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  Stories from the Stage: Life is a Laugh

  6:30pm Wed, Oct 16, 2024

  Join us for an evening of laughter and storytelling at this taping of Stories from the Stage. Our talented storytellers will share moments that turned awkward situations into unforgettable memories. You'll be reminded of the power of humor and why laughter truly is the best medicine. Don't miss out on this entertaining and uplifting event!
  
  At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!
  
  Monumental Market, a peanut and tree nut-free woman-owed bakery in Jamaica Plain, will be onsite selling sweet and savory bites starting at just $2.50!
  

  

  
  6:30pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium where the bar is open and snacks are available for purchase
  7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating
  
  Note all onsite purchases will be credit card only.
  Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
  The maximum capacity of this event is 120.
  
  This event is presented with support from our sponsor Liberty Mutual Insurance.
  

  

  Reese, Joshua

  This event is also presented with support from our sponsor MBTA Commuter Rail.
  

  

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  Climate Beacon Conference - Harborside Stage: Municipal Movers Chat w/ Mayor Wu and Susan Goldberg

  9:30am Thu, Oct 17, 2024

  Climate Beacon, the region’s premier global climate change gathering, is back from October 16-18 at the UMass Club and the Boston Society of Architects. This is where corporate, municipal, institutional, and community leaders all come together with experts and practitioners to share information, get down to brass tacks, and chart paths to more sustainable, livable futures.
  
  On October 17, GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg will host Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other phenomenal municipal leaders to dive into the decisions that are being made to try to keep our cities at the forefront of scaling climate change solutions while also ensuring healthier, safer, and more equitable communities for everyone.
  
  
  
  
  Michelle Wu credit: Courtesy City of Boston, Mayor's Office
  Susan Goldberg credit: Celeste Sloman

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  Virtual

  Countdown to November 5: America’s Next Most Unprecedented Presidential Election

  12:00pm Fri, Oct 18, 2024

  The 2024 presidential election cycle has been an almost literal rollercoaster ride. Join renowned pollster David Paleologos of Suffolk University's Political Research Center who will discuss the most recent Suffolk University survey results, the crucial issues motivating voters, and the key demographics that could make-or-break this next most unprecedented presidential election.
  

  Forum Network

  Partner:

  Ford Hall Forum
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  June Millington & Emm Gryner: Music & Activism

  3:00pm Sat, Oct 19, 2024

  Join rock pioneer June Millington and acclaimed indie artist Emm Gryner for an enlightening discussion and performance.
  
  June Millington—guitarist and founding member of all-female rock band Fanny—will converse with Emm Gryner—independent singer/songwriter, bassist, and pianist—about Fanny, music, and activism. The main content will conclude with a musical performance.
  
  This program is part of our Lowell Lecture Series and our “Revolutionary Music: Music for Social Change” programmatic theme.

  Forum Network

  Revolutionary Music - Music and Social Change

  Partner:

  Boston Public Library
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  In Person

  Open Streets Boston - Allston/Brighton

  10:30am Sun, Oct 20, 2024

  GBH is proud to be the exclusive public media partner of Open Streets Boston! Join us and grab your bike, rollerblades, skateboard, or walk through the car-free streets of Allston/Brighton. On Sunday, October 20, Harvard Ave. and Brighton Ave. from Cambridge to Comm Ave will be filled with live art, music, kid's activities, food trucks, resource tables and the opportunity to connect with neighbors and support local businesses!
  
  The event is free and open to everyone!
  

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  Virtual

  Edward O’Keefe with 'The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt', the Women Who Created a President

  6:00pm Mon, Oct 21, 2024

  In this evening focused on women’s and family history, Edward F. O’Keefe will shine light on the women who “created” President Roosevelt—the impact and influence of, among others, his mother, sisters, and his wives.
  The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt is based on dozens of interviews with descendants, thousands of archives, and new discoveries at Harvard University and Roosevelt’s home.
  Following an illustrated presentation comprised of new and exclusive photographs, O’Keefe will be in conversation with the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Debby Applegate.
  
  Presented by American Ancestors’ American Inspiration series in partnership with Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University and GBH Forum Network.

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  Partner:

  American Ancestors Ford Hall Forum
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  The Latino Factor: Road to Prosperity Wherever you are – the impact of immigration, jobs and housing

  6:00pm Tue, Oct 22, 2024

  6pm – 7:00pm In-person ¡Pa’lante! Reception and Networking – Kick off the evening with our vibrant in-person reception. Enjoy delicious food and connect with fellow attendees while exploring resources and information that can empower you to make a difference for yourself and others.
  
  7:00 – 8:45pm Hybrid Conversation
  

  • Ray Suarez - Journalist and author 
  • Rosalin Acosta - Managing Director and National Practice Leader for Labor and Workforce Development, Ernst & Young
  • Gonzalo J. Puigbo - Chief Executive Officer, Somerville Community Corporation
  • Lorna Rivera - Director, Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Evelyn Barahona, Senior Vice President, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
  • Moderated by Jorge Quiroga.
    

  Presented by
  
  Connexion GBH WORLD The Latino Equity Fund
  
  
  RAY SUAREZ
  Ray Suarez is the host of the public radio program and podcast On Shifting Ground, produced by Commonwealth Club-World Affairs and KQED-FM. His latest book, on the modern era of American immigration, We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century, was published in April 2024 by Little, Brown. He is also the author of Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation (Penguin, 2013), The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America (Harper, 2005), and The Old Neighborhood: What We Lost in the Great Suburban Migration (Free Press, 1999).
  
