April 2013

EXHIBITS

In the Main Gallery FRIDAY TUESDAY MONDAY MEGAN SIRIANNI-BRAND: Untitled, 5 16 22 SANDWICHED IN: Young Mr. Lincoln DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Registration HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHAKE- April 2 through 30. The Art Advisory (1939-100 min.). Henry Fonda felt that begins April 16 for a class to take place SPEARE! We salute the Bard of Avon (born Council hosts a reception for the artist he was all wrong for the part of Abraham Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 April 23, 1564) with William Ball and Kirk on Saturday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. AAC Lincoln, but director John Ford set him p.m. This is a 6-hour course open to all Browning’s production of his comedy, The In the Martin Vogel Photography Gallery straight. With this film, their long and ages. $28 fee is due at registration, payable Taming of the Shrew (1976-102 min.), in fruitful collaboration began. Film historian by check or money order to Empire Safety which Petruchio (Marc Singer) marries ANNE FINKELSTEIN: Interiorscapes, Philip Harwood will introduce and discuss Council. Cash will not be accepted. Katherina (Fredi Olster) and then attempts through April 30. Anne Finkelstein is a this classic film about Lincoln’s early years to “tame” her furious spirit. 7:30 p.m. native New Yorker. She received a BA in before its screening, and answer questions “THE INVISIBLE WAR” (2012-97 min.). painting from Bard College and an MFA after. (1939, 100 mins.) 12:10 p.m. Kirby Dick’s Oscar-nominated documen- in painting from Hunter College. Her work tary investigates one of America’s most has been exhibited in numerous solo and SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Come and join us shameful secrets: the epidemic of rape group shows throughout the United States, for a game! 2 to 5 p.m. among soldiers, both female and male, and is included in private and public corpo- SACRED CITIES: New Orleans: City of within the United States military. Time rate collections, including the Metropolitan Vampires, Voodoo, Zombies, Saints & Tel- calls The Invisible War “a poignant, power- TUESDAY Transit Authority in New York and The ful documentary that just might change 23 evangelists. No city in America has inspired MEET ALEXANDRA ALDRICH, who will David Lawrence Convention Center in such an outpouring of poetry, music, art, the system.” Recommended for adults. read from and discuss The Astor Orphan. Pittsburgh. She teaches at Parsons and FIT novels, films, video games, and, of course, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 7:30 and runs AJ& J Design, a graphic design tourism as New Orleans. Discover this p.m. Story in this issue. company which specializes in graphics fascinating city with Harvard-trained theo- for museums and other public institutions logian Dr. Ronald Brown. Sponsored by the THURSDAY (they produced the library’s 120th anniver- 11 Friends of the Library. 3 p.m. DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John sary display). She lives in Manhattan with Bosco will screen and discuss Beasts of the SOUNDSWAP: Sheri Miller. 7:30 p.m. her husband, the artist James Acevedo, her Southern Wild (2012-93 min.). Faced with WEDNESDAY daughter Joanna and their two cats. Anne Story on front page. her hot-tempered father Wink’s fading 17 writes, “The goal of my artwork is to com- health and melting ice-caps that flood her LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets. WEDNESDAY bine images from different viewpoints into 7:30 p.m. 24 ramshackle bayou community and unleash “FOUND MEMORIES” (Historias Que a harmonious whole. My photo-montages prehistoric beasts, tenacious six-year-old MISCELLANIA MANIA: Our host Tom So Existem Quando Lembradas) (2011- start with photographs of architecture. Hushpuppy (youngest ever Oscar nominee Clifford was introduced to a weekly trivia 97 min.). The daily routine of life in the They reflect a mental landscape—the Quven-zhané Wallis) must learn the ways game at an Irish pub by his lifelong friend, Brazilian town of Jotuomba changes for ability of the mind to hold many images SATURDAY of courage and love. Director Benh Zeitlin Colonel Ian Ferguson, USMC. You are baker Madalena with the arrival of Rita, simultaneously and blend them together 6 scripted with Lucy Alibar, from her play, invited to form teams, or you may be ran- a photographer intent on capturing the MEGAN SIRIANNI-BRAND: The Art seamlessly. The result is a densely tex- Juicy and Delicious. Zeitlin also composed village’s special allure. Producer/direc- Advisory Council hosts a reception for the domly assigned to a team. Refreshments tured surface which fluctuates between the score with Dan Romer. 7:30 p.m. tor Julia Murat scripted with Maria Clara artist whose work is in the Main Gallery will be served courtesy of the Friends of abstract patterns and recognizable spaces. Escobar and Felipe Sholl. In Portuguese this month. 2 to 4 p.m. AAC the Library. 