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AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY These action-packed 40 minute programs in- Amy Lapointe, Library Director clude a wide variety of books, finger plays, It’s About Conservation 14 Main St., Amherst NH and songs. At the conclusion of each ses- Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063 sion, caretakers are invited to come in email: [email protected] and assist their children with a simple web http://www.amherstlibrary.org craft. Mon-Thu, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime! (ages 3-6 Fri & Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. yrs.) Sun, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Not Smoke & Mirrors Mondays at 6:30pm This is a ‘Book Bunch’ for the af- By Bruce B. Beckley Children’s Programming at ter-hours set! CONTRIBUTING WRITER the Amherst Town Library Put on your ‘jammies’ and head on down to the library for some sto- ries and fun. Then it’s home to brush ACC to Review Kinder-Morgan Project acres for conservation COME TO STORYTIME AT purposes by Jane Hager. THE LIBRARY! your teeth and hop into bed. The per- Regionally, the need for additional sources of en- fect program for working families, or ergy is the major issue in the licensing of the Kind- The Amherst Conser- SESSION 3 vation Commission manages 2,442 acres of fee- Starts Jan. 5 and runs through Feb. 13 for those kids who like a little ‘nightlife’! er-Morgan (KM) Northeast Energy Direct natural All groups meet once per week for six- gas pipeline. That issue will be one of the decisions owned land and 195 acres more on conservation week sessions which run from September un- to be ruled on by the NH Site Evaluation Commit- easements for a total of 2,637 acres. This acreage Baby Listeners ( newborn-2yrs.) til June. No registration is required. tee and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- is found in 95 separate parcels. In addition, 858 Fridays at 10:30 For more information, please call 603-673-2288 and sion after public hearings. acres owned by other organizations; namely, the Caregivers present ask for Miss Sarah or Miss Sue. For up-to-date infor- Locally, the communities through which the Amherst Land Trust, Audubon Society of NH, the mation concerning library programs and events, please pipeline is proposed to pass will be studying the State of New Hampshire, and the Department of Our “baby” group offers an opportunity for babies Defense. The total protected acreage of 3,495 com- and their caregivers to gather for rhymes, songs and visit our website, www.amherstlibrary.org and click on impacts of construction and operation on their Calendar of Events. residents and natural communities. prises 16 percent of the town’s area. puppets. Emphasis is on traditional rhymes that rein- The largest protected parcel in town is the 665 force language patterns and provide for parent/child The Amherst Board of Selectmen has named a COMING SOON: task force chaired by Selectman John D’Angelo to acre portion of the New Boston Air Station lying in interaction. A simple book or two intended for this age Amherst. This parcel is well managed for wildlife is generally highlighted. ELLA FITZGERALD FOR KIDS assemble comments and develop information for the Town to submit in the state and federal pro- although closed for non-military personnel enjoy- Toddler Time (2 and 3-yr. olds) Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 4pm ceedings, should the voters approve the warrant ment. And, of course, the Base’s future is always Tuesdays at 10:00 Sing along with the Queen of Swing: Ella Fitzgerald! article authorizing the Town’s interventions. The in the hands of Congress. The parcels comprising Caregivers present Hear her story in images and video and dance to the task force has, in turn, requested that the ACC the Joe English Reservation total 558 and the Hag- Toddler Time is for our 2 and 3 year olds who are just swinging sounds of her Big Band! Come dance along evaluate the environmental effects of the project. er parcels sum to 240 acres. beginning to discover the joy of books and stories! to the jazzy movement, singing and storytelling by vo- A working group of the ACC will be assembling There are 25 managed parcels of 40 acres or We mix it up with simple rhymes, songs, and pup- calist and educator, Nanette Perrotte. This program data on the KM project to substantiate whatever larger and 18 parcels smaller than 5 acres – a wide pets to appeal to a toddler’s attention span. Each ses- will get us all dancing and singing, and while we’re at conclusions are reached by the full commission by spread for management. Every open space; that is sion concludes with a simple craft for the caregiver and it, we’ll learn a lot about one of our greatest Jazz mu- early March. The group members and their areas parcels without homes on them; including wood- child to create together. Come and join us, we have lots sicians! of expertise include: land, wetland, and utility rights of way, serve the of fun! For kids ages 4 and up. Dr. Paul Indeglia