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Collection Connections: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on June 3, 2021 as an introduction to Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls.
ENCORES: 'Recipes for Thought' Lecture by Wendy Wall (2011)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. See an excerpt of Wendy Wall’s lecture “Recipes for Thought,” the 2011 Shakespeare…
ENCORES: 'Saint Joan' by Bedlam, presented by Folger Theatre (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Bedlam’s 2018 production of ‘Saint Joan,’ presented by Folger Theatre.
ENCORES: "Play, Music!" with Brian Kay (2017)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. This week, enjoy a selection from Brian Kay’s 2017 talk on Shakespeare and music.
Resource Guide: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
On June 3, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘Sweet Sorrow’ by David Nicholls. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and…
ENCORES: "Folias Gallegas" and "Canarios" performed by Folger Consort (2019)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Listen as Folger Consort performs “Folias Gallegas” and “Canarios” from its 2019 concert ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean: Music of 16th-Century Spain and Italy.’
Words, Words, Words: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, June 3 with a discussion of David Nicholls’ ‘Sweet Sorrow.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this tragicomic novel the Washington Post called “a tale of first love that hits all…
Collection Connections: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller
Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares items she presented on May 6, 2021 as an introduction to Circe by Madeline Miller.
ENCORES: Selections from Sharon Olds (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Sharon Olds sharing a selection of her poems from 2016 reading.
Resource Guide: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller
On May 6, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on ‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare and Greek mythology.
ENCORES: Jazz Funeral for Shakespeare (2016)
Enjoy a performance of ‘The Bourson Street Parade’ by th Liberty Brass Band, part of Free Folger Friday: Jazz Funeral for Shakespeare (2016).
ENCORES: 'Clear or Cloudy' performed by Folger Consort (2012)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Listen as Folger Consort performs ‘Clear or Cloudy’ from its 2012 concert ‘London: Music from the City of Shakespeare.’