BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260209T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183545Z UID:10007549-1770888600-1770917400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th.  The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis\, Anisia Hanlin Cui\, Audrey Kriz\, Ava Thieme\, Cindy Chen\, Ella (YuFan) Zhou\, Elle Stanley\, Elliot Ellie Bible\, Emma Feng\, HuaYi Winnie Wei\, Iris Hamilton\, Jiaman Chloe Sun\, Katelina Viana\, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye\, Winter Aiyue Qiu\, and Yuan Jeong. \nWalnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12\, with a postgraduate gap year also available. \nFor more information on this show\, including bios of the artists\, visit the BFL website. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartwh/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WalnutHill-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260205T154518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154518Z UID:10007543-1771232400-1771599600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Creativity Workshops DESCRIPTION:Dates: MONDAY\, 2/16 – FRIDAY\, 2/20 (Openings still available on Monday\, Thursday and Friday) \nTimes: 9:00-1:00 with extended day option until 3:00 \nPlace: 3 Adams Street\, Natick Center \nAges: 8 – 15 \nCost: $110.00/day $35.00 for extended day option until 3:00 \nGinger and Helen will be offering both a sewing and an art project each day\, with a break around 11:00\, so please bring a water bottle and snack for the morning sessions.If staying until 3:00\, we will be taking a break at 1:00 for lunch\, so please pack a lunch for the full day. \nWe will be able to take up to 12 kids per day\, so PLEASE sign up early. These classes do fill up fast. \nThe morning session is a structured time for each child to complete both a sewing project and an art project in a small group of up to 6 kids.\nThe afternoon session until 3:00 is more loosely structured\, allowing the kids to work on a project of their choice with the guidance of Ginger and myself.\nThese workshops offer the opportunity to learn new art skills and hone sewing skills using the sewing machine\, while inspiring creativity and confidence in each child. \nIf your child has not had any sewing experience using the sewing machine\, or would like a REFRESHER lesson\, I will be offering a mini 1-hour class the week prior to our workshops that Friday\, February 13 after school at 3:30-4:30 for just $25.00. \nTo sign up for our classes\, please email helenshandbags@rcn.com with your child’s name\, age\, days and times you would like\, as well as emergency contact information and any allergies your child might have.\nI will get right back to you to confirm your slots. \nThank you and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. \nSincerely\,\nHelen and Ginger URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/creativity-workshops/ LOCATION:Studio @ 3 Adams CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Classes and Education,Education,Family Friendly,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0576-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260209T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183545Z UID:10007548-1772703000-1772731800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th.  The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis\, Anisia Hanlin Cui\, Audrey Kriz\, Ava Thieme\, Cindy Chen\, Ella (YuFan) Zhou\, Elle Stanley\, Elliot Ellie Bible\, Emma Feng\, HuaYi Winnie Wei\, Iris Hamilton\, Jiaman Chloe Sun\, Katelina Viana\, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye\, Winter Aiyue Qiu\, and Yuan Jeong. \nWalnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12\, with a postgraduate gap year also available. \nFor more information on this show\, including bios of the artists\, visit the BFL website. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartwh/2026-03-05/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WalnutHill-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260316T184342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185746Z UID:10007563-1773860400-1773864000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Amalia Kussner’s Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series "The Gilded Age" DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York\, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt.  Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and\, thankfully\, she ignored him. \nIn this program\, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives. \nKathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/akussner326/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Art,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AKussner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260317T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172038Z UID:10007569-1774261800-1774287000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Karin Rosenthal Photography: Reflections on the Human Journey DESCRIPTION:Photographer Karin Rosenthal’s exhibit Reflections on the Human Journey will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 19 to April 29. This exhibit draws from two of her series: In Reflection and Tide Pool.  You can also enjoy this exhibit (with even more of Karin’s photographs) at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) in May. \nKarin’s abstract photographs of nudes in nature have been exhibited internationally\, collected widely\, and reside in 17 museum collections\, including Boston’s MFA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, the International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG). These photos have won numerous international awards and have been shown and sold at the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) exposition in NYC. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartkr326/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KRosenthal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260316T195648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T195801Z UID:10007566-1774551600-1774555200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial\, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. \nWe all know the story of the Revolutionary War\, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood\, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware\, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence\, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarpaint326/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PaintAmerRevMM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260316T190653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190653Z UID:10007564-1774706400-1774711800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Spring Art Class DESCRIPTION:Join local art teacher\, Michelle Parven\, at Bloom & Grow Creative\, on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 2-3:30 PM\, for a Spring Art Class. The cost is $40 for 1 adult and 2 kids\, which includes all supplies. \nAll proceeds will help Kate Duncan meet her fundraising goal to run in the 2026 Boston Marathon while also fundraising for the Natick Center Cultural District. She is so close! Let’s make sure she can run and sign up for the class today. \nBloom & Grow Creative is located at 17 South Avenue\, #1\, Natick\, MA\, with plenty of nearby on-street\, and town parking lot parking available. \nSign up here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/spring-art-class/ LOCATION:Bloom & Grow Creative\, 17 South Avenue\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Classes and Education,Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured,Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-BloomGrow-Marathon-Fundraiser-Flyer-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T073005 CREATED:20260317T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172038Z UID:10007571-1776076200-1776099600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Karin Rosenthal Photography: Reflections on the Human Journey DESCRIPTION:Photographer Karin Rosenthal’s exhibit Reflections on the Human Journey will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 19 to April 29. This exhibit draws from two of her series: In Reflection and Tide Pool.  You can also enjoy this exhibit (with even more of Karin’s photographs) at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) in May. \nKarin’s abstract photographs of nudes in nature have been exhibited internationally\, collected widely\, and reside in 17 museum collections\, including Boston’s MFA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, the International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG). These photos have won numerous international awards and have been shown and sold at the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) exposition in NYC. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartkr326/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KRosenthal.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR