Learn more about Pamela Means at https://www.pamelameans.com/ Pamela Means is a Easthampton MA-based Out(spoken), Biracial, independent artist whose “kamikaze guitar style” and punchy provocative songs have worn a hole in two of her acoustic guitars. Armed with the razor wit of a stand-up comic, engaging presence, elegant poetry, and irresistible charm, Pamela Means’s “stark, defiant songs” (New York Times) set the status quo and the stage afire. Pamela’s commitment to interrogating social ills was fostered by her unique childhood. “As…

Guests of all ages and levels of skill and equipment are welcome to join Gina, for a day or the week, in learning how to translate the scenes of nature they are drawn to into photographs; the art and science of light. The first class will be introductions and a power point of photographs that illustrate what will be explored during the week. There will be daily handouts of essays and poems about nature, light, color and the history of…

 "The Little Grey Lady", 30 miles out at sea, has a unique history and landscape that has had an impact on the Quaker and anti-slavery movement, astronomy, art and literature; and the preservation of land. Beginning with the first islanders, the Wampanoag, to the African-American island community and Quaker abolitionists  working together, and the site of Frederick Douglass's first public anti-slavery speech. While many of the men were away for years at sea on the Whaling ships, a community of…

In 2020, Voices of a People's History partnered with 400 Years of Inequality to put together a set of programs using primary sources to tell the stories of health justice struggles. This live event, which was done with all parties remote and compiled together in the moment, chronicled the many angles of Reproductive Justice, including the often underrepresented voices. In the WFC Dining Hall, we'll view the 80 minute piece together with a conversation to follow on the ways we…

From Kellogg's and John Deere workers striking in 2021, to the victories of Amazon Labor Union and Starbucks Workers United in 2022, the labor movement seems to be in an upswing. What is happening in the workplace? Why are workers getting organized? How can we support these struggles? Labor activist, union member, and long-time World Fellowship Center guest (and employee) Paul Kirk-Davidoff will lead an informal discussion on these questions and more!

Join Thursdae for a morning meditation session by the Schmauch meeting room or a walk down the pond! Back in time for breakfast, and a beautiful way to start your day with a guided meditation! Thursdae is a registered meditation and yoga teacher, as well as an intentional living mentor at Dae + Night Studio. Through meditation, movement, and integrative practices, they have found the balance of mindfulness and intention in their life. Thursdae offers sustainable ways to slow down…

2021 Women Composers Festival in Hartford Ensemble-in-Residence, the Craft Ensemble is devoted to music by a diverse array of composers. The group’s repertoire includes music by Purcell and Beethoven, as well as by living composers such as Elliot Cole, Jessie Montgomery, Paul Moravec, and Osnat Netzer. The group relishes discovering rarely performed gems, such as the quartet works of Imogen Holst and Elizabeth Maconchy. The Craft Ensemble comprises a core string quartet of Colleen Brannen and Amy Sims on violin,…