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SUMMARY:Village Garden Club of La Jolla Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Village Garden Club was founded in 1974 by a small group of women with fresh ideas and much enthusiasm. Now\, 47 years later we have a large\, strong membership\, each contributing and sharing their own unique talents. We meet in La Jolla\, California\, which is located in San Diego County. Our club is one of the most dynamic in the Palomar District\, providing an outstanding schedule of programs\, field trips\, workshops and other activities throughout the year. The club’s objectives continue to guide us in planning projects and programs. \nJoin Our \n\n\n\nSeptember Program:\nHearst Castle in San Simeon\n\n\nVictoria Kastner\nJulia Morgan: Her Personal Story\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024\n9:30 a.m.–Hospitality Hour\n10:30 a.m.–Meeting and program\nGood Samaritan Episcopal Church\nopen to guests – $30 guest fee\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are proud to have famed author and former historian of the Hearst Castle\, Victoria Kastner\, as our speaker. Victoria wrote the definitive trilogy on the history of William Randolph Hearst’s grand estate at San Simeon as well as a new book on Julia Morgan\, who was the world’s most prominent female architect and designer of Hearst Castle. \nVictoria has generously given many lectures to garden clubs and has mesmerized audiences with her stories about Hearst’s family\, gardens\, land and legacy and never-before-told anecdotes about Morgan’s personal and professional life. \nThis is a program that you definitely won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n=
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/village-garden-club-of-la-jolla-lecture/
LOCATION:Good Samaritan Episcopal Church\, 4321 Eastgate Mall\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:MClub Lunch & Learn\, Montecito Bank & Trust
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nMClub is a premier travel club for select\, qualifying Montecito Bank & Trust clients offering concierge-level service and curated\, all-inclusive group travel\, culture and dining experiences. \nMClub Members enjoy specially curated travel\, cultural\, educational and culinary experiences with a convivial group within our community bank\, and our chief aim is to create beautiful memories together. As an MClub member you have the opportunity to subscribe to a choice of Lunch & Learn programs and fully-escorted day\, domestic and international trips. Or join the occasional Coffee & Conversation events on topics that matter most including twice annual Financial Updates with Tom Fisher\, CFA\, CFP®\, SVP/Chief Investment Officer for Montecito Bank & Trust. \nMClub Lunch & Learn\non \nSeptember 25th at 10:30 a.m.\nwith \nVictoria Kastner\nAuthor of \nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\nat the \nSanta Barbara Club\, 1105 Chapala Street\n  \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/mclub-lunch-learn-montecito-bank-trust/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Club\, 1105 Chapala Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Fan Association of North America Assemblage 2024\, Keynote Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Kastner\nKeynote Speaker\n“Fan Collection of Phoebe Apperson Hearst”\nLos Angeles FANA Assemblage 2024\n“The Art of Fans: California Style” \nWelcome Reception (Dinner Included)\nJune 26\, 2024\, 6:00 p.m.\n  \nThe Fan Association of North America (FANA) is an organization for anyone interested in the study\, conservation\, acquisition\, and identification of vintage\, collectible\, and antique hand fans. New members are always welcome. We have individual and institutional members from nearly every state in the United States\, as well as from Europe\, Canada\, Australia and Japan.FANA offers an opportunity to meet other collectors who are just as interested in fans as you are. Together we can share information on the fascinating aspects of fan collecting and study. Our annual meeting\, called the Assemblage\, is held in a different location every year. Highlights of our Assemblages include Members’ Fan Exhibits\, the Members’ Fan Sale\, and a Fan Auction\, along with visits to area museums to see their fan collections. \nOur 2023 Assemblage was held in the Las Vegas and our 2024 Assemblage\, “The Art of Fans: California Style\,” will be held in Los Angeles\, California\, on June 26 – 30\, 2024. Visit the Assemblage web page for details and be sure to visit the Meetings & Events page for information about smaller regional gatherings across the U.S. \nWe are pleased to announce that Victoria Kastner\, author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, will be the keynote speaker for the Welcome Reception of the Los Angeles FANA Assemblage on June 26\, 2024. Miss Kastner was Hearst Castle’s official Historian for decades\, and has also written the definitive trilogy on the history of William Randolph Hearst’s grand estate at San Simeon: Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House\, with a foreword by George Plimpton; Hearst’s San Simeon: The Gardens and the Land\, and Hearst Ranch: Family\, Land\, and Legacy\, all published by Abrams Books. \nPlease join us Wednesday evening\, on June 26 at 6:00 p.m.\, for the Welcome Reception (Dinner included) of our Los Angeles FANA Assemblage 2024 and hear Victoria Kastner share with us details of the incredible “Fan Collection of Phoebe Apperson Hearst.” \nAgain\, please visit the Assemblage web page for more information. \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/fan-association-of-north-america-assemblage-2024-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:The Westin Pasadena\, 191 North Los Robles\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Saratoga Foothill Club Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga Foothill Club\nPublic Event Series\, 2024\nPresents \nVictoria Kastner\nAuthor of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\nMay 19\, 2024\, 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.