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Summer ‘07

EXHIBITS In the Main Gallery 6 FRIDAY 13 FRIDAY 19 THURSDAY 23 MONDAY AAC MEMBERS’ SHOW: Members of the SANDWICHED IN: Nassau County Depart- SANDWICHED IN: The Underground Rail- READING GROUP: A discussion of the sec- 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: A Farewell to Arms library’s Art Advisory Council exhibit their ment of Assessment Roundtable. Stop in to road. Long Islander Kathleen Velsor will ond half of Andrew Carnegie by David (1957-152 min.). An ambulance driver work throughout the summer. pick up or drop off your exemption applica- speak about the history of the Under- Nasaw, facilitated by Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. () and a nurse (Jennifer Jones) tions for the STAR (School Tax Reduction) ground Railroad on Long Island and on Cow fall in love amidst the violence of World War 3RD THURSDAY @ 3: The Great Depres- Program, Senior Citizens Exemption, Veter- Neck. Dr. Velsor is an associate professor I. adapted ’s sion: 1929-1941. Images of breadlines, ans’ Exemption, Limited Income and Disabil- in the School of Education at SUNY Old novel for director Charles Vidor. 7:30 p.m. Hoovervilles and hungry families are as ity Exemption, Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Westbury. She is the author of Friends of haunting today as they were at the time. Exemption and Home Improvement Ex- Freedom: Anti-Slavery Struggle in Queens Why did this crisis occur in the world’s rich- emption. There will be exemption special- and Long Island. Her presentation includes est country? Was FDR promoting commu- ists available to answer questions concern- slides and stories of how the early Quak- nism? How has it shaped our lives today? ing these exemptions or any other assess- ers worked together on Long Island to help Kenneth Schwartzman, an award-winning ment matters, how your assessment value runaways to safety. 12:10 p.m. history teacher now retired, will discuss the WEDNESDAY is determined, and an overview of the 25 causes and results of the Depresssion us- Department’s property search website: JOHN MURELLO: FADED GLORIES. A 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Funny Face (1957- ing photos, videos and music of the period. www.mynassauproperty.com. 12:10 p.m. reception for the artist whose work is in 103 min.). ’s musical about a the Photography Gallery. 7 p.m. At Topical Tuesday on August 16, Mr. fashion photographer () who EXEMPTION OUTREACH SITE: Nassau Schwartzman will discuss the period follow- “THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND” turns a Parisian bookworm (Audrey Hep- County Department of Assessment Exemp- ing the Depression. Sponsored by the burn) into a chic model features such tion Office personnel will be on hand to ac- (2006-123 min.). An affable Scottish medi- Friends of the Library. 3 p.m. cal student (James McAvoy) befriends Idi Gershwin songs as “How Long Has This cept and process applications for the STAR Been Going On?,” “He Loves and She Exemption. See above. 2 to 6 p.m. Amin (Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker), the charming but dangerous dictator of Loves,” “S’Wonderful,” “Let’s Kiss and In the Photography Gallery “APOCALYPTO” (2006-139 min.). In the fi- Uganda. Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock Make Up” and the title tune. This movie nal days of the ancient Mayan civilization, a scripted, from Giles Foden’s novel, for di- opened on March 29, 1057 at the Music JOHN MURELLO: FADED GLORIES, July young hunter named Jaguar Paw (Rudy rector Kevin MacDonald. Kerry Washing- Hall. 1 p.m. 6 through August 31. Sea Cliff resident John Youngblood) is captured to be sacrificed. ton and Gillian Anderson co-star. 7:30 p.m. PORT WRITES: A group of self-motivated Murello looks beyond the obvious to capture When he escapes, he must race to rescue the inner beauty of objects. Using a com- writers reading and discussing their work, his family. Director scripted facilitated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. puter, he has created images without a cam- with Farhad Safinia. In Mayan with English era by scanning such ordinary objects as subtitles. Caution: this film includes some flowers, leaves, grasses and detritus directly violent imagery. 