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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Gilded Age Fashion: Iconic Looks and the Stories Behind Them with Elizabeth L. Block
DESCRIPTION:This program has reached full capacity. Please join the waitlist\, and we will reach out as tickets become available. \nNew 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. \nIn Gilded Age Fashion\, author Elizabeth L. Block transports readers to the exuberant world of elite late-nineteenth century American society\, when powerful families like the Vanderbilts\, Astors\, and Rockefellers hosted lavish gatherings\, traveled in glamorous circles\, and dressed with extraordinary sophistication for the grandest events across the United States and Europe. Join us for a glimpse at the iconic looks that defined the Gilded Age.  \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\n\n  \n\n  \nElizabeth L. Block is an art historian and Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is the author of Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing (2024) and Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion (2021). Dr. Block holds a PhD in art history from The Graduate Center\, City University of New York\, an MA in American Studies from Columbia University\, New York\, and a BA in English and art history from The George Washington University\, Washington\, DC. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/elizabeth-block/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,New York Stories
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SUMMARY:Martha Ackmann with Anastasia Stanmeyer\, Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA captivating portrait of a true American original\, Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton traces Dolly Parton’s journey from an impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom. In this conversation\, biographer Martha Ackmann and Anastasia Stanmeyer\, editor of Berkshire Magazine\, explore Dolly’s defiance of industry gatekeepers\, her resilience in the face of backlash and personal struggle\, and her extraordinary impact—from reshaping country music and popular culture to building Dollywood\, launching the Imagination Library\, and changing lives through her far-reaching philanthropy.  \nThe Mount wishes to thank Linda Saul-Sena and Mark Sena for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nMartha Ackmann is a journalist and author who writes about women who have changed America. Her essays have appeared in The Atlantic\, the Paris Review\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. She is also a frequent commentator for New England Public Radio and has been featured on CNN\, National Public Radio\, and the BBC. Martha is the recipient of fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Her books include: The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight; Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone\, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League; and These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson.  \nAnastasia Stanmeyer has been editor of Berkshire Magazine since its 2012 debut. She began her journalism career with daily newspapers\, writing for publications such as The Tampa Tribune\, San Francisco Chronicle\, and Dallas Morning News. Then she moved over to magazines\, contributing to Time\, Asiaweek\, Newsweek\, and Stern\, among others. She was based in Asia for 12 years and has covered regions under major political and social change. Anastasia has interviewed individuals such as Mother Teresa\, Yo-Yo Ma\, James Taylor\, Annie Lennox\, John Williams\, and Governor Maura Healey\, among others. She received a Political Science degree from the University of Kansas and has lived in the Berkshires since 2008. She was an MCLA Hardman Journalist in Residence in 2015 and sits on the 1Berkshire Alliance Board of Directors. She has lectured in area high schools\, colleges\, and middle schools\, as well as mentoring students. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/martha-ackmann-with-anastasia-stanmeyer-aint-nobodys-fool-the-life-and-times-of-dolly-parton/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:Martha Ackmann with Anastasia Stanmeyer\, Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA captivating portrait of a true American original\, Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton traces Dolly Parton’s journey from an impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom. In this conversation\, biographer Martha Ackmann and Anastasia Stanmeyer\, editor of Berkshire Magazine\, explore Dolly’s defiance of industry gatekeepers\, her resilience in the face of backlash and personal struggle\, and her extraordinary impact—from reshaping country music and popular culture to building Dollywood\, launching the Imagination Library\, and changing lives through her far-reaching philanthropy.  \nThe Mount wishes to thank Linda Saul-Sena and Mark Sena for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nMartha Ackmann is a journalist and author who writes about women who have changed America. Her essays have appeared in The Atlantic\, the Paris Review\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. She is also a frequent commentator for New England Public Radio and has been featured on CNN\, National Public Radio\, and the BBC. Martha is the recipient of fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Her books include: The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight; Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone\, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League; and These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickinson.  \nAnastasia Stanmeyer has been editor of Berkshire Magazine since its 2012 debut. She began her journalism career with daily newspapers\, writing for publications such as The Tampa Tribune\, San Francisco Chronicle\, and Dallas Morning News. Then she moved over to magazines\, contributing to Time\, Asiaweek\, Newsweek\, and Stern\, among others. She was based in Asia for 12 years and has covered regions under major political and social change. Anastasia has interviewed individuals such as Mother Teresa\, Yo-Yo Ma\, James Taylor\, Annie Lennox\, John Williams\, and Governor Maura Healey\, among others. She received a Political Science degree from the University of Kansas and has lived in the Berkshires since 2008. She was an MCLA Hardman Journalist in Residence in 2015 and sits on the 1Berkshire Alliance Board of Directors. She has lectured in area high schools\, colleges\, and middle schools\, as well as mentoring students. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/martha-ackmann/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:Jodi Kantor\, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Author
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the venue for this program has been changed to the Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. Doors open at 4:15 pm! \nCurated by André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, humanities\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our most pressing challenges. \nJodi Kantor is a bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times investigative reporter whose work reveals hidden truths about power\, law\, gender\, technology\, and culture. In 2017\, she and journalist Megan Twohey broke the story of allegations against Harvey Weinstein\, spurring the #MeToo global reckoning. She went on to coauthor the book She Said about the Weinstein investigation\, which was adapted into a 2022 film. Recently\, she has been working to illuminate the Supreme Court\, including a behind-the-scenes story of how the justices overturned Roe v. Wade. In this live conversation\, Kantor touches on her #MeToo and Supreme Court reporting and also delves into her new book\, How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work\, a letter to young people about navigating today’s uncertain job landscape\, finding meaningful work\, and becoming the authors of their own lives.  \nThe Mount wishes to thank Perri and Michelle Petricca for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place The Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. Doors open at 4:15 pm.\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/jodi-kantor/
LOCATION:The Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,In Conversation with André Bernard
