“No name in the American poetical world is more firmly established than that of Fitz-Greene Halleck.” — Edgar Allan Poe I first wrote about Fitz-Greene Halleck back in April, which you can read here. Halleck hailed from Guilford, CT,… Read More ›
New York
New Willa Cather Musical — “Kindness & Cruelty: Willa Cather in Jaffrey”
I’m always excited to hear about new adaptations of Cather’s work or works inspired by her. The first I heard about Kindness & Cruelty: Willa Cather in Jaffrey was via a Google alert for a performance in Jaffrey, NH this Sunday…. Read More ›
Author “Home” – Herman Melville – 26th Street, NYC
In November 2016 I visited Herman Melville’s home, Arrowhead, which is nestled in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. Melville lived there from 1850-1863. It’s where he wrote Moby Dick, which was published in 1851. This novel, which is now considered one… Read More ›
New Willa Cather Exhibit at The New York Society Library
This fall I had planned on doing a walking tour of Willa Cather sites in Manhattan, but a foot injury has temporarily put the kibosh on long walks for me. However, last week I was able to make it to… Read More ›
Recap: Willa Cather Weekend on Governors Island
Last weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer for the Willa Cather Foundation (WCF). The WCF’s headquarters is located in Red Cloud, Nebraska. I live in Connecticut. If I lived closer I’d regularly volunteer in some capacity, so when the… Read More ›
The Morgan Library and Hemingway Exhibit, Manhattan, NYC
My Mom visited from Chicago a couple weeks ago and we went to check out the Hemingway exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in Manhattan. I was excited to finally visit the Morgan Library. I first learned about Pierpont… Read More ›
Library Visit: New York City Public Library, Main Branch
New York Public Library Main Branch Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Foundation stone laid: November 10, 1902 Dedication ceremony by President Taft: May 23,1911 First day open ( May 24, 1911) saw 30,000-50,000 visitors Design & construction: Carrère & Hastings Construction… Read More ›