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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]