“Pull Back the Curtain” Speaker Series

This FREE Speaker Series lectures featuring experts in the arts sharing their knowledge.

Past Speaker Series include presentations on Pablo Picasso, Dale Chihuly, Bruce Springsteen, and more! Speaker Series events may be presented in-person or online. Lectures are family-friendly, but are geared towards adult (18+) audiences.

Fairmount Speaker Series are sponsored by Toby and Melanie Maloney.

In Conversation: Jeremy Umansky

Sunday, January 19, 3-4pm

Jeremy Umansky, Chef & Owner, Larder Delicatessen & Bakery

Join us for a conversation about food and fermentation with the acclaimed chef/owner of Larder: A Curated Delicatessen & Bakery, nominated by the James Beard Foundation as the Best New Restaurant in America in 2019.

Celebrating Fairmount’s Spanish Dancers

Sunday, February 23, 3-4pm

Sandi Bohl & The Fairmount Spanish Dance Company

Discover the beauty and majesty of Spanish dance with this special talk and performance led by Sandi Bohl, Spanish Dance Company Director.

The Life & Works of Harriet ware

Sunday, March 9, 3-4pm

Destinee Siebe, Musicologist & Arts Administrator

Join presenter Destinee Siebe as she reveals the forgotten history of musician and composer Harriet Ware’s musical life.

Building RUST: a story of steel & grit

Sunday, April 27, 3-4pm

Erin Dolan, Director of Programs, Dobama Theater

Learn about how Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theater (Dobama) commissioned a new script from treasured playwright, George Brant.