One Book, Many Conversations is planning a broad slate of online and in-person discussions on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein during the week of October 24-31. Please continue to check back as events will be added on a rolling basis and follow us on social media for announcements. You can RSVP for discussions via our Facebook page.
Online
The Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults
Online Discussion of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
October 26, 7:00 to 8:30 am Central
Moderator: Cynthia Rutz, instructor, Basic Program
Please email [email protected] to register for the seminar and receive your video conferencing information.
Local
Alabama
Discussion of Frankenstein
October 30, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern
Bibb Street Pizza, 424 Bibb Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Moderators: Donny and Rachel Seabloom
Illinois
*Note: All Shimer Great Books School events are free and open to the public*
For questions regarding events sponsored by Shimer Great Books School, please contact:
Stuart Patterson, Chair, Shimer Great Books School at North Central College
office: (630)-637-5487
[email protected]
| Shimer Great Books School at North Central College September 20, 5:30 to 8:30 pm Central Film screening of Frankenstein (1910) and Frankenstein (2007) Smith Hall, 2nd floor Old Main 30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
Shimer Great Books School at North Central College September 27, 5:30 to 8:30 pm Central Film screening of Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Smith Hall, 2nd floor Old Main 30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
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Shimer Great Books School at North Central College October 8, 1:30 to 3:00 pm Central Join us after the Admission Day activities for a discussion led by Shimer professors on Chapter 17 of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Request reading from [email protected] or find a PDF copy on the Shimer Great Books School Eric Nicholson Lounge, Seybert Hall 208 North Loomis Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
Shimer Great Books School at North Central College October 17, 5:30 to 8:30 pm Central Film screening of Son of Frankenstein (1939) and Young Frankenstein (1974) Smith Hall, 2nd floor Old Main 30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
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Shimer Great Books School at North Central College October 24 through October 31, 4:30 to 6:30 pm Central nightly Eric Nicholson Lounge, Seybert Hall 208 North Loomis Street, Naperville, IL 60540 LIVE READING of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein. Let’s get in the mood for Halloween! Please sign up for a turn to read from Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein All volunteer readers will receive a pdf copy of the text before the event |
Shimer Great Books School at North Central College October 26 Talk by Zubair Amir Time and place TBA |
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Shimer Great Books School at North Central College October 31, 4:30 pm Central Live reading and screening; conclusion of a live reading of the novel Frankenstein followed by a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and a Halloween afterparty! Eric Nicholson Lounge, Seybert Hall 208 North Loomis Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
Shimer Great Books School at North Central College November 6, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Central A discussion led by Shimer professors on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Eric Nicholson Lounge, Seybert Hall 208 North Loomis Street, Naperville, IL 60540 |
Maine
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Blue Hill Public Library October 19, 6:00 pm Eastern 5 Parker Point Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614 Moderator: Erin McCormick Register for the discussion here! |
Ellsworth Public Library October 26, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern 20 State Street, Ellswoth, ME 04605 Moderator: Abby Morrow, Community Engagement Librarian Film screening of Mary Shelley at The Grand Auditorium to follow at 1pm. Tickets for the screening are $6, but you may win a pair at the book discussion! |
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Blue Hill Public Library October 26, 6:00 pm Eastern 5 Parker Point Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614 Moderator: Erin McCormick Register for the discussion here! |
The University of New England Ketchum Art Gallery October 30, 2:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern 11 Beach Hills Road, Biddeford, ME 04005 Moderator: Richard Mathiasen |
| The University of New England UNE Art Gallery October 30, 2:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 Moderator: Jeffrey Navicky |
Blue Hill Public Library November 2, 6:00 pm Eastern 5 Parker Point Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614 Moderator: Erin McCormick Register for the discussion here! |
