Subject: On the Point - The Edward M. Kennedy Institute Newsletter
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MASSLIVE NEWS
'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. to perform at Edward Kennedy Institute gala in October (http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2016/08/hamilton_star_leslie_odom_jr_t.html)

BOSTON MAGAZINE
100 Black Women leaders 'Take Their Seat' in the Senate (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2016/07/13/black-women-lead-100-ayanna-pressley/)
As fall approaches and election day nears, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is proud to offer a range of special programs and exhibits to engage daily visitors in the important issues surrounding the upcoming election.

The Institute, in partnership with WGBH, will host a pair of public programs focusing on the local issues that voters are considering. The programs will engage the Massachusetts community in an in-depth conversation on two of the ballot questions facing the Commonwealth this fall.

We are also pleased to be joining other cultural Institutions in participating in ArtWeek Boston through a variety of events that invite our visitors to engage in the election issues that matter to them through creative expression, including spoken word and interactive art.

In October, the Institute will open its first special studio exhibit featuring rarely-seen photographs by Ken Regan, documenting Senator Kennedy’s 1980 presidential campaign. Visitors will be able to tour the gallery through Inauguration Day 2017. A complementary exhibit featuring artifacts from the 1980 campaign trail will also be on display.

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And finally, it is with great excitement that I share the news that the Institute will hold its Annual Gala on Monday, October 17. Leslie Odom, Jr. and Daveed Diggs, co-stars from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton, will headline - performing songs from Hamilton, Odom's newly-released debut jazz album, and select works from Diggs. Please find ticket and table information at ** gala.emkinstitute.org (http://www.gala.emkinstitute.org)
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I look forward to welcoming you all to the Institute for an exciting fall.

Dr. Jean F. MacCormack
President, Edward M. Kennedy Institute
EVENTS | get involved
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JOIN THE INSTITUTE FOR AN EXCITING SLATE OF FALL PROGRAMS & ENGAGE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute is thrilled this fall to be adding special exhibits and programs to engage daily visitors in the important issues surrounding the upcoming election. ** Register now >> (https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/public-events-programs/public/upcoming-events)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE CITIZENS' CHOICE
Join the Institute and WGBH in a discussion on two Massachusetts ballot questions facing voters this fall. On Wednesday, ** September 21 (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-citizens-choice-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-tickets-27154241066?aff=ehomecard&_ga=1.32996411.408886807.1433864929)
, explore whether legalizing recreational marijuana would affect Massachusetts for better or for worse. Then on Thursday, ** October 27 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-citizens-choice-raising-the-cap-on-charter-schools-tickets-27155053496?aff=ehomecard&_ga=1.62277545.408886807.1433864929)
, hear a variety of experts discuss the impact of the proposed ballot question to raise the cap on charter schools. ** Register here >> (https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/public-events-programs/public/upcoming-events)

100 YEARS OF FREEDOM:
IRELAND THEN AND NOW
On Tuesday, September 27, at 6 p.m. join the Institute for a discussion on the Irish cultural identity after the 1916 rebellion, as well as the current state of the Ireland-US relationship. We are honored His Excellency Bertie Ahern will give a keynote address. The program is a collaboration among the Irish Consulate in Boston and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute at Maynooth University. ** Register here >> (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-years-of-freedom-ireland-then-and-now-tickets-27069588869?_ga=1.222333086.408886807.1433864929)

TODAY'S VOTE PREMIERE:
A DISCUSSION ON PAY EQUITY
On Thursday, October 6, be among the first to experience the Institute's newest Today's Vote program on Senate Bill S.862, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Participate in a live floor debate and cast your vote on a bill inspired by the actual legislation throughout the month of October.
** Register here >>  (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todays-vote-premiere-a-discussion-on-pay-equity-tickets-27034659394?_ga=1.61181097.408886807.1433864929)

INSTITUTE SPOTLIGHT | keep informed
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THE INSTITUTE'S FIRST KID CONVENTION
LISTENING TO YOUNG VOICES

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In an effort to engage young people in the upcoming election, the Institute is hosting its first-ever Kid Convention. Bring your family and work together with fellow Senators-in-Training in the Institute's replica Senate Chamber to discuss the qualities of an ideal leader, and what issues might be important to focus on this fall.  ** Learn more here >> (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-convention-tickets-27071859661?_ga=1.261989384.408886807.1433864929)
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THIS FALL AT THE INSTITUTE
EXPLORE NEW EXHIBITS AND EXPERIENCES
SPEAK UP! ART IS ACTION MassLEAP YOUTH SPOKEN WORD EXHIBITION
On Wednesday, October 5 at 6 p.m. the Institute will host an evening of spoken word with youth performers from MassLEAP (Literary Education & Performance). Young poets will share their voices and views on the important issues of this year's election in the Institute's Senate Chamber. Part of ArtWeek Boston. ** Learn more >>  (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-up-art-is-actionmassleap-youth-spoken-word-exhibition-tickets-27199761218)

A KEN REGAN 1980 CAMPAIGN SPECIAL STUDIO EXHIBIT
At the beginning of October, the Institute will launch its first special studio exhibit, featuring rarely-seen photographs by Ken Regan documenting Senator Kennedy's 1980 presidential campaign. A display featuring artifacts from the 1980 campaign trail will accompany the Regan exhibit . ** Learn more >> (https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/exhibits/kenreganexhibit)
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ANNUAL GALA | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
ON OCTOBER 17 JOIN HAMILTON CO-STARS LESLIE ODOM, JR. AND DAVEED DIGGS FOR AN EVENING TO SUPPORT STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS TO THE EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE
The ** Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (http://www.emkinstitute.org)
is thrilled to welcome Tony Award-winning artists Leslie Odom, Jr. and Daveed Diggs on Monday, October 17, for a performance and discussion as part of the Institute’s annual gala. Odom and Diggs will be performing a variety of songs from Hamilton, Odom's newly-released debut jazz album, and Diggs' latest music.

Funds raised at the gala will go towards the Institute's mission of inspiring the next generation of leaders to engage in their communities, and continued offering of free educational programs for Massachusetts students. For ticket and table information, please visit ** gala.emkinstitute.org (http://www.gala.emkinstitute.org)
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