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Roy Underhill and Peter Ross – A Conversation with Two Master Artisans
Wednesday. March 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
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Enjoy a lively, virtual discussion followed by questions and answers with two, well-known master artisans, Roy Underhill and Peter Ross.
Roy Underhill is best known as the creator and host of the PBS series The Woodwright’s Shop, one of the longest-running programs in the history of television. He is the author of seven books on traditional woodcraft as well as “Khruschev’s Shoe” which explores the application of intelligence theory to informal education. While working in television, Roy also served as Master HouseWright for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where he and his crew recreated the work of 18th-century carpenters and joiners. Dedicated to historically informed woodworking, Roy now runs The Woodwright’s School in North Carolina and carries his axe wherever he goes.
Peter Ross is a nationally recognized artisan blacksmith and whitesmith. His interest in historic ironwork is based on an era and culture in which “handmade” was the primary method of production. After 23 years as master of the blacksmith shop at Colonial Williamsburg, he moved to rural North Carolina and now operates his own shop. Peter specializes in museum-quality reproductions of hardware and furnishings for historic houses, working mainly with the hand-tool methods used in pre-industrial England and America.
This event is being hosted by The Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown, NY.
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Beginner Bird Walk
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Join the Cayuga Bird Club and walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center is closed for a major renovation. (reopening scheduled for spring 2024) but the trails remain open. An accessible outdoor portable toilet is available.
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Community Bookbinding Workshop at Johnson Museum of Art
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come make books with the Johnson Museum! Join Mia Vienne Brown-Seguin, BFA ’24, and Museum educator Wendy Kenigsberg to fold, bind, and stitch pocket-sized accordion books and unique mutant books using waxed-linen thread, brown paper bags, silk-screened papers, buttons, and beads.
This workshop is part of the Johnson Museum’s Art and Wellness series, made possible by a generous member of the Museum’s Advisory Council. Our program provides opportunities for community members to explore hands-on, artistic self-expression and learn new skills in a friendly environment.
Space is limited; please email eas8@cornell.edu to register.
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Cornell Concert Series - The Klezmatics
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 7:30 PM, Bailey Hall
The Klezmatics became world-renowned superstars when they erupted out of New York City’s East Village in 1986 to revitalize klezmer for new generations.
Their music is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while also incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights, antifundamentalism, and eclectic musical influences—from jazz and punk to Arab, African, Latin, and Balkan rhythms. Over the course of thirty years, they have released nine albums of wild, spiritual, and ecstatically danceable music, forever redefining and transcending traditional labels. In the process, they have garnered numerous accolades, including a GRAMMY Award, a New York Jewish Music Award, a Gay and Lesbian American Music Award, and the German Critics Award (twice), in addition to being featured in theater, film, and television projects.
To purchase tickets, please visit the event web page.
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Arbor Day Tree Walk at Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
Friday, April 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
Celebrate Arbor Day with Cornell Botanic Gardens' Arboriculture Supervisor Daniel Weitoish on this free walk to discover the wonderful variety of trees around the Nevin Welcome Center.
The walk will visit some of Daniel’s favorites -- including Metasequoia, Ginko, Sciadopitys, Davidia, and Magnolia – and learn how they can benefit and enhance the home landscape. It will conclude with some how-to instructions for planting and caring for your trees at home, as well as tips for pot-bound roots, planting depth, and deer protection.
The walk will be held rain, snow, or shine, but will be canceled in the event of severe weather.
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Preserving Your Savings for Future Generations
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10:00 AM
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This workshop from Fidelity will help you learn more about estate planning and preserving your assets. In this webinar, you will:
- Understand what assets are potentially taxable and how they might be distributed
- Learn the importance of a living will and healthcare proxy
- Review the basics of trusts, gifting, and possible insurance replacement strategies
For more resources, please visit the Fidelity Learn web page.
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Care.com Care Talks
With Care Talks, you’ll access exclusive events from expert speakers offering advice and guidance to help you better care for yourself and your family.
Check out these upcoming events:
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Financial Wellness: Overcoming Debt – Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 1:00 PM. Carrying too much debt today can jeopardize your financial future. Learn the difference between good debt and bad debt, the impact of interest charges, managing your spending habits, and creating good saving habits.
For additional Care.com webinars, please visit their web page.
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Podcast: Healthy Brain Aging
In this podcast, Matthew E. Fink, M.D. discusses how to keep your brain healthy as you age. He goes over ways to help preserve brain function including the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise, as well as stimulation with social interactions and mental exercises. He reviews the negative impacts that could diminish brain functionality and lead to dementia and other conditions. He also highlights what loved ones can do if you begin to spot early signs of impairment.
Matthew E. Fink, M.D. is currently the Louis and Gertrude Feil Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Neurologist-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center. In addition, he is Chief of the Division of Stroke and Critical Care Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Vice Chairman of the Medical Board.
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Beautification Brigade Orientation Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public flower plantings in Ithaca. Join them to have fun, learn gardening techniques, and help keep Ithaca gorgeous. No experience required.
The Orientation will be about an hour long, with time for questions at the end. Learn about the Beautification Program and its sites, get information about the volunteer sessions and how to register, and watch the short, Cornell Cooperative Extension mandated training video for all volunteers.
To learn more and to register, please visit the volunteer web page.
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