Nikole Hannah-Jones, journalist for The New York Times Magazine, will deliver a talk titled “Reflections on 1619 and the 400 Years that Built a Nation” at Williams College. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the MainStage in the ’62 Center for Theatre & Dance. Tickets are required; reserve online.

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In recognition of the American Heart Association’s Heart Month, observed each February, Southwestern Vermont Health Care will host its third annual Cooking with Your Heart event, an interactive cooking and tasting experience designed to help community members lessen the effects of heart disease on their lives. The event will be held at Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St. The program is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 802-447-5019.

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Williams College will sponsor its annual Faculty Lecture Series in Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry, to be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. The lectures are free. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 13, Jessica Chapman, associate professor of history, will present "Running to School: Kenyan Athletics in the Era of Olympic Boycotts"; Feb. 20, Ashok Rai, associate professor of economics, will discuss "From Muslim to Christian: How Coffee Went Global"; Feb. 27, Ileana Perez Velazquez, professor of music, will talk about "Creating Music as an Out of the Box Composer"; March 5, Julie Blackwood, associate professor of mathematics, will speak on "Diseases, invasive species, and other ecological systems: insights from mathematical models"; March 12, Matt Carter, associate professor of biology, will present "The Food Network: How Your Brain Makes You Feel Full"; March 19, Jessica Fisher, associate professor of English, will present " 'The Faraway Brought Close’: Poetry and the Work of Feeling."

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Mount Greylock Regional School will present annual musical theater production as students in grades seven through 12 will perform the musical comedy “Anything Goes” in the school’s auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road. “Anything Goes” takes place in the mid-1930s onboard the luxury liner ​SS American between New York Harbor and London, England​. The show has music and lyrics by the incomparable (former Williamstown resident) Cole Porter and book by Guy Bolton, PG Wodehouse, Howard Lindsey, and Russell Crouse. The show is directed by faculty member Jeffrey Welch, returning for his 21st season on Mt. Greylock’s stage. Vocal direction is by Jean Kirsch, the pit orchestra is directed by faculty member Lyndon Moors, and Ann Marie Rodriguez is the choreographer. Tickets are available at the door.

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Mount Greylock Regional School will present annual musical theater production as students in grades seven through 12 will perform the musical comedy “Anything Goes” in the school’s auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road. “Anything Goes” takes place in the mid-1930s onboard the luxury liner ​SS American between New York Harbor and London, England​. The show has music and lyrics by the incomparable (former Williamstown resident) Cole Porter and book by Guy Bolton, PG Wodehouse, Howard Lindsey, and Russell Crouse. The show is directed by faculty member Jeffrey Welch, returning for his 21st season on Mt. Greylock’s stage. Vocal direction is by Jean Kirsch, the pit orchestra is directed by faculty member Lyndon Moors, and Ann Marie Rodriguez is the choreographer. Tickets are available at the door.

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Mount Greylock Regional School will present annual musical theater production as students in grades seven through 12 will perform the musical comedy “Anything Goes” in the school’s auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road. “Anything Goes” takes place in the mid-1930s onboard the luxury liner ​SS American between New York Harbor and London, England​. The show has music and lyrics by the incomparable (former Williamstown resident) Cole Porter and book by Guy Bolton, PG Wodehouse, Howard Lindsey, and Russell Crouse. The show is directed by faculty member Jeffrey Welch, returning for his 21st season on Mt. Greylock’s stage. Vocal direction is by Jean Kirsch, the pit orchestra is directed by faculty member Lyndon Moors, and Ann Marie Rodriguez is the choreographer. Tickets are available at the door.

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The Williamstown Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus in the Williamstown Municipal Building (31 North St., parking and ramp access via rear door), first floor. Its purpose is to elect six delegates and four alternates to the State Democratic Convention, to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in the Tsongas Center in Lowell.

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Williams College will sponsor its annual Faculty Lecture Series in Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry, to be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. The lectures are free. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 13, Jessica Chapman, associate professor of history, will present "Running to School: Kenyan Athletics in the Era of Olympic Boycotts"; Feb. 20, Ashok Rai, associate professor of economics, will discuss "From Muslim to Christian: How Coffee Went Global"; Feb. 27, Ileana Perez Velazquez, professor of music, will talk about "Creating Music as an Out of the Box Composer"; March 5, Julie Blackwood, associate professor of mathematics, will speak on "Diseases, invasive species, and other ecological systems: insights from mathematical models"; March 12, Matt Carter, associate professor of biology, will present "The Food Network: How Your Brain Makes You Feel Full"; March 19, Jessica Fisher, associate professor of English, will present " 'The Faraway Brought Close’: Poetry and the Work of Feeling."

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The Clark Art Institute continues its New Parents Gallery Talks, designed for parents/guardians and their infants. Parents and guardians can enjoy a guided visit in our galleries without having to find a babysitter. Strollers and front-carrying baby carriers are permitted. The gallery talks are most appropriate for parents/guardians and pre-toddlers. These programs are free and open to the public. No registration or ticket purchase is required.