7:30 p.m. on a flatbed scanner. Meet the artist at a re- SATURDAY ception on Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Co-spon- 14 sored by the Friends of the Library. Story SPANISH CONVERSATION: Join Alba on front page. Forman for an informal chat session. A pro- 27 FRIDAY ficiency in Spanish is required for these MONDAY sessions which meet on second Saturdays JULY 9 through September 8. 10 a.m. 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: SOUNDSWAP: Join host Tony Traguardo (1957-127 min.). Clark Gable plays Hamish for an evening of live music with Long Is- REGISTRATIONS Bond, a plantation owner with a secret past land band Miles to Dayton. Co-sponsored by of slave trading. is Rau-Ru, the the Friends of the Library. 8 p.m. Story in In Progress slave Bond has raised as a son. Yvonne De this issue. Teen Workshops ...... See back page Carlo is Amantha Starr, a fiery belle who 16 MONDAY goes on the auction block when her mixed Beginning July 3 heritage is revealed. John Twist, Ivan Goff AN AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Beethoven’s Concertos. Beethoven com- Computer Classes for Adults . . . .See July 3 and Ben Roberts scripted, from Robert Penn Warren’s novel, for director Raoul pleted seven concertos in his lifetime, five Beginning July 10 Walsh. 7:30 p.m. for the piano, one for the violin and one triple concerto for violin, cello and piano. 20 FRIDAY Psychic Daniel Akner ...... See July 18 Mozart and Haydn clearly influenced SANDWICHED IN: Dreams on Canvas: Sur- Beethoven’s early piano concertos of 1795 realism in Europe and America. When it and 1797. Join educator Stuart Bailin for comes to movements in art, nothing beats this audio-visual lecture. Sponsored by the the drama and dynamism of the Surrealists. TUESDAY Music Advisory Council and Friends of the They had it all: the fiery personalities and 10 Library. 4 p.m. their brilliant technique through which a fan- TUESDAY 3 HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Desk Set (1957-103 tastic torrent of dreams, sex, humor and po- COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS: blood pressure screening conducted by St. min.). A television network hires efficiency etry flowed in an endless expression of pas- Registration begins July 3 for the following Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. expert to computerize their sion and invention. The groundbreaking ex- sessions: Computer Kindergarten: Saturday, research department. Can his machines hibition at the Nassau County Museum July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon; Computer match the brilliant mind of librarian gathers not only the European stars of the First Grade: Saturday. July 28 from 10 a.m. ? Pheobe and Henry movement, but the young Americans — in- SANDWICHED IN: Meet John Marchese. to noon. Payment of $12 for each class is Ephron scripted, from William Marchant’s cluding Jackson Pollock, Adolph Gottlieb and On a quest to learn about what many con- due at registration. play, for director . This roman- Willem De Kooning — who flocked to its sider the world’s most perfect instrument, WEDNESDAY tic comedy debuted on May 16, 1957 at the brilliance as well. Starting with Andre Breton, 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Last summer, the li- 11 author and musician John Marchese be- Roxy. 7:30 p.m. Surrealism’s acknowledged founder, the friended an old-world craftsman in Brooklyn, brary took you 50 years back in time with show includes the flamboyant Salvador Dali our 1956 Film Festival. This year we will New York: Sam Zygmuntowicz, a man in his and his cohorts Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, mid-40s who practices a craft that goes back transport you to the year 1957 with 26 Giorgio de Chirico, Joan Miro, Roberto screenings of comedies, dramas, westerns, centuries. The Violin Maker (HarperCollins Matta, Andre Masson, Jean Arp and Yves 2007) opens up for the reader the insular musicals, war films, sci-fi flicks, horror films, Tanguy. Along with their masterful paintings and even a TV show. We launch the festivi- and fascinating realm of music, musicians, WEDNESDAY and sculpture, the exhibition considers the and the craftsmanship that is essential to ties with (1957-119 18 impact they had upon American artists. To that world. John Marchese, an award-win- min.). A playboy () and a night- 