\n  \nFounded in 1907 as a study club to broaden their education and discuss community concerns\, members of the Saratoga Foothill Club continue their focus on civic and social issues and cultural topics. A popular Art Lecture series for community and club members presented by a university art historian provides in-depth exploration of the visual arts and artistic movements. The Public Lecture Series focuses on community concerns and presents performing artists. Many members are active in the local community and county serving as elected officials on school boards\, city councils\, or city and county commissions and nonprofit boards. Currently close to 15% of the members have been active for more than 25 years. \nMembers promote a spirit of friendliness through monthly teas or luncheons with prominent speakers covering current political\, environmental\, and cultural topics. The Garden Club\, small book clubs\, and specific interest groups provide opportunities for informal interactions among members. \nThe Julia Morgan-designed redwood clubhouse and grounds opened its doors in 1915 and continues to host meetings and activities of the club\, as well as\, civic activities\, memorials and weddings. Club members take great pride in maintaining its historic and architectural integrity. \nPlease join us to learn more about the architect of our clubhouse on the evening of May 19th\, 2024\, at 4-6 p.m.. Author and Historian Victoria Kastner will share additional details on the private life of Architect Julia Morgan\, a captivating tale of courage\, vision\, and resilience. \nClick here to purchase tickets. \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/saratoga-foothill-club-lecture/
LOCATION:Saratoga Foothill Club\, 20399 Park Place\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:The Royal Oak Foundation Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Oak Foundation\nThe Royal Oak Foundation seeks to raise awareness of and advance the work of the National Trust of England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland by inspiring support from the United States for the Trust’s efforts to preserve 
and protect historic places and spaces—for ever\, for everyone. \nPlease join us for \n“A Collector’s Country House: William Randolph Hearst”\nwith \nVictoria Kastner\nZoom Webinar (Live)\nApril 16\, 2024\n6:00-7:00 p.m. (ET)\nClick HERE for Tickets.\nWhen Winston Churchill visited William Randolph Hearst’s estate at San Simeon during Churchill’s 1929 California tour\, he was pleasantly surprised. Though he had been expecting “a Monte Carlo casino perched atop the Rock of Gibraltar\,” he found instead a stunning country house and an intriguing host. Hearst was an art collector in the 18th-century English tradition. Like William Beckford and Horace Walpole\, Hearst personally selected every object in his vast collection\, and determined its location. For 28 years\, Julia Morgan—the first female architect to gain worldwide prominence—worked right beside him creating La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill)\, as it was formally known. \nAt San Simeon\, Hearst blended English country house traditions with Californian informalities. Charlie Chaplin\, Cary Grant\, and all the Hollywood set rubbed elbows with Calvin Coolidge and Bernard Shaw. Presiding as hostess was Hearst’s companion\, the actress Marion Davies. The end result was a quintessentially American country house with English style gardens: built by a media mogul\, designed by a woman architect\, presided over by a Hollywood starlet\, and forever immortalized by a film—Orson Welles’s brooding Citizen Kane. Victoria Kastner will discuss Hearst’s extensive art collection—Renaissance tapestries\, Mediterranean furniture\, English silver\, and architectural fragments galore—and provide lively anecdotes about the hilltop\, in this examination of America’s most glamorous country house and estate. \nVictoria Kastner is a leading scholar and author about the architect Julia Morgan as well as about Hearst Castle\, where she worked for 30 years and was the historian. She is the author of Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House\, with a foreword by George Plimpton\, published by Harry N. Abrams in 2000; Hearst’s San Simeon: The Gardens and the Land\, May 2009; and Hearst Ranch: Family\, Land and Legacy. She co-authored The Beverly Hills Hotel: The First 100 Years with Robert Anderson. In 2022\, Victoria published Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. Ms. Kastner has lectured extensively on Julia Morgan\, Hearst’s art collection\, and the history of collection for many museums and groups: including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the American Museum in Britain in Bath; and the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. She has also written about Hearst\, San Simeon\, and Morgan for The London Telegraph\, the American Institute of Architects\, Oxford University’s Journal of the History of Collections\, and The Magazine Antiques.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/the-royal-oak-foundation-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar (Live)
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:NYC DDC Talks: Breaking Barriers in Architecture
DESCRIPTION:BREAKING BARRIERS IN ARCHITECTURE:\nLOUISE BLANCHARD BETHUNE\, JULIA MORGAN\, AND BARBIE\n\nwith\nVICTORIA KASTNER\nAUTHOR OF JULIA MORGAN: \nAN INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY OF THE TRAILBLAZING ARCHITECT\nThursday\, March 28\, 2024\n10 am – 12 pm EST \nVIRTUAL LECTURE via TEAMS\nIn recognition of Women’s History Month\, this month’s DDC Talks will focus on barrier-breaking women in the architecture profession: Louise Blanchard Bethune\, America’s first professional female architect\, and Julia Morgan\, the first woman licensed to practice architecture in California. Guests include speaker Kelly Hayes McAlonie\, author of a recent biography of Bethune. McAlonie was also a key contributor in collaboration with Mattel in its design and launch of Barbie I Can Be: Architect\, the Career Doll of 2012. She will discuss both projects and her perspectives on the status of women in the architecture profession. \nArchitectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her new book\, Julia Morgan: An\nIntimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, which provides the first in-depth look at Julia\nMorgan’s fascinating private life\, as well as her remarkable career. Julia Morgan was a lifelong\ntrailblazer. In 1902 she became the first woman to graduate from the renowned architecture\nprogram at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1904 she became California’s first licensed\nfemale architect. And in 2014 the American Institute of Architects posthumously awarded her\nthe Gold Medal\, as its first female recipient. Best known as the designer of William Randolph\nHearst’s lavish estate at San Simeon\, she built an astonishing 700 additional projects throughout\nthe west. Victoria will share new information about many of these buildings\, as well as reveal the\nmany triumphs and tragedies of Julia Morgan’s inspiring personal life.