June 2015 Calendar
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June Calendar EXHIBITS 3 Wednesday 12 Friday 18 Thursday 24 Wednesday In the Main Gallery WORKING SESSION OF THE SANDWICHED IN: “How the Inter- NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUS- “LUCY” (2014-90 min.). A danger- JOANNE VON ZWEHL: Summer. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The public is net Changed the Media.” Brian Rose, SION: Mirador: Dreamed Memo- ous new drug enables Lucy (Scarlett Oil paintings that portray people who invited at 7:30 p.m. Professor of Media Studies at Ford- ries of Irene Nemirovsky by Elizabeth Johansson) to use one hundred per- are comfortable in their own skin and ham University, will examine how the Gille. The daughter of novelist Irene cent of her brain power, transforming their environment. June 1 through 30. “TAXI!” (1932-69 min.). Independent Internet has radically transformed the Nemirovsky comes to terms with her her into a merciless warrior. Luc Bes- Join the artist for a reception on Thurs- cab drivers struggling against a taxi “old” media of newspapers, magazines, enigmatic mother. Facilitated by Keith son scripted and directed this action- day, June 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. company consortium find a leader in the recording industry, film, radio, and Klang. Books available at the Informa- packed movie. 7:30 p.m. Matt Nolan (James Cagney). Loretta television. He will explore what lies tion Desk. 1:30 p.m. In the Martin Vogel Young, Guy Kibbee and George Raft ahead in era of “new” media. 12:10 PORT WRITES. On the 4th Wednes- Photography Gallery co-star in this snappy Warner Bros. p.m. 3RD THURSDAYS@3: “Flaming day of every month, the group discuss- picture, which was scripted by Kubec June: Late Victorian Art and the Fin es their work and how to get it pub- PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF LONG Glasmon and John Bright and directed “HELLZAPOPPIN’” (1941-80 min.). de Siècle.” Flaming June by Frederic, lished. Facilitated by Michael Chaplan. ISLAND: 36th Annual Exhibition. Club by Roy Del Ruth. 7:30 p.m. Stage comedians Ole Olsen and Chic Lord Leighton (1830-96) is a favorite 8 p.m. members exhibit their landscapes, sea- Johnson try to turn their play into a of many. The painter and sculptor spe- scapes, cityscapes, still lifes, portraits, movie and bring together a young cou- cialized in mythological subjects. Join travel pictures and abstractions. May 6 ple in love, breaking the “fourth wall” Professor Thomas Germano for an ex- through June 30. every step of the way. Martha Raye, ploration of his work. 3 p.m. AAC Hugh Herbert, Mischa Auer co-star in In the Community Gallery 5 Friday H.C. Potter’s musical. Film historian DIRECTOR’S CUT. Film expert John 26 Friday Pat S. Fitzgerald will introduce and Bosco will screen and discuss A Most PORT WASHINGTON SENIOR CEN- SANDWICHED IN: “Stephen Sond- discuss the film. 7:30 p.m. Violent Year (2014-125 min.). In New SANDWICHED IN: Whiplash (2013- TER ART EXHIBIT. June 1 through heim.” Mel Haber will trace Sond- York City 1981, ambitious immigrant 107 min.). A promising young drum- 30. View artwork created in the Senior heim’s career, first as a lyricist for West Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac) fights to mer (Miles Teller) enrolls at a cut- Center’s painting, drawing and sewing Side Story and Gypsy, then as the writer protect his oil delivery business and his throat music conservatory where his classes. of both words and music for Compa- family during the most dangerous year dreams of greatness are mentored by ny, Sweeney Todd, and many others. in the city’s history. Jessica Chastain, an instructor (Oscar winner J.K. Sim- In the Column Gallery Mr. Haber will screen video clips of 13 Saturday David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola mons) who will stop at nothing to re- “Send in the Clowns,” “Not While I’m and Albert Brooks co-star in this dra- alize a student’s potential. Paul Reiser “CONNECTIONS.” Portraits explor- Around,” “Not a Day Goes By” and NEXT CHAPTER. Join us for a dis- ma from writer/director J.C. Chandor. plays the boy’s father, Melissa Benoist ing the relationship between Port “Being Alive.” 12:10 p.m. cussion of current events. Bring your Recommended for adults. Note the is his girlfriend and Chris Mulkey is his Washington residents and artwork opinions! 10 a.m. early start time: 7 p.m. uncle. Damien Chezelle scripted and from our unique archival collections. SCRABBLE: Join us for a game! Fri- directed. Recommended for adults. days in June from 2 to 5 p.m. 12:10 p.m. “LAGGIES” (2014-100 min.). Un- “WHIPLASH” (2013-107 min.). An REGISTRATIONS able to commit to marrying her fian- encore presentation. 