The Newberry Library Research and Education Division


The Center for Research in Festive Culture at Northern Illinois University fosters research about the world's past and present festive cultures by means of conferences and other communications among interested scholars or informed amateurs of festivities. Its programs are designed to answer three needs:

Fall 2009 Seminars

Past Seminars


Seminars, Fall 2009: Religion and Festivity

 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2:00-5:00 P.M.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2:00-5:00 P.M.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2:00-5:00 P.M.

While there is no fee to attend the Seminar, participants should register in advance. Additionally, copies of the papers will be available about one month before the lecture. To register or to request a copy of the paper, please contact Leslie Kan at kanl@newberry.org. Requested papers will be sent to your email address. If you do not have an email address, send your mailing address to Leslie Kan, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610.


Past Seminars: Fall 2008


Programs for Scholars