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In collaboration with local experts, talks with the Taft reveal the Queen City's culture from new perspectives.
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Book Club | The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
Wednesday, June 7
12–1 p.m.
Welcome, book lovers! Join the Taft for a monthly lunch hour book club, where attendees will discuss a range of literary works and have the opportunity to connect with local experts and authors.
This month's book, The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr., tells the story of the forbidden love between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find one another, and the impact of their love on those around them.
This is a free event. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Museum admission sold separately.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Lunch & Learn | Transform Cincy: New Wardrobes for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youths
Friday, June 30
12–1 p.m.
Explore Cincinnati’s past, present, and future during our Lunch & Learn events! Guest speakers are local experts who’ll reveal the Queen City’s culture from new perspectives.
Speaker | Tristan N. Vaught
This is a free event. Optional box lunch: $10 for Taft members; $15 for non-members. Museum admission sold separately. Registration is required one week in advance for boxed lunches.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Book Club | Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Wednesday, July 12
12–1 p.m.
Welcome, book lovers! Join the Taft for a monthly lunch hour book club, where attendees will discuss a range of literary works and have the opportunity to connect with local experts and authors.
This month's book: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
This is a free event. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Museum admission sold separately.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Signature Talk | Modern Takes
Thursday, July 20
6–7 p.m.
Fifth Third Gallery open at 5 p.m.
What does it mean to be a modern woman contributing to modern photography? Hear from local photography experts about their take on the special exhibition Modern Women/Modern Vision: Photography from the Bank of America Collection. Event admission includes the opportunity for attendees to view the special exhibition.
Speakers: Maureen France, professor of design at the University of Cincinnati; Katherine Ryckman Siegwarth, Executive Director of FotoFocus; Pepper Stetler, PhD, Associate Professor of Art History, Miami University. Moderated by Tamera Lenz Muente, Curator.
Free for Taft members; $5 for non-members. Event admission includes the opportunity for attendees to view the special exhibition.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Lunch & Learn | Word of Mouth Cincinnati: Poets Performing with a Purpose
Friday, July 28
12–1 p.m.
Explore Cincinnati’s past, present, and future during our Lunch & Learn events! Guest speakers are local experts who’ll reveal the Queen City’s culture from new perspectives.
Speaker | James Palmarini
This is a free event. Optional box lunch: $10 for Taft members; $15 for non-members. Museum admission sold separately. Registration is required one week in advance for boxed lunches.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Book Club | Happy Place by Emily Henry
Wednesday, August 9
12–1 p.m.
Welcome, book lovers! Join the Taft for a monthly lunch hour book club, where attendees will discuss a range of literary works and have the opportunity to connect with local experts and authors.
This month's novel, Happy Place by Emily Henry, is about a couple who broke up months ago but pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends.
This is a free event. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Museum admission sold separately.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Lunch & Learn | A Tour of The Cincinnati Guidebook
Friday, August 25
12–1 p.m.
Explore Cincinnati’s past, present, and future during our Lunch & Learn events! Guest speakers are local experts who’ll reveal the Queen City’s culture from new perspectives.
Speaker | Nick Swartsell
This is a free event. Optional box lunch: $10 for Taft members; $15 for non-members. Museum admission sold separately. Registration is required one week in advance for boxed lunches.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.