October ‘09

EXHIBITS In the Main Gallery TUESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY TUESDAY STAN BRODSKY: The Gesture of Color, 6 13 19 27 DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Registration be- ADULT COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Reg- GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: HOME CARE ASSISTANCE AND CARE October 1 through 29. The Art Advisory gins October 6 for a 6-hour course open to istration begins October 13 for classes to A discussion of William Faulkner’s A Rose MANAGEMENT: What Do We Do Now? Council hosts a reception for Mr. Brodsky all ages to take place on Saturday, Novem- be held in November. Both are from 10 for Emily and Good Country People by Flan- with Patricia Mulholland, registered nurse, on Saturday, October 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. ber 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those a.m. to noon. November 14: Introduction nery O’Connor. 1 p.m. patient advocate and consultant for home In the Photography Gallery who take this course may be eligible for a to Word; November 21: Introduction to care assistance and home management AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Giuseppi 10 percent discount on vehicle liability, per- Excel. Payment of $12 for each class is due for family members or friends. Advice for Verdi’s La Traviata is based on the true PHYLLIS BOHRER: The World in Color, sonal injury protection and collision insur- at registration. obtaining an assessment of the situation, story of a courtesan with whom novelist through October 31. Little Neck resident ance premiums for 3 years, and a reduction hiring a caretaker, resources and short- and playwright Alexandre Dumas had an Phyllis Bohrer writes: “I started in pho- of 4 points from their driving record. For HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free cuts, preparing for the future, helpful affair in the 1840s. With Professor James tography because of my love for animals. Port residents only. Your check or money blood pressure screening conducted by St. advice you need at difficult times – now or Kolb. Refreshments courtesy of the John I bought my first camera because I was order made payable to Empire Safety Coun- Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the future. 7:30 p.m. HAC going on an African safari. Most of my Michael Marino Lodge #1389, Sons of Italy. cil for $28 is due at registration. TOPICAL TUESDAY: Rising From the photography is from foreign travels and 3 p.m. MAC Ashes: America’s Next Decade. Like the photo workshops. I feel photography is JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP for the 55+ set, mythical “Phoenix,” America will rise “THE WANDERERS” (1979-117 min.). In more than a source of factual and visual offered by Nassau County Department of from the ashes of its current economic the Bronx in 1963, high school seniors forms of expression. It is a dramatic and Senior Citizen’s Affairs. 2 p.m. crisis. But, we will be a different America. Richie, Joey and Perry (Ken Wahl, John captivating creative art. And I try to live up Presenter Joseph Kenner brings a diverse Friedrich, Tony Ganios) run with the to that belief with my images. As much as range of experience and insights to his Wanderers, rumbling with the Fordham WEDNESDAY I am involved with my photography, I am 28 work as a lecturer and educator. He has Baldies, the Del Bombers and the Ducky LET’S CHAT: A series of three discussions still in private practice as a psychothera- chaired local and national conferences, Boys. Director Philip Kaufman scripted for seniors, led by Joyce Tobkes, M.A. We’ll pist. My art exhibit is called “The World presented and published a number of pa- with his wife Rose Kaufman, from the novel discuss the physical, mental and emotional in Color.” I picked this theme as I am very pers, and taught in such venues as Adelphi by Richard Price, who appears in a cameo. changes that occur with aging, and how much into dramatic, colorful shots that WEDNESDAY 7 University, New York University and Adult The supporting cast includes Karen Allen we react to them. We will also address the MEET AUTHOR PATRICIA T. O’CONNER: capture the essence of a place and the importance of interpersonal relationships. Reading and discussion followed by book Ed programs. Mr. Kenner returns Novem- as Nina, Erland van Lidth as the giant people who live there.” Topics include family relationships, com- signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the ber 10 to discuss America’s Economic known as Terror and Linda Manz as Ter- munication skills, coping with losses and Library. Story in this issue. 2 p.m. Restructuring. Sponsored by Friends of ror’s diminutive pal, Peewee. 7:30 p.m. the Library. 7:30 p.m. adjusting to change. The last session is WESTERN WEDNESDAY: The Magnifi- November 25. 