Book Discussion: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Schedule

Wed Jun 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007 | Kalamazoo, MI

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Author Natalie Dykstra recounts the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s extraordinary life in this moving and illuminating biography. A Boston socialite, Gardner lived a life full of passion but one which was also marked by grief. Dykstra delivers compelling insight into Gardner’s friendships, world travels, and her keen eye for collecting treasures all of which shaped the creation of the Stewart Gardner Museum.
All book discussions are free, open to the public, and take place in-person at the Meader Fine Arts Library. Participants do not need to have read the book, but it will help facilitate the overall discussion. The author will not be in attendance unless otherwise stated. Preregistration is encouraged.
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314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

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