An oval room, triangle windows, and square marble tiles are just a few of the many shapes found in stories, a search game, and crafts during this special, preschool event. Ages 3 and 4. $10 per child/adult pair. Capacity limited. Reservations required by March 6. Email tamar.agulian@goreplace.org or call (781) 894-2798.

What was it like to live in the dark with only candles to light your way? Led by a guide in period clothing, this special evening tour of the beautiful Governor Gore mansion will explore life before the electric light. Free parking. Capacity limited. Advance tickets suggested. To order, call: (781) 894-2798.

Join guitarist Hayes Griffin and fiddler Rachel Panitch for an exciting performance of bluegrass, Canadian fiddling, and original American folk music. Admission is free with admission to the 3pm tour of the mansion. Mansion tour is $12 adults, $8 ages 5 to 12.

Ernestine L. Rose (1810-1892): Reclaiming Her Place in History Paula Doress-Worters Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. Rose was the first person to petition a state legislature in the U.S. for women's rights; the first to say, "Women's rights are human rights." In the 1830s before there was an organized women's movement, Rose became a mentor and colleague to Stanton and Anthony. As an immigrant, a Jew, and a freethinker, she was outside the predominantly American-born Protestants mainstream of reform movements. Nevertheless her eloquence, logic, and humor made her a valued leader. I will share initial successes of the Ernestine Rose Society and her increasing recognition following publication of my collection of her speeches and letters. Location: Liberman-Miller Lecture Hall, Women’s Studies Research Center, Epstein Building, Brandeis University Contact: Rosa Taormina, taormina@brandeis.edu, http://go.brandeis.edu/wsrc

From Manuscript to Performance Laury Gutierrez Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. A preview performance of selections from Camilla de Rossi’s oratorio The Prodigal Son, with a glance at the research process and the challenges of transforming the original manuscript from archival piece to vibrant music. Location: Liberman-Miller Lecture Hall, Women’s Studies Research Center, Epstein Building, Brandeis University Contact: Rosa Taormina, taormina@brandeis.edu, http://go.brandeis.edu/wsrc

Stop in to More Than Words on Friday, March 16th for Open Mic Night. Our feature is poet and author Richard Hoffman. Anybody can participate and share their poetry or music. Or just enjoy the performances and grab a slice of pizza. Signups: 7:30pm Performances begin: 8:00pm

) Enjoy an evening tour of the beautiful 1806 Governor Gore Mansion. With its spiral staircase, marble floors and oval rooms, the elegantly furnished mansion has been called “the Monticello of the North” and architectural historians consider it to be the most significant Federal period mansion in New England.

) Join a quartet of talented musicians for an informal set of traditional tunes from central France featuring banjo, guitar, hurdy gurdy, and concertina. Light refreshments provided.

Hear author Natalie Dykstra speak about her new book on Boston Brahmin Clover Adams. Adams, married to American historial Henry Adams,thrived in her life among the powerful in Gilded Age Washington, yet ended her own life.

Memoir as Process WSRC Scholars Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. Using examples from our own work, we will explore the process of memoir writing, discussing choices of focus, where and how to start, and what to include or omit. Audience participation is welcome. Panelists include Nancer Ballard, Mei-Mei Ellerman, Frinde Maher and Mary Mason. Location: Liberman-Miller Lecture Hall, Women’s Studies Research Center, Epstein Building, Brandeis University Contact: Rosa Taormina, taormina@brandeis.edu, http://go.brandeis.edu/wsrc

Join guitarist Robert Bekkers for an informal concert of works by Bach and classical pieces in a Romantic Spanish guitar style. Light refreshments provided. $6 or free with admission to the 3pm mansion tour.