  Earlier in his career, Suarez was the host of the daily news program Inside Story from Al Jazeera America, Chief National Correspondent for The PBS NewsHour, and the host of Talk of the Nation from NPR.
  
  
  JORGE QUIROGA
  Award-winning television news reporter Jorge Quiroga covered every major national and local story of significance to New Englanders during his 45-year tenure at Boston’s WCVB TV. From the Blizzard of '78, to the 9/11 attack on America, the Sandy Hook school shootings and the Boston Marathon Bombings, Quiroga was on assignment. His investigative work took him to the frontlines of the civil war in Nicaragua, drug trafficking in Colombia, and illegal adoptions in El Salvador.
  

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  In Person

  FRONTLINE: Countdown to November

  7:00pm Wed, Oct 23, 2024

  Join us for a deep dive into the 2024 presidential elections with our award-winning FRONTLINE team! Academy Award-winning Editor-In-Chief, Raney Aronson-Rath and the talented filmmakers behind FRONTLINE's pivotal fall documentaries will share their unique perspectives on the race and what is at stake this November.
  
  Featuring
  
  Michael Kirk, The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
  
  Mike Shum, American Voices
  
  James Jacoby, The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
  
  Gabrielle Schonder, The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
  
  Following the program, enjoy an exclusive reception with an enticing selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine and beer, and a signature cocktail. You will also have the opportunity for a photo with the Oscar statuette, which FRONTLINE received in 2024 for its powerful documentary 20 Days in Mariupol.
  
  Thank you for supporting FRONTLINE and GBH.
  
  

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  October NOVA Science Trivia Night

  5:30pm Thu, Oct 24, 2024

  Bring your smartest friends to the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
  
  This month, we’re getting spooky in space as we travel to the darkest corners of our solar system in search of answers to the mysteries (and horrors!) of the cosmos.
  
  Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  

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  Virtual

  Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins

  8:00pm Tue, Oct 29, 2024

  Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with step- by- step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and host of The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up the brush for the first time, this is your chance to paint like the myth, the legend ...Bob Ross!
  
  See the canvas come to life as you spend three entertaining hours guided by Nicholas. You are the artist creating a beautiful Bob Ross- classic filled with those happy little clouds. Registration includes everything you need to create your masterpiece.
  
  And it gets better – October 29 is Bob Ross’ birthday! Celebrate Bob by doing what he loved- painting!
  
  About Nicholas Hankins
  Nicholas Hankins began painting along with Bob Ross on his local public TV station in 1993. He was just eleven years old when he got his first Bob Ross paint kit, saying he felt “an indelible excitement that day which has grown exponentially over the past three decades.” Nicholas is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor and host of the new how-to painting series The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season.
  
  Ticket Includes:
  - Access to the Zoom Webinar
  - 3 hours of instruction by Bob Ross Certified Instructor Nicholas Hankins
  - Art kit which includes
  o (5) Bob Ross Oil Paints
  o (1) Bob Ross 'Secret Formula' Liquid White
  o (1) Bob Ross Landscape Brush
  o (1) Bob Ross Fan Brush
  o (1) Bob Ross Painting Knife
  o (1) Bob Ross Canvas
  o (1) Disposable Palette Paper
  
  Please note: Each person who is painting will need their own ticket. For example, if two people will be painting together, please register for two tickets so we can send you two paint kits. Paint kits are provided by our friends at Bob Ross Inc..
  
  Spread the joy of painting! You can add an additional kit (for an additional cost) and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.
  
  Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until October 7, 2024  to allow for timely shipment of kits shipped within the continental U.S.. For kits needing to be shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada, ticket sales end September 16.
  
  Shipping Details:
  - Ticket sales end October 7 for kits being shipped to the continental US, so sign up now!
  - Ticket sales end September 16 for Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
  - Select the right ticket! Note that there are two ticket types depending on where your kit will be shipped. Failure to select the right ticket will result in delay in shipping or even the possibility that your ticket will not be fulfilled.
  - Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!)
  - Tickets for kits shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada will incur an additional shipping fee
  - Please note that kits shipped to Canada will come from the US and will incur customs and/or duty fees added by the Canadian Postal System
  - Ticket holders will receive their paint kits approximately 3 weeks after purchase for the continental US and approximately 6 weeks after purchase for kits shipped to Hawaii, Alaska and Canada.
  - Please open your kit when it arrives to ensure you are ready to paint on October 29! Upon the arrival of your kit, please open it up and ensure you have all the necessary materials before the event. If you have any questions regarding your paint kit, please let us know.
  
  This event is presented by GBH with support from The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season, American Public Television, Create TV and Bob Ross Inc..
  
  Ticket purchases for this event support GBH programming.
  
  How it works:
  This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoom   here. Your kit will arrive to you in the days before the event.
  
  By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH. Your registration information will be shared with Bob Ross Inc. for the shipment of the art kits.
  
  Photo of Bob Ross provided by Bob Ross Inc.. Graphic designed by GBH.
  

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  In Person

  November Outspoken Saturdays

  2:00pm Sat, Nov 2, 2024

  The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
  
  Registration is encouraged for this free event.
  

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  Great Decisions| Mideast Realignment

  6:00pm Wed, Nov 6, 2024

  The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests there and the area is a key arena for global power politics. Can the U.S. continue to defend its interests in the Middle East and globally with a lower level of military and political involvement, or should it recommit to a leading role in the region?
  
  Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Dr. Ali Banuazizi, Research Professor of Political Science at Boston College.
  This program will feature an expert presentation, live audience Q&A.
  

  Forum Network

  WorldBoston Great Decisions Series

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  WorldBoston