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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas with Bill Thierfelder
DESCRIPTION:Charles Dickens has famously been called “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Inspired by the writings of Washington Irving earlier in the 19th century\, Dickens wrote five Christmas novellas between 1843 and 1848 and over a dozen short stories between 1852 and 1866. Each of these–including the perennial favorite A Christmas Carrol–helped to shape how the holiday season is celebrated in Britain and America. This program explores these wonderful flights of holiday fantasy and their lasting influence. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Bill Thierfelder 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 teaching second grade for four years and high school seniors for six months as a replacement substitute\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of arts and humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges\, including St. John’s University\, Hofstra University\, and Dowling College. \nBill 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. Bill’s classroom\, library\, and museum vocations have taught him that life is all about “making wings\,” hence\, the name of his website: Making Wings. Indeed\, Bill’s philosophy–rooted in years of practical study and life experience–is simple: “The most important thing you can do is to make wings for yourself and fly to places that fulfill your potential\, that allow you to develop your unique gifts\, and that open you up to a world of possibilities.” \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/bfldickens1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE,History,Library
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore delicious holiday dishes with a Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations. The Mediterranean diet\, which has been linked to a multitude of health benefits\, is rich in plant-based foods and oils\, with a moderate amount of fish\, poultry\, and dairy foods. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Groton Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nChristine Van Bloem of Empty Nest Kitchen has been teaching cooking for a long\, long time\, and she is still excited to cook\, teach\, and share with you. After surviving a heart attack in 2020 and the loss of her brick & mortar cooking school business\, Christine found new purpose cooking for her own empty nest. \nPost heart attack\, Christine has reformed her butter-loving\, heavy cream worshipping ways by making changes to how she cooks–taking things in a healthier direction\, without doing a complete 180 and still keeping things flavorful and delightful. The key here is healthier. Christine is not afraid of butter\, but she now uses a touch instead of stick; a  tablespoon or two of cream or half-and-half\, not a cup; and so on.  And now that her kids are grown and living on their own\, Christine is re-learning how to cook for two and sharing that process along the way. \nChristine is currently training in culinary nutrition with The American College of Culinary Medicine and has researched The Mediterranean Diet & Menopause for her capstone project. \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/bflhealthy1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “The Man Behind the Music”
DESCRIPTION:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the reigning god of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to-late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and even films\, but little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into the world of one of music’s biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery. \nDan Lupo\, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers\, will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \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/bflmozart1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Great American Unsung Heroes — Nikola Tesla
DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continue his “Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History” series.\n\nThis month\, learn about Nikola Tesla. Called a genius by some\, a madman by others\, and an enigma by nearly everyone\, Tesla was probably the greatest inventor the world has ever known. He was\, without a doubt\, a trail blazer who created astonishing\, life-transforming devices. But he never received the credit he richly deserved. \nIt was Tesla\, not Edison\, who harnessed the alternating electric current (AC) we rely upon today. It was arguably Tesla – not Marconi – who invented the radio. And it was Tesla who introduced the fundamentals of computers\, robotry\, and missile science\, which helped pave the way for satellites\, microwaves\, and lasers. Tesla remains one of the least recognized scientific pioneers and never earned the household name recognition of an Edison\, Westinghouse\, Marconi\, or Einstein. He will get his proper due in this enlightening talk. \nAbout the Speaker\nDennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years\, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018. Prior to his time on the bench\, Curran worked as an Assistant District Attorney and First Assistant Legal Counsel to the Governor\, in addition to private practice. A graduate of Boston Latin School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and the University of Virginia School of Law\, Curran has taught law at Tufts University\, Roger Williams University School of Law\, and Brown University. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \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/bfltesla1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Tom Doran: Ease Your Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Tom Doran creates his unique digital compositions by layering photography and previous artworks. Informed by years of jazz improvisation and the tactile nature of paper collage\, his process embraces spontaneity and a pursuit of balance between order and disorder. \nCome to the BFL to view his exhibit titled Ease Your Eyes\, which will be on display from  November 4th through January 28th.  The same exhibit will be on display at TCAN in the Spring of 2026. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarttdoran/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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