NINE INSPIRED WEEKS OF DISCUSSIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND FEASTS JANUARY 19 through MARCH 17, 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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2011 Featured TitleS War Dances by Sherman Alexie Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award, Sherman Alexie’s War Dances is a collection of short stories and poems that examine with humor and grace the intricate facets of human relationships. Using skillfully crafted prose that Two compelling books by prize-winning author Sherman Alexie occupy center is at turns shocking, funny, and poignant, War stage for the 2011 One Book, One Philadelphia program: War Dances, a bittersweet, Dances takes readers on a grand tour of life in emotionally resonant collection of poems and stories, and The Absolutely True Diary all its complexity. of a Part-Time Indian, a heartrending and humorous autobiographical novel based on the author’s teen experiences growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. The Absolutely True Diary Read together, they will provide a synergistic reading experience, offering of a Part-Time Indian perspectives of youth and maturity, with subject matter that includes a full range by Sherman Alexie, with art by Ellen Forney of modern relationships and current issues, as seen through the lens of a Native Inspired by Sherman Alexie’s childhood American author, poet, and filmmaker. Alexie has said aboutWar Dances: “I thought experiences and winner of the National Book of it as a mix tape. It’s kind of a love letter to my family on one level. On another level, Award, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time it’s about urban Indians. You could say it’s a book telling my reservation family what Indian is filled with the candid observations my urban Indian life has become.” According to a review in the Philadelphia Inquirer, of Arnold “Junior” Spirit, who leaves his school the book “seeks to understand the causes of modern men’s alienation, whatever on the Spokane Reservation to attend the all- tribe they’ve wandered from or tried to claim.” Readers will find their own meanings white high school 22 miles away. Highlighted by within both books and be deeply moved by powerful writing that transports them illustrations from Junior’s diary, this humorous into other lives while reminding them of their own. and heartbreaking novel tells the inspirational Inspired by Alexie’s poems and stories, many of the 2011 One Book programs will story of one teen’s search for identity as he focus on aspects of Native American history and culture, including the contributions struggles to overcome the circumstances of of Philadelphia’s first residents, the Lenni Lenape. Programs will include author poverty and disability to achieve success in life. visits, book discussions, music and dance performances, poetry readings, writing and illustration workshops, craft-making sessions, and screenings of Alexie’s films,Smoke Signals and The Business of Fancydancing. CHILDREN’S Companion Book We cordially invite you to attend the events described in this calendar, all designed to The Good Luck Cat deepen and expand your reading experience. Once again, we celebrate the truth that by Joy Harjo, with illustrations by Paul Lee emerges every One Book season—that we are all enriched by Philadelphia’s diversity and, most importantly, we share a common humanity. Acclaimed Native American poet Joy Harjo tells the story of a young girl’s pet cat Woogie, To further enhance your One Book experience, please visit freelibrary.org/one book, who encounters angry dogs, tumbles from where you will find everything from lists of Native American sites in Philadelphia a tree, and even takes a spin in the family’s to book discussion questions and lists of related books and films in the Library’s clothes dryer. Illustrated with beautiful acrylic collection. We hope that these online materials will enrich the time you spend with paintings that subtly weave in details about this year’s featured selections and foster an interactive experience with members of the narrator’s Native American heritage, The our community. Along the way, we encourage you to join the conversation on our blog Good Luck Cat invites readers to follow Woogie at freelibrary.org/onebook and on Twitter @onebookonephila. on his many misadventures. Marie Field, Chair One Book, One Philadelphia

2 3 AUTHOR EVENT AUTHOR WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION DISCUSSION STORYTIME SCREENING FILM MISCELLANEOUS CHILDREN/FAMILY FRIENDLY TEEN

Hands-on Tours at the Rosenbach Museum Friday, January 21, 3:00 p.m. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey St., 215-732-1600 Delve into the museum’s collection of rare books and manuscripts to discover more about the cultural confrontations between Native Americans and the writers, artists, and politicians represented in the museum’s collection. Visit rosenbach.org for details.

Battle of the Bios Friday, January 21, 6:00 pm Book Discussion: War Dances Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., 215-733-0390 Wednesday, January 19, 3:00 p.m. In celebration of War Dances by Sherman Alexie, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Free Library of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., 215-685-0522 Battle of the Bios, an opportunity for local authors and storytellers to compete for a Keith Kessler will lead an interactive discussion of this year’s featured selection. $100 Grand Prize. Up to 20 writers and performers are invited to perform their own short, autobiographically inspired pieces for a chance to win three excellent prizes. The evening Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms will be guest-hosted by a Philadelphia celebrity and will feature free local beer, light Wednesday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. refreshments, and the opportunity to explore PMG’s exhibition, Remnants of a City: Leroy Free Library of Philadelphia, Whitman Branch, 200 Snyder Ave., 215-685-1754 Johnson’s Philadelphia. Come with your own tale AND your friends to vie for the awards— the winners are selected by the audience! Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for members. Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is intended primarily for children and their caregivers. Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Saturday, January 22, 2:00 p.m. Book Discussion: War Dances Free Library of Philadelphia, Greater Olney Branch, 5501 N. 5th St., 215-685-2846 Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Walnut Street West Branch, 201 S. 40th St., 215-685-7671 tribes that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Join Daniel Ryan for a discussion of this year’s featured selection.

