Living Room Conversation: Trust in an Age of Distrust
2021-03-17 07:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us for another small, facilitated dialogue on what, why and whom you trust. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend who holds political views different from their own. We are hoping to use these conversations to break out of our echo-chambers and learn how to talk across difference! Pre-register here:https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/remote-via-zoom-living-room-conversations/ Email: info@heathmere.org with any questions. Hope to see you and a friend!

"Violence and Guns: How Do We Keep Our Communities Safe?"
2021-04-22 07:00 - 20:30
Join us for a “Living Room Conversation” via Zoom on Thursday, April 22 at 7 PM, where we will discuss the following question: “Violence and Guns: How do we keep our communities safe?”. Zoom link will be sent out in the reminder email. We really hope you can join us! But if you are unable to attend, due to limited spaces, please cancel your registration to allow those on the waiting list to attend. Thank you!
Living Room Conversations (LRC) provides a guided method for diverse members of a community to engage in intentional, small group conversation about specific and impactful issues. The focus is on listening with curiosity rather than persuasion. If you long to have the chance to deepen your conversations with others in your community–especially, perhaps, those with whom you don’t always see eye to eye—then we hope you can join us!
Co-sponsored by Beverly Public Library and the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement.
Register here: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/remote-via-zoom-living-room-conversations-violence-and-guns-how-do-we-keep-our-communities-safe

"Race Amity and the Other Tradition"
2021-05-24 07:00 - 20:30
Join Heathmere and the Beverly Public Library for virtual screening of “Race Amity and the Other Tradition” on Monday, May 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM! This documentary seeks to expand the public discourse on race from the “blame/grievance/rejection” cycle to a view from a different lens, the lens of “amity/collaboration/access and equity.” After the viewing of the film, we will hold another small, facilitated dialogue on participants’ thoughts and ideas regarding the film. Registration is required for this event and the registration can be found at this link:
https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lrc-hold/
Email: info@heathmere.org with any questions.

Race Amity Festival
2021-06-13 14:00 - 16:00
Join Heathmere and History Alive Inc. in celebrating past and current examples of cross-racial friendships in action! This year our theme is “friendship in action,” which is a call for us all to think about what it means to work with others across race to promote racial equity and justice. There will be live spoken and musical performances from local youth as well as professional performers. We will also hear about current examples of cross-racial friendships and have a chance to connect with one another in order to think about how we can promote the values of Race Amity throughout the year. For more information check out our Race Amity North Shore Fb page Or email: info@heathmere.org
Registration for The Race Amity Festival is required for attendance. Use the link below to register. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-amity-day-2021-tickets-152370310701

"Listening to and Respecting Indigenous Perspectives" a Living Room Conversation
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:30
The Heathmere Center, the Beverly Public Library and the Beverly Human Rights Committee are co-sponsoring the next dialogue in our Living Room Conversation series. After viewing a short video about the meaning and importance of Land Acknowledgement Statements, we will break up into small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore our own thoughts about this topic. Come ready to learn, explore and listen. This event will be held in person at the Beverly Public Library (Main) and is free and open to the public. For more information: info@heathmere.org.

Deaf Culture: Awareness & Celebration--A TED-style presentation with Rachel Kolb
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:30
Deaf talent, acting, CODAs, representation… recent films and awards have brought national attention to Deafness and centered it in our cultural dialogue. Let’s gather *in-person* to have a conversation about “Deaf Representation and Deaf-Led Storytelling.” What would it mean to have more Deaf folks involved in storytelling and filmmaking, not just in terms of acting but also all the other parts of writing and production? After viewing a short captioned film to spark our thoughts, Dr. Rachel Kolb will lead us in a TED-style presentation. Discussion and light refreshments to follow. This event will be held at Beverly School for the Deaf, gymnasium and is free and open to all! ASL interpretation provided. Questions? info@heathmere.org

Race Amity Day Festival
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
The North Shore Race Amity Day Festival will take place on Saturday, June 11, 1-3pm, at the Beverly Public Library (Main) Courtyard. Support provided by the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement, Beverly Public Library, Beverly Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, History Alive, Inc., and the Beverly Multifaith Coalition.
This year’s festivities include:
· Performance by the award-winning Joh Camara Drum & Dance Troupe
· Songs in the spirit of Frederick Douglass, sung by Adeniyi Samuel (History Alive, Inc.)
· Interactive dialogue activities
· Interviews with Beverly Police Chief LaLecheur & Dr. Esther Ngotho
· Student presentations
· . . . and more!
ASL interpretation provided. Free and open to the public. Questions: info@heathmere.org

Living Room Conversations: Home Energy
2022-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Want to learn more about how changes in energy could impact your home or business, but not sure where to start? Come ready to engage, reflect and learn! This Living Room Conversations event will begin with some short reflections by members of Green Beverly who will share their insights and ideas. We will then gather in small groups for facilitated dialogues to help us all dive deeper into thinking through what the current changes in energy in Beverly may mean for us. This event is free and open to the public. Tuesday October 11, 7-8:30pm at the Beverly Public Library (Main). Questions? info@heathmere.org Hope to see you there!

