Events
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The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and […]
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Watercolor Painting Class with Fran Hewitt
Participants in this class will learn how to use basic drawing skills and watercolor techniques to create pictures. We will explore line, color, shape, form, and texture as we draw and paint. Subjects for our work will include photographs of still-life objects, landscapes, animals, portraits, and flowers. No prior art experience is required to participate. […]
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Meredith Bergmann Sculptor Talk “History Made by Hand”
The Friends of the Acton Council on Aging announces the next Honoring Excellence program will sponsor Acton resident and nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann. Meredith will talk about her work creating monuments to great Americans, including FDR, Sojourner Truth, Abigail Adams, Marian Anderson, Susan B. Anthony, and more. She will show how her process grows […]