In this Poetry & Puppetry writing workshop, participants are encouraged to choose a puppet from the Book & Puppet displays that speak to them, and to write a poem from the perspective of the chosen puppet. This event is open to all ages and all writing abilities.
Noir is a subgenre of crime literature featuring cynical characters and bleak settings. Dark in theme and subject matter, noir often features systemic corruption and a disturbing mixture of sex and violence. It is frequently associated with hard-boiled detective fiction, but they’re not exactly the same. Panelists will discuss the similarities and differences between noir...
Join Fallingwater Director Justin Gunther at 1:30 PM on Oct. 20 at The State Museum for a discussion on the history of Fallingwater and the process which led to its designation in 2019 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – only the second site in Pennsylvania to that point to have been bestowed that honor....
Cultures around the world feature techniques for staying in touch with loved ones beyond the grave. In the United States, widespread belief in ghosts and the many examples of spirit communication through mediums have been common throughout our history. In this presentation, we will explore an American history of communicating with the dead including antebellum...