Lenox Library's Distinguished Lecture Series: 'The New Gilded Age'

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will continue its Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m., when author and journalist Donald Morrison will discuss "The New Gilded Age." 
 
In his lecture, Morrison will address the ways in which the current society mirrors that of the late nineteenth century.
 
At TIME, Donald Morrison wrote and edited in every department of the magazine. He was Editor of its Asian edition in Hong Kong and its European edition in London. A frequent lecturer and conference moderator, he has taught at New York University in London, Tsinghua University in Beijing, and the Institut d'etudes politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris.
 
Morrison is the European Editor of the London-based magazine PORT and a regular commentator for The Berkshire Eagle and NPR's Robin Hood Radio. He has written for The Financial Times, The New York Times, Le Monde, Le Point, The New Republic, Smithsonian, and Quartz. He has been an author, co-author and editor of books about Chinese democracy and photojournalism. His "The Death of French Culture," a 2009 French best-seller, was published in the U.S. in 2010. Morrison holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics.
 
Th lecture is free and open to the public and will take place in the main reading room of the Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox. 
 
Visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.

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Ventfort Hall Presents: A Cozy Evening For Children

LENOX, Mass. — On Dec. 15, Ventfort Hall will host a Children's Evening Story Hour the story hour will feature books: "The Hat" by Jan Brett, "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, and "Katy and the Big Snow" by Virginia Lee Burton.

The event, that starts at 5:30 p.m., features classic winter stories, hot cocoa, snacks, and activities. 

Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring blankets to the mansion library. Allergy-friendly food options are welcome if brought from home.

On Dec. 29, the story hour will feature these books: "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, "The Mitten," by Jan Brett, "Polar Express," by Chris Van Allsburg, and "The Tomten," by Astrid Lingren

Ventfort Hall intern, Sarah Briggs, organized the event. Briggs is a local to Berkshire County and currently a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, interning at Ventfort Hall this semester. She is an Arts Management major and Art History minor, pursuing a career in museum programming and education. 

Admission to the reading is free, but reservations are required and limited to 40 total attendees. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the entirety of the evening. Reserve at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call us at (413) 637-3206.

Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

 

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