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/nyc-ddc-talks-women-in-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:Mare Island Historical Park Foundation-Alibi Bookstore Lecture and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Speakers Series: The Life of Julia Morgan –\nA Trailblazing Architect\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2024 \n3:00 PM \n\nSt. Peter’s Chapel: 1181 Walnut Ave\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍\nLecture By: Victoria Kastner\, author of\nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.‍\n  \nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, MIHPF and Alibi Books join forces to present a lecture on the noted architect Julia Morgan by author Victoria Kastner.  This topic is especially relevant to our local community\, given the many of Arts & Crafts structures and the beautiful Julia Morgan home\, the Wilson House\, here in Vallejo. \nKastner will pull from her noted biography as she introduces Julia Morgan as a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. Kastner’s research for her book draws heavily on interviews\, letters\, and Morgan’s diaries\, including never-before-seen reflections on faith\, art\, and her life experiences. It will cover Morgan’s friendship with Hearst\, her passion for California’s landscape\, and her devotion to architecture that reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist. \nA book signing by Kastner will directly follow the lecture.  You can purchase Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect at the event or at AlibiBookshop located at 624 Marin in downtown Vallejo. \nTickets are limited!  Purchase your tickets today. \n\nTickets: $15; MIHPF members receive a $5 discount.\n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/mare-island-historical-park-foundation-alibi-bookstore-lecture-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Chapel\, Mare Island\, 1181 Walnut Avenue\, Mare Island\, Vallejo\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens--Great Homes and Gardens Series Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Great Homes and Gardens Series\, 2024\nPresents \nVICTORIA KASTNER\nFEBRUARY 27\, 2024\nArchitect Julia Morgan: Her Inspiring Story \nThe fourth and final program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series. \nArchitectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, which provides the first in-depth look at the life of Hearst Castle’s pioneering woman architect. In addition to working on San Simeon for twenty-eight years (1919-1947)\, Julia Morgan designed 700 additional projects throughout the west. In recognition of her many achievements\, the American Institute of Architects recently chose Julia Morgan as the first female recipient of their highest honor\, the Gold Medal. Ms. Kastner will reveal newly discovered information about Morgan’s inspiring private life\, as well as chronicling her impressive career. \nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect is available for purchase from the museum store before and after the lecture. \nHYBRID PROGRAM  \nThis lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location. \nIN-PERSON TIMELINE \n5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood \n\nEnjoy Hillwood’s mansion\, gardens\, and greenhouse.\nFind the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop\nMembers receive an extra 10% off regularly priced merchandise when they attend in person on the day of the event. This offer does not extend to online or telephone purchases.\n\n6:00–7:30 p.m. | Members-only wine and cheese reception. Join today! \n6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lecture \n7:30 p.m. | Book signing. Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect is available in the museum shop. \nTickets Available\nIn-person:\n$22\n$12 member \nLivestream:\n$10\nFree for members \nABOUT THE GREAT HOMES AND GARDENS LECTURE SERIES\nEscape February’s dreariness and immerse yourself in the stories of extraordinary homes\, lush gardens\, and the people who brought them to life in this four-part lecture series. \nVisitors can attend and ask questions whether they choose to come in person or join the livestream from the comfort of home; questions will be taken from all locations. \nRelated Programs \nTue\, Feb 6 – Tue\, Feb 27 2024\, All day \nGreat Homes and Gardens Lecture Series \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/hillwood-estate-museum-gardens-great-homes-and-gardens-series-lecture/
LOCATION:Hillwood Estate\, Museum & Gardens\, 4155 Linnean Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Decorative Arts Trust\n\n\n\nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\n\nSaturday – 24 February 2024\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nLocation: \nMemphis Brooks Museum of Art\n  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a lecture and book signing with author and historian\, Victoria Kastner on Saturday February 24th. \n\nDoors & Coffee Reception |  10a \nLecture\, followed by book signing | 10:30a \n  \nArchitectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, which provides the first in-depth look at Julia Morgan’s fascinating private life\, as well as her remarkable career. Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. In 1902 she became the first woman to graduate from the renowned architecture program at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1904 she became California’s first licensed female architect. And in 2014 the American Institute of Architects posthumously awarded her the Gold Medal\, as its first female recipient. Best known as the designer of William Randolph Hearst’s lavish estate at San Simeon\, she built an astonishing 700 additional projects throughout the west. Victoria will share new information about many of these buildings\, as well as reveal the many triumphs and tragedies of Julia Morgan’s inspiring personal life. \n‍ \n\n\nFree with Registration\nGet Your Tickets