Living Room Conversations: Demystifying Electric Transportation
2022-11-29 08:00 - 17:00
Want to learn more about what changes in energy infrastructure may mean for your transportation? Green Beverly and guests will present and join in conversations around changes in energy in Beverly and what it may mean for you. Come ready to engage with other local residents to deepen understanding and create community connections! Free and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged: ggoss@noblenet.org. Co-sponsored by Heathmere, Beverly Public Library and Green Beverly.

Learning Conversation about Antisemitism
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:00
Please join us for an important conversation about antisemitism led by Rabbi Alison Adler and hosted by the Beverly Human Rights Committee.
We will:

Discuss the meaning of recent antisemitic events on the North Shore

Invite your questions about antisemitism

Explore how we can take action against antisemitism — as individuals and in our broader community

Identify questions for future discussion and learning

Sensing the Dialogic Space: An Embodied Experience
2022-12-20 19:00 - 20:30
It’s the holiday season, where society urges us on to feel ever more harried and hurried. On this Solstice eve, we are switching up our regular “Living Room Conversations.” Instead of using dialogue to connect with others, you will be invited to go within, to connect with your body and the “dialogic space” you inhabit. Join Heathmere Center and the Beverly Public Library for a relaxing and transformative embodied practice that will leave you feeling more connected with yourself and those around you. No experience necessary—just a willingness to explore, let go and come alive! Heathmere’s Executive Director Lauren Barthold will lead the group in an internal, meditative dialogic experience called, “Sensing the Dialogic Space,” developed by Eelco de Gues. Questions? Contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org Free and open to the public but you must register here.

Living Room Conversations: Addressing Antisemitism in our Community
2023-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
CHANGE TO ZOOM: REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-graham-2/
Is antisemitism really so bad on the North Shore? What is antisemitism, anyway? And what can my community do to fight against it? Bring your curiosity and thoughts to the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement’s next Living Room Conversations “Addressing Antisemitism in our Community.” Rabbi Alison Adler (Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly) will start us off by sharing her insights. After that we will break up in to small, facilitated dialogue groups to delve deeper. Come and bring a friend, Wednesday January 25th, 7-8:30pm in the Sohier room of the Beverly Public Library. Free and open to all! Co-sponsored by The Human Rights Committee of Beverly, BPL, Heathmere and Temple B’nai Abraham. Email info@heathmere.org for questions.

Race Amity Documentary & Dialogue
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:30
Join Heathmere Center and the Beverly Public Library for our March conversation on “Race Amity.” We will view a 50 minute documentary about the history of race amity in the US. Following the film we will engage in a facilitated dialogue about what cross-racial friendships mean for us today. Black history does not end with February! Wednesday March 1, 7-8:30pm, Sohier Room, BPL (Main). Free and open to the public. For more information contact: info@heathmere.org

Living Room Conversations: Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging work in Beverly, Thursday April 27, 7-8:30, Sohier Room
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:30
Come engage with Beverly’s new Director of DEIB, Wangari Fahari! We will begin by hearing from Ms. Fahari about her plans and hopes for our city. We will then spend time in small, facilitated dialogue groups talking together about what we would like to see happen in terms of advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. What ideas do you have? What are your hopes and/or worries about making Beverly a more inclusive and diverse city? These are both challenging and ripe times for growth and change. Come practice curious listening and generous speaking skills in order to strengthen the dialogue culture of our city. 7-8:30pm, Sohier Room, Beverly Public Library. Questions: info@heathmere.org

Race Amity North Shore Festival
2023-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
Heathmere and the Town of Danvers are bringing you a fantastic line-up this year to celebrate and draw awareness to the power of cross-racial friendships to advance racial equity!

Afro-Jazz Vocalist, Wangari Fahari

Flamenco Dancer, Eve Costarelli

Danvers High School Jazz Sextet

Cross-racial friendship interview with Charlie Desmond & Dave McKenna

Interactive Dialogue Exercises

Poetry Performances

And more. . .

This family-friendly event is free and open to all! Come join in the festivities, Sunday June 11, 1-3, on the Lawn of the Peabody Institute Danvers Public Library.
Support provided by Danvers Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

Conversation Table at Beverly Farmers' Market
2023-06-26 15:00 - 19:00
Stop by our Conversation Table at the Beverly Farmers’ Market for tips on engaging in challenging conversations. We will have Touchstones, tips and prompts to share that will help you navigate difficult dialogues. Come alone or bring a friend!