11 a.m. REGISTRATIONS cent Seven (1960-128 min.). When bandit Empire Safety Council Driver Education . . Eli Wallach threatens the peasants of a ...... See October 6 Mexican village, they hire gunslingers , Steve McQueen, Charles Computer Classes . . . . . See October 13 Bronson, , Brad Dexter, TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 20 and to 14 SOUNDSWAP: Richard Doran Ticho protect them. William Roberts scripted BOOK DISCUSSION: A discussion of and his band of top New York musicians and directed this remake Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips, present an evening of thought-provoking THURSDAY of Akira Kurosawa’s The Seven Samurai. facilitated by Lee Fertitta. 7:30 p.m. music. Story in this issue. 8 p.m. 1 Elmer Bernstein composed the memorable SCIENCE 103: Art and Mathematics — score. 7:30 p.m. How do they influence each other? Art and mathematics have become more interre- lated than ever before. We will emphasize how mathematics generates, aids and “THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN” abets art. Concepts like the mathematical THURSDAY WEDNESDAY (1958-90 min.). Having escaped the guil- 15 21 lotine, Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Peter Golden Section are used by some artists in The BOOK DISCUSSION: A discussion of LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets. their works. Escher, Mondrian and Calder THURSDAY Translator by Daoud Hari, facilitated by The public is invited at 7:30 p.m. Cushing) sets about making a new crea- 8 ture (Michael Gwynn), with unfortunate rely on mathematical constructs to create DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. their art. Join Philip M. Sherman for an in Bosco will screen and discuss Rudo y Cursi results. directed Hammer’s rd Thursdays @ 3: Giorgio de Chirico The Curse of Frankenstein depth exploration of this topic. 4 p.m. (2008-103 min.). Director Carlos Cuaron (Y 3 sequel to , from a & Surrealism. No Italian painter of this Tu Mama Tambien) also scripted this story screenplay by Jimmy Sangster. 7:30 p.m. century has aroused so much comment, about Mexican half brothers Beto (Diego from eulogy to outright condemnation, Luna) and Tato (Gael Garcia Bernal), as Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978). One better known by their nicknames Rudo THURSDAY of the progenitors of surrealism, he is a 22 (“rough”) and Cursi (“corny”), respec- KLEZMER CONCERT: An evening of key figure in modern art; his influence FRIDAY tively. The boys live a hard life on a banana music with Di Bostoner Klezmer. Story in on later painters, particularly during his 2 plantation, until the intervention of scout this issue. 7:30 p.m. Sandwiched In: The Great Earthquake “metaphysical” period, is second only to THURSDAY of 1908. In his book, The Great Earth- Batuta (Guillermo Franella), who enables 29 Picasso’s. Professor Thomas Germano will VIRAL VIDEOS: No Cure In Sight. An them to pursue their dream of playing pro- quake: America Comes to Messina’s Rescue, discuss the art of the great Italian modern- entertaining and informative look at the fessional soccer. In Spanish with English historian Salvatore LaGumina describes ist. Sponsored by the John Michael Marino Internet phenomenon that has become subtitles. 7:30 p.m. the remarkable responses of various na- Lodge #1389, Sons of Italy. 3 p.m. AAC known as “viral videos.” Story in this is- tions and people. Huge natural disasters sue. 7:30 p.m. frequently result in instances where as- FRIDAY sistance is rendered by nations that have 23 extremely hostile relations; for example, SANDWICHED IN: To commemorate the the aid offered by the to Iran 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voy- age and the lasting legacy of Dutch culture in 2003. LaGumina details how such kin- FRIDAY ship of nations and ordinary people were 9 FRIDAY in New York, the Bard Graduate Center is convincingly demonstrated. Sponsored by Sandwiched In: Ciao Professore! (1992, 16 presenting Dutch New York between East FRIDAY Sandwiched In: The Comics: A Sketchy the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389, 100 mins.)Come and enjoy life — Italian and West: The World of Margrieta van 30 History. Beginning with the editorial SANDWICHED IN: Meet Bill Schutt, au- Style — with film historian and Hutton Varick. Organized in collaboration with the Sons of Italy. 12:10 p.m. cartoons of Ben Franklin and Thomas thor of Dark Banquet. Reading and discus- House lecturer Irene Porco Eckert. Marco New-York Historical Society, the exhibition Nast, Bob Buethe takes you on a tour of sion followed by book signing. Sponsored DONALD AXINN will read from and talk Sperelli is a middle aged and middle class explores the life and times of a fascinating the classic newspaper comic strips and by Friends of the Library. Story in this about his book Allan, Burning. Story in teacher from Northern Italy (Alt’Italia). woman, her family and her things. Margri- comic books of the20th century, all the issue. 12:10 p.m. this issue. 3 p.m. Due to a bureaucratic mistake, he is as- eta was born in the Netherlands but lived way to the graphic novels and Japanese signed to a rundown school in a poor area in Indonesia’s Molucca Islands and in Flat- “FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MON- WAY OFF BROADWAY: Caroline Doc- manga books of today. He will describe of Naples (Mezzogiorno). The film revisits bush, Brooklyn. Stephanie Stern is gallery STER FROM HELL” (1974-93 min.). Dr. torow & Friends. A joint presentation the similarities and differences between the theme of teacher and students learning outreach educator at the Bard Graduate Frankenstein () takes up by the Adult Programming and Media comics and other media, and the qualities about life and survival. Lina Wertmuller Center, where she teaches school groups, residency in an insane asylum, where he Services Departments. 