7:30 p.m. My subjects come from places I travel and with English subtitles. Also, writer/direc- the streets I walk down every day in New tor Sahim Omar Kalifa’s Land of Heroes York City. I try to create images which are (2011-17 min.), a Belgian short about a more than a representation of what the boy named Dileer (Ahmed Nisret) and his world looks like. I want my compositions to sister Zienee (Zana Gandi). This screen- lead the viewer on a journey which triggers FRIDAY ing comes to us from Film Movement, memories of the experience of perception, 12 THURSDAY SUNDAY SANDWICHED IN: Impressionism, Fash- an organization which makes outstand- including the contradictions between what 18 7 ion, & Modernity. Dedicated to depicting BOOK DISCUSSION: A discussion of In ing foreign films, independent films and we actually see, what we know, and what ANNUAL JEAN RITCHIE FOLK CON- contemporary life, Impressionists paid the Garden of Beasts by Eric Larsen, facili- documentaries available to educational we remember.” CERT with Dave Sear. 3 p.m. Story in this careful attention to the great changes and tated by Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. institutions. 7:30 p.m. issue. MAC new importance of fashion between the REGISTRATIONS 1860s and 1880s. This illustrated talk will 3rd THURSDAY @ 3. Part 7. Inside the PORT WRITES: The group discusses their offer an introduction to the exhibit at the Palace: Secrets at Court (700 - 950 AD); work and how to get it published. Meets In Progress Metropolitan Museum of Art. Together Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 the 4th Wednesday of every month. Facili- AD); Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD); tated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. Bus Trip ...... Story in this issue with major paintings by Manet, Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Cassatt, the exhibit in- Meeting the Gods (1200 - 1400 AD). An Financial Counseling Workshop Series . MONDAY cludes examples of actual clothing, fashion illustrated lecture with Professor Thomas ...... See page 7 8 illustrations and photos . Met docent Viv- Germano. 3 p.m. AAC “ARGO” (2012-120 min.). CIA agent Tony Miscellania Mania ...... See April 17 ian Gordon explores this exciting exhibit, END OF LIFE CHOICES: A panel discus- Mendez determines to rescue six Ameri- which runs through May 27. 12:10 p.m. can diplomatic personnel hiding out in the sion on “Ethics and End-of-Life Choices: Beginning April 1 Canadian embassy during the Iran hostage “ROBOT & FRANK” (2012-85 min.). An ag- When is Enough Enough?” 7:30 p.m. Story FRIDAY Teen Tweet-Sized Story . . See back page in this issue. HAC 26 crisis. His plan involves having the fugi- ing former jewel thief (Frank Langella) re- SANDWICHED IN: Meet Port author Beginning April 2 tives pretend to be a movie crew scouting ceives a gift from his son (James Marsden): Susan Lerner, who will read from and dis- locations for a fantasy film called Argo. a robot butler (voiced by ) cuss her book A Suitable Husband. Copies Finding & Applying for Federal Jobs...... Director Ben Affleck also stars as Mendez. programmed to look after him. Soon the will be available for purchase and signing...... See April 20 Chris Terrio’s screenplay is drawn from two companions are trying their luck as 12:10 p.m. Mendez’s book and an article by Joshuah a heist team. Jake Schreier directed this Interview Techniques ...... See April 20 “ARBITRAGE” (2012-107 min.). A troubled Berman. The cast also includes Bryan gentle comedy-drama, from Christopher FRIDAY Beginning April 9 Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman. D. Ford’s script. Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler, 19 hedge fund magnate (Richard Gere), des- 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Strong, Ana Gasteyeer and Jeremy SANDWICHED IN: The World of Hin- perate to complete the sale of his trading Desktop Publishing ...... See April 9 Sisto co-star. 7:30 p.m. duism. In preparation for our library- empire, makes an error that forces him to Beginning April 16 sponsored visit to the Temple Ganesh in turn to an unlikely person for help. Susan Flushing, on May 19, Dr. Ronald J. Brown Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Stuart Defensive Driving ...... See April 16 shares some background. 12:10 p.m. Margolin, Chris Eigeman, Graydon Carter, Larry Pine and Reg E. Cathey co-star. Cliff SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Join us for a game! Martinez composed the score for writer/ TUESDAY 2 to 5 p.m. director Nicholas Jarecki. 7:30 p.m. 9 SATURDAY LIVE@PWPL: Tommy Sullivan. A found- LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE MONDAY 13 ing member of the The Brooklyn Bridge, 1 ELECTION: See budget information on NEXT CHAPTER: Join us for a discussion GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: page 2. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. of current events. Bring your opinions! 10 Tommy performs hits from the 60s and A discussion of On Violence by Hannah a.m. to noon. maybe a few other decades. 7:30 p.m. Arendt. 1 p.m. MICROSOFT DESKTOP PUBLISHING: Registration begins Tuesday, April 9 for