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Images Cinema is presenting a series of films about women's activism and advocacy from then until today. From January through May, Images will present both narrative and documentary films that highlight woman activist stories. Each film is paired with a woman activist guest speaker or speakers. Regular admission prices apply unless otherwise noted. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring St. The lineup includes: "We Are the Radical Monarchs" (2019), Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.; "One Woman, One Vote" (1993), Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., free admission; "Erin Brockovich" (2000), Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed" (2004), Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.; "Time for Ilhan" (2018), Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.; "Salt of the Earth" (1954), Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.; "Norma Rae" (1979), Monday, April 27, 7 p.m.; and "Hidden Figures" (2016), Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.

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Williams College will sponsor its annual Faculty Lecture Series in Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry, to be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. The lectures are free. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 13, Jessica Chapman, associate professor of history, will present "Running to School: Kenyan Athletics in the Era of Olympic Boycotts"; Feb. 20, Ashok Rai, associate professor of economics, will discuss "From Muslim to Christian: How Coffee Went Global"; Feb. 27, Ileana Perez Velazquez, professor of music, will talk about "Creating Music as an Out of the Box Composer"; March 5, Julie Blackwood, associate professor of mathematics, will speak on "Diseases, invasive species, and other ecological systems: insights from mathematical models"; March 12, Matt Carter, associate professor of biology, will present "The Food Network: How Your Brain Makes You Feel Full"; March 19, Jessica Fisher, associate professor of English, will present " 'The Faraway Brought Close’: Poetry and the Work of Feeling."

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The Clark Art Institute continues its series of free monthly drawing sessions for artists of all skill levels. The hour-long open-practice sessions are held in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper at the Clark and explore a different theme each month. Participants will view a selection of prints, drawings, and photographs from the Clark’s collection showcasing architectural forms to use as inspiration. The theme is “Costume” on March 13. Space is limited to 15 participants; reservations are required at 413-458-0524.

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The Clark Art Institute continues its Start with Art program, which introduces young children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old to art in a fun and age-appropriate way. Preschoolers and their parents or guardians are invited to the Clark for themed talks, gallery guides, and art-making activities specially designed for the age group. Upcoming themes are Storytelling (Jan. 11), Faces and Feelings (Feb. 8) and Shape and Color (March 14). Art-making activities can be messy, so dressing in casual clothing is encouraged. These programs are free and open to the public. No registration or ticket purchase is required.

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Williams College will sponsor its annual Faculty Lecture Series in Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry, to be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. The lectures are free. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 13, Jessica Chapman, associate professor of history, will present "Running to School: Kenyan Athletics in the Era of Olympic Boycotts"; Feb. 20, Ashok Rai, associate professor of economics, will discuss "From Muslim to Christian: How Coffee Went Global"; Feb. 27, Ileana Perez Velazquez, professor of music, will talk about "Creating Music as an Out of the Box Composer"; March 5, Julie Blackwood, associate professor of mathematics, will speak on "Diseases, invasive species, and other ecological systems: insights from mathematical models"; March 12, Matt Carter, associate professor of biology, will present "The Food Network: How Your Brain Makes You Feel Full"; March 19, Jessica Fisher, associate professor of English, will present " 'The Faraway Brought Close’: Poetry and the Work of Feeling."

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Images Cinema is presenting a series of films about women's activism and advocacy from then until today. From January through May, Images will present both narrative and documentary films that highlight woman activist stories. Each film is paired with a woman activist guest speaker or speakers. Regular admission prices apply unless otherwise noted. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring St. The lineup includes: "We Are the Radical Monarchs" (2019), Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.; "One Woman, One Vote" (1993), Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., free admission; "Erin Brockovich" (2000), Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed" (2004), Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.; "Time for Ilhan" (2018), Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.; "Salt of the Earth" (1954), Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.; "Norma Rae" (1979), Monday, April 27, 7 p.m.; and "Hidden Figures" (2016), Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.

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Images Cinema is presenting a series of films about women's activism and advocacy from then until today. From January through May, Images will present both narrative and documentary films that highlight woman activist stories. Each film is paired with a woman activist guest speaker or speakers. Regular admission prices apply unless otherwise noted. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring St. The lineup includes: "We Are the Radical Monarchs" (2019), Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.; "One Woman, One Vote" (1993), Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., free admission; "Erin Brockovich" (2000), Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed" (2004), Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.; "Time for Ilhan" (2018), Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.; "Salt of the Earth" (1954), Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.; "Norma Rae" (1979), Monday, April 27, 7 p.m.; and "Hidden Figures" (2016), Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.

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Images Cinema is presenting a series of films about women's activism and advocacy from then until today. From January through May, Images will present both narrative and documentary films that highlight woman activist stories. Each film is paired with a woman activist guest speaker or speakers. Regular admission prices apply unless otherwise noted. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring St. The lineup includes: "We Are the Radical Monarchs" (2019), Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.; "One Woman, One Vote" (1993), Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., free admission; "Erin Brockovich" (2000), Monday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; "Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed" (2004), Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.; "Time for Ilhan" (2018), Monday, March 9, 7 p.m.; "Salt of the Earth" (1954), Monday, April 13, 7 p.m.; "Norma Rae" (1979), Monday, April 27, 7 p.m.; and "Hidden Figures" (2016), Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.

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