Held on the first Thursday of the month, the Folger’s virtual book club is free and open to all. Here, we revisit the presentation by Brittany Merritt Nash about sugar production and its relationship to ‘Black Cake’ by Charmaine Wilkerson.
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Katherine Gillen, Adrianna Santos, and Kathryn Vomero Santos take us through their presentation from our discussion of ‘Ramón and Julieta’ by Alana Quintana Albertson as part of the Folger’s virtual Book Club.

On November 3, 2022 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Ramón and Julieta’ by Alana Quintana Albertson. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and Latinx Shakespeare.

Held on the first Thursday of the month, the Folger’s virtual book club is free and open to all. Here, we revisit the items shared by Dr. Jason McElligott, Director of Marsh’s Library, on October 6, 2022 as an introduction to ‘Shadowplay’ by Joseph O’Connor.

As part of this summer’s specialty programming, we welcome The Frontera Project to The Playhouse stage for performances and workshops July 28-August 1. Molly Todd shares a bit about the production and what to look for as an audience member.

Folger Public Programs is pleased to present selections from ‘Palestrina’s Perfect Art,’ performed by Stile Antico, as part of its ENCORES online series, highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage.

On June 2, 2022 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on ‘Love in Color’ by Bolu Babalola. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to mythology and Shakespeare.

The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, June 2 with a discussion of ‘Love in Color’ by Bolu Babalola. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this collection of contemporary takes on global myths.

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 Danez Smith sharing their poetry as part of the Graywolf 45th Anniversary reading.

Elizabeth DeBold, Assistant Curator of Collections, shares items she presented on May 5, 2022 as an introduction to ‘Vinegar Girl’ by Anne Tyler.