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“The Beauty of Color,” with Composer Brandon Waddles, Conductor Arianne Abela, and Local Historian Steve Strimer, moderated by Martin L. Garnar, Director of Libraries at Amherst College
“The Beauty of Color,” with Composer Brandon Waddles, Conductor Arianne Abela, and Local Historian Steve Strimer, moderated by Martin L. Garnar, Director of Libraries at Amherst College
Join us for this Zoom conversation with prominent contemporary composer Brandon Waddles, Amherst College Director of Choral Activities, Arianne Abela, and local historian Steve Strimer of the David Ruggles Center as we discuss the upcoming world premiere of Waddle's new choral work, "The Beauty of Colour." Dr. Waddles will also describe his career as a [...]
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Basil Dorsey Day Museum Open Hours
Basil Dorsey Day Museum Open Hours
In honor of Basil Dorsey Day, The David Ruggles Center will be open Saturday, February 18 from 9:30-1:30. Learn about the Florence-based abolitionist movement, Underground Railroad and the 1840s Utopian community dedicated to racial, economic, and gender equality. Current exhibits include the lives of abolitionists David Ruggles, Sojourner Truth, and Lydia Maria Childs.
Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour
Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour
In honor of Basil Dorsey Day, Steve Strimer will interpret the local landscape to tell the story of Basil Dorsey who escaped slavery in Maryland and eventually settled here in Florence. The tour begins at 10AM at the David Ruggles Center. Suggested donation $5-10.