Book Discussion: War Dances KICKOFF EVENT Monday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff Event with Intercultural Free Library of Philadelphia, Oak Lane Branch, 6614 N. 12th St., 215-685-2848 Journeys and Red Blanket SINGERS AND DANCERS Wednesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. Storytime: The Good Luck Cat by Joy Harjo Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Tuesday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. One Book 2011 kicks off with a special video welcome message from featured author Sherman Free Library of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Branch, 501 Rhawn St., 215-685-0547 Alexie as we celebrate the ninth year of Philly’s biggest book club. The evening will feature a special dance performance by the Red Blanket Singers and Dancers of the local Nanticoke Preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to hear the story of Woogie, the Lenni Lenape Nation, as well as a unique musical offering from Udi Bar-David, cellist with the beautiful but mischievous cat of a young Native American girl. Woogie survives a series of Philadelphia Orchestra and Executive Director of Intercultural Journeys, and Grammy Award- misadventures as though she has nine lives, but can she also bring good luck to anyone winning Navajo-Ute flutist R. Carlos Nakai. who pets her?

STARS Comic Book Workshop Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Thursday, January 20, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 3:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia Branch, 1700 S. Broad St., 215-685-1866 Free Library of Philadelphia, Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 215-685-1973 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. STARS Comic Book Workshop Native Nations Dance Theater Tuesday, January 25, 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St., 215-685-1758 Free Library of Philadelphia, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave., 215-685-2150 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Featured in the 2009 PBS documentary We Shall Remain by Chris Eyre and Ric Burns, Native a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive Nations Dance Theater will present an exciting program for children and their families that reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. highlights traditional Native American music and dance. 4 5 Screening and Discussion: Smoke Signals Book Discussion: War Dances Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch, 600 W. Girard Ave., 215-686-1768 Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. (part 2) Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. (part 3) coming-of-age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. Join Broad Street Ministry for the first part of a three-part discussion about this year’s featured selection. STARS Comic Book Workshop Wednesday, January 26, 4:00 p.m. Native American Storytime and Craft Program Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles L. Durham Branch, 3320 Haverford Ave., 215-685-7436 Saturday, January 29, 2:00 p.m. This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Children’s Department, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5369 a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive Children ages six and older and their caregivers will join librarians in a special Native reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. American-themed storytime.

Native American Crafts Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels: THE Good Luck Cat Wednesday, January 26, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Haverford Branch, 5543 Haverford Ave., 215-685-1964 Free Library of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., 215-685-0522 Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Woogie, the star of The Good Luck Cat, overcame many obstacles to return to his home, different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan but in our city, many feral and outdoor cats are not so lucky! Urban wildlife, especially Renape Nation. songbirds, often fall prey to outside cats. Meet live animals from the Philadelphia Zoo and learn how you can help urban wildlife by keeping your own cat indoors. This 45-minute Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms program is perfect for early learners and elementary school students. Wednesday, January 26, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Frankford Branch, 4634 Frankford Ave., 215-685-1473 Story Crafts: Seminole Quilt Pattern Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African Tuesday, February 1, 4:00 p.m. American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is Free Library of Philadelphia, Fishtown Community Branch , 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., 215-685-9990 intended primarily for children and their caregivers. Children and their caregivers will learn about The Story of the Seminole quilt patterns and how to make a paper-pierced journal. The History of the Black Seminole Tribe Wednesday, January 26, 6:00 p.m. Film Screening: The Exiles Free Library of Philadelphia, Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library Tuesday, February 1, 7:00 p.m. 125 S. 52nd St., 215-685-7424 Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Learn the story, history, and controversy of the African Americans and Seminoles who Called a “vital film” by Sherman Alexie, director Kent Mackenzie’s 1961 feature is a realistic joined forces in the swamps of Florida. This program is suitable for all ages. portrait of a group of twenty-something Native Americans who leave the reservation for the gritty, rock-and-roll lifestyle of Los Angeles in the 1950s. Screening and Discussion: Smoke Signals Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. STARS Comic Book Workshop Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898 Wednesday, February 2, 1:00 p.m. Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a screening of the film based on Sherman Alexie’s short Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 E. Wyoming Ave., 215-685-9158 story “This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” from a 35mm print, followed by a This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of discussion with Bethany Schneider of Bryn Mawr College. General admission is $10, $7 for a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive seniors and students, and $5 for BMFI members. Tickets are available at brywnmawrfilm.org. reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories.

