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This image shows a vintage, typewritten cultural events schedule titled “TO BE SEEN AND HEARD,” likely from a university or college newsletter in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The paper has a slightly aged, cream-colored appearance and is formatted with several columns listing events by category for the weeks of November 3–17 (the specific year is not visible, but the content suggests the mid-20th century).

Here’s a detailed breakdown of its contents:

LECTURES

• Thornton Wilder discusses “The American Characteristics of Classical American Literature” and “Adapting an Island Language to a Continental Thought” on Wed., Nov. 8, and “Thoreau or the Bean-row in the Wilderness” on Wed., Nov. 15 — both at 8 p.m. in the New Lecture Hall.
• Harvard Law School Forum features James Farrell discussing a novel on Fri., Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
• Dr. Henry Dicks presents “Some Observations on Russian Behaviour” on Fri., Nov. 10, 8 p.m. in Emerson Hall.
• Bertrand Russell speaks on “Mind and Matter” on Fri., Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m. in the New Lecture Hall.
• Frederick Sternfeld presents “Music and the Stage” on Fri., Nov. 10, 4 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Museum.
• Langdon Warner offers a series titled “Japanese Culture Interpreted by Its Art” on various dates (Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30) at 5 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the Boston Public Library.
• Charles F.O. Clark speaks on “Britain and the Challenge to Democracy” on Nov. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 at 8 p.m., also in the Boston Public Library Lecture Hall. Attendees are instructed to send a stamped envelope to the Lowell Institute for more information.

THEATER

• Shubert Theatre: “Christopher Fry The Lady’s Not For Burning” with John Gielgud & Pamela Brown — ends Sat., Nov. 4. Also playing: “Gian-Carlo Menotti The Consul” with Patricia Neway & Bruni Falcon.

MUSIC

• Samuel Walter: Organ recital on Wed., Nov. 8, 8:30 p.m. in the Boston University Chapel.
• Carl Weinrich: Organ recitals on Mon., Nov. 13 & 27, 8:30 p.m. in the Harvard Memorial Chapel.
• E. Power Biggs and members of the Boston Symphony: Three concerts for Organ and Brass — Mon., Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4, 8:30 p.m. in Symphony Hall. Series tickets $3–$6; single tickets $1.20–$2.40 at the box office.

RADIO CONCERTS

• Mondays: 10–11 p.m., NBC Symphony, WBZ, 1030.
• Wednesdays: 9–10 p.m., “The Music’s the Thing,” WMEX 1510.
• Sundays: 9–9:45 a.m., E. Power Biggs organ concert, WBZ, 590.
• 1–2:30 p.m.: N.Y. Philharmonic recordings, WBET, 50. Also: Mon–Sat, 9–10 a.m., Classical Album, WMEX, 1510.

MOVIES

• Boston Film Society: “Ten Days that Shook the World (Eisenstein)” on Fri., Nov. 17, 8:30 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Museum — $0.60 admission.
• Exeter: D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner.”

OTHER EVENTS

• Nov. 6–25: Matinee performances (1st 2 weeks on Wed. & Sat., 3rd week on Thurs. & Sat.) of “Plymouth” by John Van Druten; “Bell, Book, & Candle” with Rex Harrison & Lilli Palmer (through Nov. 10); “Mats. Thurs & Sat. Nov. 13–25”: Tennessee Williams’ “Streetcar Named Desire” with Louise Platt & Phil Kenneally; “Majestic: Edwina” with Michael Shepley & Marjorie Rhodes (Nov. 6–18; Mats. Thurs. & Sat.). “Cambridge: Pinero The Magistrate” with Arthur Treacher & Sylvia Stone.

NOTICES

• “The above covers weeks of Nov. 3–17.”
• Deadline for news and notices for the next issue: Sat., Nov. 16.
• A reminder: “Don’t Forget! Holiday Acquaintance Dance — Friday, Nov. 10, at Harkness Graduate Commons!”

CONTACT/ADDRESS

• 18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass.
• (Sec. 34.56 P.L.R.)
• “(Return Postage Guaranteed)”

The overall document serves as a cultural bulletin for the Harvard and Boston academic/arts community, mixing highbrow lectures, theater, classical music, radio broadcasts, and films — reflective of mid-century intellectual life in Cambridge, MA. The typewriter font and layout are consistent with university newsletters of the 1950s or early 1960s.