Water resources and town and wildlife species. Other town-owned Book Bunch (3-6 yrs.) Space is limited, so please register online at www. quality, public health and safety, hazardous mate- open spaces include scattered parks, school dis- amherstlibrary.org or call 673-2288 rials and waste, air quality and noise. trict parcels, and cemeteries. Thurs. at 10:00 At this point, the ACC is without the resources Thurs. at 1:00pm Nanette will present a program for adults on Tuesday Dr. Jack Gleason Wetland species and impacts, evening—see our website for more information. including bogs and vernal pools. to acquire any fee or easement parcels except by Our “Book Bunch” storytime is designed for the lon- gifts. Nevertheless, the Commission continues to ger attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set. Rob Clemens Land use, geology and soils, vi- sual impacts, recreation. woo landowners with lands that are important to Bruce Beckley Construction, natural habitats Nature and present passive recreation opportuni- and species ties. Three of these blocks of special interest total- Amherst Town Library ing over 800 acres are held by out-of-town owners. Open Space Accounting We aren’t doing too badly but we can do more.It Land conservation-wise, the Town of Amherst will not be with smoke or mirrors. Ella Fitzgerald, Queen of Swing – February 3rd isn’t doing too badly. Let’s look at some numbers which include the year end generous gift of 240 AMHERST – The Amherst Town raised in Amsterdam, Holland and Library welcomes Nanette Per- Orlando, Florida before attending rotte in a multi-media presentation Boston’s Berklee College of Music and performance, “Ella Fitzgerald, where she received her BA in Jazz Amherst Town Library Queen of Swing,” on Tuesday, Feb- Composition and Arranging with ruary 3 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the a principal instrument of Voice. Library’s series for adults entitled, This course of study was the fulfill- Hail to the Harlem Renaissance. ment of a childhood spent singing The Pleasure of Our Company: Harlem and The This is the story of the singer that and performing that continues on all other singers call the best, Ella as a professional vocalist. Perrotte’s Origins of Its Renaissance, 1910-1940 Fitzgerald, who against impossible Master’s Degree in Education from odds achieved fame as a Jazz sing- Lesley University in Cambridge, AMHERST – The Amherst Town did that neighborhood of churches grace the Amherst Town Library er by the age of seventeen. At that MA focused her work on Arts as a Library welcomes Dr. Dan Breen, and numbers rackets, “rent parties” walls from mid-January throughout young age she found herself at the tool to learn and experience cultural Legal Studies Professor at Brandeis and jazz clubs, develop as it did? the month of February. We invite heart of the Harlem Renaissance diversity. With her college teaching University, for the presentation, Why did tens of thousands of Af- you to take a “Walk Thru Harlem” and American Jazz. She would go career, private coaching and voice “The Pleasure of our Company: rican-Americans, from all points of during our regular library hours. on to perform around the world for students, college choir and acting/ Nanette Perrotte Harlem and the Origins of its Re- the compass, pour into Harlem be- Please join us for the other up- another 58 years. improve troupe, Perrotte has now naissance,” on Tuesday, February ginning with the turn of the Twen- coming programs in the Hail to Nanette Perrotte tells Ella’s ex- evolved a new lecture/presentation yond Category Concert,” on Sun- 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Read- tieth Century? We will try to an- the Harlem Renaissance series that traordinary story of traveling from form that combines social history, day, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.; “The ing Room as part of the Library’s se- swer these questions as we discuss celebrate National Black History being homeless in Harlem to the musicology, and storytelling in her Pleasure of Our Company: Harlem ries for adults entitled, Hail to the the unique physical setting of the month: “Poets of the Harlem Re- Queen of Swing. Along the way she program on Ella Fitzgerald. and the Origins of its Renaissance, Harlem Renaissance. Presenter Dan Harlem Renaissance. naissance,” on Tuesday, February 17 had great mentors: Chuck Webb, Perrotte will also be performing 1910-1940,” on Tuesday, February Breen received his Ph.D. in Ameri- In a 1928 interview with the radio at 7:00 p.m.; “Miss Anne of Harlem: Duke Ellington, Marilyn Monroe, in our Children’s Room at 4 p.m. on 10 at 7:00 p.m.; “Poets of the Har- can History from Boston College in program “The World Tomorrow”, The White Women of the Black Re- Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, the same day, Tuesday, February 3, lem Renaissance,” on Tuesday, Feb- 2003. African-American anthropologist/ naissance,” on Thursday, February and Frank Sinatra. Then there is to the younger set (ages 4 and up) in ruary 17 at 7:00 p.m.; “Miss Anne of The