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SUMMARY:TICKETS AVAILABLE | Enslavement and Freedom: Elizabeth Freeman and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this program has moved to our Event Tent\, a 400-seat open-air venue adjacent to the main parking lot. Please be mindful of weather and plan accordingly! \nIn 1781\, an enslaved woman named Elizabeth Freeman heard the words “all men are created equal” read aloud from the Declaration of Independence and resolved to claim that promise for herself and other enslaved people. Known as Mum Bett\, Freeman had been enslaved in Sheffield\, Massachusetts. She sought the help of Stockbridge attorney Theodore Sedgwick\, who filed a freedom suit on her behalf. The Great Barrington court ruled in her favor. Brom and Bett v. Ashley established a legal precedent that contributed to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts. To this day\, Freeman’s story stands as one of the most consequential acts of self-liberation in American history; however\, her victory in that courtroom was not the end. It was a provocation—a call that echoes forward to a nation still measuring the distance between its founding ideals and the lives of its people. \n  \nJoin us for a discussion moderated by Marcus P. Smith\, History and Interpretive Fellow of the W.E.B. Du Bois Freedom Center\, bringing together scholars\, historians\, and practitioners to interpret Freeman’s life and legacy\, examine the growing movement to honor her memory\, and ask what her courage demands of our understanding of liberty and equality in the present. Panelists include: \nFredie D. Kay\, Esq.\, Founder & President\, Massachusetts Women’s History Center\nJana Laiz\, Education Coordinator\, Berkshire County Historical Society\, Co-author\,  A Free Woman on God’s Earth: The True Story of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman\nDr. Martha McNamara\, Slavery North Initiative\, UMass Amherst\nOlivia Scott\, Decorative Arts Trust Fellow\, Ashley House\n  \nBefore the program\, The Mount invites you to a special open house for our new exhibition\, A Wealth of Stories: Building Edith Wharton’s New York\, which uses the lens of Wharton’s family history to explore the flow of wealth and resources in New York City from the Revolutionary-era through the Gilded Age. Curators will be available in the exhibition gallery (located on the third floor of the Mansion) from 4:00–5:00 PM to answer questions and share insights. Feel free to stop by at any time during the hour! \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\n\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first-come\, first-served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\n\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.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2 \n\n  \nARTWORK: Emma Sunnerburg\, Massachusetts College of Art & Design
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/elizabeth-freeman/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Mark Braude\, The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist\, a German Serial Killer\, and Paris on the Eve of WWII
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nAN INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER \nA trailblazing American journalist in Paris\, Janet Flanner transformed The New Yorker while bearing witness to a Europe on the brink. The Typewriter and the Guillotine is the untold story of Flanner\, an American journalist in Paris in the 1920s and ‘30s\, who defies editorial expectations to sound the alarm about the rise of fascism —even as she becomes absorbed in the sensational case of a German serial killer whose crimes and trial mirror the continent’s gathering darkness. Blending glamour\, danger\, and moral urgency\, Mark Braude illuminates the making of an indomitable reporter and the power of journalism to confront history at its most perilous moment.   \nThe Mount wishes to thank Robert A. Ouimette for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nMark Braude is the author of three books of nonfiction\, most recently Kiki Man Ray: Art\, Love\, and Rivalry in 1920s Paris\, a New York Times Notable Book of 2022 and a New Yorker Best Book of the Year. He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University\, a Visiting Fellow at the American Library in Paris\, and an NEH Public Scholar. He has written for The New York Times\, The Los Angeles Times\, and other publications. His books have been translated into seven languages. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and their two daughters. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/mark-braude-the-typewriter-and-the-guillotine-an-american-journalist-a-german-serial-killer-and-paris-on-the-eve-of-wwii/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:Mark Braude\, The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist\, a German Serial Killer\, and Paris on the Eve of WWII
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nAN INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER \nA trailblazing American journalist in Paris\, Janet Flanner transformed The New Yorker while bearing witness to a Europe on the brink. The Typewriter and the Guillotine is the untold story of Flanner\, an American journalist in Paris in the 1920s and ‘30s\, who defies editorial expectations to sound the alarm about the rise of fascism —even as she becomes absorbed in the sensational case of a German serial killer whose crimes and trial mirror the continent’s gathering darkness. Blending glamour\, danger\, and moral urgency\, Mark Braude illuminates the making of an indomitable reporter and the power of journalism to confront history at its most perilous moment.   \nThe Mount wishes to thank Robert A. Ouimette for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nMark Braude is the author of three books of nonfiction\, most recently Kiki Man Ray: Art\, Love\, and Rivalry in 1920s Paris\, a New York Times Notable Book of 2022 and a New Yorker Best Book of the Year. He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University\, a Visiting Fellow at the American Library in Paris\, and an NEH Public Scholar. He has written for The New York Times\, The Los Angeles Times\, and other publications. His books have been translated into seven languages. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and their two daughters. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/mark-braude/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:TICKETS AVAILABLE | Lenox to Harlem: The Life and Art of James Van Der Zee with Donna Van Der Zee and Jeff L. Rosenheim
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 us for an illuminating conversation between Donna Van Der Zee and Jeff L. Rosenheim\, the Joyce Frank Menschel Curator in Charge of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Photographs\, exploring the extraordinary life\, work\, and enduring legacy of James Van Der Zee\, one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. Together\, they will delve into his iconic images of Harlem\, the stories behind his visionary artistry\, and the lasting impact his photographs continue to have on American culture and visual art.  \nThis conversation will be introduced by Marcus P. Smith\, historian and curator of the W.E.B. Du Bois Freedom Center. Those interested in learning more about James Van Der Zee and W.E.B. Du Bois are encouraged to visit the Freedom Center in Great Barrington\, open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  \nFor a deeper look at Van Der Zee’s work\, a selection of his photographs will be on view at the Lenox Historical Society\, July 8–12\, 11:00 am-3:00 pm\, and at the Norman Rockwell Museum as part of American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell\, on view through October 26\, 2026. \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 Event Tent\, a 400-seat open-air venue adjacent to the parking lot. Please take note of the weather and plan accordingly.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nDonna Van Der Zee is the widow of famed Harlem Renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee. For over forty years\, Mrs. Van Der Zee and the Studio Museum in Harlem maintained James Van Der Zee’s archive until\, in December 2021\, a historic collaboration was announced: The Metropolitan Museum of Art would assume stewardship of Van Der Zee’s archive\, while working alongside the Studio Museum and Mrs. Van Der Zee to conserve\, digitize\, and provide public access to the photographer’s entire catalogue.  \nJeff Rosenheim joined The Met in 1988. He is the author of ten books on Walker Evans. Jeff is the steward of the Walker Evans Archive\, which the Metropolitan acquired in 1994. He is also the custodian of the Diane Arbus Archive. Rosenheim has a BA in American studies from Yale University and an MFA in photography from Tulane University. He has lectured extensively\, curated numerous exhibitions\, such as Photography and the American Civil War (2013)\, and published essays on a wide range of artists\, including Carleton Watkins\, Thomas Eakins\, Walker Evans\, Helen Levitt\, Robert Frank\, Diane Arbus\, Lee Friedlander\, William Eggleston\, and Stephen Shore. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/lenox-to-harlem/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,New York Stories
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SUMMARY:Julia Ioffe\, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia\, from Revolution to Autocracy