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: A Face in the round out the picture, the exhibition pre- club singer () fall in love on a ning journalist, who lives in Crowd (1957-126 min.). Television sents the many wonderful ways in which and Narrowsburg, New York, will discuss luxury liner. They vow to break off their cur- launches charismatic drifter and jailbird Surrealism penetrated other media, includ- rent engagements and meet up in New York. his book and provide musical illustration. Lonesome Rhodes () to na- ing film, theater and fashion, affecting Mr. Marchese’s book will be available for Delmer Daves and tional fame, and fame plunges him into modes of thinking, as well as making art. It scripted with director Leo McCarey. This purchase and signing after his talk. Spon- megalomania. scripted for is a trip into the minds and dreams of mod- sored by Friends of the Library. 12:10 p.m. three-hankie weepie premiered at the Roxy director . Patricia Neal, Anthony ern artists at their strangest, sometimes in New York City on July 20, 1957. 7:30 p.m. Franciosa, and Lee Remick deepest, and always surprisingly best. Join “LITTLE CHILDREN” (2006-137 min.). co-star. This drama opened on May 29, a Nassau County Museum docent for an Two married suburbanites (, 1957 at the Globe. 1 p.m. overview of this exciting exhibit which con- Patrick Wilson) enter into a love affair, even tinues through August 12. 12:10 p.m. as their neighbors grow increasingly agi- AN EVENING WITH DANIEL AKNER: tated about the convicted sex offender Daniel Akner is a master psychic medium (Jackie Earle Haley) who has just moved and a Nassau County grant recipient for his back in with his mother. Director Todd Field 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Bridge on the popular metaphysical presentations. Over scripted with novelist Tom Perrotta. Winslet River Kwai (1957-162 min.). As British the past 20 years, Daniel has presented and Haley were Oscar nominated. Note: this POWs build a railway bridge in enemy-oc- workshops on past life regression and as- drama contains adult content. 7:30 p.m. cupied Burma, Allied commandos plot to dy- tral projection at libraries and on college namite it. Oscar winner , Os- campuses. He has helped with police in- car nominee Sessue Hayakawa, William vestigations, been interviewed by Newsday Holden and Jack Hawkins star. This epic and appeared on cable and local television premiered at the Palace on December 19, nationwide. He will give random readings 1957, and went on to earn seven Academy of audience members at his discretion and, MONDAY Awards, including Best Picture, Best Direc- while there is no charge, tickets are re- 30 tor (), Best Screenplay (Carl quired and can be picked up at the Infor- 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Heaven Knows, Mr. Forman adapting ’s novel), mation Desk beginning Tuesday, July 10. Allison (1957-106 min.). Stranded together Best Cinematography (Jack Hildyard), Best Port Washington residents enjoy priority on a Pacific island, an Irish nun (Oscar nomi- Score (Malcolm Arnold) and Best Editing seating. Ticket holders will be admitted un- nee Deborah Kerr) and a gruff Marine ser- (Peter Taylor). 1 p.m. til 10 minutes before the event begins, geant (Robert Mitchum) hide out from in- then others as space permits. 7:30 p.m. vading Japanese troops. Oscar nominees READING GROUP: A discussion of Cage of and scripted, Stars by Jacqueline Mitchard, facilitated by from Charles Shaw’s novel; Huston also di- Lee Fertitta. 7 p.m. rected. The movie premiered at the Roxy Liar Show host Andy Christie on March 15, 1957. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES will hold 5 its organizational meeting. The public is in- SENIOR CONNECTIONS: Information and WAY OFF BROADWAY: The Liar Show : 4 vited to attend at 7:30 p.m. storytellers, 3 true stories, 1 pack of lies. referral service staffed by trained volun- LIBRARY HOURS teers designed to link older adults and their 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Curse of Fran- Four of New York’s fastest talkers tell sto- families to needed resources in the commu- kenstein (1957-83 min.). Scientist Victor ries that will make you laugh, think, or just Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9 nity. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) and his assis- glad you’re not them. But listen carefully a.m. to 9 p.m. tant Paul Krempe (Robert Urquhart) create because only three of these basically hon- DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John Bosco a hideous creature (Christopher Lee) from est people are telling the truth. When all the Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. will screen and discuss Volver (2006-121 cadavers. Jimmy Sangster scripted this varia- stories have been heard, you’ll have an op- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (July & August) min.). Presumed dead in a fire, Irene (Car- tion on the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley portunity to question the storytellers — men Maura) returns to set right the lives novel for director Terence Fisher. The film consider it a mini-interrogation minus the Sunday, closed (July & August) of her two grown daughters (Oscar nomi- first terrified New York audiences at the electrodes. Spot the phony and win an “I nee Penelope Cruz and Lola Duenas). Di- Paramount on August 8, 1957, and was soon Can Tell A Lie” t-shirt. The Liar Show is the rector Pedro Almodovar also scripted. In followed by a wave of grisly-yet-classy Ham- newest addition to New York City’s growing Spanish with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. mer horrors. 7:30 p.m. storytelling scene. 8 p.m. Story in this issue. Summer ‘07

AUGUST REGISTRATIONS 7 TUESDAY 14 TUESDAY 20 MONDAY 27 MONDAY AARP DRIVER SAFETY: Registration be- COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS: AN AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: The 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: 3:10 to Yuma Beginning August 2 gins August 7 for a class to be held Satur- Registration begins August 14 for classes to piano was Beethoven’s instrument of in- (1957-92 min.). Rancher can Computers in Spanish ...... See August 2 day, September 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. be held in September. Excel Spreadsheet, struments, and his virtuosity was unsur- earn a bounty if he can put outlaw Glenn Check or money order for $10 payable to September 8; Intermediate Excel, Septem- passed. In the period following 1802, his Ford on the train before his partners res- Beginning August 7 AARP is due at registration. ber 15; both classes start at 10 a.m. and end growing deafness became a major obstacle cue him. Delmer Daves directed; screen- AARP Driver Safety ...... See August 7 HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free at noon. Prerequisite: Completion of Com- and he began to devote more time to com- writer Halsted Welles adapted an Elmore blood pressure screening conducted by St. puter classes through Computer 2nd Grade. posing than performing. Perhaps his great- Leonard story. This premiered at Beginning August 14 Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee of $12 per class is due at registration. est piano sonata was the Hammerklavier’in the Astor on August 29, 1957. 7:30 p.m. Computer Classes ...... See August 14 1817-18, which marked the beginning of 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Les Girls (1957-114 the third period of his life when the master Beginning August 21 min.). Years after the break-up of the act was totally deaf. Beethoven’s last 3 sonatas Barry Nichols and Les Girls, the perform- were done in 1820, 1821 and 1822. Join Yoga ...... See August 21 ers (, , Kay Kendall, educator Stu Bailin and listen to excerpts Beginning August 28 , wearing Orr-Kelly’s Oscar-winning Beethhoven’s many sonatas, learning the TUESDAY costumes) are still squabbling about their stories behind each. Co-sponsored by the 28 Moving On: Retirement Options ...... past. ’s movie features such Music Advisory Council and Friends of the MOVING ON: RETIREMENT OPTIONS: ...... See August 28 Cole Porter tunes as “Ladies in Waiting” and Library. 4 p.m. Registration begins August 28 for a series “Why Am I So Gone About That Gal?” This of free programs which will present options musical opened at the Music Hall on Octo- 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Spirit of St. for those considering retirement. To some ber 4, 1957. 