Book Discussion: War Dances Native American Storytime and Craft Program Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Ogontz Branch, 6017 Ogontz Ave., 215-685-3566 Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Children’s Department, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5369 Children ages six and older and their caregivers will join librarians in a special Native American-themed storytime.

6 7 Native American Crafts ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A FULL-TIME ARTIST: Wednesday, February 2, 4:00 p.m. COMICS STUDIO WITH ELLEN FORNEY Free Library of Philadelphia, Lovett Branch, 6945 Germantown Ave., 215-685-2095 Saturday, February 5, 2:00 p.m. Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan Artist Ellen Forney, a Philadelphia native and the mind behind the clever artwork in The Renape Nation. Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, will teach participants how to develop their own comic art. Forney’s work includes collaborative projects with columnist Dan Savage and Book Discussion: War Dances comedian Margaret Cho, and has been featured in L.A. Weekly, Seattle’s The Stranger, and The Oxford American. Please call 215-567-7710 to reserve a space. Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. (part 3) Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Story Crafts: Women’s AdornmentS Join Broad Street Ministry for the second part of a three-part discussion about this year’s Monday, February 7, 4:00 p.m. featured selection. Free Library of Philadelphia, David Cohen Ogontz Branch, 6017 Ogontz Ave., 215-685-3566 Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Frybread Riot! that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Wednesday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. Ready, Willing, and Able, 1211 Bainbridge St., 215-567-7710 Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Join the University of Pennsylvania’s Native American student group Six Directions as they Monday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. serve up plates of steaming hot frybread, a popular food on the powwow circuit with tribes Free Library of Philadelphia, Oak Lane Branch, 6614 N. 12th St., 215-685-2848 across the country. Admission is $5. Space is limited; please RSVP by calling 215-567-7710. Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is Modern Voices in Indigenous Film: Mohawk Girls intended primarily for children and their caregivers. Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Monday Poets: Nick Moudry & Ernest Hilbert On Wednesdays in February, Broad Street Ministry will showcase films written, directed Monday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. by, and starring indigenous peoples. In Mohawk Girls, documentary filmmaker Tracey Deer Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108 , 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5402 captures the lives of three Mohawk teenagers as they struggle with the desire to stay close After reading the poems in War Dances, continue your exploration of the medium with to their traditional community on the reserve while also wanting to explore the wider world. Monday Poets, a monthly event series combining featured poets and an open mic showcase. Now in its 16th year, Monday Poets showcases a wide variety of poets with Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms connections to Philadelphia. Thursday, February 3, 4:30 p.m. Nick Moudry has authored two books of poetry, a poem, a movie & a poem and High noon. Free Library of Philadelphia, Haddington Branch, 446 N. 65th St., 215-685-1970 He lives in Bella Vista and teaches English at Temple University and the Community College Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African of Philadelphia. American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is intended primarily for children and their caregivers. Ernest Hilbert’s debut collection, Sixty Sonnets, received widespread critical acclaim. Hilbert’s poems have appeared in such publications as The New Republic, Yale Review, Book Discussion: War Dances American Poetry Review, Parnassus, and the London Review. Thursday, February 3, 6:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St., 215-685-1758 Book Discussion: War Dances Renee Pokorny will lead an engaging discussion of this year’s featured selection. Monday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free Library of Philadelphia, Independence Branch, 18 S. 7th St., 215-685-1633 Librarians Marianne Banbor and Bill Irby will lead a discussion about this year’s featured selection. Refreshments will be served.

Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Tuesday, February 8, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Lillian Marrero Branch, 601 W. Lehigh Ave., 215-685-9794 Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is intended primarily for children and their caregivers.

8 9 STARS Comic Book Workshop Native American Crafts Tuesday, February 8, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Queen Memorial Branch, 1201 S. 23rd St., 215-685-1899 Free Library of Philadelphia, Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave., 215-685-0298 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. Renape Nation.

Book Discussion: War Dances Story Crafts: Seminole Quilt Pattern Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 4:30 p.m. Mugshots Coffeehouse & Café, 2831 W. Girard Ave., 215-717-3327 Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. 7th St., 215-686-1766 Participants in this reading and discussion will receive a coffee coin good for a free latte on Children and their caregivers will learn about The Story of the Seminole quilt patterns and their next visit to Mugshots Brewerytown. how to make a paper-pierced journal.

