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Talks

Talks

Talks provide Bowers visitors with access to respected speakers and experts from around the world; each offering a special perspective on the collections, exhibitions and themes housed and explored by the Bowers Museum through the varied lenses of archaeology, anthropology, education, social sciences and the arts. This is your time to ponder, your place to learn and your space to share with your community.

Oct
20
2024

New Perspectives on Israelite Religion with Ido Koch

New Perspectives on Israelite Religion with Ido Koch
10-20-2024 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

Recent archaeological discoveries in key Israelite sites challenge traditional understandings of ancient Israelite religious practice. This lecture will present these new findings, emphasizing their significance for reinterpreting crucial aspects of Israelite religion.

Oct
23
2024

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 3 of 6)

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 3 of 6)
10-23-2024 11:15 am -12:15 pm

Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian.
Annalee Andres will explore the history and development of the arts in New York’s historic Hudson River Valley.

Oct
24
2024

Timeless Melodies: America 1900, Popular Music Begins

Timeless Melodies: America 1900, Popular Music Begins
10-24-2024 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

Step back into the transformative era at the turn of the 20th century, where change and innovation shaped America's musical landscape. Witness the excitement as millions of immigrants enriched the cities, farms gave way to factories, and the nation's heartbeat to a new rhythm.

Oct
26
2024

Realms of Imagination with Matthew Sangster

Realms of Imagination with Matthew Sangster
10-26-2024 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

This lecture will explore the roots of modern Fantasy in some of the world’s oldest forms of storytelling, and will demonstrate how the genre draws on the past while constantly reinventing itself.

Oct
27
2024

Hexes and Tales, Unveiling the History of Witchcraft and Folklore with Roxanne Mayoral

Hexes and Tales, Unveiling the History of Witchcraft and Folklore with Roxanne Mayoral
10-27-2024 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

Explore witchcraft and folklore from an anthropological perspective, examining cultural ideologies of myth, legend, folklore, and religion through historical and modern examples. We will discuss how anthropologists understand witchcraft in different societies, highlighting unique cultural variations.

Oct
30
2024

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 4 of 6)

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 4 of 6)
10-30-2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian.
Annalee Andres will explore the history and development of the arts in New York’s historic Hudson River Valley.

Oct
31
2024

Frankenstein (1931) Film Talk & Screenings with Theo Siegel

Frankenstein (1931) Film Talk & Screenings with Theo Siegel
10-31-2024 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Join us for a special Halloween screening of “the original horror show” known as Frankenstein. Experience the iconic 1931 masterpiece like never before after an insightful film presentation by Theo Siegel that delves into the film's enduring legacy. Don’t miss this spine-tingling event!

Nov
03
2024

Songs and Stories of Día de los Muertos with Dr. Gloria Arjona

Songs and Stories of Día de los Muertos with Dr. Gloria Arjona
11-03-2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm

This family-friendly program offers a captivating look at the diverse influences behind Día de los Muertos, inviting audiences of all ages to engage with its meaningful traditions.

Nov
06
2024

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 5 of 6)

Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 5 of 6)
11-06-2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian.
Annalee Andres will explore the history and development of the arts in New York’s historic Hudson River Valley.

Nov
09
2024

ARCE | Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal Caches with Dr. Kara Cooney

ARCE | Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal Caches with Dr. Kara Cooney
11-09-2024 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Join renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney for a lecture and book signing in celebration of her newest release, Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal Caches.

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