Events

LECTURE - Death with Dignity: Wednesday, June 25 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

 

TEIA and the PI Health Center will host a discussion on “Death with Dignity” on Wednesday, June 25 with Attorney Brenda Buchanan and Bridget Joyce, an end-of-life doula. Before achieving her NEDA BADGE, Bridget completed a death doula training and end-of-life planning course through “Going with Grace” and served as a hospice volunteer. The speakers will focus on topics such as Living Wills, Health Proxies, do not resuscitate orders and Maine’s Death with Dignity Act, adopted by the Legislature in 2019.

 

COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION: Friday, July 11 at 6 PM and Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM

 

Mark your calendar for TEIA’s annual Color and Pages of Peaks event where island artists, illustrators, and authors come together to share, show, and sell their works. The event’s reception will begin on Friday will resume on Saturday morning, in conjunction with the annual Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds from art and book commissions benefit Friends of TEIA who make it possible for all year- round island youth to attend TEIA tennis, youth camp, and sailing programs. This is an island-wide event, and we hope you will come join the fun. Would you like to participate? For more information, text or call Chris Harper Fahey (617) 512-3121.

 

ABSINTHE ARTIST SALON: Sunday, July 13 and August 13 from 7 to 9 PM Garman Lounge

 

The second Sunday of each month, Liz Rollins will be hosting a salon-style gathering. Artists of all sorts are encouraged to share their original works in progress, accept and offer constructive critique, read some favorite poetry, prose or plays, sing or play music, share drawings, paintings or other media, bring ideas and participate in lively philosophical discussions, share tea and treats and watch the sunset. Free, welcoming, and open to all (topics tend to be more adult.) Drop in whenever you wish. “True artists” are not defined by their media or talents, but by the unique and beautiful way they approach life and the path they choose in fresh snow. Join us.

 

LECTURE - They Called Us Girls with Author Kathleen Stone: Tuesday, July 15 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM

 

Back in the day, they were called girls. And today? How and why did some women of the mid-20th century establish themselves in successful professional careers when society expected them to stay home? This question is what Kathleen Stone set out to discover as she began interviewing seven highly accomplished women now in their 80s and 90s. She found that a multi-faceted set of influences shaped these women and fueled their ambition, influences that are as important today as they were nearly a century ago.

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LECTURE - Exploring Cuba by Bicycle with Leah Day and Louise Fox: Tuesday, July 22 at 7 PM

 

TEIA presents “Exploring Cuba by Bicycle” with bicyclist’s Leah Day and Louise Fox who recently returned from a month-long bicycle expedition throughout Cuba. The beautiful landscape was only outdone by the inspirational people who Leah and Louise intensely connected with along the way and the countless tales told about what it is like to live in this poor but beautiful country. Both Leah and Louise hope to return to Cuba again in the future.  

 

PEAKS ISLAND PLAYERS AT TEIA PRESENT “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean”: Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 at 7 PM

 

Peaks Island Players at TEIA present “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean” a short play by Lewis John Carlino, directed by Liz Rollins A retired seaman, belligerent, cantankerous and very human, has laid claim to the ocean, an ownership which grew simply out of a need to belong to and protect something. On the terrace of an old weather-beaten hotel on the coast he sits in his deck chair, ever watchful, ever ready to defend his ocean. He spends his days in perpetual combat with Maug, the maid who can never seem to bring his tea hot enough. Joining Mr. Flannery on the terrace comes Mrs. Pringle, widowed and a woman with a wistful sadness in her eyes. It is the magical tale of humanity, compassion, and the giving and the receiving of a gift which no one believed could be possessed. $15 at the door.

 

Rehearsals: (most) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sun 5:30-7:30 (in July only) on the stage

 

LECTURE - Peaks Island News with Ross Sneyd: Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00pm

 

Peaks Island has little shortage of news and Peaks Island News is here to keep track of it. The Peaks Island News is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed by a group of island citizens who felt it was important for the island to have its own newspaper again. For years, island news was primarily available through individual voices through social media sites, often resulting in less than civil discourse on community matters. This print-only monthly newspaper is dedicated exclusively to covering news about the island schools, businesses, local government and organizations, featuring current events, arts, history, people and island culture. Hear from the newspaper’s board and its editor about how the monthly paper accomplishes its mission.

 

LECTURE - Nevertheless, They Persisted: Building on Children’s Natural Resilience: Tuesday, August 5 at 7 PM

 

Elisabeth Hall, a psychologist in NYC, works extensively with children. In this lecture, she will talk about research-backed and practical ways for parents and caregivers to help kids become more resilient, learn to identify emotions, and self-regulate themselves.

 

LECTURE - John Wooding on Richard Gregg and the Power of Non-Violence: Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00pm

 

Richard Gregg was Gandhi’s confidant and friend for more than twenty years. He was the son of a Congregationalist minister who was born and lived in Medford. Gregg was educated at Harvard and worked as a labor lawyer and arbitrator in Boston and Chicago before moving to India to work and study with Gandhi.  Gregg was driven by a deep sense of justice, a commitment to nonviolent and humane practices towards people and the planet, and a steady belief in the possibilities of peace. He wrote The Power of Non-Violence, published in 1936, perhaps the leading book on pacifism of its day and the signature guide to peaceful protest. He was a friend and colleague of leading pacifists and activists, such as Scott and Helen Nearing, Martin Luther King, Bayard Rustin, and Aldous Huxley. His work profoundly influenced social justice, peace, and civil rights movements.

 

LECTURE - A Book by its Cover: The Case of The Scoundrel’s Son with Fred Fahey, Scott Nash and Doug Smith: Wednesday, August 27 at 7 PM

 

Whether on the shelf of their favorite bookstore or a popular website, readers are drawn to books by their covers despite the adage on how such should be judged. In this presentation, the author, art director/designer and illustrator will discuss how their collaboration led to the cover of The Scoundrel’s Son, a work of historical Tudor fiction as well as a pastiche to Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper. Fred will discuss the concept for his novel and what aspects of the tale he wanted the cover to convey. Scott will share his vision of this 21st century work and how it could reflect artistic elements from both the 16th and the 19th century. Doug will tell of how he embraced all these elements and created a wonderful reality. Artwork from the earliest sketches to the final product will also be on display.