August Calendar

EXHIBITS 7 Friday 13 Thursday 21 Friday 28 Friday In the Main Gallery SANDWICHED IN: “Awesome Au- DIRECTOR’S CUT. Film expert John SANDWICHED IN: Valerie Sper- SANDWICHED IN: “The Divas of AAC MEMBERS’ SUMMER SHOW. gust in NYC.” This month there are Bosco will screen and discuss Miss Ju- ling. In Sex, Politics, and Putin, Val- Blues.” Join singer/pianist Gail Storm The members of the Art Advisory celebrations galore in the NY metro- lie (2014-129 min.). Over the course erie Sperling investigates how gender for her rollicking interpretations of Council exhibit their work. Through politan area. Among them are the Ital- of a midsummer night, the daughter stereotypes have been used as tools of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holi- August 31. ian Harlem Festival, Chinese Dragon (Jessica Chastain) of an Anglo-Irish political legitimizing in contemporary day, Etta James and Bonnie Raitt. Gail Boat Race, India Day Parade and the aristocrat encourages her father’s valet Russia. Valerie Sperling is Professor of will cover the ‘20s through the ‘80s and In the Martin Vogel Brooklyn Beer Festival. Join intrepid (Colin Farrell) to seduce her. Director Political Science at Clark University share some stories about these iconic Photography Gallery traveler Dr. Ronald J. Brown for a seat- Liv Ullmann also scripted this adapta- and the author of Altered States: The singers. 12:10 p.m. ed, comfortable visit to these exciting tion of August Strindberg’s play, which Globalization of Accountability. 12:10 ROBERT T. BLOOM: Visions of Scenic events. No need for comfy shoes. 12:10 was filmed previously in 1951 and p.m. Long Island. Bloom’s photographic art p.m. 1999. Note the early start time: 7 p.m. combines photography and computer FAMILY FILM: Big Hero 6 (2014-102 facilitated painting. Through August SCRABBLE. Join us for a game! Fri- min.). A special bond develops be- 29. days throughout August from 2 to 5 tween plus-sized inflatable robot Bay- p.m. max (voiced by Scott Adsit) and prod- In the Community Gallery igy Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter). The HEAVEN ADORES YOU (2015-105 duo teams up with a group of friends to PWPL VOLUNTEER EXHIBIT. min.) A documentary film about the form a band of high-tech heroes. Don Group photos of the Library’s many life of musician Elliot Smith. Story in Hall and Chris Williams’s sci-fi movie volunteers. Through August 31. this issue. 7:30 p.m. won an Oscar for Best Animated Fea- ture. Note the early start time: 7 p.m. In the Column Gallery

“CONNECTIONS.” Portraits explor- ing the relationship between Port Washington residents and artwork from our unique archival collections.

SPACE-A-GO-GO. Blast off with film REGISTRATIONS historian Pat S. Fitzgerald’s collec- tion of space travel clips. Pat has pre- viously visited the library with such Beginning 14 Friday compilations as Musketeers-a-Go-Go, Disaster-a-Go-Go, Homes-a-Go-Go, Exercise Over 50...... See August 4 SANDWICHED IN: “Victor Borge.” Monster-a-Go-Go and Wonderland-a- Defensive Driving...... See August 4 Blending classical music and comedy, 24 Monday Go-Go. 7:30 p.m. Excel For Adults...... See August 11 8 Saturday Victor Borge, ‘’the comedian of the Tai Chi...... See August 24 keyboard,” combined physical comedy, TAI CHI. Registration begins today at NEXT CHAPTER: Join us for a dis- verbal humor and an amazing musical 9 a.m. for a series of 7 Thursday classes cussion of current events. Bring your ability. His comedy was a blend of vir- from September 10 through October opinions! 10 a.m. tuosic pianism that combined musical 22, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Comfortable satire with sight gags and verbal quips. clothing and non-slip shoes or sneak- 31 Monday EVENTS He didn’t make fun of music – he made ers are recommended. Fee of $20 pay- fun with music. Join entertainment en- able at registration. Available to Port “WILD” (2014-115 min.). After years thusiast Ira Epstein for another foray Washington residents only and those of reckless behavior and the death of into vintage television. 12:10 p.m. not currently enrolled in any of our her mother, Cheryl Strayed (Oscar 10 Monday other exercise programs. Co-spon- nominee Reese Witherspoon) makes LIVE@PWPL: “Spero Plays Nyro.” sored by the Arthritis Foundation and the reckless decision to hike the Pacific Monday VIRTUAL VISITS: “The Grandeur That Christine Spero and her trio pay trib- the Fay J. Lindner Foundation. HAC Crest Trail alone. Screenwriter Nick 3 ute to Laura Nyro. Story in this issue. Hornby adapted Strayed’s memoir Was Rome.” Meet the ancient Romans GERMAN FILM. Professor Val Franco and experience the ups and downs of 7:30 p.m. GERMAN FILM. Professor Val Fran- for director Jean-Marc Valee. Recom- presents a four-part series, beginning their lives through the art found in our co will screen and discuss The Lives of mended for adults. 7:30 p.m. tonight with a screening and discus- region, including the Montclair Art Others (Das Leben der Anderen) (2006- sion of Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) Museum, the Newark Museum, the 138 min.). This Oscar-winning drama (1999-81 min.), in which scarlet- Princeton University Art Museum and from writer/director Florian Henckel haired punk Franka Potente has twenty the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dur- von Donnersmarck reveals how the minutes—and three tries—to collect a ing this illustrated discussion with Dr. 17 Monday East German government spied on small fortune to save boyfriend Moritz Michael Norris, former educator at the its citizens during the 1970s and ‘80s. Bleibtreu from mobsters. Tom Tykwer Museum of Modern Art. Sponsored by AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Martina Gedeck and Ulrich Mhhe star. scripted and directed. In German with Friends of the Library. 2:30 p.m. “Jessye Norman: a Force of Nature.” In German with English subtitles. Note English subtitles. Note the early start With a voice that can’t be categorized, the early start time: 7 p.m. time: 7 p.m. GERMAN FILM. Professor Val Franco Jessye Norman is able to sing the de- will screen and discuss Wings of Desire manding dramatic soprano repertoire, (Der Himmel Uber Berlin) (1988-127 yet she has the resonance and depth min.). Angel Bruno Ganz longs to be- of an alto. She can unleash a full scale come human when he falls in love with forte during Wagner, yet be equally circus performer Solveig Dommartin. comfortable modulating her sound in This poetic fantasy from writer/direc- French chansons. Join Marc Courtade tor Wim Wenders and co-writer Peter for an audio-visual lecture. 3 p.m. Handke co-stars Otto Sander and Peter MAC Falk. Note the early start time: 7 p.m.