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/memphis-brooks-museum-of-art-lecture/
LOCATION:Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Greenwich Decorative Arts Society Online Lecture
DESCRIPTION: “The Fascinating Life of Hearst Castle’s Architect Julia Morgan\,”\nVictoria Kastner\nAuthor of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect \n\nMonday\, February 5\, 2024\n 1:00 PM 2:00 PM \n\nArchitectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, which provides the first in-depth look at Julia Morgan’s fascinating private life\, as well as her remarkable career. Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. In 1902 she became the first woman to graduate from the renowned architecture program at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1904 she became California’s first licensed female architect. And in 2014 the American Institute of Architects posthumously awarded her the Gold Medal\, as its first female recipient. Best known as the designer of William Randolph Hearst’s lavish estate at San Simeon\, she built an astonishing 700 additional projects throughout the west. Victoria will share new information about many of these buildings\, as well as reveal the triumphs and tragedies that filled Julia Morgan’s inspiring personal life. \nThis lecture will be on Zoom. \nGuests Welcome: Guest fee $30 cash or check. \nReservations: greenwichdecorativearts@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/greenwich-decorative-arts-society-online-lecture/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:ICAA SoCal\, Lecture and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art\, Southern California (ICAA SoCal) is a forum of professionals and enthusiasts who come together to share their love and commitment to the timeless principles of beauty\, proportion\, and observation that are embodied in classicism. Our members include renowned architects\, interior and landscape designers\, students\, builders\, artisans\, historians\, artists\, enthusiasts and vendors\, among others. We celebrate the unique regional identity of Southern California’s classical architecture and design. We invite you to learn and grow with us. \nPlease join the ICAA Southern California in welcoming Victoria Kastner as she discusses trailblazing architect Julia Morgan. The first licensed female architect in California\, Morgan is best known for the legendary Hearst Castle in San Simeon\, but leaves a legacy of beautiful classical buildings\, primarily within California. \nArchitectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, which provides the first in-depth look at Morgan’s fascinating private life\, as well as her remarkable career. Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. In 1902 she became the first woman to graduate from the renowned architecture program at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1904 she became California’s first licensed female architect. And in 2014 the American Institute of Architects posthumously awarded her the Gold Medal\, as its first female recipient. \nBest known as the designer of William Randolph Hearst’s lavish estate at San Simeon\, she built an astonishing 700 additional projects throughout the west. Victoria will share new information about many of these buildings\, as well as reveal the triumphs and tragedies that filled Julia Morgan’s inspiring personal life. \nThis event will be held at the Ben Soleimani Los Angeles Showroom at 8650 Melrose Avenue on September 21\, 2023\, at 7 p.m. \nICAA Member Price: $25\nNon-Member Price: $40 \nClick here to register \nPlease note\, registration will close one day prior to event. \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/icaa-socal-lecture-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:Ben Soleimani Los Angeles Showroom\, 8650 Melrose Avenue\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lotusland Lecture and Booksigning
DESCRIPTION:Tucked away in the beautiful hillside of Montecito\, California\, Lotusland spans over 37 acres of lush gardens and exquisite architecture. Ganna Walska Lotusland\, with its rare and exotic specimens and unique themed gardens\, is an unrivaled botanic treasure and a favorite destination for visitors from both the community and around the world. \nLotusland is a truly unique place of uncommon whimsy and unparalleled beauty\, a beloved oasis as unexpected as it is awe inspiring. It is also a working Garden\, actively conserving rare plant life\, and a teaching Garden\, promoting the values of sustainability and biodiversity. \nJoin us on September 12th\, when the Lotus Society will host a Lecture and Book Signing event with author Victoria Kastner who will share thoughts about and insights into her latest book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. \nThis Event is by Invitation Only. More information to follow. \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/lotusland-lecture-and-booksigning/
LOCATION:Ganna Walska Lotusland\, Cold Springs Road\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:SLO Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting and Luncheon\n\nEvery May the SLO Friends of the Library holds a luncheon and Annual meeting for members and guests\, highlighting a local author as speaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on May 4\, 2023\, at the Madonna Inn Garden Room\, and will feature Victoria Kastner\, author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. \n\n\n\nAs the date nears\, a link for additional information and reservations will be provided.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/slo-friends-of-the-library-annual-meeting-and-luncheon/
LOCATION:Madonna Inn\, 100 Madonna Road\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T173000
