Neurobiologist and Cartoonist to speak on "Comic Boks, Darwin and the 'E' Word"

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Jay Hosler, associate professor of biology at Juniata College and highly acclaimed cartoonist, will speak about the power of comics as a means of communicating ideas about science and evolution in a lecture titled "Comic books, Darwin and the 'E' word." The event will take place on Thursday, April 5, 4 p.m., in Adams Memorial Theater, on the Williams College campus. Hosler will discuss how he uses comics to explain evolutionary concepts. He will also talk about his efforts to discover new ways to make science memorable and communicate its wonder and excitement to the public. Hosler has always been passionate about searching for the perfect medium to convey the drama of scientific discovery. His rediscovery of the world of superheroes that had marked his childhood inspired him to write the latest of his comic books. Starring Charles Darwin, the book centers on the exciting story of the evolutionist attempting to explain his science to a mite living in his eyebrow. Hosler also produced the critically acclaimed scientific comic books, "Clan Apis" and "The Sandwalk Adventures." He received a National Science Foundation grant to develop and test a chapter of a non-majors biology textbook in comic form. His current scientific research is on the olfactory reception in honeybees, Apis Mellifera. Hosler graduated cum laude from DePauw University as an honor scholar with distinction in biological sciences. In 1995, he obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, and then pursued postdoctoral research at the Ohio State University. The event is free and open to the public.
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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

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10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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