Jun 01 Saturday
Award-winning author Paul Lisicky will give a writing lecture titled "Craft Talk: Around the Table–Remaking the World Through the Creative Writing Workshop." He will discuss building something together as a group, cultivating openness, and reaching collectively for what we can’t yet put into language. He'll also talk about unforeseen glimmers of light in this charged space and what they might mean for how we live.
This is an opportunity to hear an important, current author in a lovely setting with other writers and book lovers. A reception and a buffet dinner will follow the lecture.
Jun 08 Saturday
Registration is required.
Black cooks and chefs have made significant contributions to Maryland’s culinary history. Although many Black cooks were not publicly celebrated for their culinary innovations during their lifetimes, two Marylanders are changing the narrative and ensuring their recognition.
In this program, Tonya Thomas, chef and co-owner of H3irloom Food Group, and food historian Joyce White, author of the forthcoming book Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, uplift the recipes and histories of enslaved and free cooks who worked in kitchens across Maryland prior to the Civil War. Individuals like Sybby Grant, an enslaved cook who lived in the 19th century, is one of many talents who will be featured in White’s forthcoming book. Grant lived at 1 West Mount Vernon Place, a residence converted to galleries that now house some of the Walters’ collections. John-John Williams IV, a diversity, equity, and inclusion reporter at The Baltimore Banner, will moderate this conversation.
Grant will also be honored in a special dinner presented by the H3irloom Food Group at the Walters on June 29. Attendees will be able to preorder White’s book and register for the dinner at this program, which is presented in honor of Juneteenth.
Jul 23 Tuesday
IEREK is organizing the 4th international conference “Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES): A Multidisciplinary Approach to energy for Climate Action” virtually in collaboration with Chongqing University, China. The conference will offer a unique platform for interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations on mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable development.
Scope
The “Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES): A Multidisciplinary Approach to energy for Climate Action” conference will focus on the urgent issue of climate change and its impact on the environment, human life, and the global community. This conference aims to address the impact of climate change on both urban and rural environments and explore the role of renewable energy in mitigating the effects of climate change. The conference will provide a platform for interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations on mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable development. It will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders from around the world to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to address this critical issue.
Statement of Purpose
The conference aims to provide a forum for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of climate change on urban and rural environments and explore the latest research and best practices in renewable energy technologies. The conference seeks to address the challenges posed by climate change and promote sustainable development through interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The conference will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to address the devastating effects of climate change on the environment, human health, social and economic systems, and the natural world. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, the conference will facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations to identify practical solutions that can help mitigate the effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. The ultimate goal of the conference is to promote a multidisciplinary approach to climate action and to inspire collective action toward a more sustainable future.
Jul 25 Thursday
Learn more about the 2024 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize finalists as they share details about their practice and work on view at the Walters. Audiences are invited to share their questions in a Q&A session and light reception following the artists’ presentations.
This program is co-hosted with the Baltimore Office for Promotion and The Arts and presented in conjunction with the 19th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition on view at the Walters from July 17 through September 8, 2024.
Oct 19 Saturday
Who we are: The Wildlife Society is an international nonprofit and the leading professional society of wildlife professionals with 11,000+ members. TWS' mission is to inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
The event: The Wildlife Society’s 31st Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD - October 19-23, 2024, enables students and professionals to learn, connect, and engage through educational sessions, training workshops, and networking events. As one of North America's largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and students, sponsoring or exhibiting at TWS’ Annual Conference places your brand and mission at the heart of wildlife conservation and management. 2,000+ Attendees, 50+ Agencies, and 1,100+ Educational and Training Opportunities.
Nov 21 Thursday
Join a novel walking book club that covers more than novels! Come as we share whatever book we are reading or listening to lately to share passions, narratives, clever information, or artistry. Let’s learn from each other!
Walking outside is the ultimate exercise and an ideal way to socialize and relieve stress. So engage your physical, social, and mental/intellectual health in one go!
Rendezvous outside Central Library. From there, we will take various routes, walking a stretch before occasional pauses to take turns speaking. Expect to be back at the library in one hour. This event recurs every third Thursday of the month.
For questions, connection, or optional registration, contact the Business, Science, & Technology Department (BST) at [email protected] or (410) 396-5317.
Librarians from BST and the Fiction departments will be facilitating.
https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/rambling_readers_1644#.Y-6fUnbMKUk
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