on the Journey of a Lifetime. BRAD LEITHAUSER is a widely acclaimed poet and novelist and the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship. This [...]
Get ready for spring and with Jana Milbocker, author of the Garden Tourist! In this armchair tour of some the best public gardens and hidden gems of the Northeast you will learn about each garden’s history, horticultural highlights and special events that will inspire you to plan your own visit!
Join us for a free lecture with Dr. Scott on how to take care of your back and neck pain. You don’t have back or neck pain? Lucky you, let’s keep it that way. Learn how to keep your back healthy and happy. Dr. Scott Fuller, DC, received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer [...]
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Janet Pesaturo is a conservation biologist, certified tracker, and writer who travels around the country tracking and camera trapping everything from mouse to moose. She is the author of Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife. Copies will be available for purchase.
How can we prepare for and respond to climate change and its impact on Massachusetts ecosystems and natural resources? Climate adaptation addresses specific climate-related threats and the steps to take to limit the damage. Scott Jackson is an Extension Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and led [...]
Join Patrick Perkins as he shares his knowledge and experience designing and building Windsor chairs. Topics include types of woods and antique-style tools used, how logged wood is fashioned into finished chair parts, and combining milk paint and oil for a durable finish. Patrick Perkins built his first Windsor chair in the early 1980s. He [...]
Bitter cold, dense fog, heavy snow, and record winds: Mount Washington is known worldwide for its unpredictable and dangerous weather. For a mountain its size, why is Mt. Washington called the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”? Join Mount Washington Observatory's Will Broussard for an investigation into the unique life and work of weather observers [...]