FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is proud to present the spring season of Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso, featuring distinguished authors, historians, and educators sharing powerful stories that deepen our understanding of art, history, and global leadership. Designed to spark curiosity and dialogue, these events offer audiences the opportunity to engage with leaders in various fields. From uncovering the mysteries of Nazi-looted art, to the restoration of iconic architecture and the empowerment of women through education, each event offers both inspiration and information.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 7:30 p.m.
Jonathan Santlofer, “The Lost Van Gogh: Nazi Looting, Interpol Agents, Art Sleuths on a Mission”
Renowned author and visual artist Jonathan Santlofer will discuss his latest novel, The Lost Van Gogh, a thrilling tale of masterpieces and mystery. Known for The Widower’s Notebook, and The Last Mona Lisa, Santlofer’s work intertwines art history with gripping historical fiction.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Lucy Ferriss, PhD, “Education Is Her Weapon: AFSO’s Mission in Afghanistan”
Lucy Ferriss, co-founder and board president of the Afghan Female Student Outreach (AFSO), will discuss the organization’s mission to empower Afghan women through education.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Michael Davis, PhD, “Medieval Bones to Today’s Inspiring Spires: The Dedication & Recovery of Notre Dame Cathedral”
Explore the remarkable restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following its devastating 2019 fire. Mount Holyoke College Professor Emeritus Michael Davis, PhD, an expert in French Gothic architecture, will share insights into the cathedral’s rich history and its five-year journey of recovery.
Janet Wallach. “Flirting With Danger: Socialite & Spy - Marguerite Harrison”
Acclaimed author Janet Wallach will discuss her latest book, Flirting with Danger, chronicling the daring life of Marguerite Harrison, a socialite turned spy. Wallach’s work highlights the impact of remarkable women in history.
Tickets are now on sale on www.quickcenter.com for $20, or $10 for Quick Members, and $5 for Fairfield University students. For more information, contact the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. More than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 43 countries, are enrolled in the University’s five schools. In the spirit of rigorous and sympathetic inquiry into all dimensions of human experience, Fairfield welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and engage in open conversations. The University is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.