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST \nIn Motherland\, acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the lives of its women. Blending memoir\, reportage\, and history\, Ioffe traces Russia’s turbulent journey—from revolution to utopia to autocracy—through the interwoven biographies of feminist revolutionaries\, political wives\, Soviet women soldiers\, and contemporary dissidents. With clarity\, urgency\, and empathy\, she reveals how one of the twentieth century’s most audacious social experiments that promised women liberation\, failed them profoundly\, giving shape to the Russia of today.   \nThis program will include a moderated conversation with Julie A. Cassiday\, Willcox B. and Harriet M. Adsit Professor of Russian at Williams College and author of Russian Style: Performing Gender\, Power\, and Putinism (2023). \nThe Mount wishes to thank Barbara J. Cooperman for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a 140-seat indoor venue adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\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\n\n  \n  \n\n  \nJulia Ioffe is a Russian-born American journalist. Her articles have appeared in the Washington Post\, the New York Times\, the New Yorker\, Foreign Policy\, Forbes\, Bloomberg Businessweek\, The New Republic\, Politico\, and the Atlantic. Ioffe has appeared on television programs on MSNBC\, CBS\, PBS\, and other news channels as a Russia expert. She is a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck. A National Book Award Finalist\, Motherland was published in October 2025. Photo: Max Avdeev \nJulie A. Cassiday has taught Russian language\, literature\, and culture\, as well as Comparative Literature and Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies\, at Williams College for over thirty years. Her research focuses on performance\, in the broadest sense of this word\, in Russian and Soviet culture\, and she has published articles on topics ranging from early nineteenth-century Russian drama to Stalinist film\, the cult of personality surrounding Vladimir Putin\, and the Eurovision Song Contest. She has published two monographs: The Enemy on Trial: Early Soviet Courts on Stage and Screen (2000) and Russian Style: Performing Gender\, Power\, and Putinism (2023).
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/julia-ioffe-motherland-a-feminist-history-of-modern-russia-from-revolution-to-autocracy/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:Julia Ioffe\, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia\, from Revolution to Autocracy
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year’s Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators\, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST \nIn Motherland\, acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the lives of its women. Blending memoir\, reportage\, and history\, Ioffe traces Russia’s turbulent journey—from revolution to utopia to autocracy—through the interwoven biographies of feminist revolutionaries\, political wives\, Soviet women soldiers\, and contemporary dissidents. With clarity\, urgency\, and empathy\, she reveals how one of the twentieth century’s most audacious social experiments that promised women liberation\, failed them profoundly\, giving shape to the Russia of today.   \nThis program will include a moderated conversation with Julie A. Cassiday\, Willcox B. and Harriet M. Adsit Professor of Russian at Williams College and author of Russian Style: Performing Gender\, Power\, and Putinism (2023). \nThe Mount wishes to thank Barbara J. Cooperman for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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\n\n  \n\n  \nJulia Ioffe is a Russian-born American journalist. Her articles have appeared in the Washington Post\, the New York Times\, the New Yorker\, Foreign Policy\, Forbes\, Bloomberg Businessweek\, The New Republic\, Politico\, and the Atlantic. Ioffe has appeared on television programs on MSNBC\, CBS\, PBS\, and other news channels as a Russia expert. She is a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck. A National Book Award Finalist\, Motherland was published in October 2025. Photo: Max Avdeev \nJulie A. Cassiday has taught Russian language\, literature\, and culture\, as well as Comparative Literature and Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies\, at Williams College for over thirty years. Her research focuses on performance\, in the broadest sense of this word\, in Russian and Soviet culture\, and she has published articles on topics ranging from early nineteenth-century Russian drama to Stalinist film\, the cult of personality surrounding Vladimir Putin\, and the Eurovision Song Contest. She has published two monographs: The Enemy on Trial: Early Soviet Courts on Stage and Screen (2000) and Russian Style: Performing Gender\, Power\, and Putinism (2023).
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/julia-ioffe/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Elyse Graham\, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 25 & 26\, author Elyse Graham presents Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II (Harper Collins\, 2024). At the start of WWII\, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency\, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—a precursor to today’s CIA—was quickly formed. To fill its ranks with experts\, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly\, literature professors\, librarians\, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work. Drawing on personal histories\, letters\, and declassified OSS files\, historian Elyse Graham tells the story of this small group of academics-turned-OSS spies who invented modern spycraft\, and helped turn the tide of World War II. Book and Dagger is thrillingly paced and rigorously researched—an inspiring and gripping true story revealing the indelible power of the humanities to change the world.  \nElyse Graham is a historian and professor at Stony Brook University\, a flagship university in the SUNY system. She holds degrees from Princeton\, Yale\, and MIT\, and has learned how scholars whisper\, scheme\, launder information\, and guard secrets. She is the author of three academic books: You Talkin’ to Me? (2020)\, A Unified Theory of Cats on the Internet (2020)\, and The Republic of Games (2018).  \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619728/availability/1735818197/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-elyse-graham-book-and-dagger-how-scholars-and-librarians-became-the-unlikely-spies-of-world-war-ii-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Elyse Graham\, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 25 & 26\, author Elyse Graham presents Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II (Harper Collins\, 2024). At the start of WWII\, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency\, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—a precursor to today’s CIA—was quickly formed. To fill its ranks with experts\, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly\, literature professors\, librarians\, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work. Drawing on personal histories\, letters\, and declassified OSS files\, historian Elyse Graham tells the story of this small group of academics-turned-OSS spies who invented modern spycraft\, and helped turn the tide of World War II. Book and Dagger is thrillingly paced and rigorously researched—an inspiring and gripping true story revealing the indelible power of the humanities to change the world.  \nElyse Graham is a historian and professor at Stony Brook University\, a flagship university in the SUNY system. She holds degrees from Princeton\, Yale\, and MIT\, and has learned how scholars whisper\, scheme\, launder information\, and guard secrets. She is the author of three academic books: You Talkin’ to Me? (2020)\, A Unified Theory of Cats on the Internet (2020)\, and The Republic of Games (2018).  \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619728/availability/1735818193/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-elyse-graham-book-and-dagger-how-scholars-and-librarians-became-the-unlikely-spies-of-world-war-ii-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins in conversation with André Bernard
DESCRIPTION:In its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nJudy Collins\nSinger-songwriter and author of\nSometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love\, Loss\, and Redemption\nThursday\, August 21\, 5:00 pm  \n\nA true American icon\, Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work\, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.  \nNow in her eighties\, Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever\, writing\, touring worldwide\, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter\, filmmaker\, record label head\, musical mentor\, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. In 2025\, Judy published Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love\, Loss\, and Redemption  (Andrews McMeel Publishing\, 2025) \, a compilation of poetry that captures the ethereal and inspiring nature of her artistry in an all-new way. Biographical and relatable\, Sometimes It’s Heaven is a must-read for fans of poetry and fans of Collins\, old and new.  \nJudy Collins is an iconic American singer-songwriter and musician\, known for her clear\, folk-infused voice and powerful interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. Born in Seattle\, Washington\, Collins first gained national attention in the 1960s with her folk music career\, recording hits like “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns\,” which became timeless classics. Over the years\, she has released over 50 albums\, earning Grammy nominations and acclaim for her work as a performer and composer. Collins is also recognized for her activism\, particularly in advocating for mental health awareness and environmental causes. Throughout her career\, she has influenced generations of artists with her artistic integrity and remarkable vocal range.  \nPhoto: Shervin Lainez\n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619933/availability/1736150467/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n             \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/judy-collins-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
