He was an inspired artist with scientific curiosity and the imagination of an inventor. Go inside the mind of a genius. Leonardo da Vinci, a new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and Dave McMahon, debuts on PBS Nov. 18-19. But first, WVIA is offering a free preview screening Wednesday at the Everhart on Nov. 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. The special screening at the Everhart is the kickoff of a new WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart screening series, programmed especially for senior citizens. While this event is free to attend, you must register in advance by clicking here as space is limited.

The Everhart Museum is pleased to host a special opening reception for Herbert Simon: Sculptor… Painter… Printmaker… Master, a retrospective of the versatile artist’s life’s work, which is on view November 21–February 16 in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The evening highlights Simon’s career and this culminating exhibition through remarks and an opportunity for attendees to meet the artist. Included with the cost of admission is light fare, with wine and beer available for purchase. For more information, click here.

Whether you’re looking to relieve stress due to a crazy November or due to anticipation of a crazy holiday season, Mindy Hill will help you to ease your way into Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, and your body will be grateful for a nice yoga session featuring fluid movement, vinyasa, and twists. Flow is a practice that will  increase circulation of blood and prana (life-force energy), and clear a foggy mind. For more information, and to register, click here. 

EJ Murphy, Project Coordinator for the Waverly Community House’s Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly will host talks to coincide with the Everhart’s new exhibition Through the Darkness to the Light: Photographs from Along the Underground Railroad, on view through January 5, and WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart: Harriet Tubman. Murphy, an educator and public historian from Scranton, PA, will discuss the Underground Railroad as it pertains to the local history of Northeastern Pennsylvania, an important stop on the way from the American South to Canada. Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m.– Free event, no registration required Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m., as part of WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart– Free with Museum admission, registration required here

Celebrate the fun festivities of winter at the third annual Snow Much Fun Community Day at the Everhart Museum! Join us on Sunday, December 8 as we revel in the season by celebrating the holiday traditions of cultures around the world. The event features free admission to the Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and enjoy free activities, crafts, live music, and much more from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Through a variety of hands-on craft stations, explore the joys of the holiday season as you participate in activities that highlight the significance of different cultural celebrations. From making paper Matryoshka dolls for the Russian New Year, to creating paper diyas for Diwali, to designing paper kinaras for Kwanzaa, each station offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage with diverse traditions. Click here to stay tuned for updates and a full list of what the day has to offer!

Join us for the second installment of WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart as Lisa Mazzarella hosts a special free screening of the PBS documentary Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom, showing 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11. WVIA will also welcome special guest speaker EJ Murphy, local historian and program director of Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad walking tour in Waverly. WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart is. monthly screening series programmed especially for senior citizens. While this event is free to attend, you must register in advance, as space is limited.

EJ Murphy, Project Coordinator for the Waverly Community House’s Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly will host talks to coincide with the Everhart’s new exhibition Through the Darkness to the Light: Photographs from Along the Underground Railroad, on view through January 5, and WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart: Harriet Tubman. Murphy, an educator and public historian from Scranton, PA, will discuss the Underground Railroad as it pertains to the local history of Northeastern Pennsylvania, an important stop on the way from the American South to Canada. Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m.– Free event, no registration required Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m., as part of WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart– Free with Museum admission, registration required here