Living Room Conversations: Beverly Village for Living and the Arts
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00
Heathmere and the Beverly Public Library are excited to roll out the first of our fall Living Room Conversations series on Wednesday September 27, 6:30-8pm, in the Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library. We are thrilled to be partnering with Harborlight Homes and Beacon Communities to discuss the new Beverly Village for Living & the Arts that is being developed in the old Briscoe building. We will begin the evening hearing about plans for and progress on the Beverly Village. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore in more depth what role affordable housing and the arts can play in building strong communities. We use the Living Room Conversations model to help folks not only dig deeper into the topic at hand, but also practice speaking in a way that others can listen, and listen to create mutual understanding and connection. Whether you are a regular attender or a newbie we hope you can join us! Free and open to the public! Questions: info@heathmere.org

Living Room Conversations: Seeing & Living as White, pt. 1
2023-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Peabody Institute of Danvers Library, 15 Sylvan StreetDanvers, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
The first in a 3-part Living Room Conversation series using dialogue to help white North Shore residents explore in more depth their own racial positions, assumptions and experiences. Participants will also be encouraged to form community connections that support their racial justice work. Join us for a guilt-free exploration of what’s in the invisible back packs of whiteness we’ve inherited.
Free and open to all!
Questions? info@heathmere.org. Registration encouraged
Funding provided in part by Mass Humanities

Living Room Conversation with Beverly's DEIB Director, Wangari Fahari
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:00
Join Heathmere and the Beverly Public Library as we invite Wangari Fahari, Beverly’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for our October Living Room Conversation (Sohier Room, BPL, Main). Join us in conversation around successes, challenges, and hopes for the future of how Beverly can better serve all people who call it home. Free and open to the public! Email info@heathmere.org with questions.
We use a Living Room Conversations format to offer small, facilitated dialogues on a variety of topics where diverse residents can learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues help participants speak in a way so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. We believe these conversations are a great way to cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.

Living Room Conversations: Seeing and Living as White, pt II
2023-11-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for the 2nd of our 3 part-series, “Seeing and Living as White,” where we will delve deeper into how our lived experiences as white people are formed. These conversations are aimed at helping white people explore in more depth their own racial positions, assumptions and experiences and to reflect on how these impact their racial justice work. Dialogues will take place at the Peabody Institute Public Library of Danvers from 6:30-8pm. This series is free and open to all and you do not need to have attended the first one to attend this one. Questions? info@heathmere.org
Registration: https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/living-room-conversations-2/
Funding provided in part by Mass Humanities.

Living Room Conversations: Home Energry
2023-11-29 18:30 - 20:00
Come join us for a “Living Room Conversation” about home energy! Hear from Green Beverly experts and engage with your neighbors on home energy best practices. 6:30-8pm, Beverly Public Library (Main)
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement uses a Living Room Conversations format to offer small, facilitated dialogues on a variety of topics where diverse residents can learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues help participants speak in a way so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations are a great way to cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.
Free and open to all!
Co-sponsored by Heathmere Center, Beverly Public Library and Green Beverly.
Questions? info@heathmere.org

Living Room Conversations: Seeing and Living as White
2023-12-14 06:30 - 20:00 | Peabody Institute of Danvers Library, 15 Sylvan StreetDanvers, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
Join us for our third “Seeing and Living as White” Living Room Conversation aimed to help white folks explore in more depth their own racial positions, assumptions and experiences and how these impact their racial justice work. This session will focus on ways to move forward in one’s own racial justice journey. This event is free and open to all! (You do not need to have attended previous sessions.) Questions: info@heathmere.org
Heathmere’s Living Room Conversations series uses small, facilitated dialogues to encourage diverse residents to learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues help participants speak in a way that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations are a great way to cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.

Living Room Conversations: "Seeing and Living as White," part 1
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:00
If you missed our 3-part series in Danvers in the fall, now’s your chance to catch it in Beverly!—co-sponsored by Heathmere, Beverly Human Rights Committee, Beverly Public Library, and the City of Beverly. This series will use facilitated dialogue to help white North Shore residents explore their own racial assumptions and experiences and consider how these impact their racial healing and justice work. The aim of these sessions is threefold: to reflect in a supportive and brave environment on what it means to be white; to learn curious listening and dialogue skills; and to build community connections that supports on-going racial justice healing work. Each session will be composed of 10-15 minutes of an interactive teaching exercise. The rest of the time will be spent in small, facilitated dialogue groups where residents will have the chance to practice deep reflection and curious listening skills. Hope to see you there! Questions: info@heathmere.org

