In 16th-century rural England, Agnes and William Shakespeare are confronted with the death of their only son. This screening commemorates the birthday of the Bard as well as his 154 sonnets.

Readers share poetry in any global language, with an English translation, at this multilingual poetry event. Both readers and listeners are welcome. Register

Poets share their work, connect with other poets and readers, sell personalized copies of books, and share readings in a vibrant forum devoted to the celebration of recently published poetry.

Poets featured in the book appear in person and virtually to present readings of their work, offering a groundbreaking and vital perspective on war’s destruction of the natural world. Register

Serena Zabin presents her book "The Boston Massacre: A Family History" as the second lecture related to Firestone exhibit "Nursery of the Rebellion."

The co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, joined in conversation by Anastasia Mann, discusses his book "Handbook for the Revolution: Building a More Perfect Union for the Twenty-First Century."Register

Cynthia A. Kierner presents "The Tory’s Wife: A Woman and Her Family in Revolutionary America" as the third lecture related to the Firestone exhibit "Nursery of Rebellion."

Trio Metaphora performs arrangements of dance music from Spain and Latin America arranged for wind trio and paired with readings from Carrington's translations of sonnets by Pablo Neruda. Register

Robert G. Parkinson presents "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence" as the fourth and final lecture in the series related in the Firestone exhibit "Nursery of Rebellion."