Neighbors News

02/02/2018

UPCOMING INTEREST

GROUP MEETINGS Monday 02/05 No classes scheduled Neighbors News Tuesday 02/06 10:00AM English Conversation Group 12:00AM Knitting for Everyone 1:30PM English Conversation Group Wednesday 02/07 What’s New in Neighbors News 10:30AM Infant and Toddler Play Group 3:00PM English Conversation Group It’s not a secret that English and the Friday Advanced On 7:30PM MIT Women’s Chorale Rehearsal Conversation Practice Groups are Group have waiting lists at January Thursday 02/08 our most popular Interest groups. the moment. If you are look- 29, the 09:30AM Art Explorations They tend to fill up to capacity ing to meet with fellow mem- Out and very fast at the beginning of each 1:30PM English Conversation Group bers and practice your Eng- About semester. While we are happy to lish language skills, may we 5:00PM Celtic Night accommodate everyone who suggest you join some of our Group Friday 02/09 expresses interest, with the other popular groups: Art and toured 10:30AM Japanese Culture Group Exploration, Knitting for the Fogg 2:00PM English Conversation Group Everyone, Out and About, Muse- 12:30PM French Conversation Living Green or if you have um. The Monday 02/12 infants or toddlers, the Infant and Toddler Play Group. All members were impressed by 3:00PM English Conversation Practice these group meetings offer the diverse collections of art Tuesday 02/13 wonderful opportunities to and the superb way they 10:00AM English Conversation Practice connect with new people, were presented. After the 12:00PM Knitting for Everyone Art Exploration Group celebrating Kitty Pechet’s birthday practice a favorite hobby or tour the group gathered at 1:30PM English Conversation Practice learn a new skill, but most the Grafton Pub in Cambridge Wednesday 02/14 semester under way two of the importantly converse in Eng- for a nice meal and to share groups, the Wednesday Group 10:00AM Infant and Toddler Play Group lish! thoughts and impressions. 7:30PM MIT Women’s Chorale Rehearsal Thursday 02/15 9:30AM Art Exploration 1:30PM English Conversation Practice Coming Up Friday 02/16

2:00PM English Conversation Practice You are invited to Celtic Canada and Breton Night on February 8, (Brittany), France. There from 5pm to 7:30pm. will be funny stories, IMPORTANT UPCOMING The preparations are un- songs and traditional food February 2 Groundhog Day derway! Our longtime and warming drinks! The members Marsha Knoll event will be at Harvard February 14 Valentines Day (Art and Exploration Co- Neighbors’ Meeting room Leader and leader of the at Loeb House,17 Quincy Cultural Traditions Street, Cambridge. HARVARD NEIGHBORS Group) and Zarrin Foster Please RSVP to 17 QUINCY STREET (Membership committee) [email protected] CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 will lead the presentation to reserve your spot. You of Celtic traditions of are welcome to bring T : 6 1 7 - 495- 4313 Scotland, Ireland, Wales, your family and kids! E : Follow us on Facebook!

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Weekend Ideas Events around Boston Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style Celebrating Black History Month at the Peabody Essex Museum It’s time to celebrate Black History Month, the Boston way. Across the city, various organizations One of America’s most iconic artists of the 20th-century, and programs feature performances, walking tours, O’Keeffe is best known for her desert landscapes, animal gallery exhibits and more. As we celebrate Black skulls and flower paintings. Few people know that O'Keeffe History Month throughout February, be sure to was also a skilled seamstress who made her own clothes visit these Boston-area stops. Two of the city’s major Black History landmarks include the Abiel early in her career. Often referred to as the mother of Smith School—the first school built for African American modernism, O'Keeffe had a long and prolific ca- American children—and the African Meeting House, the oldest black reer, gaining fame in the 1920s, first painting large close-ups church building in the nation. The Meeting House accommodates the of flowers with a restrained palette, then New York build- African American History Museum’s exhibits and store. Both buildings are ings and later New Mexico desert landscapes. In this exhibi- part of the Black Heritage Trail. Throughout the month of February, the Freedom Trail Foundation provides a special African American Patriots tion for the first time the visitors can see her carefully de- Tour starting from Boston Common on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:45pm. signed garments dating from the 1920s to the 1980s, pre- Costumed guides will treat visitors to the stories of revolutionaries like sented alongside key paintings and photographs of her Crispus Attucks, Phillis Wheatley, Prince Hall and Peter Salem. throughout her entire career. "Georgia O'Keeffe: Art, Image, Boston Black, a permanent exhibit at the Boston Children’s Museum, cele- brates African American culture in the city by exploring music, dance, and Style" is on display at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem beauty. Designed to help children understand Boston’s diverse neighbor- until April 1, 2018. For more information click here. hoods, the exhibit inspires healthy discussions about race and identity. Harvard Neighbors’ Winter Appeal We couldn't be Harvard Neighbors without your support! Your contributions support our mission: “to enrich the lives of members of the Harvard community through cultural programs and events.” Thanks to generous gifts from our members, we are able to bring to you varied events and activities with no charge for participation. This fall alone our members enjoyed an Ice Cream Social, Apple Social, Cranberry Social, a Thanksgiving Demo and Celebration, Tea and Talk at Harvard Faculty Club and a an awesome Holiday Party! To our longer-term members, thanks for all you have done to make Harvard Neighbors a vibrant and welcoming community. To help sustain and expand our diverse programming at no (or very low) cost to participants, please consider continuing (or increasing) your current level of financial support. To our new members, please consider supporting our mission with a tax- deductible donation of $10.00 or more. Click on this link to donate online. Checks are also gladly accepted! Thank you for your support! Happening Around Harvard

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour Crossing / Borders Exhibit Don’t wait for Valentine's Day at Parker Gallery, Cambridge to join this sweet delectable The Parker Gallery @ the Atrium presents Crossing / adventure through historical Borders, a free exhibition of work that examines Harvard Square. You'll hear personal perspectives on immigration by artists interesting stories about the whose life and work have been shaped by this iden- Square, learn fun facts about tity. It features artists chocolate, and sample the from many countries and best and most interesting includes young film mak- chocolate treats during this ers from RAW Arts, Les- hour and a half tour that includes 4-6 stops with ley students and alumni, plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. Click and professional artists. here for more information .