Our 15th Annual Speaker Series
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The New Hope Historical Society has announced the line-up for its 15th Annual Speaker Series,
“Mondays at the Mansion.” The series will be presented each Monday in April beginning at 5 pm at the Parry Mansion in New Hope. “We have an exciting array of topics and speakers that is certain to please just about everybody,” said Bob McCaskey, chair of the event. |
Linda Carol Gray Gerry Wild Karen Etcoff Katherine Van Dell Sebastian Clarke
APRIL 3rd - The History of American Penmanship
Linda Carol Gray will present "The History of American Penmanship". Linda will discuss how records were kept and written in the early days of our country and how written communication and records continued and developed into the public school system.....and where it is now. It's important to get the word out that our kids and grandchildren won't be able to read the Declaration of Independence unless they put cursive writing back into the curriculum! Linda is a member of the International Association of Master Penmen, Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society, New York Society of Scribes and the Doylestown Art League. She is an Instructor at Scatter Joy Center for the Arts and RCIA Coordinator for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Buckingham, PA.
APRIL 10th - Fun with the Ukele
Gerry Wild will discuss "Fun with the Ukulele". His presentation will include a hands-on beginner music lesson with audience participation! Gerry Wild is a local musician who specializes in stringed instruments of all shapes and sizes. He is a retired school teacher, former naval fight officer and is an active airman at the Golden Age Air Museum where he restores and pilots vintage aircraft. During this session Gerry hopes to demonstrate a few basic ukulele chords and techniques which hopefully will awaken your inner musical cravings. Following this lesson we will post a listing of follow up lessons available at Youtube.com. Bring your own ukulele or share one donated to this event by other society members. Hawaiian shirts optional. The "ukes" used at this event will in turn become door prizes.
APRIL 17th - The Strippers Won't Strip
The series continues on when Karen Etcoff will share anecdotes and video depicting her 30 years as a New York casting director in film and television. The "Strippers Won't Strip" title will be explained as she presents the secrets and unique demands of the casting business.
Karen and her husband, Kurt Mattel, moved to New Hope in 2012. Karen volunteers for the New Hope Historical Society as the docent coordinator, and in Lambertville she works with the Acme Screening Room as the chair of the programming committee.
APRIL 24th - Tales From the Road
The Speaker Series concludes when Katherine Van Dell and Sebastian Clarke from Rago Arts present
"Tales from the Road". It will feature a behind-the-scenes program that will give fascinating insights into the work of an auction specialist, including experiences on the Antiques Roadshow, great finds in unlikely places, changing tastes in the marketplace, and the psychology of auction. Katherine Van Dell and Sebastian Clarke,
Rago specialists, appear regularly as guest appraisers on Antiques Roadshow.
Linda Carol Gray will present "The History of American Penmanship". Linda will discuss how records were kept and written in the early days of our country and how written communication and records continued and developed into the public school system.....and where it is now. It's important to get the word out that our kids and grandchildren won't be able to read the Declaration of Independence unless they put cursive writing back into the curriculum! Linda is a member of the International Association of Master Penmen, Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society, New York Society of Scribes and the Doylestown Art League. She is an Instructor at Scatter Joy Center for the Arts and RCIA Coordinator for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Buckingham, PA.
APRIL 10th - Fun with the Ukele
Gerry Wild will discuss "Fun with the Ukulele". His presentation will include a hands-on beginner music lesson with audience participation! Gerry Wild is a local musician who specializes in stringed instruments of all shapes and sizes. He is a retired school teacher, former naval fight officer and is an active airman at the Golden Age Air Museum where he restores and pilots vintage aircraft. During this session Gerry hopes to demonstrate a few basic ukulele chords and techniques which hopefully will awaken your inner musical cravings. Following this lesson we will post a listing of follow up lessons available at Youtube.com. Bring your own ukulele or share one donated to this event by other society members. Hawaiian shirts optional. The "ukes" used at this event will in turn become door prizes.
APRIL 17th - The Strippers Won't Strip
The series continues on when Karen Etcoff will share anecdotes and video depicting her 30 years as a New York casting director in film and television. The "Strippers Won't Strip" title will be explained as she presents the secrets and unique demands of the casting business.
Karen and her husband, Kurt Mattel, moved to New Hope in 2012. Karen volunteers for the New Hope Historical Society as the docent coordinator, and in Lambertville she works with the Acme Screening Room as the chair of the programming committee.
APRIL 24th - Tales From the Road
The Speaker Series concludes when Katherine Van Dell and Sebastian Clarke from Rago Arts present
"Tales from the Road". It will feature a behind-the-scenes program that will give fascinating insights into the work of an auction specialist, including experiences on the Antiques Roadshow, great finds in unlikely places, changing tastes in the marketplace, and the psychology of auction. Katherine Van Dell and Sebastian Clarke,
Rago specialists, appear regularly as guest appraisers on Antiques Roadshow.
All of the lectures are followed by a wine and cheese reception where guests can meet the speakers.
Admission is free to all members of the New Hope Historical Society.
There is a $15 admission fee for non-members and guests.
Reservations are required.
Contact the Historical Society at newhopehistory@gmail.com or call 215-862-5652.
Admission is free to all members of the New Hope Historical Society.
There is a $15 admission fee for non-members and guests.
Reservations are required.
Contact the Historical Society at newhopehistory@gmail.com or call 215-862-5652.