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SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Sara Cedar Miller\, Before Central Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nOn August 20\, historian Sara Cedar Miller presents Before Central Park (Columbia University Press\, 2022)\, the authoritative account of the place that would become Central Park. With more than eight hundred sprawling green acres in the middle of one of the world’s densest cities\, Central Park is an urban masterpiece. Designed in the middle of the nineteenth century by the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux\, it is a model for city parks worldwide. But before it became Central Park\, the land was the site of farms\, businesses\, churches\, wars\, and burial grounds―and home to many different kinds of New Yorkers. Join us for an illustrated talk with Sara Cedar Miller\, historian emerita of the Central Park Conservancy and author of Before Central Park\, the authoritative account of the place that would become Central Park. From the first Dutch family to settle on the land through the political crusade to create America’s first major urban park\, Miller chronicles two and a half centuries of history. For this special presentation at The Mount\, Miller will delve into the formative connections between Central Park and Edith Wharton\, whose ancestors owned a parcel of farmland that would become part of the Park.  \nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event to celebrate the conclusion of the Building Old New York series. Join us! \nSara Cedar Miller is the historian emerita of the Central Park Conservancy\, which she first joined as a photographer in 1984. Her books include Central Park: An American Masterpiece (2003)\, Strawberry Fields: Central Park’s Memorial to John Lennon (2011)\, and Seeing Central Park: The Official Guide (updated and expanded edition\, 2020).  \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n Photo: Hannah Mrakovčić\n\nThis program has reached full capacity. \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/620124/?full-items=yes&flow=696742″ text=”Join the Waitlist!” ] \n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event to celebrate the conclusion of the Building Old New York series\, sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/building-old-new-york-sara-cedar-miller-before-central-park/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Amy Reading\, The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 18 & 19\, author Amy Reading presents The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker (Mariner Books\, 2024)\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in biography. In the summer of 1925\, Katharine S. White walked into The New Yorker’s midtown office and she left with a job as an editor. Over the next thirty-six years\, White would transform the publication into a literary powerhouse\, building the magazine’s prestigious legacy and transforming the 20th-century literary landscape—particularly for women writers. Based on years of scrupulous research\, The World She Edited is a rare and deeply intimate portrait exploring the ways that White nurtured a momentous amount of literary talent that propelled writers to great literary heights. In the process\, she reinvented to role of editor\, transforming it into a relationship that not only improved a writer’s work but also their life. Through White’s incredible tenure at The New Yorker and her famous marriage to E.B. White\, author Amy Reading reveals White’s influence on our understanding of literary culture\, history\, and community.   \nAmy Reading  is the author of The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker\, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography\, and The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle\, a Cunning Revenge\, and a Small History of the Big Con (2012). Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment of the Humanities and the New York Public Library\, among others. She lives in upstate New York\, where she serves on the board of her local independent bookstore\, Buffalo Street Books. Her name is an aptronym. \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619726/availability/1735818203/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-amy-reading-the-world-she-edited-katharine-s-white-at-the-new-yorker-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Amy Reading\, The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 18 & 19\, author Amy Reading presents The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker (Mariner Books\, 2024)\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in biography. In the summer of 1925\, Katharine S. White walked into The New Yorker’s midtown office and she left with a job as an editor. Over the next thirty-six years\, White would transform the publication into a literary powerhouse\, building the magazine’s prestigious legacy and transforming the 20th-century literary landscape—particularly for women writers. Based on years of scrupulous research\, The World She Edited is a rare and deeply intimate portrait exploring the ways that White nurtured a momentous amount of literary talent that propelled writers to great literary heights. In the process\, she reinvented to role of editor\, transforming it into a relationship that not only improved a writer’s work but also their life. Through White’s incredible tenure at The New Yorker and her famous marriage to E.B. White\, author Amy Reading reveals White’s influence on our understanding of literary culture\, history\, and community.   \nAmy Reading  is the author of The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker\, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography\, and The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle\, a Cunning Revenge\, and a Small History of the Big Con (2012). Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment of the Humanities and the New York Public Library\, among others. She lives in upstate New York\, where she serves on the board of her local independent bookstore\, Buffalo Street Books. Her name is an aptronym. \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619726/availability/1735137589/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-amy-reading-the-world-she-edited-katharine-s-white-at-the-new-yorker-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Words in the Wild: Nature Writing Now with Vanessa Chakour & Jennifer Kabat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting discussion on contemporary nature writing featuring authors Vanessa Chakour and Jennifer Kabat\, whose recently published books explore provocative new ideas on the changing state of the natural world through the lens of their memoirs.  \nDrawing on the field of animal behavior\, Chakour’s Earthly Bodies (Penguin Life\, 2024) connects human struggles to the predicaments of twenty-three species of wild animals—from wolves to sea lions—raising questions about our humanity as a way to understand how we might benefit from embracing our own animal nature to gain deeper self-actualization\, find common ground with our fellow animals\, and learn to thrive together. Following up on The Eighth Moon (2024)\, Nightshining: A Memoir in Four Floods (Milkweed Editions\, 2025) follows Kabat through a flood that occurred during her first year living in Margaretville\, New York. The memoir unfolds as a spiraling history\, tracing connections across time—a historic flood in 1950\, Cold War weather experiments\, betrayals of the Mohawk nation\, and Kurt Vonnegut. Ultimately\, Nightshining is an exploration of community and place as a palimpsest of history. \nCo-organized by Mass Audubon and moderated by Donovan Arthen\, Executive Director of Orion Magazine\, this conversation will delve into the relationship between ecology and experience\, exploring the ways that a new generation of nature writers are expanding our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.  \nVanessa Chakour\, author\, naturalist\, and former pro boxer\, fosters intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing\, herbalism\, martial arts\, and land stewardship. Drawing on her vast personal experiences over two decades\, she curates retreats and courses\, inspiring creative expression through writing and movement workshops\, and fostering intimacy with nature through an understanding of the plants\, fungi\, and animals who share our ecosystems. Vanessa facilitated experiences in partnership with organizations like the Wolf Conservation Center and the Jaguar Rescue Center and is a Project Coyote Ambassador. She is the author of Awakening Artemis\, a memoir told through the lens of 24 medicinal plants\, and Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature (2024)\, which delves into the parallels between human struggles and the experiences of our wild neighbors\, offering insights on self-discovery and coexistence. She lives in Massachusetts where she stewards her local ecosystem\, coaches boxing\, and is a devoted student of nature.  \nJennifer Kabat is the author of the twinned memoirs The Eighth Moon (2024) and Nightshining (2025) published by Milkweed Editions. She received an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for her criticism and has been published in BOMB and The Best American Essays. Her writing has also appeared in Granta\, Frieze\, Harper’s\, McSweeney’s\, The Believer\, Virginia Quarterly Review\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, The New York Review\, and The White Review. A finalist for the essay prize at Notting Hill Editions\, she often collaborates with artists. She’s part of the core faculty in the Design Research MA at the School of Visual Arts. An apprentice herbalist\, she lives in rural New York and serves on her volunteer fire department.  \nDonovan Arthen\, Executive Director / Chief of Finance\, Operations\, People and Culture at Orion Magazine\, is a community builder\, management professional\, and musician who grew up in the foothills of the Berkshires. Living and working in the nonprofit world\, he found a professional passion for fostering operational and financial sustainability. He has his masters in Managing Mission Driven Organizations from Marlboro Professional and Graduate School\, where he focused on leadership development and creating positive productive working environments and culture. Donovan brings with him a wide range of experiences and perspectives from his time traveling and learning from different peoples and places all over the world.  \nPhotos: Enrique Rosado (Chakour); CJ Harvey (Kabat)\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended.\n \n  \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/620127/availability/1742966013/book/?full-items=yes&flow=696742″ text=”REGISTER HERE” ] \n  \nPlease consider supporting this and other free programs at The Mount with a donation or Membership. Interested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium located in the white building adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n     \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/words-in-the-wild-nature-writing-now-with-vanessa-chakour-jennifer-kabat/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Nature
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Megan Marshall\, After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 11 & 12\, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall presents After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (Mariner Books\, 2025). Marshall’s innovative books\, including The Peabody Sisters and the Pulitzer Prize–winning Margaret Fuller\, are treasured works of American biography. In the richly absorbing essays of After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (Mariner Books\, 2025)\, Marshall turns her narrative gift to her own art\, life\, and the people in it. In each of six essays\, Marshall reinvents the personal essay form as a portal to the past and its lessons for living into the future. In this talk at The Mount\, Marshall will discuss the book’s brilliant\, assured interplay between memoir and biography\, and the surprising constellation of characters assembled on the page\, including twelfth-century Buddhist hermit Kamo no Chomei\, Black Power martyr Jonathan Jackson\, and Marshall’s one-time subject Sophia Peabody Hawthorne.  \nMegan Marshall is the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Margaret Fuller: A New American Life (2013) as well as Elizabeth Bishop: A Miracle for Breakfast (2017) and The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism (2005)\, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. She is the Charles Wesley Emerson College Professor of Nonfiction Writing at Emerson College and a recipient of the BIO Award\, the highest honor given by the Biographers International Organization.  \nPhoto: Sarah Putnam\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/625566/availability/1747357391/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n             \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/megan-marshall-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Summer Author Series | Laurence Bergreen\, Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this speaking engagement has been CANCELED\, and we are working with Mr. Bergreen to reschedule this talk in 2026. On August 11 & 12\, Megan Marshall will present After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. Information and tickets are available here for Monday\, August 11 & Tuesday\, August 8. \n\nSince 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 11 & 12\, author Laurence Bergreen presents Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future (Deckle Edge\, 2025). Few writers have left such an enduring legacy on the world as Jules Verne. Widely considered the “father of science fiction\,” Verne stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. His novels—including such revered classics as Around the World in 80 Days (1873) and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864)—not only thrilled and entertained\, but also predicted innovations and technological advancements that in time would become everyday realities. Brimming with intellect\, science\, adventure\, and paradoxes\, his work dared to imagine a world beyond the limits of what was thought possible and\, in turn\, inspired future generations to achieve the unthinkable.  From acclaimed biographer Laurence Bergreen\, Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future is an engaging\, vibrant\, and richly researched account of a singular visionary who profoundly shaped our modern world.  \nLaurence Bergreen is an award-winning biographer\, historian\, and chronicler of exploration. His research includes extensive fieldwork—he has sailed twice through the Strait of Magellan and is one of the few individuals to visit the volcanic island of Surtsey off the coast of Iceland\, and at NASA’s request\, he named numerous geographical features around the crater Victoria on Mars. His books include In Search of a Kingdom about Francis Drake’s voyage of discovery (2021); Columbus: The Four Voyages (2011); a New York Times bestseller; Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu (2007); bestselling Over the Edge of the World: Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe (2003)\, which was awarded the Medalla de Honor by the Asociación de Alcades de V Centenario (Spain); and Voyage to Mars: NASA’s Search for Life Beyond Earth published by Riverhead (2000).   \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5 \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5100\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n     \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-laurence-bergreen-jules-verne-and-the-invention-of-the-future/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Megan Marshall\, After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 11 & 12\, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall presents After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (Mariner Books\, 2025). Marshall’s innovative books\, including The Peabody Sisters and the Pulitzer Prize–winning Margaret Fuller\, are treasured works of American biography. In the richly absorbing essays of After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (Mariner Books\, 2025)\, Marshall turns her narrative gift to her own art\, life\, and the people in it. In each of six essays\, Marshall reinvents the personal essay form as a portal to the past and its lessons for living into the future. In this talk at The Mount\, Marshall will discuss the book’s brilliant\, assured interplay between memoir and biography\, and the surprising constellation of characters assembled on the page\, including twelfth-century Buddhist hermit Kamo no Chomei\, Black Power martyr Jonathan Jackson\, and Marshall’s one-time subject Sophia Peabody Hawthorne.  \nMegan Marshall is the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Margaret Fuller: A New American Life (2013) as well as Elizabeth Bishop: A Miracle for Breakfast (2017) and The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism (2005)\, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. She is the Charles Wesley Emerson College Professor of Nonfiction Writing at Emerson College and a recipient of the BIO Award\, the highest honor given by the Biographers International Organization.  \nPhoto: Sarah Putnam\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/625566/availability/1747357388/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/megan-marshall-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Summer Author Series | Laurence Bergreen\, Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this speaking engagement has been CANCELED\, and we are working with Mr. Bergreen to reschedule this talk in 2026. On August 11 & 12\, Megan Marshall will present After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. Information and tickets are available here for Monday\, August 11 & Tuesday\, August 8. \n\nSince 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 11 & 12\, author Laurence Bergreen presents Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future (Deckle Edge\, 2025). Few writers have left such an enduring legacy on the world as Jules Verne. Widely considered the “father of science fiction\,” Verne stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. His novels—including such revered classics as Around the World in 80 Days (1873) and Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864)—not only thrilled and entertained\, but also predicted innovations and technological advancements that in time would become everyday realities. Brimming with intellect\, science\, adventure\, and paradoxes\, his work dared to imagine a world beyond the limits of what was thought possible and\, in turn\, inspired future generations to achieve the unthinkable.  From acclaimed biographer Laurence Bergreen\, Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future is an engaging\, vibrant\, and richly researched account of a singular visionary who profoundly shaped our modern world.  \nLaurence Bergreen is an award-winning biographer\, historian\, and chronicler of exploration. His research includes extensive fieldwork—he has sailed twice through the Strait of Magellan and is one of the few individuals to visit the volcanic island of Surtsey off the coast of Iceland\, and at NASA’s request\, he named numerous geographical features around the crater Victoria on Mars. His books include In Search of a Kingdom about Francis Drake’s voyage of discovery (2021); Columbus: The Four Voyages (2011); a New York Times bestseller; Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu (2007); bestselling Over the Edge of the World: Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe (2003)\, which was awarded the Medalla de Honor by the Asociación de Alcades de V Centenario (Spain); and Voyage to Mars: NASA’s Search for Life Beyond Earth published by Riverhead (2000).   \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5 \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5100\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n     \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-laurence-bergreen-jules-verne-and-the-invention-of-the-future/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Peter Baker & Susan Glasser in conversation with André Bernard
DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer\, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — regardless of weather conditions. Information about the Duffin can be found here. \n\nIn its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nPeter Baker & Susan Glasser\nPolitical journalists and co-authors of The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 \nThursday\, August 7\, 5:00 pm\nDoors open at 4:15 pm\nDuffin Theater | 197 East Street  Lenox\, MA\n \n\nJoin renowned journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser for an insightful conversation touching on the national political climate\, the role of journalism\, and the nuances of their working relationship. As married co-authors of three books—most recently\, The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 (Doubleday\, 2022)—as well as competitors covering the same national events for very different publications\, Baker and Glasser offer keen observations and unparalleled expertise on the ever-changing landscape of Washington and beyond. This discussion\, moderated by André Bernard\, will attempt to unravel the complexities of modern-day power\, policy\, and the pursuit of truth. Don’t miss this chance to hear from two of the most respected\, longstanding voices in contemporary political journalism.  \nPeter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and political analyst for MSNBC. Mr. Baker joined the Times in 2008 after 20 years at The Washington Post and has reported on elections\, inaugurations\, economic crises\, foreign policy\, natural disasters\, legislative battles\, and Supreme Court nominations. He co-authored the Post’s original story breaking the Ken Starr investigation of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and served as the paper’s lead writer on the impeachment of Bill Clinton. He covered the ups and downs of the Bush and Obama presidencies\, including the Iraq war\, Hurricane Katrina\, and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. And\, he chronicled the tumultuous Trump administration through the coronavirus pandemic\, the storming of the Capitol\, and both impeachments.  \nSusan Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of its weekly “Letter from Trump’s Washington” as well as a co-host of “The Political Scene” podcast. She has served as the top editor of several Washington publications; most recently\, she founded the award-winning Politico Magazine and went on to become the editor of Politico throughout the 2016 election cycle. Previously\, Glasser served as the editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy\, and worked for a decade at the Washington Post\, where she was the editor of Outlook and national news. She also oversaw coverage of the impeachment of Bill Clinton\, served as a reporter covering the intersection of money and politics\, and covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.   \nTogether\, Baker and Glasser spent four years as Moscow bureau chiefs for the The Washington Post\, chronicling the rise of Vladimir Putin\, the rollback of Russian democracy\, the second Chechen war and various terrorist attacks. They are co-authors of three books: Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the End of Revolution (2005)\, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III (2020)\, and The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 (2022).  \nPhoto: Doug Mills\n\nThis program has reached full capacity and the waitlist is now closed! \nPlease consider joining The Mount as a Member to get early access to tickets in the future. Interested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA.\n\nDoors will open at 4:15 pm.\n\n\nParking at the Duffin Theater will be coordinated by the Lenox Police Department. Parking will be limited! If you are joining friends for this event\, please consider carpooling to ease the stress on the parking lot. The Lenox PD will ensure that all emergency and fire lanes are kept clear. In the event that parked vehicles infringe on public safety\, the driver will be asked to move their vehicle. If the vehicle’s owner cannot be found\, the vehicle may be towed. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!\n\n\nAccessible parking spaces will also be limited — please consider arriving early to ensure availability of a handicapped space. We will have a designated passenger drop-off zone in front of the Theater.\n\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n             \nGenerous support provided by Barbara Cooperman \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/peter-baker-susan-glasser-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/
LOCATION:Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Dava Sobel\, The Elements of Marie Curie
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 4 & 5\, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science (Grove Atlantic\, 2024). “Even now\, nearly a century after her death\, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name\,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science: Physics (1903) with her husband Pierre; and Chemistry (1911) on her own. And yet\, Sobel makes clear\, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory\, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it as a professor of physics at the Sorbonne\, mother to two daughters\, x-ray technician on the front lines of World War I\, and friend to Albert Einstein and other 20th century luminaries. Ultimately\, Curie has endured as an inspiration for generations of young women all over the world to pursue science. In The Elements of Marie Curie\, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling\, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.  \nDava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude (1995)\, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter (1999)\, The Planets (2005)\, A More Perfect Heaven (2011)\, And the Sun Stood Still (2015)\, and The Glass Universe (2016)\, and coauthor of The Illustrated Longitude (2008). She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board\, the Bradford Washburn Award\, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific\, and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter\, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American.  \nThis event is dedicated in loving memory to Mount trustee Naomi Gordon (1941-2025). \nPhoto: Glen Allsop for Hodinkee\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619720/availability/1735133030/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-dava-sobel-the-elements-of-marie-curie-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Dava Sobel\, The Elements of Marie Curie