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SUMMARY:SWC Preservation Society Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:THE SAUSALITO WOMAN’S CLUB has been a safe haven for trailblazing members who labored to transform the roles of women in our community and our country. These Club members “created a center of thought and action” that opened doors for women to influence Sausalito’s local government. Later\, they worked to see that women were represented on the City Council. They stayed true to their purpose “to preserve the beauty of Sausalito” by creating parks\, preserving trees\, planting flowers\, clearing weeds\, and erecting fountains and park benches. They also successfully fought proposals for canneries\, a highway on fill east of Bridgeway and other developments. \nIn coming to the Club\, the women found both friendship and purpose. They also experienced the power of solidarity in the face of conflict and the joy of celebrating with one another. Some women stayed for a while and moved on; others stayed for a lifetime. \nThe SWC Clubhouse\, which provides the physical center of thought and action\, was finished in 1918. This building stands as a monument to the vision of the Club founders and the talent of California’s first female architect\, Julia Morgan. The Clubhouse is more than a lovely historic landmark in a spectacular setting. It has sheltered the struggles and triumphs of more than a thousand members who work to establish a voice for women in Sausalito and improve the quality of life in our community. \nMembers have made impressive efforts to preserve and maintain the Clubhouse and the traditions that have instilled and inspired leadership\, creativity\, loyalty and friendship. Commitments include the funding of scholarships\, donations to a wide variety of social and environmental causes\, sponsorship of educational and cultural programs\, and support of music\, theatre and art. The Club continues to serve the Sausalito community by hosting elections\, candidate forums\, performances and other events that are open to the public. \nPlease join us for this exciting SWC Preservation Society fundraiser to preserve our Julia Morgan Clubhouse. \nJulia Morgan: An Intimate \nBiography of the Trailblazing Architect\nWith author Victoria Kastner on\nApril 27\, 2023\, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM\,\nAt the Sausalito Women’s Club\n120 Central Avenue\, Sausalito\, CA\nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/book-discussion-at-the-sausalito-womans-club/
LOCATION:Sausalito Women’s Club\, 120 Central Avenue\, Sausalito\, CA\, 94965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:OCCCSI 2023 Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Kastner presents Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\n  \nThe Orange County Chapter of CSI is pleased to announce that our keynote speaker for our April 12th Trade Show is author and lecturer Victoria Kastner. She spent three decades as the official historian at Hearst Castle. Her presentation will be about the Hearst Castle’s enigmatic architect\, Julia Morgan. \nVictoria Kastner has always been intrigued by historic buildings and the talented designers and clients who create them. Victoria Kastner took a tour of the Hearst Castle property back in the 1970’s and was told\, “A woman built this\, but we don’t know anything about her.” \nVictoria Kastner wrote\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. The biography draws on interviews\, letters\, and newly discovered diaries to reveal Julia Morgan’s inspiring private life. This is the first volume to reveal the story of Julia’s private life–which was as remarkable as the career she forged as the world’s most prominent female architect. This biography also includes never before-seen reflections on Morgan’s faith\, art\, and life experiences. Morgan’s friendship with Hearst\, her passion for California’s landscape\, her struggles with familial dementia\, and her devotion to architecture reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist. \nVictoria Kastner authored the definitive trilogy on San Simeon’s history: Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House\, with a foreword by George Plimpton; Hearst’s San Simeon: The Gardens and the Land; and Hearst Ranch: Family\, Land\, and Legacy. Hearst Castle is the most iconic work of her remarkable portfolio. She spent thirty years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Together\, they built a spectacular residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood’s golden age\, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. \nVictoria Kastner authored “William Randolph Hearst: America’s Maverick Collector” for Oxford University’s Journal of the History of Collections\, and “Morgan and Associates: Julia Morgan’s Architectural Practice as Design Metaphor” for the AIA publication 20 on 20/20 Vision. She has a master’s degree in Public History with a specialty in architectural history from UC Santa Barbara\, and a master’s degree in museum management from George Washington University. \nWe’ll See You at the Trade Show!\nA robust product showcase\, the latest construction industry innovations and more await you at the annual Orange County Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute Trade Show.  This is an invitation only event.  Please click here for more information.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/occcsi-2023-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Club Julia Morgan Livestream
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a member yet\, now is the time to join our community and receive the great benefits of membership. We are a group of people seeking truth\, insight and wisdom about the issues we face as individuals and as a society. Please join! You can become a monthly sustaining member for just $10 a month. \nThe Commonwealth Club of California welcomes  \nVictoria Kastner\, author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect on\n\nWed\, Dec 7 / 3:00 pm PST\nJulia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Born in San Francisco and trained in Paris\, she developed a distinctive aesthetic that now defines certain regions of California. But only in the last 20 years has her contribution to architecture been fully recognized and celebrated. In 2014\, the American Institute of Architects posthumously awarded her its Gold Medal; she is the first female recipient. Victoria Kastner has spent years compiling photographs\, interviews\, letters\, drawings\, and diaries—including material never published before—to create a comprehensive portrait of this amazing woman. \nOf Julia Morgan’s remarkable 700 creations\, from hotels to churches to private homes\, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. She spent 30 