7:30 p.m. Louis (1957-135 min.). Director people the word retiree conjures up an im- also co-scripted (with Wendell Mayes) this age of too many hours that will need to filled adaptation of Charles A. Lindbergh’s (James with — what? How much time can you WEDNESDAY Stewart) Pulitzer Prize-winning book about spend golfing, fishing, playing poker with 1 his courageous solo flight over the Atlan- the boys or shopping? Retirement can 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Incredible tic. Franz Waxman composed the score. The mean a new adventure in living. Programs Shrinking Man (1957-81 min.). An ordinary film opened at the Music Hall on February on Wednesday, September 19: A Life in the man (Grant Williams) begins to shrink af- WEDNESDAY 8 22, 1957. 7:30 p.m. Theatre; Wednesday, October 17: Civic En- ter exposure to radioactive mist. He soon 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Lonely Man gagement. Panels of professionals in the- finds himself on the run from his house cat (1957-87 min.). A reformed gunfighter (Jack ater and volunteerism will share their expe- and battling a ferocious spider in his base- Palance) tries to start life anew with his es- riences and opportunities. Both sessions ment. Richard Matheson scripted, from his tranged son (Anthony Perkins) and his begin at 7:30 p.m. Future sessions will be novel, The Shrinking Man, for director Jack former flame (Elaine Aiken), but his old cro- held in Spring 2008. Arnold. This sci-fi masterpiece debuted at nies (Neville Brand, Robert Middleton) catch TUESDAY the Globe on February 23, 1957. 1 p.m. 21 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: (1957- up with him. Harry Essex and Robert Smith scripted for director Henry Levin. 1 p.m. YOGA: Registration begins August 21 for 92 min.). Bounty hunter Morg Hickman GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: Meet Ellen Meister, a series of 7 classes on Mondays at 6 p.m. () comes to the aid of greenhorn author of Secret Confessions of the Apple- beginning September 24 (no class October sheriff Ben Owens (Anthony Perkins) in this wood PTA (William Morrow, 2006). When 8). Payment of $25 for the series is due at western from Oscar-nominated screenwriter a location scout comes to Apple- registration. and director . This horse opera opened on October 24, 2 THURSDAY wood, Long Island, and announces that the 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: 1957 at the Loew’s Fair. 7:30 p.m. COMPUTERS IN SPANISH: Registration 9 THURSDAY local elementary school might make the (1957-130 min.). , Ava Gard- perfect backdrop for an upcoming George ner, Mel Ferrer, Errol Flynn and Eddie begins August 2 for Computers in Spanish. DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John Bosco Classes on internet use and PowerPoint will Clooney movie, the PTA’s decorum Albert star in this drama about expatriate will screen and discuss Pan’s Labyrinth crumbles like a cookie from last week’s Americans living in in the 1920s. Peter be offered on Saturdays, September 8 and (2006-119 min.). Writer/director/producer 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. To register, contact bake sale. This captivating story turns sub- Viertel scripted, from Ernest Hemingway’s ’s critically acclaimed urbia upside down, revealing the inner lives novel, for director . 7:30 p.m. Peggy O’Hanlon (Ext. 147) or Haydee dark fantasy, set during the Spanish Civil WEDNESDAY Buitron (Ext. 149). of three characters who have more humor, 29 War, tells the story of Ofelia (Ivana Baqu- heartache, and heat than one PTA can hold. 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: 12 Angry Men SENIOR CONNECTIONS: Information and ero), who enters a mysterious labyrinth Ellen Meister grew up in the PTA-enriched (1957-96 min.). One man (Henry Fonda) referral service staffed by trained volun- and finds herself at the center of a ferocious heartland of suburban Long Island and tries to convince eleven other jurors to re- teers designed to link older adults and their battle between good and evil. Caution: this spent her early career in publishing and ad- consider their hasty conviction of a boy on families to needed resources in the commu- film includes violent imagery. 7:30 p.m. vertising. Book signing to follow. Sponsored WEDNESDAY trial for murder. Screenwriter Reginald Rose nity. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. 22 adapted his own television play for Oscar- PORT WRITES: A group of self motivated nominated director . Lee J. 