The Natick Center Cultural District

VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas with Bill Thierfelder
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bacon Free Library
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.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library, the Groton Public Library, and the Natick Historical Society.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

About the Speaker
Dr. 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.
Bill 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.”

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
2025-12-04 20:00 - 22:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Joan Osborne VIP Experience Available:

Pre-show Meet & Greet
Tote Bag
Exclusive VIP Laminate & Lanyard
Vinyl
Voucher for t-shirt, to be mailed direct to purchaser
Exclusive Poster

In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.
Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.
Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has
also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
Visit: joanosborne.com

Natick Farmers Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Natick Common
The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors.
Spring and Summer
Natick Town Common
The intersection of Routes 27 and 135
Natick

Fall and Winter
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common Street
Natick

Grace Kelly Family Friendly Matinee - Making Jazz Young!
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with award-winning saxophonist, singer, and composer Grace Kelly. Grace brings three performances to TCAN this year, including her very first Family Matinee. For evening performance details click here: Grace Kelly Evening Shows
Celebrating 20 remarkable years of music-making. Grace Kelly takes you on an exciting journey through her 15-album catalog, revisiting fan favorites while unveiling fresh interpretations. From the classic tracks that launched her career to the innovative sounds that continue to push creative boundaries, prepare for a dynamic night of unforgettable performances, stories, and the undeniable magic that can only be described as “Gracified.” Come celebrate this milestone and witness the next thrilling chapter in Grace Kelly’s evolving legacy!
Family Matinee – Making Jazz Young!
Join us for a special 3:00 PM Family Matinee with the incredibly talented Grace Kelly on Saturday, December 6th! As BILLBOARD Magazine enthusiastically states, “Grace Kelly is a jazz innovator… Making jazz young.” This is your chance to experience jazz like never before –Grace’s music is young, exciting, and incredibly accessible, making it the perfect introduction to live music for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz fan or bringing little ones to their very first concert, Grace’s energetic performance and captivating stage presence will have everyone tapping their feet. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share the joy of jazz with the next generation!
A limited number of $20 student tickets are available for the Family Matinee Show. Please contact the box office for more information and to purchase student tickets.
Visit: gracekellymusic.com
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VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
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.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Groton Public Library.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

About the Presenter
Christine 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.
Post 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.
Christine is currently training in culinary nutrition with The American College of Culinary Medicine and has researched The Mediterranean Diet & Menopause for her capstone project.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made
After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Rating: PG
Runtime: 130 mins
Release Date: 7 January 1947
Format: DCP – Movie presented in original black & white – not colorized
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)
Visit: It’s a Wonderful Life

VIRTUAL: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “The Man Behind the Music”
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
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.
Dan 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.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Virtual: Great American Unsung Heroes — Nikola Tesla
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continue his “Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History” series.

This 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.
It 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.
About the Speaker
Dennis 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.
This program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

Art Exhibit: Tom Doran: Ease Your Eyes
2025-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
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.
Come 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.

Griffin House
2025-12-18 20:00 - 22:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time.
After forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.”
The music documentary “Rising Star,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019, chronicles House’s journey through the music business, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage, fatherhood and sobriety.
House’s music has been featured on prime time television shows such One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, Party of Five, and Everwood, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste, No Depression and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent, look no further than Griffin House.”
His latest release “The Tides” is a five song EP recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacquire King and is set for release on Aug 29, 2023. House will appear this year at Sisters Folk Festival and will continue his US tour in 2023-2024.
Visit: griffinhousemusic.com

Holiday Sip & Shop at The Hive
2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Hive, 22 Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Please join us on Thursday, December 19 from 5 PM to 8 PM for The Hive Natick’s festive Holiday Sip & Shop.

Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary sparkling beverages and seasonal treats while exploring exclusive offers from our resident “bees.” Our popular Basket Bar will be open, offering a hands-on experience for creating thoughtful, beautifully curated holiday gifts.

As a special thank you, any purchase of $50 or more automatically enters you into a drawing for a gift from one of our featured makers.

We hope you’ll stop by, share in the holiday cheer, and support the small businesses that help our community thrive this season.

Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal
2025-12-20 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Storm Large is musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. Storm appeared on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.
On the 10th anniversary of its premiere, Storm reprised her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough at La Jolla Music Society and Portland Center Stage in 2019. She has headlined with orchestras around the world, including the Chicago, Detroit, Houston, National, Toronto, BBC, and RTE Symphonies; the NY Pops and Philly Pops; and the Louisville Orchestra, with which she recorded the 2017 album All In for Decca Gold. Storm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur.
Storm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011, singing four sold-out concerts at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
What better way to spend a holiday than with Storm Large? Storm will love you, leave you, delight you and abuse you with wicked charm and stunning vocals that will have you begging for more. Holiday Ordeal is a night of music, gags and gifts, with songs ranging from 2000 Miles, Hallelujah, Sock it to Me Santa, and the greatest holiday song never written for the holidays, Somebody to Love.
Visit: stormlarge.com

Dar Williams
2025-12-28 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
“It’s a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast,” says Dar Williams, describing modern life. On her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records, Williams celebrates the colors she glimpses from her vantage as a touring musician. “I was a kid from the suburbs who listened when her hippie teachers said to get out in the world,” Williams muses. Hummingbird Highway is the latest chapter in a richly unfolding story. Drawing on her experience as a playwright, Williams populates her latest album with nuanced characters that come alive in the space of a few minutes.
On the title track, Williams sings from the perspective of a child speaking to her peripatetic and sometimes struggling parent. Blooming columbines, china blue teapots, and cinnamon bark number among the “treasures” in her life, despite the “pirates” that she imagines populating her worldly parent’s life. “The pirates can be all sorts of things living inside and outside your head. The child, for better or worse, knows that there is joy, unpredictability, and instability on the home front. She’s rooting for the joy.”
Longtime listeners know that Williams and her music are always up for those kinds of conversations that glimpse the brightest colors, woven into the larger context of time. “As I’ve gotten older, I feel more comfortable holding a lot of different threads in my hand to create more complicated patterns. Time has given me a better ability to hold a bunch of colors and temperaments and see what happens, where they become interesting new stories and also where I need to stop and untangle the themes and characters. It’s daunting, and I’ve learned that, you know, daunting is fine, just keep going.”
The Nields will be perfoming alongside Williams at this show. The Nields are a folk-rock band from Massachusetts. They are delighted to announce the release of their much-anticipated twenty-first album, Circle of Days. An homage to the calendar––and really, time itself––this collection of songs is a testament to the band’s enduring creativity and unwavering commitment to their craft. During the pandemic, Nerissa and Katryna Nields, the band’s frontwomen, took a daily walk with their beloved dogs, Greta and Hudson. The destination was a nearby lake, where Katryna would take a daily photo. Inspired by the ever-shifting seasons, they came to realize that each of Nerissa’s new songs could be intimately connected to a particular time of year, forming a musical cycle.
Visit: darwilliams.com and nields.com

Virtual: Gorgeous Gardens of New England, part V
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library
Among the 10 gardens we’ll visit in this virtual tour are three on Mount Desert Island, Maine, each very different from each other, but all associated with the notable landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Heading south, we’ll tour Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and then make a quick stop at a flower-filled field in Brunswick, Maine. We’ll visit Weir Farm in Connecticut, a National Historic Site, and Buttrick Gardens in Concord, Massachusetts, which is part of the Minuteman National Historic Park. Adding to the roster of gardens in this presentation is Enders Island in Mystic, Connecticut. We’ll visit the John Hay Estate in Newbury, New Hampshire, and make the 15-minute drive to see the small but beautiful garden at the Tracy Memorial Library in New London.
A handout with a map and list of the featured gardens will be provided to attendees.
Register to receive the Zoom link

VIRTUAL: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
In this program, author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires, was a poet, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a, or Charles Alexander Eastman, was a Santee Sioux, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890, and more surprisingly, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened, and changed everything.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register to receive the Zoom link

History Book Club
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Bacon Free Library
If you enjoy reading and talking about history, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. Each discussion, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society, is held over Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of your home.
Copies of each book (regular print, large print, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library. Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library.

This month, join us for a virtual discussion of Into Siberia: George Kennan’s Epic Journey through the Brutal, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance.
According to The History Reader, “Into Siberia… is a thrilling work of history about George Kennan’s harrowing journey into Russia and the light it shone on some of history’s most heinous human rights abuses.”

For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org
The Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.

