January 24, 2026

A Week of Inspirational Speakers at the Ramsdell

By Jamie Kauffold | Jan. 24, 2026

Sabrina Little shines the light on how sports can shape character as part of the January Series at The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Friday, Jan. 30, at 12:30pm. Little is a five-time U.S. National Champion and World Silver Medalist in trail and ultramarathon running, not to mention a philosopher and author. This free series runs Jan. 26-30. Monday features David Brooks with The Path to Cultural Repair; Tuesday brings Dr. Samantha Nutt: The World of War/Conflict; Wednesday includes Wu Man: The Pipa-A Musical Bridge Between Cultures; and Tom Medema explores how America’s National Parks serve as living classrooms on Thursday. ramsdelltheatre.org/event

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