years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst\, forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Together they built a spectacular and perhaps unequalled residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood’s golden age\, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. \nNotes \nThis program is online-only. Please pre-register here to receive a link to the live-stream event. \nWe welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our online programming. \nCopies of Julia Morgan are available for purchase during registration (for U.S. domestic shipping only). \n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of our Good Lit series\, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. \n\nAll ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/commonwealth-club-julia-morgan-livestream/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:Innovators: Groundbreaking Bay Area Women--Litquake Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:​Litquake 2022\n“…keeping the soul of San Francisco alive.” – San Francisco Chronicle ​​\n​​\nOctober 6 – 22\n55 events • 150+ authors\n+ Lit Crawl SF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovators: Groundbreaking Bay Area Women\n\nTue Oct 18th 7:30pm – 9:00pm\n\n\n\nAmado’s\, 998 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110\, USA \n \n\n\nJoin Litquake in celebrating the lives of three remarkable women who called the Bay Area home during the height of their prominence. \nWe welcome the biographers of sculptor Ruth Asawa (Everything She Touched\, by Marilyn Chase)\, architect Julia Morgan (Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, by Victoria Kastner) and columnist/author Elsie Robinson (Listen\, World! How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America’s Most-Read Woman\, by Julia Scheeres) for a discussion on the challenges they faced as women\, what it took to excel in a man’s world\, and why the Bay Area was a place that nurtured female talent\, even a hundred years ago. \nModerated by journalist and historian Frances Dinkelspiel. $15 advance / $20 at the door \n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/innovators-groundbreaking-bay-area-women-litquake-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Amado’s\, 998 Valencia\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T140000
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SUMMARY:The Metropolitan Club
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Club\nThe Metropolitan Club is a vibrant\, historic private women’s club in the heart of San Francisco. Members\, their families\, and friends enjoy exceptional dining\, resort-style amenities\, top-notch athletic and spa facilities\, concerts\, events\, book and interest groups\, travel\, and welcoming overnight rooms. \nThe members of the Metropolitan Club are invited to attend a lecture presented by \nVictoria Kastner\nauthor of \nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.\non October 13\, 2022. \nThis new biography—featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. \nJulia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century\, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Of her remarkable 700 creations\, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. Morgan spent thirty years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst—forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Together\, they built a spectacular and unequaled residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood’s golden age\, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. \n\n\n 
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/the-metropolitan-club/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T193000
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SUMMARY:Architecture + The City Festival - Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect
DESCRIPTION:AUTHORS SHOWCASE\n\n\nJulia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect by Victoria Kastner\n\n\nMechanics’ Institute\, 57 Post Street\, San Francisco \n\n\nThursday\, September 22 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by the Center for Architecture + Design in collaboration with AIA San Francisco\, the Architecture + the City Festival continues to offer behind-the-scenes programs\, tours\, lectures\, film presentations\, and more that provide an excellent opportunity for all communities to experience architecture and design in a myriad of ways throughout the city.\nSince 2003\, we have worked to enrich these core events and have collaborated with countless design and community partners\, firms\, and organizations to further creative ideas and advance the conversation surrounding our local built environment\, to celebrate accomplishments\, and together work towards building a more sustainable future. \nThrough these program partnerships\, we have worked to bring together leading minds from around the world to share and exchange ideas as well as promote the innovation and forward-thinking that defines the San Francisco Bay Area. \nCelebrate San Francisco’s rich architectural and design landscape at the Festival from September 12 – 23\, 2022. \nA+C Festival ’22 | Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect by Victoria Kastner
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/center-for-architecture-design-aia-sf-architecture-the-city-festival/
LOCATION:Mechanics’ Institute\, 57 Post Street\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect with Victoria Kastner at The Mount
