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Sharing Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Mon Nov 18, 2019
Aspen, CO

Date

Mon Nov 18, 2019
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location

Aspen, CO
Aspen Meadows
1000 N. Third St.

Contact

    katie.carlsen@aspeninstitute.org
    970.544.7992

Hosts

  1. Aspen Community Programs

Back by popular demand, the Aspen Institute presents the Sharing Shakespeare Series, led and curated by Tom Buesch, PhD.  Exploring another round of William Shakespeare’s plays, volunteer moderators will lead participants through lively discussions dissecting the intriguing themes and characters in Shakespeare that still resonate today. Participants will read one play per month and share their insights and questions to reach a fuller understanding of the Bard’s works.

Dates and Times:  Monday nights from 6:30–8:30 pm. October 7, November 18, December 16, January 13, February 10, March 16, April 20, May 11, June 15.

Please reach out to katie.carlsen@aspeninst.org for registration information.

 Back by popular demand, the Aspen Institute presents the Sharing Shakespeare Series, led and curated by Tom Buesch, PhD.  Exploring another round of William Shakespeare’s plays, volunteer moderators will lead participants through lively discussions dissecting the intriguing themes and characters in Shakespeare that still resonate today. Participants will read one play per month and share their insights and questions to reach a fuller understanding of the Bard’s works.

Dates and Times:  Monday nights from 6:30–8:30 pm. October 7, November 18, December 16, January 13, February 10, March 16, April 20, May 11, June 15.

Please reach out to katie.carlsen@aspeninst.org for registration information.

 

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