Articles from 2020

Rose lying on a page from "Romeo and Juliet"

December 16, 2020

Jack Curley reflects on Professor Billy Flesch's December lectures on "Romeo and Juliet."

Sheet music

December 8, 2020

Carole Grossman spoke to husband and wife team Naomi and Peter Schmidt about their fall 2006 and spring 2007 courses "Who’s Afraid of 20th Century Music?"

Norumbega Tower, constructed of grey stones of different sizes.

December 1, 2020

Joyce Lazarus delves into the history behind Norumbega Park — a "magical place" running from Boston to Auburndale, Newton. 

The Massachusetts State House, located in Boston, MA.

November 17, 2020

Larry Schwirian reflects on Boston's founding and the history that has followed. 

Headshot of Ty Burr

November 5, 2020

Marilyn Brooks discusses film critic Ty Burr's presentation for BOLLI’s Lunch and Learn program. 

Newton Town Hall and War Memorial

October 6, 2020

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Joyce Lazarus examines the history Newton to study some of its failings and achievements in its treatment of people of color.

Headshot of Cecilia Dunoyer

September 30, 2020

Phil Radoff and Jack Curley introduce Cecilia Dunoyer, BOLLI's newest Study Group leader.

Headshot of Ron Della Chiesa wearing a bright orange shirt

September 23, 2020

Marilyn Brooks reports on the first guest in BOLLI's Distinguished Speakers Series: Boston radio host Ron Della Chiesa.

Headshot of Ruth Ezra

September 17, 2020

Sue Wurster writes about her experience with Ruth Ezra's virtual Summer Museum Chats. 

Picture of the U.S. Constitution on yellowed paper, reading "We the People"

September 9, 2020

Steve Messinger reflects on the U.S. Constitution and threats to its power throughout history.

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche ⁠

September 1, 2020

Steven Ostrow shares his learnings from the BOLLI summer lecture series on “Religious Existentialism.”

Front cover of "The Plot Against America." Brown background with cream colored letters and a green stamp in the middle with a swastika on it.

August 25, 2020

Marjorie Roemer recounts Prof. Billy Flesch's lessons and thoughts on "The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth.