Free concert on the First Parish Church's newly restored Whitney Pipe Organ. The Jonas P. Whitney family building pipe organs in Ashby in 1841 and sold them to churches throughout the region. The First Parish organ was installed in 1850. It is safe to say that it is the only remaining Whitney pipe organ still… Read More »Concert on Ashby’s Whitney Organ
Join author Bruce Watson as he discusses Freedom Summer; the Savage Season of 1964 that made Mississippi burn and America a Democracy.
Join us on Saturday, August 16th at 1:30 PM at the Ashby Free Public Library for a special screening of Majority Rules, a thought-provoking documentary that explores ranked choice voting and its potential to transform the way we elect our representatives. Through compelling stories and expert insights, the film asks timely and important questions: Is… Read More »The Majority Rules screening
An unforgettable talk by Kati Preston, a Holocaust survivor who inspires us with her story of resilience, compassion. the power of one.
Seventy years of friendships, struggles, betrayals and divisions ... one day of redemption. A musical journey on women's fight for the vote by Steve Adams, Sufferage Balladeer.
Tom White will lead an important and thought-provoking discussion: How did Americans confront the threat of fascism in the 1930s? Why is antisemitism a danger to all? What lessons from history can help us strengthen democracy today? This program is for teens and adults—don’t miss it!
The annual meeting will be held in the Congregational Church. Rich Foresman will be speaking on the history of the Whitney Organ Company.
Pianist Ivan Gusev was born in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. At age four, he moved with his family to greater Moscow, where he began his piano studies at the Korolev School of the Arts at age six. He twice won the school's competition, then the Moscow regional competition, and soon won an award in a national competition.… Read More »Chopin Concert with pianist Ivan Gusev
Join Greg Dwyer, a master magician and mind reader, as he takes you on a captivating journey into the mystical traditions and ancient rituals that have shaped our modern-day Christmas celebrations. This is not just another holiday show; it’s an exploration of the magical forces that have enchanted hearts and minds for centuries. Witness incredible… Read More »The Magic Behind The Holidays with Greg Dwyer
Ted Whittenkraus will be speaking upstairs Grandmother Spring is what is commonly referred to as an Indian spring. I confess that for 42 years I looked at grandmother as a poorly constructed European water well. It is actually a very sophisticated hydrological achievement. It is also the center focus of a fascinating complex of stonework, intended to… Read More »An Introduction to Grandmother Spring