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SUMMARY:Among the Hemlocks: Beauty\, Connection\, and Restoration with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a restorative walk that blends the calming practice of forest bathing with empowering\, hands-on learning about our region’s majestic Eastern hemlock trees. Along The Mount’s woodland trails\, wellness instructor and conservationist Mary Hannah Parkman will be your guide to slowing down\, breathing deeply\, and connecting with nature. Edith Wharton\, known as a writer of books\, also curated the story of a native New England landscape at The Mount through her care and imagination. Many of the grand Eastern hemlock and Eastern white pines on the estate grew under the appreciation of Edith. You’ll learn practical insight into forest health that deepens your sense of stewardship\, leaving you refreshed\, grounded\, and inspired to care for these legacy trees that care for us.  \nMary Hannah Parkman is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. She was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps\, and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that come from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.    \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly! In the event of extreme weather conditions\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, Among the Hemlocks will be postponed. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the program.\nThe trail walk covers a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes – perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/among-the-hemlocks-beauty-connection-and-restoration-with-mary-hannah-parkman-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: Margalit Fox on the Rise and Fall of an Organized Crime Boss in conversation with Debby Applegate
DESCRIPTION:New York Stories is a new series of talks and live interviews exploring the lives of the artists\, influencers\, and powerbrokers who have shaped the political and cultural landscape of New York City. Through personal stories\, pivotal moments\, and the history of institutions they built\, challenged\, or transformed\, the series examines how these figures influenced New York’s past and continue to define its future. \nJoin acclaimed journalist Margalit Fox and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Debby Applegate for a riveting conversation about The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum\, Fox’s dazzling portrait of the Gilded Age’s most infamous criminal mastermind. Fredericka “Marm” Mandelbaum was a German-Jewish immigrant and visionary businesswoman who built a vast empire beneath the surface of respectable New York society. Blending true crime\, social history\, and biography\, Fox’s epic depicts a vivid image of Gilded Age New York—a city teeming with nefarious rogues\, capitalist power brokers\, and Tammany Hall bigwigs\, all straddling the line between underworld enterprise and “legitimate” commerce. Through the unforgettable true story of Fredericka Mandelbaum\, this conversation will explore ambition\, reinvention\, and the hidden systems of power that shape the modern city.  \nMargalit Fox originally trained as a cellist and a linguist before pursuing journalism. As a senior writer in The New York Times’s celebrated Obituary News Department\, she wrote the front-page public send-offs of some of the leading cultural figures of our age. Winner of the William Saroyan Prize for Literature and author of four previous books\, The Confidence Men\, Conan Doyle for the Defense\, The Riddle of the Labyrinth\, and Talking Hands\, Fox lives in Manhattan with her husband\, the writer and critic George Robinson.  \nDebby Applegate is a historian whose first book\, The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher\, won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for biography and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for biography. She is a graduate of Amherst College and was a Sterling Fellow in American Studies at Yale University\, where she earned her Ph.D. She lives in New Haven\, Connecticut\, with her husband\, the management writer Bruce Tulgan.  \nThe Mount would like to thank Richard and Nedra Koplin for supporting the New York Stories series.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a 140-seat\, climate-controlled\, indoor venue adjacent to the parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first-come\, first-served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/margalit-fox/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,New York Stories
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