New and Noteworthy

Events

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House History Research

Wednesday, February 22, 6 p.m.
Orientation Room, Central Library in Copley Square

Marian Pierre-Louis is a house historian, lecturer, and writer. She will show how two-family and multi-family homes often provide a picture of the waves of immigrants that have passed through a city in different generations.

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Corporate Dreams

Wednesday, February 22, 6 p.m.
Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square

Babson College distinguished professor James E. Hoopes speaks about his new book on why the American Dream has worked out better for corporations than individuals.

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A Fascinating Rhythm with Cornell “Sugarfoot” Coley

Thursday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.
Connolly Branch

Travel to West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas in an interactive drum and dance program.

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Author Talk: Kim Harrison

Thursday, February 23, 6 p.m.
Rabb Lecture Hall, Central Library in Copley Square

In A Perfect Blood, the newest novel from bestselling author Kim Harrison, bounty hunter Rachel Morgan is tasked with solving a crime of which many suspect her to be culpable.

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Your Medical Mind

Monday, February 27, 6 p.m.
Boston Room, Central Library in Copley Square

Dr. Jerome Groopman and Dr. Pamela Hartzband will provide a presentation titled “Your Medical Mind: How to Decide When Experts Disagree” as part of the John Harvard Book Celebration.