7:30 p.m. Story in that make each unique. Bob Buethe is a addresses the teacher-student relation- seniors, and other visitors, and manages cobbles together a hulking troglodyte this issue. columnist for Hogan’s Alley, the Magazine of ship with honesty, openness and careful the exhibition tours program. 12:10 p.m. the Cartoon Arts, and an amateur cartoon- (David Prowse, who went on to play Darth consideration. A heart warmer with many ist. 12:10 p.m. Vader) with the hands of a violinist and layers of cultural understanding and human the brain of a genius. John Elder scripted frailties. Winner of Best Comedy at Venice this Hammer horror for director Terence Film Festival, 1995. Sponsored by the Fisher. 7:30 p.m. Port Washington Public Library and the SATURDAY John Michael Marino Lodge #1389, Sons SATURDAY 3 of Italy. Refreshments courtesy of Sons of 24 RECEPTION FOR STAN BRODSKY: The NEXT CHAPTER: A discussion group that SPONSORSHIPS Italy. 12:10 p.m. Art Advisory Council will host a reception meets monthly. Join us in the Local History AAC Art Advisory Council for the artist whose work is in the Main Center from 10:30 a.m. to noon for a lively Gallery this month. 2 to 4 p.m. Story in discussion of current events. Bring your CAC Children’s Advisory Council this issue. AAC opinions! Contact Lee Fertitta at 883-4400, HAC Health Advisory Council Ext. 135 for additional information. MAC Music Advisory Council 11 SUNDAY NAC Nautical Advisory Council EDGAR ALLAN POE DOUBLE BILL: “THE DRUMMER” (2007-115 min.). Sid All programs sponsored by the Advisory Roger Corman produced and directed (), the rebellious son of triad Councils are privately funded by donations SUNDAY these Poe adaptations. In The Masque of boss Kwan (Tony Leung Ka Fai), escapes 4 the Red Death (1965-88 min.), evil Prince to after enraging his father’s ad- SUNDAY to the Port Washington Library Founda- FOL UNIVERSITY: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Two Prospero (Vincent Price) throws a masked versary. Hiding out in the mountains, Sid 25 tion. university professors . . . two fascinating FIFTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ball while the plague rages outside his topics. Story in this issue. encounters a group of Zen drummers. LONG ISLAND TALENT: Join WFUV’s Refreshments for the Sandwiched In Series castle. Nicolas Roeg provided the wide- Their mesmerizing art, rigorous training John Platt for an afternoon featuring Blue courtesy of the Friends of the Library. screen color cinematography. After a brief and austere way of life piques the hostile Detour, Steve Robinson and Gathering intermission, painter Ray Milland’s worst young man’s interest. Joining the group Time. Story in this issue. 3 p.m. Priority seating at all events is given to Port nightmare comes to pass when he finds transforms Sid into a new man. Director Washington residents and cardholders. himself the victim of a Premature Burial Kenneth Bi also scripted this (1962-81 min.). Charles Beaumont scripted production. In Mandarin and both. 2 p.m. CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE MONDAY with English subtitles. Also, Swedish ani- Trudy Friedman, Jonathan Guildroy, 5 mator Fredrik Emilson’s mini-opera, Love GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: A Jessica Ley, Rosann McManus, Suzanne discussion of Meno by Plato. 1 p.m. and War (2006-15 min.). A Film Movement release. 7:30 p.m. MONDAY Ponzini, Brooke Salit, Joni Simon, Tony “EASY LIVING” (1936-89 min.). A wealthy 26 Traguardo “THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT financier (Edward Arnold) throws his DEATH” (1959-82 min.). Anton Diffring PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY / spoiled wife’s sable coat out the window stars as a mad scientist who develops a MONDAY (516) 883-4400 of their penthouse. It lands on the head of 12 plan to live forever — if he can extract “TOBOR THE GREAT” (1954-77 min.). a secretary (Jean Arthur) who is riding by some vital glands from some very unwill- When enemy agents kidnap an inventor’s in a double decker bus. Preston Sturges ing victims! Jimmy Sangster scripted, from scripted this comedy for director Mitchell grandson (Billy Chapin), Tobor the psychic SUNDAY LIBRARY HOURS 18 a Barre Lyndon play. Directed by Terence Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 to 9 robot comes to the rescue! Lee Sholom’s Leisen. 7:30 p.m. CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET: Story in Fisher for , the picture will appeal to robot-lovers of all Wednesday, 11 to 9 • Saturday, 9 to 5 this issue. 3 p.m. MAC British company that revived the horror LIBRARY FOUNDATION meets. 8 p.m. ages! 2 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 5 genre in the 1950s, ‘60s & ‘70s. 7:30 p.m.