Native American Crafts Book Discussion: War Dances Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Bustleton Branch, 10199 Bustleton Ave., 215-685-0472 Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Join Broad Street Ministry for the final part of a three-part discussion about this year’s different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan featured selection. Renape Nation. Modern Voices in Indigenous Film: The Only Good Indian Book Discussion: War Dances Wednesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Free Library of Philadelphia, Andorra Branch, 705 E. Cathedral Rd., 215-685-2552 Follow the perilous journey of a young Native American boy in Kansas at the turn of the 20th century as he escapes from the cruel world of a distant Indian boarding school and Poetry Workshops with Drexel University tries to make his way back home. Wednesday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. Drexel Intercultural Center, 30 S. 33rd St. (33rd and Chestnut Sts.), 215-895-6485 Story Crafts: Women’s AdornmentS If you were inspired by what you read in War Dances, come learn what makes a good poem Thursday, February 10, 4:00 p.m. and what it takes to write one at a free poetry workshop with Harriet Millan, director of Free Library of Philadelphia, Richmond Branch, 2987 Almond St., 215-685-9992 the Drexel University Writing Program and author of Girl in Cap and Gown, a finalist for the Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes 2009 National Poetry Series Award. that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers.

STARS Comic Book Workshop Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Wednesday, February 9, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Holmesburg Branch , 7810 Frankford Ave., 215-685-8756 Saturday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. (part 2) This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Free Library of Philadelphia, Overbrook Park Branch, 7422 Haverford Ave., 215-685-0182 a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive Join librarians for the first of a two-part discussion about this year’s featured selection. reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. Family Jams Presents: Good Luck Animals Art Workshops Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Sunday, February 13, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 4:00 p.m. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., 215-733-0390 Free Library of Philadelphia, McPherson Square Branch, 601 E. Indiana Ave., 215-685-9995 In honor of Joy Harjo’s The Good Luck Cat, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens will explore “Totem Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Animals” and mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar’s relationships and references to animals within that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. his artwork. Participants will create animal-inspired Valentine’s Day gifts for special pets or family members. Kid-friendly tours will depart at 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Admission is free for kids under 6, $2 for kids 6 – 12 and $5 for adults. Tours are $3 plus admission.

10 11 Poetry Workshops with Drexel University Book Discussion: War Dances Wednesday, February 16, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. Drexel Intercultural Center, 30 S. 33rd St. (33rd and Chestnut Sts.), 215-895-6485 Free Library of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia Branch, 1700 S. Broad St., 215-685-1866 If you were inspired by what you read in War Dances, come learn what makes a good Tiffany Smith will lead a discussion of this year’s featured selection. Refreshments will poem and what it takes to write one at a free poetry workshop with Henry Israeli, Drexel be served. University faculty member and founder of Saturnalia Press. Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Story Crafts: Women’s AdornmentS Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Andorra Branch, 705 E. Cathedral Rd., 215-685-2552 Free Library of Philadelphia, Independence Branch, 18 S. 7th St., 215-685-1633 Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. intended primarily for children and their caregivers.

STARS Comic Books Workshop Maria Tallchief, Prima Ballerina: An Interactive Ballet Performance Wednesday, February 16, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 12:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Kensington Branch, 104 W. Dauphin St., 215-685-9996 Free Library of Philadelphia, Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of Attend a special performance by Pennsylvania Ballet II, a troupe of pre-professional a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive dancers led by former Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer William DeGregory. In reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. recognition of this year’s featured selection, this program will feature a special performance based on the life and work of Maria Tallchief, a member of the Osage Nation Native American Culture Lecture with Wendy Logan and the first prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet from 1947-1960. Tallchief was the wife of choreographer George Balanchine, and many of his signature works were written Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. for her, including the role of the Sugarplum Fairy in Balanchine’s version of The Nutcracker. Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621 Wendy Logan of the Powhatan Renape Nation will present to adults and teens an Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian informative lecture on current social issues faced by Native Americans living both on and off the reservation. Saturday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Overbrook Park Branch, 7422 Haverford Ave., 215-685-0182 All I Know About Indigenous People I Learned from Hollywood Overbook Park Branch librarians will lead the second half of a two-part discussion about this year’s featured selection. Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Film Screening: Black Indians: An American Story Film lecturer Michael McGonigle from the Philadelphia Museum of Art will take a humorous look at how Native Americans have been portrayed in Hollywood films. From the Saturday, February 19, 2:00 p.m. preposterously savage to the unbelievably noble, audiences will be invited to consider how Free Library of Philadelphia, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave., 215-685-2150 these stereotypes came about and assess critically whether things are any better today. Black Indians: An American Story brings to light a forgotten part of America’s past—the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Narrated by James Earl Jones Modern Voices in Indigenous Film: Rabbit-Proof Fence and produced and directed by the award-winning Native American production company Rich-Heape Films, this presentation explores what brought the two groups together, what Wednesday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. drove them apart, and the challenges they face today. Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Aboriginal sisters Molly and Gracie use their knowledge of the Australian countryside to Hands-on Tours at the Rosenbach Museum escape from a re-education camp and return to their home in Jigalog, evading pursuit by local law enforcement every step of the way. Sunday, February 20, 3:00 p.m. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey St., 215-732-1600 STARS Comic Book Workshop Delve into the museum’s collection of rare books and manuscripts to discover more about the cultural confrontations between Native Americans and the writers, artists, and Thursday, February 17, 2:00 p.m. politicians represented in the museum’s collection. Visit rosenbach.org for details. Free Library of Philadelphia, Nicetown-Tioga Branch, 3720 N. Broad St., 215-685-9790 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories.