artistic explosion known as novelist Zora Neale Hurston was 19 at 7:00 p.m.; and, “Every Man’s the Battle of the Bands—the Cut- a specially created program on Ella Harlem: The White Women of the the Harlem Renaissance occurred asked about her view on racism to Wish On Board: The Art of the ting Contest at the Savoy Ballroom for their age group. Black Renaissance,” on Thursday, in a part of upper Manhattan with which she answered, “Sometimes, Harlem Renaissance” on Tuesday, where she wins the battle over Bil- Coordinating with the Hail to the February 19 at 7:00 p.m.; and, “Ev- a particularly rich and colorful his- I feel discriminated against, but it February 24 at 7:00 p.m. lie Holiday. All of this is played out Harlem Renaissance series is an ex- ery Man’s Wish On Board: The Art tory, dating back to the Dutch set- does not make me angry. It merely All programs in the Hail to the in the context of the Harlem Re- hibit, “Walk Thru Harlem,” on loan of the Harlem Renaissance. tlement of the seventeenth centu- astonishes me. How can any deny Harlem Renaissance series for naissance, the Great Depression, from the Seacoast African Ameri- All programs in the Hail to the ry. It was a place first of farms and themselves the pleasure of my com- adults are free and open to the pub- Segregation, and World War II: the can Cultural Center in Portsmouth. Harlem Renaissance series for pastures, then of great estates, and pany? It is beyond me.” Hence, the lic. However, registration is RE- critical years, 1935-1955. Through From Billie Holiday to Zora Neale adults are free and open to the pub- finally of modest tenements oc- title of the presentation… QUIRED for each program due to singing her signature songs and Hurston, to the Savoy Ballroom and lic. However, registration is RE- cupied by Germans, Italians, and Coordinating with the Hail to the space limitations. You can register telling her story, this presenta- Rent Parties, visual items of interest QUIRED for each program due to Eastern Europeans. How did the Harlem Renaissance series is an ex- for all these events by calling 673- tion illuminates the Social Histo- grace the Amherst Town Library space limitations. You can register crowded precincts north of 110th hibit, “Walk Thru Harlem,” on loan 2288, emailing library@amherstli- ry of that time. The Man I Love, It walls from mid-January throughout for all these events by calling 673- street finally evolve into the center from the Seacoast African Ameri- brary.org or by visiting our website Don’t Mean a Thing, It’s Only a Pa- the month of February. We invite 2288, emailing library@amherstli- of African-American thought and can Cultural Center in Portsmouth. at www.amherstlibrary.org and se- per Moon and Azure among others. you to take a “Walk Thru Harlem” brary.org or by visiting our website culture for which Harlem has ever From Billie Holiday to Zora Neale lecting the “Community Services” The multimedia presentation allows during our regular library hours. at www.amherstlibrary.org and se- since been famous throughout the Hurston, to the Savoy Ballroom and tab, then click on drop down “Sign- Perrotte to combine her singing, Please join us for the other Feb- lecting the “Community Services” world? Why Harlem? And why Rent Parties, visual items of interest Up for Programs.” storytelling, and teaching talents to ruary programs in the Hail to the tab, then click on drop down “Sign- showcase Ella Fitzgerald’s masterful Harlem Renaissance series that Up for Programs.” work and complex life story. celebrate National Black History Born to an Ecuadorian mother Month : “Boston Saxophone Quar- and a French father, Perrotte was tet performs Duke Ellington: Be- Minecraft At The Library - Session 2 u Boston Saxophone Quartet Performs Duke Ellington continued from page 1 Starts January 9th - Sign Up Now ton Saxophone Quartet is a unique Theater in Beverly (MA) and Colo- the menu, this is a concert perfor- AMHERST – Minecraft at the li- sion, please sign up as soon as pos- I am looking for parents of par- blend of musicians who have per- nial and Wang Theaters in Boston mance not to be missed. brary is a smashing success! Session sible as Session 2 is already nearly ticipants who would be willing to formed with the Boston Pops and (MA). Tom Ferrante’s performing The Amherst Town Library is ap- 2 starts Wednesday January 7th full. We will also start a waiting list help moderate at least one meet- Boston Symphony Orchestra and career has been in the orchestras of preciative for the funding provided from 4:00pm to 5:30pm and will for Session 3 (starting March 4th). ing. The only requirements are (1) leading Broadway theaters through- the Colonial, Wang, and Schubert by the Friends of the Amherst Town run for six weeks, ending February The library laptops are a bit un- be able to help trouble shoot com- out New England. The BSQ musi- Theaters of Boston. Other credits Library for this 2015 Sundays at 4 11th. Registration is REQUIRED, derpowered for the Minecraft ap- puter issues such as WiFi not con- cians are proficient on all the wood- include membership