The image appears to be a vintage flyer or program listing a variety of cultural and entertainment events. It includes information about lectures, theater performances, music recitals, radio concerts, and movies. Here's a breakdown of the events listed:

Lectures

• Thornton Wilder: Charles Eliot Norton Lectures:
  • Date: Nov. 8
  • Theme: The American Characteristics of Classical American Literature
• Thoreau or the Bean-row in the Wilderness:
  • Date: Nov. 15
  • Location: New Lecture Hall
• Harvard Law School Forum:
  • Date: Nov. 17
  • Theme: A discussion of the novel
• Dr. Henry Dicks:
  • Date: Nov. 10
  • Theme: Some Observations on Russian Behaviour
• Bertrand Russell:
  • Date: Nov. 3
  • Theme: Mind and Matter
• Frederick Sternfeld:
  • Date: Nov. 10
  • Theme: Music and the Stage
• Lowell Institute:
  • Theme: Japanese Culture Interpreted by its Art
  • Dates: Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30
• Charles F.O. Clark:
  • Theme: Britain and the Challenge to Democracy
  • Dates: Nov. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28

Theater

• Shubert:
  • Play: Christopher Fry's "The Lady's Not For Burning"
  • Actors: John Gielgud & Pamela Brown
  • End Date: Nov. 4
• Exeter:
  • Play: D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner"

Music

• Samuel Walter:
  • Event: Each organ recital
  • Date: Nov. 8
• Carl Weinrich:
  • Event: Organ recitals
  • Date: Nov. 13, 27
• E. Power Biggs and members of the Boston Symphony:
  • Event: Three Concerts of Music for Organ and Brass
  • Dates: Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4

Radio Concerts

• NBC Symphony:
  • Date: Mon., 10-11 p.m.
• E. Power Biggs Organ Concert:
  • Date: Wed., 9-10 p.m.

Movies

• Boston Film Society:
  • Movie: "Ten Days that Shook the World" (Eisenstein)
  • Date: Nov. 17
  • Time: 8:30 p.m.
• Exeter:
  • Movie: "The Rocking Horse Winner"

Additional Information

• Deadline for News and Notices:
  • Date: Sat., Nov. 16
• Holiday Acquaintance Dance:
  • Date: Friday, Nov. 10
  • Location: Harkness Graduate Commons

The flyer also includes an address at the bottom: "18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass." with a note about return postage guaranteed.

This image shows a printed notice or flyer titled "TO BE SEEN AND HEARD," listing scheduled lectures, theater performances, music events, radio concerts, and movies for the weeks of November 3-17. The document is divided into several sections:

Lectures

• Thornton Wilder and Charles Eliot Norton discuss topics like "Adapting an Island Language to a Continental Thought" and "Thoreau or the Bean-row in the Wilderness."
• Events by James Farrell and Dr. Henry Dicks are mentioned, focusing on discussions about novels and Russian behavior.
• Bertrand Russell's lecture is titled "Mind and Matter."
• Frederick Sternfeld's lecture covers "Music and the Stage."
• Lowell Institute hosts Langdon Warner's series on "Japanese Culture Interpreted by its Art."
• Charles F.O. Clark discusses "Britain and the Challenge to Democracy."

Theater

• Performances include Christopher Fry's The Lady's Not for Burning, Bell, Book, and Candle, Streetcar Named Desire, Edwina, The Magistrate, The Consul, and others, with notable actors like Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, and Michael Shepley.

Music

• Organ recitals by Samuel Walter, Carl Weinrich, and E. Power Biggs are scheduled in different locations such as Boston University Chapel and Harvard Memorial Chapel.
• Concerts by the Boston Symphony and organ concerts are mentioned with ticket prices.

Radio Concerts

• Programs like the NBC Symphony, E. Power Biggs organ concert, and classical albums are listed with specific radio channels and times.

Movies

• The Boston Film Society screening of Ten Days that Shook the World by Eisenstein and The Rocking Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence are included.

Additional Notes

• A reminder for the "Holiday Acquaintance Dance" on Friday, November 10, at Harkness Graduate Commons is at the bottom.
• The address "18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass." and a note about return postage being guaranteed are at the bottom right corner.

The content is neatly organized, with specific dates, times, and venues for each event mentioned.

The image shows a piece of paper with printed text. It is a schedule of events for the upcoming weeks, specifically for the first two weeks of November. The paper is divided into several sections, including lectures, music, radio concerts, movies, and theater. The events are listed with dates, times, and locations. The paper also includes a deadline for news and notices for the next issue, which is on Saturday, November 16.

The image appears to be a printed document that lists various lectures, events, and activities happening in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during the weeks of November 3-17, 1936. The document is titled "To Be Seen and Heard" and is organized into several sections:

Lectures: This section lists a series of lectures on various topics, including "The American Characteristics of Classical American Literature" by Thornton Wilder, "Adapting an Island Language to a Continental Thought" by Charles Eliot Norton, and discussions of novels like "Thoreau" and "The Bean-Stalk in the Wilderness" by James Farrell.

