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Modern Witchcraft: A Biodynamic Wine List from DCanter
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Modern Witchcraft: A Biodynamic Wine List from DCanter

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To accompany our October 7 discussion of ‘Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch’ by Rivka Galchen, our friends at DCanter have curated a biodynamic wine list especially for our conversation.

ENCORES: 'Arcadia' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)
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ENCORES: 'Arcadia' performed by Folger Theatre (2009)

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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2009 production of ‘Arcadia.’

Words, Words, Words: 'Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch' by Rivka Galchen
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Words, Words, Words: 'Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch' by Rivka Galchen

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The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, October 7 with a discussion of Rivka Galchen’s ‘Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch.’

Collection Connections: 'We That Are Young'
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Collection Connections: 'We That Are Young'

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Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares items she presented on September 2, 2021 as an introduction to ‘We That Are Young’ by Preti Taneja.

Resource Guide: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja
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Resource Guide: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja

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On September 2, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘We That Are Young’ by Preti Taneja. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, ‘King Lear,’…

Words, Words, Words: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja
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Words, Words, Words: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, September 2 with a discussion of Preti Taneja’s ‘We That Are Young.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this rich retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear.’

Collection Connections: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Collection Connections: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on August 5, 2021 as an introduction to ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake.

Resource Guide: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Resource Guide: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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On August 5, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to…

Words, Words, Words: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Words, Words, Words: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, August 5 with a discussion of Julia Drake’s ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea.’

ENCORES: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by Folger Theatre (2016)
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ENCORES: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by Folger Theatre (2016)

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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2016 production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

ENCORES: Poetry in Translation with Adam Zagajewski (2015)
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ENCORES: Poetry in Translation with Adam Zagajewski (2015)

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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy Adam Zagajewski sharing a selection of his poems in Polish alongside translation from Claire Cavanaugh from a reading in 2015.

ENCORES: A selection from "Sonata #3 in F Major" performed by Folger Consort (2015)
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ENCORES: A selection from "Sonata #3 in F Major" performed by Folger Consort (2015)

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Folger Public Programs presents ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, enjoy a selection of Biber’s “Sonata #3 in F Major” performed by Folger Consort.

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