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 4 & 5\, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science (Grove Atlantic\, 2024). “Even now\, nearly a century after her death\, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name\,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science: Physics (1903) with her husband Pierre; and Chemistry (1911) on her own. And yet\, Sobel makes clear\, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory\, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it as a professor of physics at the Sorbonne\, mother to two daughters\, x-ray technician on the front lines of World War I\, and friend to Albert Einstein and other 20th century luminaries. Ultimately\, Curie has endured as an inspiration for generations of young women all over the world to pursue science. In The Elements of Marie Curie\, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling\, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.  \nDava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude (1995)\, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter (1999)\, The Planets (2005)\, A More Perfect Heaven (2011)\, And the Sun Stood Still (2015)\, and The Glass Universe (2016)\, and coauthor of The Illustrated Longitude (2008). She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board\, the Bradford Washburn Award\, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific\, and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter\, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American.  \nThis event is dedicated in loving memory to Mount trustee Naomi Gordon (1941-2025). \nPhoto: Glen Allsop for Hodinkee\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619720/availability/1735133027/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-dava-sobel-the-elements-of-marie-curie-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Justice Stephen Breyer in conversation with André Bernard - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer\, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — regardless of weather conditions. Information about the Duffin can be found here. \n\nIn its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\n\nJustice Stephen Breyer\nRetired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and author of Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism\nFriday\, August 1\, 5:00 pm\nDoors open at 4:15 pm\nDuffin Theater | 197 East Street  Lenox\, MA \n\nIn August\, we welcome Justice Stephen Breyer to The Mount. Justice Breyer is retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States\, where he served for 28 years—from his appointment in 1994 by President Clinton until his retirement in 2022. In response to the rise of textualism\, a judicial philosophy encouraging the interpretation of language as it was understood at the time documents were written\, Justice Breyer published Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism (2024)\, a book that looks back on the judicial precedent of Chief Justice John Marshal\, who established that the Constitution must be a workable set of principles open to interpretation by subsequent generations. Most important in interpreting law\, states Breyer\, is to understand the statutes as well as the consequences of deciding a case one way or another.   \nThe Honorable Stephen Breyer is a retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born in San Francisco in 1938\, he is a graduate of Stanford\, Oxford\, and Harvard Law School. He has taught law for many years as a professor at Harvard Law School and at the Kennedy School of Government. He has also worked as a Supreme Court law clerk (for Justice Arthur Goldberg)\, a Justice Department lawyer (antitrust division)\, an Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor\, and Chief Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In 1980\, he was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by President Carter\, becoming Chief Judge in 1990. In 1994\, he was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton. He has written books and articles about a range of legal topics\, including administrative law\, economic regulation\, and the U.S. Constitution. His books include Active Liberty (2005)\, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge’s View (2010)\, The Court and the World (2015)\, The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics (2021)\, and Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism (2024). His wife\, Joanna\, was born in Great Britain and is a retired clinical psychologist. They have three children—Chloe\, Nell\, and Michael—and seven grandchildren.  \nPhoto: The Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States\n\nThis program has reached full capacity!\nTickets are no longer available.\n \nPlease note: tickets will not be available the day of the event at the door. We kindly request that those without tickets do not come to the Theater as parking at Lenox Memoria Middle & High School is limited. Thank you for your understanding and support! \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA.\n\nDoors will open at 4:15 pm.\n\n\nParking at the Duffin Theater will be coordinated by the Lenox Police Department. Parking will be limited! If you are joining friends for this event\, please consider carpooling to ease the stress on the parking lot. The Lenox PD will ensure that all emergency and fire lanes are kept clear. In the event that parked vehicles infringe on public safety\, the driver will be asked to move their vehicle. If the vehicle’s owner cannot be found\, the vehicle may be towed. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!\n\n\nAccessible parking spaces will also be limited — please consider arriving early to ensure availability of a handicapped space. We will have a designated passenger drop-off zone in front of the Theater.\n\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nPlease Note: Justice Breyer will not answer questions regarding the current political climate and cases that are pending or likely to come before the Supreme Court. Please focus your questions on his book Reading the Constitution and other judicial matters.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n             \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/justice-stephen-breyer-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/
LOCATION:Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Jayne Anne Phillips in conversation with André Bernard
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this program has been moved into the Stable Auditorium. Ticketholders with Rain or Shine Tickets are welcome to join us there! Rain or Shine seats are still available for this program. Simply email — programs@edithwharton.org — or phone — 413-551-5111 x2 — to upgrade or purchase seats. \n\nIn its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nJayne Anne Phillips\nPulitzer Prize-winning novelist for Night Watch \nThursday\, July 31\, 5:00 pm  \n\nEpic\, enthralling\, and meticulously crafted\, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Night Watch (Knopf\, 2023)  is a stunning chronicle of surviving war and its aftermath. Jayne Anne Phillips’s novel opens in 1874—the wake of the Civil War—when twelve-year-old ConaLee finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother\, Eliza\, who hasn’t spoken in over a year. They are delivered to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia where\, far from family\, a beloved neighbor\, and their mountain home\, they begin to forge a new path forward. In this conversation with André Bernard\, Phillips will explore the craft of interweaving history and storytelling\, delving into the research\, character development\, and narrative depth that bring the past so vividly to life.  \nJayne Anne Phillips is the author of Black Tickets (1979)\, Fast Lanes (1983)\, Machine Dreams (1984)\, Shelter (1994)\, MotherKind (2000)\, Lark and Termite (2009)\, Quiet Dell (2013)\, and Night Watch (2023). She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, a Bunting Fellowship\, and two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships. Winner of an Arts and Letters Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, she was inducted into the Academy in 2018.  A National Book Award finalist\, and twice a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award\, she lives in New York and Boston.  \nPhoto: Elena Seibart\n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619928/availability/1736156334/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n              \nGenerous support provided by Robert Salerno \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/jayne-anne-phillips-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Henry Wiencek\, Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nOn July 30\, historian Henry Wiencek presents Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age (Farr\, Straus and Giroux\, 2025).  Stanford White was a louche man-about-town and a canny cultural entrepreneur—the creator of landmark buildings that elevated American architecture to new heights. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the son of an immigrant shoemaker\, a moody introvert\, and a committed procrastinator whose painstaking work brought emotional depth to American sculpture. They met when Stan was walking down the street and heard Gus whistling Mozart in his studio. They pursued their own careers in Italy and France\, then came together again in New York\, where they maintained an intimate friendship and partnership that defined the art of the Gilded Age. In Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age\, acclaimed historian Henry Wiencek sets the two men’s relationship within the larger story of the American Renaissance\, where millionaires’ commissions and delusions of grandeur collided with secret upper-class clubs\, new aesthetic ideas\, and two ambitious young men to yield work of lasting beauty.  \nHenry Wiencek\, a nationally prominent historian and writer\, is the author of several books\, including The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White (1999)\, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award\, and most recently\, Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves (2012). \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5\n \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/620070/?full-items=yes&flow=696742″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/building-old-new-york-henry-wiencek-stan-and-gus-art-ardor-and-the-friendship-that-built-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Tess Chakkalakal\, A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 28 & 29\, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (St. Martin’s 2025). Charles W. Chesnutt was a force in American literature. His novels and short stories delved deeply into racial and social issues\, which were especially poignant in the American South after the Civil War. In A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt\, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of this underappreciated literary figure—the first Black writer whose stories appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and whose books were published by Houghton Mifflin. Through his work as a writer\, critic\, and speaker\, Chesnutt broke into all-white literary establishment\, crossing racial barriers and transforming the publishing world.  \nTess Chakkalakal teaches African American and American Literature at Bowdoin College. Her writing has appeared in The New England Quarterly\, J19\, American Literary History\, and many others. She is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery\, Marriage\, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America (Illinois UP\, 2011) and co-editor of Jim Crow\, Literature\, and the Legacy of Sutton E. Griggs (University of Georgia Press\, 2013) and Imperium in Imperio: A Critical Edition (West Virginia UP\, 2022). She is co-host and creator of the award-winning podcast Dead Writers: A Show About Great American Authors and Where They Lived. She lives in Brunswick\, Maine.  \nPhoto: Kristina O’Brien\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619716/availability/1735130957/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-tess-chakkalakal-a-matter-of-complexion-the-life-and-fictions-of-charles-w-chestnutt-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Tess Chakkalakal\, A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 28 & 29\, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (St. Martin’s 2025). Charles W. Chesnutt was a force in American literature. His novels and short stories delved deeply into racial and social issues\, which were especially poignant in the American South after the Civil War. In A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt\, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of this underappreciated literary figure—the first Black writer whose stories appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and whose books were published by Houghton Mifflin. Through his work as a writer\, critic\, and speaker\, Chesnutt broke into all-white literary establishment\, crossing racial barriers and transforming the publishing world.  \nTess Chakkalakal teaches African American and American Literature at Bowdoin College. Her writing has appeared in The New England Quarterly\, J19\, American Literary History\, and many others. She is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery\, Marriage\, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America (Illinois UP\, 2011) and co-editor of Jim Crow\, Literature\, and the Legacy of Sutton E. Griggs (University of Georgia Press\, 2013) and Imperium in Imperio: A Critical Edition (West Virginia UP\, 2022). She is co-host and creator of the award-winning podcast Dead Writers: A Show About Great American Authors and Where They Lived. She lives in Brunswick\, Maine.  \nPhoto: Kristina O’Brien\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/619716/availability/1735130760/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n         \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-tess-chakkalakal-a-matter-of-complexion-the-life-and-fictions-of-charles-w-chestnutt-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Emily Orlando & R. Tripp Evans\, The Decoration of Houses: Edith Wharton\, Ogden Codman\, Jr.\, and the Architecture of Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nWhen Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman\, Jr. published The Decoration of Houses in 1897\, both were relatively unknown in their respective fields. The decorating guidebook\, which advocated for a “simple and architectural” style\, became a foundational text for interior decoration as well as the launchpad for Wharton’s transatlantic literary acclaim. This conversation between Wharton scholar Dr. Emily Orlando and architectural historian Dr. R. Tripp Evans\, explores the history and legacy of The Decoration of Houses\, highlighting its influences on the design of The Mount and the decades-long relationship between Codman and Wharton\, a duo known socially as “Mr. and Mrs. Puss-Cod.”  \nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this talk! Join us. \nDr. Emily Orlando is Professor of English and the E. Gerald Corrigan Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Fairfield University. She is an internationally recognized Edith Wharton scholar and author of the award-winning book Edith Wharton and the Visual Arts. She is the co-editor (with Meredith Goldsmith) of Edith Wharton and Cosmopolitanism (2016)\, The Bloomsbury Handbook to Edith Wharton (2022)\, and the 2024 re-release of The Decoration of Houses (Syracuse University Press\, 2024) by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman\, Jr.\, for which she also wrote a scholarly introduction. Orlando is a past president of the Edith Wharton Society\, and her public-facing scholarship has appeared in such venues as LitHub and on such podcasts as “The Gilded Gentleman.”  \nDr. R. Tripp Evans is Professor of the History of Art at Wheaton College in Norton\, Massachusetts\, where he specializes in American material culture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He earned his B.A. in Architectural History from the University of Virginia and his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History of Art from Yale University\, where he was named the Henry S. McNeil Fellow in American Decorative Arts. He is the author of three books\, and in 2010 received the Marfield Prize for his biography of the artist Grant Wood. His latest book\, The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home (Rowman & Littlefield\, 2024)\, explores the private and professional worlds of men whose homes defined American style from the Gilded to the Jazz Ages.  \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5\n \n[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edithwharton/items/620090/availability/1736186047/book/?full-items=yes&flow=1362620″ text=”Book Here!” ] \n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event.\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! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/building-old-new-york-r-tripp-evans-emily-orlando-the-decoration-of-houses-edith-wharton-ogden-codman-jr-and-the-architecture-of-friendship/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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