in the Herb music series which also includes so please contact Kim Ayers at 249- plication, so participants are asked necting, (2) keep players interacting winds including flute, clarinet, Pomeroy Jazz Orchestra, The Vio- the following upcoming programs: 9108 or kimberlyayers@comcast. to bring a laptop from home if at all appropriately. Most of the kids are oboe, and bassoon, in addition to, la Premier Saxophone Quartet, and “Gateway Trio: Music as Language” net to reserve your spot. possible. There is also an iPad/iPod quite knowledgeable and can help of course, the saxophone. The four the Greg Hopkins Big Band. A for- on March 1st ; and, “Klezwoods Kids currently on the waiting list table for kids who prefer to play on out with any game related problems members of the BSQ are Tom Fer- mer Director of Bands for Waltham Quintet” on April 12th. We invite are guaranteed a spot in Session 2. those devices. rante (soprano saxophone and bass (MA) High School, Tom has been you to join us for all of these amaz- If you plan to participate this ses- clarinet), Greg Floor (alto saxo- featured jazz clarinet soloist with ing concerts! phone and flute), Brent Beech (bari- the Boston Pops Orchestra for the While here for the concert, we in- tone saxophone and clarinet), and past twenty seasons. Music is in vite you to leave some extra time for Peter Cokkinias (tenor saxophone the blood of renowned saxophon- a “Walk Thru Harlem,” an interest- Exploring The iPad and clarinet). The Library is grate- ist Greg Floor. Clarinet was the in- ing visual exhibit on loan from the ful to be hosting these stellar pro- strument of choice for his grand- Seacoast African American Cul- fessional musicians under our roof! father and father and his sister is a tural Center in Portsmouth, NH. AMHERST – It is a New Year If you are an iPad owner, or want from settings, organizing, surfing Sharing a dual career as an in- pianist. Greg graduated from the The exhibit is open during regular and time to get up to speed with to become one, come and learn the Web, checking email, texting strumentalist and conductor, Peter New England Conservatory in Bos- library hours in the Main Reading all those technology online won- about all the things an iPad can do messages, making FaceTime calls, Cokkinias has conducted the Bos- ton where he received his Master of Room and stairwell areas. The ex- ders! The Amherst Town Library in the “Exploring your iPad” pre- and exploring Apps. ton Ballet, Boston Pops, Springfield Music (Jazz Performance) under the hibit will continue through the en- is pleased to help you with that goal sentation with Marjorie Wein and This Library program for adults Symphony (MA), and the Atlan- instruction of virtuoso tenor saxo- tire month of February. by offering our three part January Carol Wein, technology profession- is free and open to the public. How- tic Sinfonietta (NY). He has per- phonist, Jerry Bergonzi. Greg was All events are free and open to series for adults called Tackling als and owners of WizeGuides—a ever, registration for this program formed with the Boston Lyric Op- a featured soloist with the Boston the public. However, registration is Technology… and Winning. “Ex- company that helps people get and all programs in the series is RE- era, Boston Ballet, and Cincinnati, Pops under the direction of the leg- REQUIRED for each performance ploring the iPad” kicks off the series comfortable with all types of tech- QUIRED due to space limitations. Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Boston endary John Williams. He has ap- due to space limitations. To regis- and is followed by “Succeeding on nology. A short time ago, only a You can register for this event, Symphony Orchestras. Presently, peared in Jazz Festivals across the ter for any or all of the Sundays at Craigslist,” and “Facebook Work- few people had even held an iPad and all events, by calling 673-2288, Dr. Cokkinias is in his 30th season world. Brent Beech rounds out the 4 concerts, please call 673-2288, shop: Going Beyond Getting Start- in their hands and now millions of emailing library@amherstlibrary. as Music Director/Conductor of quartet with his exuberant baritone email [email protected] ed.” Mark your calendars for these people own them. It is surprisingly org, or by visiting our website at the Metrowest Symphony Orches- saxophone and clarinet. Brent re- or visit our website at www.amher- Winning Wednesday scheduled for fun and easy to use as you hold it in www.amherstlibrary.org and se- tra (MA), Professor at Berklee Col- ceived his Master of Arts in Clari- stlibrary.org and select the “Com- Wednesday, January 28th from 1:00 your hands and interact with it by lecting the “Community Services” lege of Music, and is a woodwind net Performance at Louisiana State munity Services” tab, then click on PM to 3:00 PM. touch. This course will introduce tab, then click on drop down “Sign- doubler at the North Shore Music University. With Duke Ellington on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.” you to all the basic iPad functions— Up for Programs.”