12 13 Red Crooked Sky Film Screening: Black Indians: An American Story Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Free Library of Philadelphia, Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave., 215-685-0298 Keith Anderson (Cherokee/Catawba) and Dan Garneaux (Oglala Sioux), performers with Black Indians: An American Story brings to light a forgotten part of America’s past—the the nationally acclaimed Red Crooked Sky dance troupe, will perform traditional dances cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Narrated by James Earl Jones from their respective cultures followed by a discussion about the role of the warrior in and produced and directed by the award-winning Native American production company traditional and contemporary Native American society. Rich-Heape Films, this presentation explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart, and the challenges they face today. Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Tuesday, February 22, 4:30 p.m. Modern Voices in Indigenous Film: Smoke Signals Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Branch, 1935 Shunk St., 215-685-1755 Wednesday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this coming-of-age tale follows the journey of Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene Native American Storytime men who confront issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. Screening will be followed by a discussion with Susan Adelman, creator of Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 p.m. the popular “Inside the Characters” film discussion series at Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave., 215-685-9156 Children and their caregivers will join librarians in a special Native American-themed storytime. Native American Identity in the 21st CenturY Thursday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. STARS Comic Book Workshop Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Wednesday, February 23, 4:00 p.m. Who is Native American, and how is that decision made? Wendy Logan of the Powhatan Free Library of Philadelphia, Widener Branch, 2808 W. Lehigh Ave., 215-685-9798 Renape Nation will lead an interactive discussion on how issues of identity affect the This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of educational, political, and cultural lives of Native Americans today. a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. Film Screening: Smoke Signals Monday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. Native American Crafts Free Library of Philadelphia, Oak Lane Branch, 6614 N. 12th St., 215-685-2848 Wednesday, February 23, 4:00 p.m. Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this Free Library of Philadelphia, Lovett Branch, 6945 Germantown Ave., 215-685-2095 coming of age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan Renape Nation. Native American Crafts Monday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion: Smoke Signals Free Library of Philadelphia, Torresdale Branch, 3079 Holme Ave., 215-685-0494 Wednesday, February 23, 4:30 p.m. Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. 7th St., 215-686-1766 different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this Renape Nation. coming of age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. Film Screening: Smoke Signals Tuesday, March 1, 4:00 p.m. Film Screening: Smoke Signals Free Library of Philadelphia, Queen Memorial Library, 1201 S. 23rd St., 215-685-1899 Wednesday, February 23, 5:45 p.m. Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this Free Library of Philadelphia, Welsh Road Branch, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., 215-685-0498 coming of age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. coming of age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father.

14 15 Native American Crafts Native American Crafts Tuesday, March 1, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Walnut Street West Branch, 201 S. 40th St., 215-685-7671 Free Library of Philadelphia, Tacony Branch, 6742 Torresdale Ave., 215-685-0494 Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan Renape Nation. Renape Nation.

Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Tuesday, March 1, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 4:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 S. 51st St., 215-685-2690 Free Library of Philadelphia, Cecil B. Moore Branch, 2320 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave., 215-685-2766 Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is intended primarily for children and their caregivers. Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Free Library of Philadelphia, Fishtown Community Branch, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., 215-685-9990 Wednesday, March 2, 4:00 p.m. Erin Hoopes will lead an engaging discussion of this year’s featured selection. Free Library of Philadelphia, Paschalville Branch, 6942 Woodland Ave., 215-685-2662 Refreshments will be served. Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion: Smoke Signals Free Library of Philadelphia, Katharine Drexel Branch, 11099 Knights Rd., 215-685-9383 Wednesday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621 that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Based on Sherman Alexie’s short story, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”, this coming of age tale follows Victor and Thomas, two young Coeur d’Alene men who confront An Evening of Theater with Dawson Street Dramatic Society issues of identity and family while on a journey to collect the remains of Victor’s father. Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Local playwright Greg Day from the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin presents staged Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. readings of two of his most recent works: Trickster, where an intern is confronted with Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. (part 2) a mysterious presence upon discovering an ancient mask in the basement of a museum; Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 and Red Cloud Screams, featuring a protagonist who goes to confession in order to work Join Broad Street Ministry for the first part of a two-part discussion of this year’s through his experiences in Native American boarding schools. featured selection.