Music: This section lists several musical events, including organ recitals, symphony concerts, and radio concerts featuring the NBC Symphony Orchestra and the Power Bigges.

Theater: This section lists several theatrical performances, including "The Lady's Not For Burning" by Christopher Fry, "The Consul" by Gian-Carlo Menotti, and "The Rocking Horse Winner" by D. H. Lawrence.

Movies: This section lists several film screenings, including "Ten Days that Shook the World" and "Eisenstein's The Battleship Potemkin."

The document also includes information on deadlines for submitting news and notices, a reminder about a Holiday Acquaintance Dance, and a contact address for the Cambridge Public Library.

Overall, the image appears to be a promotional document for cultural events and activities happening in Cambridge during the specified weeks in November 1936.

The image shows a printed flyer or advertisement titled "TO BE SEEN AND HEARD: LECTURES", detailing a variety of events scheduled for the week of November 6–25, 1944. The flyer is structured into several sections, each listing different types of events, including lectures, music performances, theater shows, radio concerts, and movies. Here’s a breakdown of the content:

LECTURES

• Thornton Wilder: Lectures on Charles Eliot Norton Lectures, focusing on The American Characteristics of Classical American Literature: A Continental Thought. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, at New Lecture Hall.
• Adopting an Island Language, a Throne, or the Fean-Row in the Wilderness: Another lecture by Wilder, scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, also at New Lecture Hall.
• Harvard Law School Forum: A discussion of the novel, featuring James Farrell. Scheduled for Friday, November 17, at New Lecture Hall.
• Henry Dix: Lecture titled "Some Observations on Russian Behaviour", scheduled for Friday, November 10, at Emerson Hall.
• Bertrand Russell: Lecture on "Mind and Matter", scheduled for Friday, November 3, at New Lecture Hall.
• Frederick Sternfeld: Lecture on "Music and the Stage", scheduled for Friday, November 10, at Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Museum.
• Lowell Institute: Lectures on Japanese Culture, interpreted by ** Langdon Warner**, scheduled for November 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30, and 5 D.M. – Charles F.O. Clark. Also includes a lecture titled "Britain and the Challenge to Democracy" on November 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 6 P.M., held at Lecture Hall of the Boston Public Library.

MUSIC

• Samuel Walter: Organ recitals at Boston University Chapel, scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, at 8:30 P.M.
• Carl Weinrich: Organ recitals at Harvard Memorial Chapel, scheduled for Monday, November 27, at 8:30 P.M.
• E. Power Biggs: Performances with members of the Boston Symphony and Brass Concerts, scheduled for Monday, November 6, 20, December 4, at Symphony Hall.
• Three Concerts of Music: Scheduled for December 6, with tickets available at Symphony Hall Series Office.

RADIO CONCERTS

• NEC Symphony: Scheduled for Monday, November 10–11, at 10 P.M., broadcast on WEEI.
• The Music’s the Thing: Scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, at 9:10 P.M., broadcast on WMEX.
• Power Biggs Organ Concert: Scheduled for Sunday, November 19, at 9:15–9:45 A.M., broadcast on WEEI.
• N.Y. Philharmonic Recordings: Scheduled for Sunday, November 19, at 1:2:30 P.M., broadcast on WMEX.

THEATER

• Shubert: Performance of "Christopher Fry The Lady’s Not For Burning", featuring John Gielgud & Pamela Brown, scheduled for November 4, with additional performances on Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6, at Emerson Hall.
• Gian-Carlo Menotti: Performance of "The Consul", scheduled for Saturday, November 4, at Matinee with Patricia Neway & Bruni Falcon.

MOVIES

• Boston Film Society: Screening of "Ten Days that Shook the World", directed by Eisenstein, scheduled for Friday, November 17, at 8:30 P.M., at Large Lecture Hall, Fogg Museum, priced at $3.60.
• Exeter: Screening of "D. H. Lawrence’s The Rocking Horse Winner".

Additional Information

• Deadline for news and notices: Saturday, November 16.
• Holiday Acquaintance Dance: Scheduled for Friday, November 10, at Harkness Graduate Commons.
• Address: 18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass.
• Return postage guaranteed.

The flyer is formatted in a clear, organized manner, with events categorized by type and date, making it easy to navigate. The design is simple, using typewriter-style text on a light background, typical of mid-20th-century printed materials.

