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Spirit Journeys:  Margaret Fuller and Transcendentalism

Friday, MARCH 19, 7:00 pm

"Humanity can de divided into three classes - men, women, and Margaret Fuller." Edgar Allan Poe

Margaret Fuller (1810-1850) was considered the most brilliant woman of her time. Only Poe matched her as an outstanding literary critic in 1840s America. She was a leading Transcendentalist with her colleagues Emerson, Thoreau, and A. Bronson Alcott. She became the first woman social and literary critic and foreign correspondent for Horace Greeley's New York Tribune from 1844 until her untimely death in 1850. Transcendentalism is said to have ended with her drowning in a shipwreck off Fire Island, New York.
Through her insightful and provocative reporting, Margaret exposed the horrible conditions in New York hospitals and prisons, vehemently opposed the extension of slavery into the territories of the United States, and revealed the poverty and classism created by the Industrial Revolution. Her work for women's rights, social justice, and equality is still relevant for us today.
Michael Barnett works as a theologian, educator, and writer. He earned his Master of Divinity Magna Cum Laude at Moravian Theological Seminary and his Master of Education at Gwynedd-Mercy College. For eight years Michael has spoken and taught on the Transcendentalists in Unitarian Universalist and liberal churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and New Mexico. This talk on Margaret Fuller grew from his History Seminar paper at GMC, which he presented during the SEPCHE (Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education) conference at Immaculata University in 2007.
Michael's sermon, "Welcome Home, Phoenix," was published in the July/August 2004 issue of The Universalist Herald. Michael has taught religious studies at GMC and teaches poetry writing, journaling, and writings of the Transcendentalists at Montgomery County Community College. As a teaching artist in writing with the Lehigh Valley Arts Council, Michael works with at-risk youth and public school students. His tanka poetry has just been published in the January 2010 issue of red lights.
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"Crossing Delancey",

presented by the Bob Johnson Players

April 16-18 and April 23-25

The Bob Johnson Players return to Generations this Spring with a performance of the light-hearted romantic comedy, “Crossing Delancey.”
“Crossing Delancey” is a charming story set in present day New York City. The play explores the age old traditional roles of women as expressed by Bubbie, the lovable, feisty, sharp-witted grandma in her eighties contrasted by the liberated options of the "new woman" explored by her twenty-something granddaughter Isabelle "Izzy" Grossman.
When Bubbie and the matchmaker Hannah try to arrange a date for Izzy with Sam, the local pickleman, a generational and cultural clash erupts! Isabelle has ideas of her own but the conflict is resolved with a generous dose of humor, affection, and wisdom. “Crossing Delancey” is a production all ages can enjoy together!
Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the programs provided by Generations of Indian Valley. Join us for a great evening of entertainment!
Tickets are $8.00 each and available at the Front Desk.  For Dinner Theater night, dinner seating is at 6:00 pm and is limited to 40 people.  Cost is $25.00 for dinner and show. (Tickets are available to attend the play only that night too!). Dinner Theater includes a 3-course meal and reserved seating for the evening’s performance.
We are grateful to the cast and crew for the generous donation of their time and talent.