Coolidge Corner lecture series

Upcoming talks at the Coolidge Corner Merchants

Association Community Lecture Series:

‘‘Collecting Art & Being Smart’’ MARCH 29,7:30 P.M. Artana Gallery owner Heather Roy talks about how to purchase art for enjoyment and investment.Artana Gallery, 1378B Beacon St., Coolidge Corner. 617-879-3111 for reservations.

‘‘The Popularity of Pinot Noirs’’ March 31, 6 p.m. Eric Bogardus, executive chef at Lucy’s, creates a tasting menu to accompany a sampling of Pinot Noirs from Best Cellars. Lucy’s, 242 Harvard St. 617-232-5829 for reservations. $45 per person.

‘‘Frost Your Cake and Eat It, Too’’ April 4, 7:30 p.m. John Pergantis, pastry chef and owner of Party Favors, leads a cake-decorating clinic. Party Favors, 1356 Beacon St. 617-566-3330, ext. 12 for reservations.

‘‘How to Buy Condominiums and Multifamily Homes for Investment,’’ April 7, 7:30 p.m. Realtor David Bates discusses ways to make money in real estate. Prudential Unlimited Realty, 1290A Beacon St. 617-264-7900 for reservations.

‘‘Symbols in Asian Jewelry,’’ April 9 and 10, 5:30 p.m. Jennifer Gerard displays and discusses Nepali and Tibetan jewelry. The Pear Tree, 111 Marion St. 617-277-9330 for reservations.

‘‘The Art of Bagel Making: A Hands-On Experience,’’ April 11, 4 p.m. Finagle a Bagel’s Tom Army and Marcelo Mathias show you how. Finagle A Bagel, 273 Harvard St. 617-598-1420 for reservations.

‘‘New Approaches to Hormone Replacement Therapy: Current and Alternative Treatments for Men and Women,’’ April 12, 7:30 p.m. J..E. Pierce Apothecary presents an update. Brookline Bank, 1340 Beacon St. 617-566-4080 for reservations.

‘‘Experience a Holistic Approach to Overall Health,’’ April 19, 7:30 p.m. Learn about energy healing, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and more. Dahn Yoga and Healing Center, 235 Harvard St. For reservations, call 617-264-4851.

Events are free unless noted. For general information on the series, call 617-232-5829 or e-mail lectures@coolidgecornershops.com.