The image is of a typed document detailing a list of events under various categories such as "TO BE SEEN AND HEARD," "LECTURES," "MUSIC," "THEATER," and "MOVIES." The events listed include lectures on a range of topics, musical performances, theater plays, and film screenings. The document provides specific dates, times, and locations for each event.

For example, under "LECTURES," there is a mention of "Thornton Wilder: Charles Eliot Norton Lectures: The American Characteristics of Classical American Literature. Addressing an Island Nation to a Continental Thought. Wed., Nov. 8, Thoreau or the Beam-Row in the Wilderness. Wed., Nov. 15." Both are scheduled for 8 P.M., at New Lecture Hall. There are also various other events, including a "Russian behavior" discussion, a Frederick Steinfeld music lecture, and a series of talks by James Agee on film culture by Warner Brothers.

In the "MUSIC" category, there are mentions of organ recitals and symphony concerts.

The "THEATER" section mentions performances at Shubert and the Association of Cambridge Players, and the "MOVIES" section lists a film society screening of "Ten Days that Shook the World (Eisenstein)."

The bottom of the document displays an address at "18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass." with a note "Return Postage Guaranteed" and a legal section reference "(Sec. 34.66 P.L.&R.)" Additionally, it has a reminder about a news deadline for "Sat., Nov. 16" and not to forget a "Holiday Acquaintance Dance" on Friday, Nov. 10, at Harkness Graduate Commons.

The image shows a single-sheet printed document, possibly a newsletter or informational handout. It is titled "To Be Seen And Heard" and lists various cultural events, lectures, theatrical performances, musical recitals, radio concerts, and movies occurring over a period of time. The events are organized into sections such as "Lectures," "Theater," "Music," "Radio Concerts," and "Movies."

Notable features include:

• Dates and venues are provided for each activity.
• Specific names and subjects are highlighted, such as Thornton Wilder lectures, literature analysis, theatrical productions like "The Lady's Not For Burning," and performances by noted artists.
• It includes a range of intellectual and artistic pursuits, appealing to a diverse audience.
• Practical details, such as ticket prices, deadlines for submissions, and address information, are also provided.

The overall appearance is clean, with text printed in typewriter-style font, reflecting a document from the mid-20th century. Some sections of text are underlined for emphasis.

The image is of a typed page containing a schedule of various cultural and academic events, likely from a newsletter or bulletin. The events cover lectures, theater, music, radio concerts, and movies, with dates ranging from early to late November.

Key sections and details include:

• Lectures:

  • Thornton Wilder: Charles Eliot Norton Lectures on American literature.
  • A lecture on "Adapting an Island Language to a Continental Thought" scheduled for Wed, Nov. 8.
  • A lecture on Thoreau or the Bean-row in the Wilderness on Wed, Nov. 15.
  • Harvard Law School Forum discussing a novel by James Farrell on Fri, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.
  • Dr. Henry Dicks on Russian behavior on Fri, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m.
  • Bertrand Russell discussing Mind and Matter on Fri, Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Frederick Sternfeld on Music and the Stage on Fri, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.
  • Langdon Warner on Japanese Culture Interpreted by its Art on multiple November dates.
  • Charles F.O. Clark on Britain and the Challenge to Democracy, various dates in November.

• Theater:

  • "The Lady's Not For Burning" with John Gielgud and Pamela Brown ends Sat, Nov. 4.
  • "The Consul" with Patricia Neway and Bruni Falcon.
  • Plymouth productions of "Bell, Book, & Candle."
  • Tennessee Williams' "Streetcar Named Desire."
  • "Edwina" with Michael Shepley and Marjorie Rhodes.
  • "The Magistrate" with Arthur Treacher and Sylvia Stone.

• Music:

  • Samuel Walter Bach organ recital on Wed, Nov. 8.
  • Carl Weinrich organ recitals on Mon, Nov. 13 and 27.
  • Boston Symphony concerts for organ and brass.
  • E. Power Biggs organ concerts on various dates.

• Radio Concerts:

  • NBC Symphony broadcasts on Mondays.
  • Music-related broadcasts on WEEI and WMEX on various days and times.

• Movies:

  • Boston Film Society screening "Ten Days that Shook the World" (Eisenstein) on Fri, Nov. 17.
  • Exeter showing D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner."

• Additional note about a Holiday Acquaintance Dance on Friday, Nov. 10, at Harkness Graduate Commons.

• The bottom right contains an address: "18 Appian Way, Cambridge 38, Mass." with a note about return postage guaranteed.

The document seems to be a cultural bulletin listing upcoming events mostly in the Boston/Cambridge area, providing dates, locations, and some performers or speakers involved.