Hands-on Tours at the Rosenbach Museum Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Wednesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey St., 215-732-1600 Free Library of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., 215-685-0522 Delve into the museum’s collection of rare books and manuscripts to discover more Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African about the cultural confrontations between Native Americans and the writers, artists, and American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is politicians represented in the museum’s collection. Visit rosenbach.org for details. intended primarily for children and their caregivers.

Poetry Workshops WITH Drexel University Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2:00 p.m. THURSDAY, March 3, 4:00 p.m. Drexel Intercultural Center, 30 S. 33rd St. (33rd and Chestnut Sts.), 215-895-6485 Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave., 215-685-9156 If you were inspired by what you read in War Dances, come learn what makes a good poem Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African and what it takes to write one at a free poetry workshop with Miriam Kotzin, Professor of American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is English at Drexel University and editor of the literary journal Per Contra. intended primarily for children and their caregivers.

16 17 STARS Comic Book Workshop Monday Poets: Sebastian Agudelo & Daisy Fried Thursday, March 3, 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Overbrook Park Branch, 7422 Haverford Ave., 215-685-0182 Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Room 108 , 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5402 This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of After reading the poems in War Dances, continue your exploration of the medium with a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive Monday Poets, a monthly event series combining featured poets and an open-mic showcase. reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. Sebastian Agudelo’s poetry collection To the Bone won the 2008 Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize. His poems have appeared in Gulf, Bellingham Review, and Karamu. Lenape Lifeways Thursday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. Daisy Fried is the author of two nationally acclaimed books of poems, My Brother is Getting Free Library of Philadelphia, Bushrod Branch, 6304 Caster Ave., 215-685-1471 Arrested Again and She Didn’t Mean to Do It, and she currently teaches creative writing at Lenape Lifeways is an interactive exhibit that introduces students to the first people Bryn Mawr College. of Pennsylvania through lessons about Lenape life and traditions, interactions with Europeans and early colonists, and contributions of the Lenape to our lives today. Story Crafts: Seminole Quilt Pattern Tuesday, March 8, 4:00 p.m. Film Screening: Black Indians: An American Story Free Library of Philadelphia, Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch, 600 W. Girard Ave., 215-686-1768 Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. Children and their caregivers will learn about The Story of the Seminole quilt patterns and Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave., 215-685-9156 how to make a paper-pierced journal. Black Indians: An American Story brings to light a forgotten part of America’s past—the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Narrated by James Earl Jones STARS Comic Book Workshop and produced and directed by the award-winning Native American production company Tuesday, March 8, 4:00 p.m. Rich-Heape Films, this presentation explores what brought the two groups together, what Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Ave., 215-685-9156 drove them apart, and the challenges they face today. This workshop complements the comics featured in Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Skilled comic book artists will assist children and teens in interactive Guided Tour: The Universe of the Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo reading and drawing in order to create their own comic book stories. Saturday, March 5, 1:30 p.m. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-898-4000 Poetry Workshops WITH Drexel University Get to know the Native tribes of the Southwest with a tour of Apache tipi and Navajo Wednesday, March 9, 2:00 p.m. hooghan frameworks, an illuminated walk-in sky theater, and more than 300 archaeological Drexel Intercultural Center, 30 S. 33rd St. (33rd and Chestnut Sts.), 215-895-6485 and ethnographic objects from the Museum’s extensive Southwest collections. Free with museum admission. If you were inspired by what you read in War Dances, come learn what makes a good poem and what it takes to write one at a free workshop with Kathleen Volk Miller, associate teaching professor of English at Drexel University and managing editor of Painted Bride Quarterly. Native American Crafts Saturday, March 5, 2:00 p.m. Tracing Your Native American Roots Free Library of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill Branch, 8711 Germantown Ave., 215-685-9290 Wednesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m. Children will learn about power animals and tribal teachings in relation to Mother Earth’s Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St, 215-732-6200 different wonders and create crafts with Wendy Logan, a member of the Powhatan Renape Nation. Have you ever wondered if you descended from Native Americans? Searching for Native American ancestry can be a daunting and challenging task. Genealogist David “Iron Head” Vann, a Cherokee descendant and member of the Cherokee National Historical Society, will Queer Memoir Story Salon explain how to get started with your research and how to find the information you need from Saturday, March 5, 8:00 p.m. federal records, libraries, and archives. Space is limited; please visit hsp.org or call 215-732-6200 William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220 ext. 214 to reserve a space. The popular New York poetry salon Queer Memoir will showcase a special night of stories and performances by local queer artists, created and inspired by the theme of ”growing up” Talk About It!: Take Back Philadelphia’s Schools as expressed in War Dances and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Suggested Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. admission donation is $5-7. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St., Montgomery Auditorium, 215-567-7710 Like the schools on the Spokane Reservation in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Philadelphia’s schools face challenges posed by state testing, infrastructural problems, bullies, and lack of funding. How can we take back our centers of learning, and who should bear the responsibility?