Maryland
| Discussion on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Annapolis High School October 24, 9:00 to 10:30 am Eastern Moderators: Kimberly Benson and Joanna Tobin Sponsored by: Kathryn Rudkin, English Department, Annapolis High School *Registration for this event is closed* |
Discussion on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Annapolis High School October 25, 9:00 to 10:30 am Eastern Moderators: Kimberly Benson and Joanna Tobin Sponsored by: Kathryn Rudkin, English Department, Annapolis High School *Registration for this event is closed* |
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United States Naval Academy Center for Teaching and Learning October 26, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Decatur Road, Mahan Hall Room 220, Annapolis, MD 21401 Moderators: Dr. Shirley Lin and Dr. Joanna Tobin This session is restricted to USNA students and is not open for public registration. |
Community discussion on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Co-sponsored by St. John's College and One Book, Many Conversations October 30, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern St. John's College, 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 Mellon Hall, Rooms 133 and 134 Moderator: David Townsend |
Tennessee
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University of Tennessee Humanities Center/UT Libraries
Frankenstein in Print: Rare Editions of Frankenstein Beginning the week of October 22 Hodges Library Special Collections Reading Room 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996 An exhibition of rare editions of Frankenstein and medical texts from the 19th century, sponsored by the UT Libraries |
University of Tennessee Humanities Center
It's Alive! It's Alive!: Frankenstein at 200, a panel discussion October 24, 12:00 pm Eastern UT Humanities Center, E109 Melrose Hall 1616 Melrose Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996 Panelists: Urmila Seshagiri, associate professor of English, Gerard Cohen-Vrignaud, associate professor of English, and Rachel Patton McCord, assistant professor of biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology |
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University of Tennessee Humanities Center Free film screening of Mel Brooks's classic 1974 film Young Frankenstein October 24, 6:00 pm Eastern Lindsay Young Auditorium, Hodges Library 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996 Wear a costume and win a door prize! |
Nashville Public Library and Fisk University
Nashville Public Library Main Branch
October 27, 9:30 am Central 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 Moderator: Patrick C. Fleming, Assistant Professor of English, Fisk University |
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Nashville Public Library and Fisk University Nashville Public Library Bellevue Branch
October 29, 6:30 pm Central 720 Baugh Rd, Nashville, TN 37221 Moderator: Patrick C. Fleming, Assistant Professor of English, Fisk University
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Wyoming
| University of Wyoming Frankenstein book and movie display October 15 through November 2 University of Wyoming, Coe Library, Laramie, WY |
University of Wyoming Monster Mash: A Mini-Conference on Literary Monsters October 16, 2:45 to 4:30 pm Mountain University of Wyoming Classroom Building, 142, Laramie, WY |
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University of Wyoming Pop-Culture Frankenstein in the Archives October 22 to November 2 University of Wyoming American Heritage Center, Willett Drive, Laramie, WY |
University of Wyoming One Book, Many Conversations: Frankenstein in discussion October 24 through 31, ongoing Contact [email protected] if you would like to join a student-led community discussion |
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University of Wyoming Frankenstein: movies and panels October 26 University of Wyoming, Coe Library Screening Room, 123, Laramie, WY Schedule: 12 pm Mountain: Movie 1 1:15 pm Mountain: Panel 1 "Society and the Other" Moderator: Missy Roberson Speakers: Laura deLozier, Modern and Classical Languages; Bill Gern, retired VP for Research and Economic Development, member of the Advisory Council for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Robin Hill, Computer Science & Philosophy 2 pm Mountain: Movie 2 3:40 pm Mountain: Panel 2 "Pop Culture Frankenstein" Moderator: Chloe Robertson Speakers: Clifford Marks, English; Paul Flesher, Religious Studies; Rebecca Steele, Modern and Classical Languages |
Canada
| Touchstones & Trinity College School Discussion of Frankenstein October 30, 10 am Eastern Port Hoap, ON, Canada Moderator: Greg Hodges Note: This discussion is not open to the public. |
Touchstones & Trinity College School Discussion of Frankenstein October 30, 1:30 pm Eastern Port Hoap, ON, Canada Moderator: Greg Hodges Note: This discussion is not open to the public. |