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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. , 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 () 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 Yoga...... see June 9 8 Monday with I.A.L. Diamond. 1:30 p.m. presents “The .” 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: , Ziggy Stardust, by screenwriter Nick Hornby. Recom- cusses the National Portrait Gallery. . 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. “” (2014-125 sons with recognizable dementia may a series of 6 classes on Wednesdays, min.). (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. Class size will be lim- participants to practice at the level a baker and his wife (, ited to 15-20 persons to accommodate most comfortable for them. The class ), and Jack of beanstalk one-on-one instruction. Participants includes warm-ups, formal yoga pos- Tuesday fame (Daniel Huttleston) all face disil- should plan to attend all four sessions. 16 tures, breathing techniques, deep re- lusionment in this musical from com- Presented by Dr. Constance Miceli, laxation and brief meditation. Dress INTERGENERATIONAL BUS TRIP: poser , playwright Ph.D in Gerontology and Social Work, in comfortable, loose-layered clothing CALLING ALL METS FANS! Regis- and screenwriter James Lapine, and di- and a member of the L.I. Gerontol- and please bring a mat. Fee: $35, pay- ter beginning today at 9 a.m for a bus rector . The cast also in- ogy Association. Co-sponsored by the able at registration. 9 a.m. trip to Citi Field. On Sunday, July 12, cludes Johnny Depp, Annette Crosbie, Friends of the Library and the HAC. grandparents with grandchildren ages Tracy Ullman, Chris Pine, and Oscar SPONSORSHIPS MEET CHARLES AND MIRELLA 10 and up are invited to enjoy a 1:10 nominee . 2 p.m. TAI CHI. Registration begins today at AFFRON, authors of Grand Opera: p.m. game between the Mets and the AAC Art Advisory Council 9 a.m. for seven Thursdays starting at The Story of the Met. Story in this is- Arizona Diamondbacks. Lunch will be CAC Children’s Advisory Council 12:45 p.m.: June 11, June 18, July 2, July sue. Sponsored by the Friends of the provided and snacks will be available— HAC Health Advisory Council 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30. Present- Library. 7:30 p.m. all at no charge. The bus will leave the ed by the Arthritis Foundation. Fee of library promptly at 11 a.m. and arrive MAC Music Advisory Council $20 payable at registration. HAC back around 5 p.m. Sponsored by the 22 Monday NAC Nautical Advisory Council Tepper Intergenerational Fund of the All programs sponsored by the Advisory Councils GREAT BOOKS. Planning meeting Port Washington Library Foundation GOOGLE ANALYTICS. Learn to use are funded by donations to the Port Washington for next year. 3:30 p.m. and the Mets Baseball Organization. 9 this free service, which generates de- Library Foundation. Wednesday a.m. tailed statistics about a website’s traffic SEO: SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZA- 10 In addition to the FOL-sponsored programs listed, and measures conversions and sales. TION. Learn the basic rules of creat- refreshments for Sandwiched In are courtesy of the FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION: The Free but registration is required. Sign Friends of the Library. ing website structure, writing website Other Side of the Bridge by Mary Law- up at the Information Desk, or call content, and using web tools to ana- son. The troubled relationship between 516-883-4400, ext. 136. 7 p.m. Priority Seating at all events is given to Port lyze search engine effectiveness. Free two brothers escalates when they both Washington residents and cardholders. but registration is required. Sign up at become attracted to the same woman. Wednesday Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with the Information Desk, or call 516-883- 17 food allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods Facilitated by Keith Klang. Books avail- 4400, ext. 136. 7 p.m. able at the Information Desk. 7:30 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES consumed or items one may come in contact with MEETING. The public is invited at while at any of our programs. 7:30 p.m. 23 Tuesday “ROSEWATER” (2014-114 min.). Af- “FOXCATCHER” (2014-129 min.) CONTRIBUTORS TO Tuesday ter participating in a satirical segment Wrestling brothers (Channing Tatum 2 11 Thursday on The Daily Show, Iranian-Canadi- and Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo) join THIS ISSUE an journalist Maziar Bahari (Gabriel Team Foxcatcher—led by multimil- Denise Anchico, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays MEET COLM TOIBIN. The acclaimed Garcia Bernal) is detained by Iranian lionaire sponsor John E. du Pont (Steve Keith Klang, Jessica Ley, Joni Simon, Jeff Zeh throughout June from 2 to 4 p.m. author will sit for an exclusive, career- forces, who brutally interrogate him Carell)—to train for the 1988 Olympic spanning interview and will discuss his under suspicion that he is a spy. Writ- games in Seoul. Tragedy ensues. A true latest novel, Nora Webster. Story in this er/director Jon Stewart adapted Then story from director Bennett Miller. LIBRARY HOURS issue. Sponsored by the Friends of the They Came for Me by Bahari and Ai- Sienna Miller, Vanessa Redgrave and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 to 9 Library. 7:30 p.m. mee Molloy. Recommended for adults. Anthony Michael Hall co-star. Recom- Wednesday: 11 to 9 • Saturday: 9 to 5 • 7:30 p.m. mended for adults. 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 (through June 21)