Fall 2026 at the Garaventa Center

From artist talks and exhibitions to lectures, book debuts, and panel discussions, our fall lineup has something for everyone — and it's all free and open to the public.

For event details, click on links below.

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Artist Reception and Lecture with Teresa Getty

Monday, September 21; Reception 4:30-5:45PM, Talk 6-7PM. Tuesday, September 22, 1-3PM Drop In Art Activity with Teresa Getty. For event details go to TERESA GETTY at UP.
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Book Debut

Wednesday, September 23, 5:15PM. For event details go to RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK DEBUT.
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Theater Pre-Play Reception & Panel

Saturday, October 3; Reception & Panel 6:15-7:15PM, Show 7:30PM. For event details go to PRE-PLAY RECEPTION & PANEL - FIGHT CALL.
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Annual Hesburgh Lecture

Wednesday, October 7, 7:00PM. For event details go to THE FUTURE OF PANDEMICS with DR. BERNARD NAHLEN.
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Brian Doyle Book Debut

Wednesday, November 4, 7:30PM. For event details go to WONDER IS A LOVELY PLACE TO BE BRIAN DOYLE BOOK DEBUT.
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Annual Zahm Lecture

Wednesday, November 11, 5:00PM. For event details go to ANNUAL ZAHM LECTURE with DR. VINCENT ROUGEAU.
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Theater Pre-Play Reception & Panel

Saturday, November 14; Reception & Panel 6:15-7:15PM, Show 7:30PM. For event details go to PRE-PLAY RECEPTION & PANEL - MACBETH.
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Advent Visio Divina

Wednesday, December 9, 12:30-1:15PM. For event details go to VISIO DIVINA.

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