Freedom Summer; An Author Discussion
Join author Bruce Watson as he discusses Freedom Summer; the Savage Season of 1964 that made Mississippi burn and America a Democracy.
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Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United States
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The Majority Rules screening
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesJoin 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… Read More »The Majority Rules screening
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Hidden: A discussion with Kati Preston
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesAn unforgettable talk by Kati Preston, a Holocaust survivor who inspires us with her story of resilience, compassion. the power of one.
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A Fine Agitation: Scenes from the Struggle for Women’s Sufferage
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesSeventy 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.
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Democratic Resilience vs. Fascist Fear
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesTom 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… Read More »Democratic Resilience vs. Fascist Fear
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Historical Society Annual Meeting
Ashby Congregational Church 21 New Ipswich Rd, Ashby, MA, United StatesThe annual meeting will be held in the Congregational Church. Rich Foresman will be speaking on the history of the Whitney Organ Company.
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Chopin Concert with pianist Ivan Gusev
Ashby First Parish Church 20 Common Rd, Ashby, MA, United StatesPianist 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… Read More »Chopin Concert with pianist Ivan Gusev
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The Magic Behind The Holidays with Greg Dwyer
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesJoin 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… Read More »The Magic Behind The Holidays with Greg Dwyer
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An Introduction to Grandmother Spring
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesTed 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… Read More »An Introduction to Grandmother Spring
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Song Circle
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesDo you sing or play an instrument? Join our Song Circle and share in the tradition of making music together. You don’t need to know the song or even the tune—someone starts, others… Read More »Song Circle
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Valentine’s Day Concert with the Nissitissit String Quartet
Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby, MA, United StatesLooking for a sweet Valentine’s treat? Bring your Valentine to the library for a very special concert with the Nissitissit String Quartet. They’re always wonderful, and it’s a lovely way… Read More »Valentine’s Day Concert with the Nissitissit String Quartet
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Declaring Independence, Then & Now
Ashby Congregational Church 21 New Ipswich Rd, Ashby, MA, United StatesAshby Historical Society will host Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church, 21 New Ipswich Rd., off the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance in an intimate setting that invites… Read More »Declaring Independence, Then & Now