Boston Comics
2026-01-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Paul Nardizzi, Author, Sarcastic Dad, Veteran Comic, is a nationally touring stand-up comedian bringing over 30 years of laughter to audiences across the United States. Known for his rapid-fire delivery, razor-sharp wit, and hilarious takes on parenting, everyday life, and family chaos, Paul turns ordinary moments into unforgettable comedy.
Dan Donohue is a comedian, actor, and writer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He cut his teeth as a stand up in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where he regularly performs at the city’s iconic comedy venues. He can be seen throughout the rest of the country, headlining clubs, seminal indie rooms, and occasionally featuring for comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky. He has also opened for Ryan Hamilton and late legend Norm MacDonald, among other names. Dan hosts the podcast Danswers, formerly co-hosted Basket of Cats (with comedian Benton Ray), and is a frequent guest on Soberish with Jessa Reed. He can also be heard on A Closer Look, The Todd Glass Show, Cutting Weight, and more. In 2020, Dan began to amass a major following on Tik Tok and Instagram by telling jokes while washing dishes. He continues to develop his comedy in various formats for his rapidly growing fanbase.
Ethan Printz is a fifteen year old comedian, turning his awkward teenage years into hilarious stories for you to laugh at. Regardless of his short time in the comedy scene, Ethan has performed at renowned places such as Giggles Comedy Club, Tupelo Music Hall, Nicks Comedy Stop, Kowloon, and more. Ethan was also featured on Radio Results Network & Results Broadcasting in Iron Mountain Michigan. He was also mentioned in “The Daily News” in Iron Mountain, for him and his fathers comedy show “A Night with the Printz’s”. Everybody needs to laugh. And there’s one man/boy that will help you do just that, it’s Ethan.
Visit: paulnardizzicomedian.com , @notbaddan , and ethanprintzcomedy.com

BLKBOK
2026-01-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Born and raised in Detroit’s inner-city, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III), grew up in a music-filled house and by the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. When it came to music, most of the kids he grew up with pursued hip-hop, adopting rap names. However, it’s no coincidence that Charles chose the name BLKBOK, which echoes that of one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. The tag is also an apt reflection of the elements that have contributed to the artist’s identity and symbolizes his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed, neo-classical debut album Black Book, and various Mixtape projects and collaborations.
​BLKBOK’s live, high-energy performance is culturally reflective and seeks to entertain with a live piano based performance like none you have ever seen before. BLKBOK’s vision is to illuminate awareness for all, encouraging dialogue and counterpoint in the way we perceive ourselves and the world we live in together.
​BLKBOK’s critically-acclaimed debut album Black Book, served as a founding cornerstone at the very first Juneteenth Foundation’s Freedom Concert and was re-released as a DLUX Edition in June, with two new tracks, Forgotten Girls and Kendrick + Karine, covering relevant topics in mainstream culture, and in the voice that is uniquely BLKBOK. His first Mixtape release, CVRART, and Mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me, with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, illustrate the innovative and disruptive musical landscape that is BLKBOK. His original track Stars (Ad Astra) was performed as the first-ever piano duet from Space in April 2022.
​In 2025, BLKBOK will release a highly anticipated mixtape and album, continuing his mission to use music as a force for good and humanity. More than an artist, he is a movement, breaking barriers, sparking dialogue, and inspiring change through sound.
Visit: blkbok.com

Virtual: In Conversation with Heather B. Moore, Author of “Julia”
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Join us for a conversation with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release, Julia: a novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Julia Child. We’ll chat with Heather about the book, her writing and research process, and if she found any surprises when researching the iconic Julia Child.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
Registration to receive the Zoom link.

Winter Sowing Workshop
2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:45 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug, potting soil, seeds, and a sunny, protected location. Once you’ve sown your seeds, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed.
At this in-person workshop at the Bacon Free Library, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug.
All supplies will be provided including locally harvested native seeds.
Registration is required.
This program will also be presented at the Natick Community Center on January 6th at 10:00 am which is fully accessible.

Virtual: Poisoning The Well — How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library
Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Learn how PFAS — a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of — poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives.
About the Author
Sharon Udasin is a Boulder-based environmental journalist who has been delving into water contamination and conservation issues for 15 years. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has reported for numerous outlets, most recently covering US West climate issues for The Hill from 2021-2025. She co-authored Poisoning the Well with Rachel Frazin.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.

Third Thursday Poetry at Ten Trees Books
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Ten Trees Books, 29 Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join poet and artist, Tom Gilligan, at Ten Trees Books, at 29 Main Street, Natick, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM, for Third Thursday Poetry. Tom Gilligan will present creative ways to play with poetry and art.
