In May, the constellation Virgo dominates the sky - it’s the second largest constellation in terms of area. Constellations are not just funny connect-the-dot shapes, we use them to designate regions in the night sky, the way state and city borders signify regions on a map. The Virgo region of the sky is jam-packed with…
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Join the MetroWest STEM Education Network for their quarterly meeting. Dr. Gil G. Noam will offer concrete, evidence-based recommendations, that can be implemented immediately and over time, for all adults who dedicate themselves to children and youth so that each and every one learns and thrives. He will speak about his new book, Ten Big…
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In February of 1676, at the height of King Philip’s War, an altercation occurred on Mount Wayte between the Eames family and nine Nipmuc men. The fight resulted in the death and kidnapping of multiple members of the Eames family, and the destruction of the Eames homestead. The “Eames Massacre,” as it has since come…
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The stars, aside from daily and annual motions, do not appear to change much on the scale of a human lifetime. But in fact, they are born, live, and die on timescales far vaster than we can experience. This month, look up and see stars at every stage of life. Join live on Zoom or…
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We welcome you to join artist Adria Arch as she leads visitors through her exciting work! Lost and Found is an immersive installation of sculpture, movement and sound creating a space in which to contemplate what we’ve lost in the past year and the joy that we can find to move forward. Artist talk is…
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Who is America's favorite teacher? Ask anyone about Christa McAuliffe and they will tell you exactly where they were when the Challenger shuttle launched; however, few people understand who Mrs. McAuliffe really was. America's Teacher in Space was an educational pioneer and her goals and accomplishments are explored in this multi-media performance experience. History At…
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Join Neil Wilkins to explore his work in the current exhibition Wonderscape. Wilkins views his works as living and growing things inspired by geological formations, ecology, waves, and circular forms. Learn about the science behind the work and the elusive medium of encaustic. Neil will be in conversation with our exhibition curator Jessica Roscio at…
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The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest, most powerful and complex space-based telescope. Learn about Webb and the NASA-supported Webb Space Telescope Community Events initiative during the first part of this special AstroNights LIVE series.
Nancy's mind-blowing, detailed work has been much talked about by gallery viewers. We are so happy to be able to have Nancy’s talk in person in the gallery so you can actually see the details of her work as she talks about it. Nancy is one of five artists in the Wonderscape exhibition, up until…
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Dana Filibert’s fantastical animals catch the eye and spark the imagination. Join the artist from her studio as she discusses her process and motivations—how she chooses her varied materials and how they become the sculptures currently on view in Wonderscape. The artist will be in conversation with exhibition curator Jessica Roscio at this Sunday Spotlight…
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We welcome you to join artist Adria Arch as she leads visitors again through her exciting work! Lost and Found is an immersive installation of sculpture, movement and sound creating a space in which to contemplate what we’ve lost in the past year and the joy that we can find to move forward. Artist talk…
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Presenter: Erika Schneider, Ph.D., Professor of Art History & Museum Studies Coordinator Zoom Program When the United States entered the Great War in April 1917, the government launched a full-scale home front galvanization to increase American support and bolster the Allies’ economy. Some of the most well-known posters include James Montgomery Flagg’s iconic “I Want You” poster…
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