11 Tuesday EXCEL FOR ADULTS. Registration SPONSORSHIPS begins today for a class on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn the basics of the world’s most AAC Art Advisory Council popular spreadsheet program, includ- CAC Children’s Advisory Council ing creating, editing and formatting GERMAN FILM. Professor Val Franco Tuesday worksheets, formulas, and more. Fee will screen and discuss The Hairdresser 25 Tuesday HAC Health Advisory Council 4 (Die Friseuse) (2010-105 min.). After MAC Music Advisory Council of $12 is due at registration. Limited to DEFENSIVE DRIVING. Registration Port Washington residents. 9 a.m. being turned down to work at a salon BLOOD DRIVE. Twenty minutes can NAC Nautical Advisory Council because of her womanly figure, finan- save a life! Register beginning August begins today at 9 a.m. for an all-ages All programs sponsored by the Advisory Councils class, offered by Empire Safety Coun- HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free cially struggling hairdresser Gabriela 1 by calling 516-883-4400, ext. 136. Maria Schmeide determines to open Walk-ins also welcome. Everyone who are funded by donations to the Port Washington cil, which takes place on Saturday, Sep- blood pressure screening conducted by Library Foundation. tember 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. her own shop. Doris Dorrie directed donates will receive a free pair of Mets Check or money order for $28, pay- from a screenplay by Laila Stiedler. In tickets! 3 to 8:45 p.m. In addition to the FOL-sponsored programs listed, able to Empire Safety Council, is due MEET AUTHOR MARIA SCHULZ. German with English subtitles. Note refreshments for Sandwiched In are courtesy of the at registration. For Port Washington In Tales From a Hungry Life: A Mem- the early start time: 7 p.m. Friends of the Library. residents only. oir with Recipes, Maria tells hilarious, Priority Seating at all events is given to Port sometimes poignant stories of a not- Washington residents and cardholders. EXERCISE FOR OVER 50 LOTTERY. so-typical 1970s American family that Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with Deposit your check or money order for lived, loved and ate like there was no 26 Wednesday food allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods $35 in the box at the Information Desk tomorrow. Her book is filled with a consumed or items one may come in contact with beginning 9 a.m. today and ending at hearty helping of old family recipes, as 19 Wednesday SOUNDSWAP: David Bennett Co- while at any of our programs. 5 p.m. on August 25. Please clearly well as memories that celebrate a time, hen. An intimate performance by this print the day and time of class you are a place and a group of people who LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES master of blues, boogie-woogie and interested in and your phone num- knew that to eat together was to live MEETING. The public is invited at New Orleans style piano. David will be ber on the lower left of your check or well. Join Maria and several members 7:30 p.m. playing songs from his recent albums, CONTRIBUTORS TO money order. Submit a separate check of her exuberant family for a reading along with some Country Joe and the for each class. Classes are Tuesdays at and discussion. Books will be avail- Fish and Blues Project classics. 7:30 THIS ISSUE 9 a.m., and Thursdays at 9 a.m. (MAT) able for purchase and signing. Refresh- p.m. or 10 a.m. (CHAIR). The Tuesday and ments will be served. 7:30 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. classes will be con- Denise Anchico, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, ducted by Adriana O’Ferrall. The 10 Thursday Keith Klang, Jessica Ley, Debbie Naclario, Pam 20 O’Connell, Joni Simon, Tony Traguardo a.m. class on Thursday will be con- ducted by Linda Fuller. Tuesday classes 3rd THURSDAYS@3: “Classic or Cli- begin September 8 and end Nov. 10. ché?” Part 2 of a 6-part series: Mona Thursday classes begin September 10 Lisa. Some paintings are so familiar LIBRARY HOURS and end November 19 (no class on that it is hard to appreciate their origi- September 17). Results will available nal qualities. This series will attempt Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 to 9 at the Information Desk on August 27. to uncover the reasons these works Wednesday: 11 to 9 • Saturday: 9 to 5 Checks not drawn will be voided. became so iconic. Join Marc Kopman, Sunday: Closed Adjunct Professor of Art History at CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays LIU Post, for these illustrated lectures. throughout August from 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Li- brary. 3 p.m.