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Jailhouse Rock writers reading and discussing their work, Cobb, Ed Begley Sr., E.G. Marshall and Jack (1957-96 min.). Sent to prison for an acci- facilitated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. dental killing, Vince Everett (, Klugman co-star. This Best Picture Oscar in his third screen appearance) takes up FRIDAY 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Sweet Smell of Suc- nominee premiered at the Capitol on April singing behind bars, and soon crosses paths 10 cess (1957-96 min.). Smarmy press agent 15, 1957. 1 p.m. with a beautiful record label scout (Judy SANDWICHED IN — Face-to-Face: Por- 15 WEDNESDAY Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis) curries the fa- Tyler). Guy Trosper scripted for director traits and Self-Portraits. What secrets can be 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Paths of Glory vor of powerful newspaper columnist J.J. Richard Thorpe. The movie opened at unlocked from examining a portrait? From (1957-87 min.). Director ’s Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster). Clifford Loew’s neighborhood theaters on Novem- the historical portrait of George Washing- adaptation of Humphrey Cobb’s 1935 play Odets and Ernest Lehman scripted (from ber 14, 1957. 7:30 p.m. ton to Madam X by John Singer Sargent, recounts the true story of three soldiers Lehman’s novelette), James Wong Howe portraits tell a story far beyond the surface. who were tried for cowardice during World did the black and white camera work, and 30 THURSDAY Dorothy Cappadona, docent at the War I. , Ralph Meeker, Elmer Bernstein composed the jazz score, Heckscher Museum of Art, presents a for director Alexander Mackendrick. The 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Witness for the Pros- Adolphe Menjou and George Macready ecution (1957-116 min.). An unemployed slide-illustrated lecture. 12:10 p.m. star; Kubrick scripted with Calder movie opened at the Loew’s State on June 28, 1957. 1 p.m. man (Tyrone Power) is accused of murder- 1957 TELEVISION FESTIVAL: Bob Wald- Willingham and Jim Thompson. The film FRIDAY ing a wealthy widow in this adaptation of the 3 man presents The Show. Origi- premiered at the Victoria on December 26, stage play. Director Billy nally broadcast live on NBC on October 20, 1957. 1 p.m. Wilder (an Oscar nominee) scripted with 1957, Steverino’s guests include Lou Cos- Harry Kurnitz. The cast includes Best Ac- tello, Ginger Rogers, the Hi-Los and the tor nominee , Marlene Harlem Globetrotters. Also featured are THURSDAY Dietrich, Best Supporting Actress nominee Allen’s regular comedy gang of , 23 Elsa Lanchester, and . 7:30 p.m. and Tom Poston in their legend- 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: The Three Faces of ary Man on the Street routine. Gene 16 THURSDAY Eve (1957-91 min.). A psychiatrist (Lee J. Rayburn announces, and Skitch Henderson 3RD THURSDAY @ 3: The Attack on Pearl Cobb) helps a woman (Oscar winner Joanne conducts the orchestra (look for a young Harbor Revisited. After years of being se- Woodward) whose psyche has splintered Doc Severinsen in the trumpet section). TV cretly stored, a nation’s documents opened into three separate personalities: mousy Eve producer Bob Waldman will introduce the to the public can change the interpretation White, sexy Eve Black and sensible Jane. FRIDAY program. Co-sponsored by the Friends of 31 of historic events. In the 1990s, interviews Producer/director Nunnally Johnson also the Library. 7:30 p.m. SANDWICHED IN — PARIS CHARM: Au- and a publication shed new light on the Japa- scripted, from the book by doctors Corbett H.Thigpen and Harvey M. Cleckley. The thor Joyce Baldwin invites you to take a vir- nese surprise attack. Join Kenneth tual stroll with her through her favorite lo- Schwartz, an award-winning retired history movie debuted at the Victoria on Septem- ber 27, 1957. 