DESCRIPTION:In its 29th year\, The Mount’s annual Summer Lecture Series highlights recent works of memoir and biography. Join us for an eclectic mix of stories about historical figures and contemporary underrepresented voices. \nVictoria Kastner‘s new biography—featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. This compelling biography draws on interviews\, letters\, and Morgan’s diaries\, including never-before-seen reflections on faith\, art\, and her life experiences. Morgan’s friendship with Hearst\, her passion for California’s landscape\, her struggles with familial dementia\, and her devotion to architecture reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist. \n“Handsome and comprehensive . . . Victoria Kastner’s words\, along with Alexander Vertikoff’s photography\, provide a sweeping overview of Julia Morgan’s vast\, versatile body of work. You’ll want to get a hard copy of this book; e-readers don’t do justice to the photos or the layout. It’s a volume to hold in your hands and savor.”\n—San Francisco Chronicle \nThe Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact The Mount at 413-551-5100 or by email\, info@edithwharton.org\, to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. \n\n\n$25 Mount Member\, $30 General Admission\nTickets are available for Mount members on Wednesday\, May 11\, with sales open to the general public on Friday\, May 13.\nNot a member? Contact Allison at 413-551-5112 to find out why Members Make the Difference.\nAll lectures will take place in an outdoor\, open-sided tent. We look forward to seeing you rain or shine!\nBooks are available for purchase through The Mount’s Bookstore before and during the event.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/julia-morgan-an-intimate-biography-of-the-trailblazing-architect-with-victoria-kastner-at-the-mount/
LOCATION:The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240-0974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Sign book
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SUMMARY:An Intimate Look at the Life and Work of Julia Morgan
DESCRIPTION:An Intimate Look at the Life and Work of Julia Morgan\nWith author and historian\, Victoria Kastner \nSponsored by Shears & Window \nChief designer of Hearst Castle and architect on over 700 projects throughout the West\, Julia Morgan is one of the most prolific and important architects in the United States. A woman of many firsts\, Morgan was the first woman admitted to the architecture program at l’École des Beaux-Arts in 1898\, the first woman in California to be granted an architect’s license\, and recently the first woman to earn the AIA Gold Medal for her pioneering achievements. \nJoin the ICAA and Victoria Kastner to for an illustrated lecture centered around her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, published by Chronicle Books. Drawing on Morgan’s unpublished letters and recently discovered diaries\, Ms. Kastner shares the intimate details of a trailblazing powerhouse\, providing the first comprehensive portrait of this architect’s inspiring career and private life. \nWednesday\, May 25\, 2022\n6:00pm Outdoor Wine Reception\n7:00pm Lecture \nThe Firehouse at Fort Mason Center\, San Francisco\nJust to the right of the Festival Pavilion\, Pier 3\nGets windy on the Bay so please dress accordingly! \n$50 ICAA Members\n$60 General Public\nProof of vaccination required for all attendees. Due to rapidly changing COVID conditions\, masks may also be required inside the Firehouse. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nVictoria Kastner was the longtime official historian at Hearst Castle\, and has written the definitive trilogy of its history\, published by Abrams Books. She is a sought-after lecturer who has spoken at such venues as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum. Ms. Kastner has a master’s degree in Public History with a specialty in architectural history from UC Santa Barbara\, and a master’s degree in museum management from George Washington University. She has also written about the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bernard Maybeck’s Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. \nSpecial thanks to our generous Sponsor
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/an-intimate-look-at-the-life-and-work-of-julia-morgan/
LOCATION:ICAA\, Northern California Chapter\, 2 Marina Boulevard\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts\nVictoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan\, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. \nPart Three: San Simeon and Beyond\nVictoria will provide a detailed look at San Simeon\, as well as examine several other major commissions that Julia undertook at the same time. She’ll analyze Julia’s relationship with W. R. Hearst\, quoting extensively from their voluminous correspondence. She’ll reveal the health problems Julia began to experience in her fifties\, and their worsening consequences. She’ll discuss Julia’s final years\, and chart the changes in how critics have responded to her architecture over the past several decades. \nDate: Thursday\, May 12\, 2022 (Zoom)\nTime: 7:00 pm PT\nTickets: Public $20\, Members $0\nSigned Book: $50 includes inscription & shipping\n\n*This online lecture series is FREE for FHC Members 2020 – 2022. Registration required.*
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/julia-morgan-her-life-in-three-acts-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T103000
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SUMMARY:Morning Tea in the Main House of the Robinson Estate
DESCRIPTION:We invite the Fellows to a lecture and book signing by\nVictoria Kastner \n\n\n\nMorning Tea in the Main House of the Robinson Estate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 6th\, 2022\nat 10:30 am \n\n\nReservations are $100 \nReservations include a copy of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis new biography – featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout – introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual. \nJulia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century\, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Of her remarkable 700 creations\, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. Morgan spent thirty years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst—forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Together\, they built a spectacular and unequaled residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood’s golden age\, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. \n\n\n\n\n For our guests’ safety\, proof of vaccination is required for entry to all Friends-sponsored events at the Virginia     Robinson Gardens. This Covid-19 safety protocol was established at the discretion of the Friends of Robinson  Gardens Executive Board. Protocols will be revised and updated as the situation changes. If you have not already submitted your proof of vaccination to FRG\, please do so by texting a copy to (424) 599-1716. Thank you for your understanding. \nFor questions\, please email info@robinsongardens.org or call (310) 550-2068. \n(This Event is for Fellows of the Robinson Gardens only.)
