Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Price: Free
Category: Arts
Natalie will give an illustrated talk on the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the remarkable art collector who built her own museum in Boston. The talk includes a behind-the-scenes view of the writing of Chasing Beauty, a reading of two brief excerpts from the book, and time for a Q & A. Registration required to receive Zoom access. Register Here.
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Author Talk with Natalie Dykstra is a live virtual presentation about the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the visionary woman who founded the famous Boston art museum. During this online session, the author will share behind-the-scenes stories of her writing process, read short excerpts from her biography, and answer questions from the audience. To join this online event, you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Because this is a virtual lecture, you can tune in from your living room, making it easy to fit into a busy school week. The content is best suited for adults and high school students interested in art history, literature, or biography. This event makes a wonderful weekday wind-down for parents who want to learn something new without having to arrange for a babysitter. You can simply pour a cup of tea, log on after dinner, and enjoy a high-quality literary discussion from the comfort of your couch.
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Author Talk with Natalie Dykstra runs Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
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