BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Natick Center Cultural District 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250812T181634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210958Z UID:10007457-1759397400-1759426200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings DESCRIPTION:Robin Baratz creates oil paintings that depict her instinctive connection to natural land and water and to the people. She motors and sails to reach and capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas.  But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz9252/2025-10-02/ 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/2025/08/RobinBaratzArt2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T210225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210225Z UID:10007453-1759487400-1759489200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin-with-you/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jammin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T200947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201028Z UID:10007447-1759575600-1759579200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:No Safety for Us: The internment of Native Americans on Deer Island DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War.   This 14-month rebellion\, which was led by the Wampanoag chief Metacom (later known as King Philip)\, was the Native Americans’ last-ditch effort to resist English authority and stop English settlement on their lands (history.com).\n\n\nSoon after the war began\, colonists set up an internment camp on Deer Island to relocate “Christianized” Indigenous people whom they believed could turn against the English and join the rebellion.  In the winter of 1675-76\, approximately 500 Native Americans were imprisoned on the island\, many of whom perished without adequate food or shelter in the harsh New England temperatures (National Park Service).\n\n\nThe Natick Historical Society and the BFL will host Shawn Quigley from the National Park Service to discuss this tragedy on Deer Island.  Shawn’s program will explore the historic use of the Boston Harbor Islands\, their role as an internment camp for Native Americans from praying towns\, and stories of survival and reliance from those imprisoned on Deer Island.\n\n\nThis program will take place at the Natick Historical Society\, located downstairs from the BFL.\n\n\nRegistration is required.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkp1025/ LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kingphilip.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T201802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201802Z UID:10007448-1759863600-1759867200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Allure of Vampires with Bill Thierfelder DESCRIPTION:Vampire stories have captivated people for centuries.  Books\, games\, TV\, and film have drawn audiences in with a mix of horror\, sensuality\, and the appeal of eternal life.  The first mention of vampires was over a thousand years ago and since then their legend has become a part of our culture\, with Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, Bela Lugosi’s interpretation of the character\, and Anne Rice’s beguiling series of novels living long in the memory. \nBut why have the tales of the undead endured?  What makes them so appealing in the modern day?  This program\, presented by retired arts & humanities professor Dr. Bill Thierfelder\, explores the ongoing allure of these powerful creatures.  \nThis virtual program is held in collaboration with the Groton Public Library and a variety of other local libraries; it is sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nBill Thierfelder\, PhD\, MA\, is a retired professor of arts and humanities\, with a PhD in English literature\, an MA in theology\, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art.  After a stint teaching 2nd graders and then high schoolers\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of courses at several New York universities and colleges.  He is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations\, work on special editing projects\, and give tours.  He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Learn more about Bill on his website: Making Wings. \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/bflvamp1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vampire.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250922T164445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T164936Z UID:10007461-1760641200-1760644800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift DESCRIPTION:Harvard professor Stephanie Burt will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her brand new book\, Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift.  Burt\, who is a poet and literary scholar\, will offer an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift\, her body of work\, and the community that her art has fostered.  Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course\, Taylor Swift and Her World\, as well as from her years as a Swiftie\, Burt will examine Swift’s particular form of genius — not the destructive genius of tortured poets\, but the collaborative and joyful genius of an artist who has mastered her craft. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register here to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nStephanie Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University.  Her work appears in the New York Times Book Review\, the New Yorker\, and the London Review of Books\, among others.  Her other books of poetry and literary criticism — 14 in all — include We Are Mermaids\, Advice from the Lights\, and Don’t Read Poetry: A Book About How to Read Poems. \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/bflburt1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TaylorsVersion.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T210225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210225Z UID:10007454-1760697000-1760698800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin-with-you/2025-10-17/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jammin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250922T170838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T170838Z UID:10007462-1760986800-1760990400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Taylor Swift Style – Fashion through the Eras DESCRIPTION:For Taylor Swift\, fashion and music go hand-in-hand — each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation’s most prolific storyteller.  From cowboy boots to teetering heels\, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses\, and the many memorable moments in between\, learn the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album\, tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style.  Author Sarah Chapelle will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her recent bestselling book\, Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPlease register her to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nSarah Chapelle\, creator of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style\, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift’s fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble. \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/bflchapelle1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TSwiftChapelle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T203341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T203605Z UID:10007449-1761156000-1761159600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Jane Austen’s Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama DESCRIPTION:Join author\, former UK resident\, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen’s final\, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama\, airing on PBS.  Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austen’s last work before her untimely death at age 41\, as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. \nAbout the Speaker\nClaire Evans is an author\, former journalist\, attorney\, and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS.  She studied abroad in London and\, against the odds\, she married a Brit she met in Peoria\, Illinois.  They lived in England for a number of years.  Her business\, Tea with Claire\, grew from friends asking for travel advice. Her memoir\, High Tea and the Low Down\, is the true story of what it’s really like to marry a witty Englishman and move to Britain. \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library; it will be held on Zoom.  Please register to receive the Zoom link via email.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsanditon1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JASanditon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250908T204531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T204531Z UID:10007450-1761678000-1761681600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Human-ish with Author Justin Gregg DESCRIPTION:Why do we apologize to our cats\, feel guilty throwing away childhood toys\, or find ourselves bonding with our robot vacuum?  Scientist and bestselling author Justin Gregg (If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal) reveals how one of humanity’s oldest psychological quirks secretly influences nearly every decision we make. Drawing on cutting-edge research from his new book Human-ish (Little\, Brown\, 2025)\, Justin explores our universal tendency to see human-like qualities in everything around us—and shows how understanding this bias can transform our relationships with animals\, technology\, and each other.  \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with Groton Public Library. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljgregg1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/humanish.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T052359 CREATED:20250922T173214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T173214Z UID:10007463-1761850800-1761854400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Taylor Swift By the Book – The Literature Behind the Lyrics DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.  And who better to enlighten us than the two women who literally wrote the book on it!  Join Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau\, authors of the recently published Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics\, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets\, as they highlight the many novels\, poems\, and plays that influence Taylor’s songwriting.  Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier. \n  \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Authors\nRachel Feder\, the author of five books\, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. \nTiffany Tatreau is an actor\, singer\, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. \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/bflfeder1025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TSwiftBook.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR