When was the last time you had a productive conversation with someone who doesn't share your political views? With the election approaching, having a curious, honest and respectful conversation might seem even scarier. Join us as we hear from 2 Beverly residents, Thom Adorney and Michael Chiusano, model talking across difference. Come learn how to...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement invites you to join us for the final conversation in our 3-part series that focuses on how we can acknowledge our political differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy. We will hear from local community leaders and residents who...
Green Beverly and The Cabot, in partnership with the North Shore Farm and Food Coalition present: FOOD FIGHT! Explore Our Food System and Your Role In It Through a Tale of Two Apples. This year's FREE 'Climate' Community Conversation features a playful stage production with local students, talks from local experts, and a Q&A panel!...
Join award-winning comedian Bethany Van Delft as she hosts a night of stand up comedy. There might be some light shed on issues of race, the queer community, and inclusion - but in ways that make you laugh and think. Top Boston-area comics Kendra Dawsey, Tooky Kavanagh, Kristina Feliciano, and Izzy DaRosa will keep us...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement is excited to hold a 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement is excited to hold the 2nd of our 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement is excited to invite you to the final “Neighborhood Conversations" on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from...
Join The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader, to explore what peace means to you through words and images. Come create, converse and connect at our table! Creatives of all ages are welcome! Learn some tips on how to have better conversations across difference that leave you feeling...
This year's Express Yourself pop-up exhibition celebrates the theme Dream, showcasing the imaginative talents of youth alongside the incredible staff who bring this annual performance to life. We’re thrilled to host just a small part of this magical collaboration in the Carol Grillo Gallery at Endicott College. Join us for a reception on Thursday, September...
A regional forum bringing constituents and state legislators together for a high-impact public conversation about the Commonwealth's fiscal future. Key discussion initiatives include: 1. Decoupling the most costly federal corporate tax provisions from state adoption; 2. Advancing the Corporate Fair Share bill (H.3110/S.2033) to raise up to $400 million annually; 3. Responsibly using 15% of...
Join Historic Beverly for a special Coffee & Conversation program exploring the remarkable story of Private Johnny Johnston (Edith Johnston) and the experiences of Beverly women who served during times of war and national service. In July 1942, Edith Johnston became one of the pioneering women to enlist in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary...
Historic Beverly invites the community to participate in our annual Reading Frederick Douglass Together program, a powerful public reading of Frederick Douglass’s landmark July 5, 1852 speech, “What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July?” As part of this statewide initiative led by Mass Humanities, community members volunteer to read portions of Douglass’s speech...