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDMOND RO- a class on Saturday, May 18. This is a MONDAY STAND! We celebrate the French play- 29 hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to “A LATE QUARTET” (2012-106 min.). wright’s birthday (April 1, 1868) with a create greeting cards, letterhead paper, Members of a world-renowned string screening of his beloved play, Cyrano de transfer designs, newsletters, notepaper quartet struggle to stay together in the face Bergerac (1974-150 min.). Peter Donat and much more. Prerequisites: Completion SUNDAY SATURDAY of competing egos, harbored resentment, plays the long-nosed, silver-tongued of computer classes through 2nd Grade. 20 14 Finding & Applying for Jobs in irrepressible lust, and the impending death swordsman, who woos the fair Roxane FOL UNIVERSITY: The Friends of the the Federal Government: Pre- of one member. Producer/director Yaron (Marsha Mason) for his tongue-tied fel- HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free Library welcomes Dr. Michael Shodell sented by Dolores Garcia, Recruitment Zilberman scripted with Seth Grossman. low soldier Christian (Marc Singer), even blood pressure screening conducted by St. and Dr. Maura Spiegel. Refreshments are Coordinator, US Department of Labor. Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoff- though he loves her himself. William Ball Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. served in the break between lectures. 1:30 Registration begins April 2, in-person or man, Catherine Keener, Imogen Poots, and Bruce Franchini directed this Broad- p.m. Story in this issue. L.I. READS 2013: Sutton. David Houston by calling 516-883-4400 Ext. 136. This William Shawn, Madhur Jaffrey and Anne way Theatre Archives selection. 7:30 p.m. and Ray Gobes, Jr. perform a reading in the workshop is designed to teach individu- Sofie von Otter star. Frederick Elmes was style of radio drama: “Willie, the World, als how to effectively compete for federal cinematographer, and Angelo Badalamenti and the Law,”adapted from J.R. Moeh- employment. 1 p.m. composed the score. 7:30 p.m. ringer’s new biographical novel Sutton, the Long Island Reads selection for 2013. The Interview Techniques: Presented most prolific bank robber in American his- MONDAY by Dolores Garcia. Registration begins April 2. 3 p.m. SPONSORSHIPS tory, Willie Sutton was born in the slums 15 AAC Art Advisory Council TUESDAY GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: 2 of Brooklyn in 1901 and grew to manhood A discussion of Oedipus the King by CAC Children’s Advisory Council CHESS: All are welcome. Bring a game if during World War I, Prohibition and the Sophocles. 1 p.m. HAC Health Advisory Council you have one. Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Great Depression. Over a 30-year period MAC Music Advisory Council WE WERE NEVER ALONE: UFO-logist he became so good at breaking in and AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Il Trit- Robert Brea presents a multimedia pro- breaking out that police considered him tico. Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, and Gianni NAC Nautical Advisory Council gram that addresses the controversial topic one of the most dangerous men in New Schicchi form Giacomo Puccini’s “trit- SUNDAY All programs sponsored by the Advisory Councils of extra-terrestrial visitation to our planet. York, and the FBI put Willie “The Actor” tico,” a trilogy of one-act operas in very 21 are funded by donations to the Port Washington Rhonda Denet and the Silver Library Foundation. The presentation will offer an argument Sutton on its first-ever Most Wanted list. different styles and with very different Fox Trio: From Jazz to Soul. 3 p.m. based on texts including the Project Blue But the public rooted shamelessly for Wil- subject matter, ranging from the verismo In addition to the Friends-sponsored programs listed, Book, and the work of Stanton R. Fried- lie. When he was finally caught for good story of a barge-owner and his wife, and a refreshments for the Sandwiched In are courtesy of man and Erich von Däniken. It will also in 1952, crowds surrounded the jail and deckmate who has had an affair with her. the Friends of the Library. By contrast Gianni Schicchi ends the tril- address issues relating to Roswell and Area chanted his name. 7:30 p.m. Priority Seating at all events is given to Port 51. Mr. Brea has contributed to numerous ogy with outrageous farcical comedy. Join Washington residents and cardholders. documentaries on the topic of UFOs and Professor James Kolb for an exploration of this transcendent work. 3 p.m. MAC Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with food extraterrestrials. 7:30 p.m. allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods REMEMBERING SIDNEY LUMET: As a consumed or items one may come in contact with follow-up to yesterday’s FOL U lecture on while at any of our programs. WEDNESDAY director Sidney Lumet, we present Garbo CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE 10 Talks (1984-104 min.). Estelle Rolfe (Anne Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, Jessica Ley, Brooke BOOK DISCUSSION: A discussion of On Bancroft), a woman whose days are num- Salit, Joni Simon, Tony Traguardo Canaan’s Side by Sebastian Barry, facili- WEDNESDAY bered, makes one last request to her son tated by Lee Fertitta. 7:30 p.m. Gilbert (Ron Silver): she would like to meet LIBRARY HOURS 3 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 to 9 BUDGET INFORMATION SESSION & PCLI: The Photography Club of Long Is- the notoriously reclusive actress, Greta Wednesday, 11 to 9 • Saturday, 9 to 5 MEET THE CANDIDATES: See budget land hosts its monthly meeting. 7:30 p.m. Garbo. Larry Grusin scripted, and Cy Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. information on page 2. 7:30 p.m. Coleman provided musical score. 7:30 p.m. www.pwpl.org / (516) 883-4400