7:30 p.m. cales in the “City of Light.” Visit charming teacher, to examine the recently discovered bookstalls, cafes and outdoor markets along information. Videos, photos and music of the Seine as well as Notre Dame, Ile St. the period will enhance the presentation. SATURDAY Louis, Place Dauphine, the Tuileries Gar- 11 Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 3 p.m. dens and Rue Mouffetard. The tour also in- SPANISH CONVERSATION: Join Alba SOUNDSWAP: Join host Tony Traguardo cludes a side trip to Beaune, a lovely town Forman for an informal chat session. A pro- for a program of live music by Long Island FRIDAY in Burgundy. A former science teacher at ficiency in the language is required for prog-rockers The Third Wave. Co-spon- 24 Roslyn High School, Ms. Baldwin has writ- these groups which meet on second Satur- sored by the Friends of the Library. 8 p.m. SANDWICHED IN — VICTORIA R. TO ten about Paris for BonjourParis.com and days through September 8. 10 a.m. Story in this issue. JACKIE O: 109 Years of Adornment for Paris Notes. 12:10 p.m. SANDWICHED IN: SoundSwap. Join host Men and Women. Jessica Ley presents a “THE PAINTED VEIL” (2006-125 min.). Tony Traguardo for an afternoon of music tour of the wonderful world of antique, vin- Learning that he has been cuckolded, phy- by Long Island blues guitarist Phil Minissale. tage and collectible adornment. This lavishly sician Walter Fane (Edward Norton) takes Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. -illustrated lecture covers the decades from his wife Kitty (Naomi Watts) away from 12:10 p.m. Story in this issue. 1860 to 1969, highlighting the historic, so- their sophisticated life in colonial Shanghai MONDAY cietal, economic and political influences in SOUNDSWAP: Join host Tony Traguardo 13 FRIDAY to a cholera-ravaged village in the heart of 17 each period, from the somber reign of for an encore performance by Long Island 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Love in the After- SANDWICHED IN: Peter Stuyvesant’s China. Ron Nyswaner scripted, from the W. blues guitarist Phil Minissale. Co-sponsored Queen Victoria through the sizzling 60s, noon (1957-130 min.). A coltish young con- Ghost. Peter Stuyvesant’s Ghost was a civic Somerset Maugham novel, for producers by the Friends of the Library. 8 p.m. Story presided over by Jacqueline Kennedy servatory student (Audrey Hepburn) tries art project located within the footprint of Norton and Watts and director John Curran. in this issue. Onassis. 12:10 p.m. to make a worldly, middle-aged playboy Stuyvesant’s Dutch Colonial-era farm (cov- 7:30 p.m. () fall in love with her. Pro- ering roughly the Bowery to the East River, “NOTES ON A SCANDAL” (2006-92 min.). ducer/director Billy Wilder scripted with and from 23rd Street to 4th Street). Maps, Spinster school teacher Barbara Covett I.A.L. Diamond, from Claude Anet’s novel. pay telephones, walking tours, sound art, (Judi Dench) develops an obsession with her younger colleague, Sheba Hart (Cate This charming ode to the “Lubitsch Touch” pre-urban ecology, bird watching, and open- LIBRARY HOURS opened at the Paramount and Plaza The- source telophony were some of the meth- Blanchett), who is having an extramarital af- 6 MONDAY atres on August 24, 1957. 1 p.m. ods used to explore the East Village as it fair with a teenage student. Patrick Marber Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9 scripted this thriller, from Zoe Heller’s a.m. to 9 p.m. 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Jamboree (1957-86 1957 FILM FESTIVAL: Old Yeller (1957- is, while imagining the Bouwerie as it was. Project director Lise Brenner takes us on novel, for director Richard Eyre. Dench and min.). Pete Porter and Honey Winn (Bob 84 min.). In 1860s Texas, a boy (Tommy Blanchett were both Oscar-nominated, as Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pastine, Kay Medford) become overnight Kirk) learns to love a stray dog that has an audio-visual tour of this performance art was composer Philip Glass. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (July & August) rock ‘n’ roll sensations, until their manager saved his life. Fred Gipson and William event that took place last November. 12:10 convinces them to go solo. Roy Lockwood’s Tunberg scripted this Disney classic, from p.m. Sunday, closed (July & August) movie includes performances by Frankie Gipson’s novel, for director Robert WAY OFF BROADWAY: Ken Kresge Trio. nd Avalon, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Stevenson. The film premiered at the 52 Cool jazz for a hot summer night with the Perkins and Count Basie. 7:30 p.m. Street Trans-Lux on December 26, 1957. inimitable Ken Kresge and friends. 8 p.m. Bring a box of tissues! 7:30 p.m.