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/morning-tea-in-the-main-house-of-the-robinson-estate/
LOCATION:Virginia Robinson Gardens\, 1008 Elden Way\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Sign book
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SUMMARY:Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts\nVictoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan\, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. \nPart Two: A California Architect\nVictoria will reveal some of the challenges Julia faced on her return to the San Francisco Bay Area\, where she began her architectural career in 1902. She’ll examine many of her notable projects\, including Julia’s early commissions from Phoebe Apperson Hearst and William Randolph Hearst. She’ll also describe Julia’s business practices\, quoting the reminiscences of Julia’s own employees. And she’ll share information about some of the Morgan family’s tragic losses\, which began in 1913 and continued through the 1920s. \nDate: Thursday\, May 5\, 2022 (Zoom)\nTime: 7:00 pm PT\nTickets: Public $20\, Members $0\nSigned Book: $50 includes inscription & shipping\n\n*This online lecture series is FREE for FHC Members 2020 – 2022. Registration required.*
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/julia-morgan-her-life-in-three-acts-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Victoria Kastner
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL: An Evening with Victoria Kastner\, Author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\nHudson Library & Historical Society\n\nMonday\, May 2\, 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nOn Monday\, May 2 at 7 p.m. the Hudson Library & Historical Society will host a live virtual streaming event with Victoria Kastner\, author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. An exploration of Morgan’s work and her life\, this book is a captivating tale about courage\, vision\, and resilience. \n\n\n\n\nJulia Morgan was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century\, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Of her remarkable 700 creations\, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. Kastner’s compelling biography draws on interviews\, letters\, and Morgan’s diaries\, including never-before-seen reflections on faith\, art\, and her life experiences. Over 150 archival images and photographs by Alexander Vertikoff complement the text. The San Francisco Chronicle calls this book “handsome and comprehensive…a volume to hold in your hands and savor.” \nKastner spent more than three decades as Hearst Castle’s official historian and her previous books include the definitive trilogy of its history. Kastner now works as an independent researcher and lecturer. \nCopies of Julia Morgan will be available for purchase courtesy of the Learned Owl Book Shop. Registration for this program is required and a valid email address is required at time of registration. Participants will receive an email invitation to attend the program\, hosted on Zoom\, a day before the program begins. \nIf you have any questions\, please email askus@hudson.lib.oh.us or call (330) 653-6658 x1010. \n\nRegister Here or call (330) 653-6658.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/an-evening-with-victoria-kastner/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
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SUMMARY:The Preservation Society of Newport County\, Virtual Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The year 2022 marks the sesquicentennial of pioneering architect Julia Morgan (1872-1957). Though best known as the designer of William Randolph Hearst’s lavish San Simeon estate (1919)\, Morgan built an additional 700 structures throughout the west. Her life and career are a story intersecting with the end of the Gilded Age\, both in the style of her architecture and her experiences. A prevailing myth maintains that Morgan destroyed her personal papers. Victoria Kastner\, author of the new biography “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\,” will refute this legend and reveal the fascinating story of Julia Morgan’s private life\, as well as discuss the architect’s inspiring public career. The virtual lecture will take place on Thursday\, April 14 at 6:00 pm EST\, 3:00 pm PST. \nOur virtual lectures are free and registration will be open to the public.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/the-preservation-society-of-newport-county-virtual-lecture/
LOCATION:Newport Beach Preservation Society
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T170000
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SUMMARY:Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Virtual Lecture\, "An Intimate Look at the Life and Work of Trailblazing Architect and Chief Designer of Hearst Castle Julia Morgan.
DESCRIPTION:On March 22\, 2022\, Julia Morgan’s sesquicentennial year\, Victoria Kastner will give a talk centered around her new book\, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\, published by Chronicle books. Drawing on Morgan’s unpublished letters and recently discovered diaries\, Kastner provides the first comprehensive portrait of this architect’s inspiring career and private life. \nPlease note:  This virtual program is free and open to ICAA Members only.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/institute-of-classical-architecture-art-virtual-lecture-an-intimate-look-at-the-life-and-work-of-trailblazing-architect-and-chief-designer-of-hearst-castle-julia-morgan/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220306T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220306T140000
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SUMMARY:Legacy Day Virtual Lecture\, Annenberg Community Beach House\, Santa Monica
DESCRIPTION:The Annenberg Community Beach House Kicked off Women’s History Month with a Virtual Lecture on Sunday\, March 6\, 2022 at 1 p.m. During my presentation\, I shared many details from my new book\, “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect\,” published by Chronicle Books and available everywhere. Drawing on Julia Morgan’s unpublished letters and recently discovered diaries\, this work provides the first comprehensive portrait of Julia’s inspiring private life. \nIn case you missed my Legacy Day virtual lecture\, a recording will be soon be made available online. The link will be provided here when available.
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/legacy-day-virtual-lecture-annenberg-community-beach-house-santa-monica/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220305T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220305T133000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Society in America Virtual Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Society in America\, Virtual Lecture\, March 5\, 2022\, at 3 p.m. ET\, 12 p.m. PST. \nMy virtual lecture for the Victorian Society in America\, “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Portrait\,” was presented live on March 5th\, at 3pm ET. This was the last lecture in the Victorian Society’s “Women Artists\, Designers\, Architects” series. \nIf you missed the lecture or would like to view it again\, a recording of my lecture has been graciously made available online for two weeks until March 21\, 2022\, by the VSA.  The link is available on the Society’s Lectures web page at https://victoriansociety.org/lectures-2/
URL:https://victoriakastner.com/event/lecture/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lecture
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