7:30 p.m. cé (Mark Webber), 29-year-old Me- 14 Sunday 19 Friday gan (Keira Knightley) starts hanging In progress around with her new pal, 16-year-old NEW YORK CLASSIC FILM CLUB. SANDWICHED IN: “Aging Well Is Annika (Chloe Grace Moretz). Sam Dr. Dan Pompa selects influential films Not an Oxymoron.” Lilyan Strassman Search Engine Optimization...See June 1 Rockwell, Jeff Garlin and Ellie Kemper and invites speakers who can offer will discuss research that disproves Google Webmaster Tools.........See June 8 co-star in this comedy-drama from di- unique perspectives on them. Today’s negative beliefs about aging. She will 28 Sunday Bing Webmaster Tools............See June 15 rector Lynn Shelton. Recommended selection is The Apartment (1960-125 look at views of aging in other cultures, Resume Workshop..................See June 20 for adults. 7:30 p.m. min.). A young executive (Jack Lem- and explore how to apply positive at- “WILD” (2014-115 min.). After years Google Analytics.....................See June 22 mon) attempts to climb the corporate titudes to enhance health and vitality. of reckless behavior and the death of ladder by loaning out his apartment, Ms. Strassman holds an MS in Social her mother, Cheryl Strayed makes but his plan backfires when he falls for Work. 12:10 p.m. the reckless decision to hike the Pa- Beginning the boss’s latest girlfriend (Shirley Ma- cific Crest Trail alone. Oscar nominees cLaine). Director Billy Wilder scripted LIVE@PWPL: Acoustically Correct Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern Yoga..........................................see June 9 8 Monday with I.A.L. Diamond. 1:30 p.m. presents “The Best of Bowie.” David star in Jean-Marc Valee’s film, which Mets Bus Trip........................see June 16 Bowie has frequently re-invented him- was adapted from Strayed’s memoir VIRTUAL VISITS. Ines Powell dis- self: Aladdin Sane, Ziggy Stardust, by screenwriter Nick Hornby. Recom- cusses the National Portrait Gallery. the Thin White Duke. Which is your mended for adults. 7:30 p.m. Opened in 1968, it features portraits of favorite Bowie? Acoustically Correct covers them all. 7:30 p.m. EVENTS famous Americans, the highlight being the Hall of Presidents. Sponsored by 15 Monday Friends of the Library. 2:30 p.m. AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: I Pu- GOOGLE WEBMASTER TOOLS. ritani, Vincenzo Bellini’s final opera, 30 Tuesday Learn to use this free service that helps premiered in Paris in 1835, just before users understand how Google views a the composer’s untimely death at age 20 Saturday HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN HAY- 1 Monday particular website. Free but registra- 34. Like many other bel canto operas, it WARD! The Oscar-winning actress tion is required. Sign up at the Infor- features a mad scene for the soprano, a RESUME & COVER LETTER WORK- was born this day in 1917. Tonight STAYING SHARP. Registration is in mation Desk, or call 516-883-4400, beautiful aria for the tenor, and a rous- SHOP. Small group resume and cover we present I Thank a Fool (1962-100 progress for four Thursday classes on ext. 136. 7 p.m. ing duet for the bass and baritone, with letter preparation workshop for job min.), in which a physician (Susan) June 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. a rare happy ending! Join Professor seekers. Free but registration is re- is employed by an attorney (Peter This introductory program, ground- James Kolb for a multimedia lecture. 3 quired. Sign up by stopping by the Ref- Finch) who formerly prosecuted her ed in research, emphasizes lifestyle p.m. MAC erence Desk, or call 516-883-4400, ext. on charges of euthanasia, to watch over habits and choices that are known to 111. 1 p.m. his mentally ill wife (Diane Cilento). promote cognition and memory. It MICROSOFT BING WEBMASTER Karl Tunberg adapted Audrey Erskine- will utilize lectures, videos and brain 9 Tuesday TOOLS. Learn to use this free service Lindop’s novel for director Robert Ste- exercises with a focus on the pillars to help manage your website and op- vens. 7:30 p.m. of brain fitness, getting to know your HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free timize its performance in Bing and brain, memory and the aging brain, blood pressure screening conducted by Yahoo! search results. Free but regis- and how to differentiate normal ag- St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tration is required. Sign up at the In- 21 Sunday ing symptoms from signs of dementia. formation Desk, or call 516-883-4400, Participants can be of any age, but per- YOGA. Registration begins June 9 for ext. 136. 7 p.m. “INTO THE WOODS” (2014-125 sons with recognizable dementia may a series of 6 classes on Wednesdays, min.). Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), not benefit from the required reading July 1 through August 5, at 6 p.m. In- Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Craw- and brain exercises that address cogni- structor Stacy Lynn Avidon invites ford), Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy), tive functioning.