18 19 Storytelling: Shared Legends and Rhythms Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Thursday, March 10, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16th, 6:30 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, West Oak Lane Branch, 2000 Washington Ln., 215-685-2843 Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad St., 215-735-4847 Master storytellers Carla Wiley and Ron Carter will share how stories from African, African Join Broad Street Ministry for the second part of a two-part discussion of this year’s American, and Native American cultures share similar themes and rhythms. This program is featured selection. intended for children and their caregivers. GRAND FINALE Historic Native American Sites in Philadelphia ONE BOOK, ONE PHILADELPHIA GRAND FINALE with author Sherman Alexie THURSDAY, March 10, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., 215-925-2800 Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 Join Douglas Mooney, Director of the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum, as he tells you Join author Sherman Alexie in a conversation about this year’s featured selections, about the processes involved in care and preservation of Historic Native American sites War Dances and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The evening will also located right in Center City Philadelphia. feature the world premiere of an original musical composition inspired by this year’s titles, written and performed by students from the Curtis Institute of Music. Story Crafts: Women’s AdornmentS Saturday, March 12, 2:00 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion with Sherman Alexie: Free Library of Philadelphia, Lawncrest Branch, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., 215-685-0549 The Business of Fancydancing Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers. Moore College of Art and Design, Stewart Auditorium, 1916 Race St., 215-567-7710 Join Sherman Alexie and Gary Kramer of Temple University for a screening of The Business One Book from the Pulpit of Fancydancing, a film that explores the tension between Seymour and Aristotle, two men Sunday, March 13, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | The Birthright of Identity who grew up together on the Spokane Reservation. Seymour’s internal conflict between Sunday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | The Struggle for Identity his Indian heritage and his life as an urban gay man and popular Native poet plays out in Sunday, March 27, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | The Attacks on Identity multiple cultures and relationships over his college and early adult years. This event is Sunday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | The Revival of Identity presented in partnership with the Connelly Library at Moore College of Art and Design. The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St., 215-567-1267 Reflect on War Dances and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian during Lent by Guided Tour: The Past and the Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania focusing on issues related to assimilation and cultural identity in a spiritual setting. Sunday, March 20, 1:30 p.m. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-898-4000 TEEN TUESDAY: ARTIST TRADING CARDS WORKSHOP Organized by the Penn Museum together with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, this TUESDAY, March 15, 3:30 p.m. exhibition features objects from the private collections of Lenape people in Pennsylvania, Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-7710 plus historic and contemporary photographs, and archaeological objects from the Artist Christian Patchell and other members of the Philadelphia Cartooning Society will lead Museum collection. Free with museum admission. teens in creating their own Artist Trading Card, a personalized piece of artwork that tells a short story about events in the artist’s life.

Book Discussion: War Dances Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. 7th St., 215-686-1766 Janet Puchino will lead a discussion of this year’s featured selection. Refreshments will be served.

Story Crafts: Women’s Adornments Wednesday, March 16, 5:00 p.m. Free Library of Philadelphia, Eastwick Branch, 2851 Island Ave., 215-685-4170 Learn the art of beading small bags, bracelets, and earrings, and hear the stories of the tribes that created these patterns and motifs. This program is for children and their caregivers.