Living Room Conversations: "Seeing and Living as White," pt 2
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00
Heathmere, in partnership with Beverly Human Rights Committee, the Beverly Public Library, and the City of Beverly, will offer a 3 part Living Room Conversations series, “Seeing and Living as White.” This series will use facilitated dialogue to help white North Shore residents explore their own racial assumptions and experiences and consider how these impact their racial healing and justice work. The aim of these sessions is threefold:

to reflect in a supportive and brave environment on what it means to be white

to learn curious listening and dialogue skills

to build community connections that support on-going racial justice healing work

Each session will be begin with a 10-15 minute interactive learning exercise. The rest of the time will be spent in small, facilitated dialogue groups where residents will have the chance to practice deep reflection and curious listening.
Free and open to all!
Thursday April 11
6:30-8pm, Sohier Room,
Beverly Public Library.

Living Room Conversations: "Seeing and Living as White," pt 3
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:00
Join us Thursday April 18 in the Sohier Room of the Beverly Public Library for our final “Seeing and Living as White” series. (You do not need to have attended previous sessions.) This series uses facilitated dialogue to help white North Shore residents explore their own racial assumptions and experiences and consider how these impact racial healing and justice work. The aim of these sessions is threefold:

to reflect in a supportive and brave environment on what it means to be white

to learn curious listening and dialogue skills

to build community connections that support on-going racial justice healing work

Each session will begin with a 10-15 minute interactive learning exercise. The rest of the time will be spent in small, facilitated dialogue groups where residents will have the chance to practice deep reflection and curious listening.
Co-sponsored by Heathmere, the Beverly Human Rights Committee, the Beverly Public Library, and the City of Beverly
Free and open to all!
Registration Recommended:
https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-graham-33/

Community Art & Peace Circle
2024-06-08 12:30 - 15:30
All are invited to Heathmere’s free, family-friendly event: “Community Art and Peace Circle.” Local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader, will guide children, youth and adults in peace practices like meditation and dialogue, and engage them in making art about peace. We will hold this gathering on the 4th floor of the Porter Mill Studios during their “Second Saturday Open Studios,” on Saturday June 8, 2024. We will hold 2 1-hour sessions: 12:30-1:30 and 2:30-3:30pm. Questions: info@heathmere.org
Funding provided by Creative County

"An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition," Documentary & Dialogue
2024-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
Come learn about Race Amity, a celebration of our multicultural community, and an opportunity to elevate kindness, respect and civility across racial and ethnic differences. We will view the short documentary and engage in facilitated dialogue to understand better how forming friendships across race/ethnicity can help strengthen racial justice and healing in our communities! Email info@heathmere.org for more information.
Free and open to all! 6-8pm, Monday June 17, Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers.
Stay tuned for more details about the North Shore’s 7th annual Race Amity Multicultural Festival this July, co-sponsored by Heathmere and the Town of Danvers.

Living Room Conversations: What is Race Amity? Documentary & Dialogue
2024-06-26 06:30 - 20:00
Come view a short documentary about the history of Race Amity and then join in a facilitated conversation about how we can all work together across racial divides to promote racial justice and healing.
Heathmere’s Living Conversations Series uses small, facilitated dialogues to encourage diverse residents to learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues help participants speak so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations are a great way to cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.
Free & open to all! Questions: info@heathmere.org

Race Amity and Multicultural Festival
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join Heathmere and the Town of Danvers for our 6th annual Race Amity & Multicultural Festival! Race Amity, an official holiday in Massachusetts, promotes awareness around, and celebration of, historical and contemporary friendships that cross racial/ethnic divides. We are excited to feature: Greek music, Afro Beats dancing, a Beverly High School band, a multi-racial youth panel, and more! Come bring your whole family—including pets—to this free event that promotes joy and friendship across difference. Rain location will be Danvers High School Atrium—check our Fb page for updates. Questions? Email: info@heathmere.org

Beverly Living Room Conversations: How do we deal with our political differences?
2024-09-19 06:30 - 20:00
When was the last time you had a productive conversation with someone who doesn’t share your political views? With the election approaching, having a curious, honest and respectful conversation might seem even scarier. But don’t worry—Heathmere is here to help you connect!
Come hear a bi-partisan interview with Mindy D’Ippolito, Beverly Human Rights Committee Chair and Elliott Margolis, “Conservative Corner,” host. We will then break up into small, facilitated dialogue groups to practice strengthening our listening skills and conversation muscles!
Free and open to all! Thursday Sept 19, 6:30-8pm, at the Beverly Public Library. Questions? Email Lauren.