20 21 Ongoing ExhibitIONS AND EVENTS: Continuing to Explore the Heritage of Our Nation’s First Peoples The Profound and Persuasive Spirituality of Native Americans BridgE Traditions: Native American Glass Art Saturday April 9th, 3:30pm National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., 215-925-2800 The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St., 215-567-1267 Philadelphia’s only exhibition of Native American glass art ranges from pre-Trail of Tears-style Join the Rt. Rev. Dr. Craig Anderson, who has served as Bishop in the Diocese of South glass beadwork to modern blown glass sculptures and beyond. “Bridging Traditions” brings Dakota, President of the General Seminary in New York, and Rector of St. Paul’s School together the artistry of historical glass beadwork and modern glass art techniques. in Concord, NH, for a talk on Native American religious traditions in South Dakota and Washington State. A reception will follow. Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania Thirza Defoe: Native American Storytelling, Dancing, and Music University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-898-4000 Thursday–Saturday, April 7-9, 10:00 a.m. each day Organized by the Penn Museum together with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, this exhibition Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900 features objects from the private collections of Lenape people in Pennsylvania, historic and Celebrate the artistic traditions of Native American culture. Thirza Defoe, a multi-talented contemporary photographs, and archaeological objects from the Museum collection. artist of the Ojibwe and Oneida tribes in Wisconsin, will integrate singing, storytelling, hoop dancing, eagle dancing, and traditional flute music in an engaging, interactive I Will Fight No More Forever ExhibitION: “Fool’s Crow” by Steve Linn performance. Through words, music, and movement, Defoe shares the customs and history National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., 215-925-2800 of her Iroquois heritage and the Ojibwe language. Admission is $10. To purchase visit “Fools Crow” by Steve Linn is a tribute to the culture, bravery, and traditions of the annenbergcenter.org. thousands of Native Americans forcefully removed from their homes during the Trail of Tears. The Museum reflects on this time in our history to remind visitors of the devastating War Dances: Portraits of 19th c. Plains Indians by George Catlin consequences of bigotry and prejudice. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, Print and Picture Collection 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5405 Living In Balance: The Universe of the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and Apache View the Free Library of Philadelphia’s collection of lithographs by George Catlin, a native University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-898-4000 of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and a painter who set out to record the lives of the Plains Indians in the Focusing on the sacred and cultural connection these Native American peoples have 1830s as they suffered from continued westward expansion and destruction of their way with their environment, “Living in Balance” features Apache tipi and Navajo hooghan of life. frameworks, an illuminated walk-in sky theater, and more than 300 archaeological and ethnographic objects from the Museum’s extensive Southwest collections. We Shall Remain Produced by the award-winning PBS television series American Experience, this multi- McKenney Portrait Series: media project establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Watch History of the Indian Tribes of North America full episodes online at pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain. Philadelphia Print Shop, 8441 Germantown Ave., 215-242-4750 Superintendent of what is now known as the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1816-22, Thomas Loraine McKenney was an advocate of the inhumane system of Indian boarding schools and Indian removal while also stating that, “the Indian was, in his intellectual and moral structure, our equal.” Despite his checkered past, his portraits of the country’s Native American leaders remain a source of historical and artistic interest.

Native American Images Project American Philosophical Society, 105 S. 5th St., 215-440-3400 For more than two hundred years, the American Philosophical Society has been promoting the study of the indigenous peoples, cultures, and languages of the Western Hemisphere. View images from their online Native American Images Project at amphilsoc.org, or stop by their lobby exhibit. Exhibit is open to the public from Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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primary sponsors Marie Field, Chair Sara Strickland, Project Coordinator

Committees Jim Averill, Melba Axelrod, Ray Banas, Mimi Barton, Flora Becker, Sondra Bergey, Mary Ellen Byrne, Ruey Yu Chang, Natalie Cohn, Vera DaVinci, Aurora Deshauteurs, Marie Field, Barbara Fishbein, Mary Flournoy, Gerry Fox, Wendy Green, Sis Grenald, Iris Griffen, Sandy The Field Foundation Horrocks, Patti Imbesi, Adrienne Jacoby, Linda Johnson, Andy Kahan, Peg Kozlowski, The Lenfest Foundation Lonnie Levin, Marciene Mattleman, Kelly McQuain, Harriet Millan, Erika Miller, Betsy Orsburn, Hedra Packman, Larissa Pahomov, Beth Paterno, Romayne Sachs, Aurora Sanchez, Lydia Perry Schodel, Arlene Segal, Samantha Shepphard, Jenny Shulbank, Sara Kay Smullens, JoAnn Weinberger, Paul Walchak, Ron Wilson sponsors Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director Free Library of Philadelphia

Acknowledgements Special thanks to the following people for their assistance in the preparation of Kathy and Paul Addis One Book, One Philadelphia resources: Teresa Arnold, Ray Banas, Kelly Beh, Monica Beneficial Savings Bank Carnesi, Laura Clover, Brian Convery, Vera DaVinci, Alix Gerz, Bryan Hassett, Doug Pepper Hamilton, LLC Mooney, Larissa Pahomov, Gail Patrick, Martha Raively, Michelle Sheffer, Anne Silvers The Hassel Foundation Lee, Ed Tettemer, and Jennifer Wright.

For more information about the 2011 One Book, One Philadelphia program, please visit freelibrary.org/onebook. meDia sponsors All images in this calendar used with permission of the publisher. Keystone Outdoor Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage 1901 VINE STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 PAID Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 5872

Don’t miss our kickoff event on January 19, featuring performances by Intercultural Journeys and Red Blanket Singers and Dancers! Parkway Central Library, 7:00 P.M.

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