October Calendar

EXHIBITS ITALIAN FILM. Professor Val Franco presents The Referee (L’Arbitro) (2013- In the Main Gallery Tuesday Monday Monday 96 min.). Paolo Zucca’s dark sports 6 12 19 comedy follows the rise and fall of an DAN ANGELI: Breeding Wreckage. COMPUTER 3RD GRADE FOR CINEMA PARADISO (1988-124 AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: La ambitious soccer referee. In Italian October 1 through 30. Join the artist GROWNUPS. This hands-on class min.). Young Salvatore (Salvatore Cas- Cenerentola. She’s a fairytale heroine with English subtitles. 7 p.m. for a reception on Thursday, October 1 covers multitasking, working with cio) discovers the perfect escape from who has had many different names: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. THRIVING IN THE 21ST CENTU- graphics, using Windows drawing and life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cendrillon, Ashenputte... and Cinder- RY WORKPLACE. Make sure your painting tools, using copy and cut and Cinema Paradiso movie house, where ella. One of Rossini’s funniest operas, skill set is up to date and marketable, In the Martin Vogel Photography paste. Registration begins today for a projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) it has a serious side to remind us that whether you’re in career transition or Gallery class on Saturday, November 7, from instills in the boy a deep love of films. the happy ending wasn’t just a gift from want to stand out in your current posi- 10 a.m. to noon. For Port Washington When Salvatore grows up, falls in love a fairy godmother. Join Prof. James tion. Free but registration is required. “THE FACE OF HORROR.” Film stills residents only. Fee of $12 payable at with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Kolb for an audio/visual lecture. 3 p.m. Sign up at the Information Desk, or celebrating Hollywood’s scary stars. registration. 9 a.m. Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso’s MAC call 516-883-4400, ext. 136. 7 p.m. Through October 31. projectionist, Alfredo must convince CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays Salvatore to leave and pursue his pas- ITALIAN FILM. Professor Val Franco In the Column Gallery throughout October from 2 to 4 p.m. sion for filmmaking. 2 p.m. presents Giulia Doesn’t Date at Night (Giulia Non Esca la Sera) (2009-105 “IN CHILDHOOD.” Classic portraits min.). Giusseppe Piccione’s quirky ro- of Port Washington children by local mantic comedy follows the odd way Tuesday photographer Stanley Gerard Mason. in which writer Guido (Valerio Mas- 27 tandrea) strikes up a relationship with Wednesday Tuesday his daughter’s swimming instructor. In HALLOWEEN HORRORS: Dracula 7 13 Has Risen from the Grave (1968-92 Italian with English subtitles. 7 p.m. REGISTRATIONS GREAT BOOKS. Discussing excerpts HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free min.). When a monsignor (Rupert from Plato’s Republic. 1 p.m. blood pressure screening conducted by Davies) exorcises Dracula’s castle, the In progress St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Count (Christopher Lee) plots revenge TECH HELP. Each Wednesday in Oc- by taking the holy man’s niece Maria Medicare Workshop...... October 10 tober, stop by the Reference Desk for MEET STEVE ISRAEL. The author of (Veronica Carlson) for his bride. John Tuesday Elder scripted Freddie Francis’ Ham- Careers for Teachers...... October 24 help with your devices. 2 to 4 p.m. The Global War on Morris will be in- 20 mer production. 7:30 p.m. 21st Century Workplace...... October 26 terviewed by Randy Cohen. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. HALLOWEEN HORRORS: A Girl Beginning Walks Home at Night (2014-101 min.). In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, Computer 3rd Grade...... October 6 residents are unaware that they are Tai Chi...... October 26 Thursday being stalked by a lonesome vampire. 8 Ana Lily Amirpour directed. In Farsi 28 Wednesday Wednesday with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. DIRECTOR’S CUT. In celebration of 14 MANHATTAN KAYAK CIRCUM- Italian Heritage Month, film expert EVENTS John Bosco will screen and discuss Gi- FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION: Bil- NAVIGATION. Tom Hicks will share useppe Tornatore’s The Best Offer (La ly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben his experiences and photos from this Migliore Offerta) (2013-131 min.), in Fountain. Asked to be part of a Dallas year’s Manhattan Kayak Circumnavi- which elusive heiress Claire Ibbetson Cowboys halftime show, Army Spe- gation. 7:30 pm. NAC Wednesday (Sylvia Hoeks) hires art expert Virgil cialist Billy Lynn reflects on his time in 21 PORT WRITES. The group discusses Oldman (Geoffrey Rush) to auction off Iraq and the life he left behind. Winner their work and how to get it published. a large collection of art and antiques. of National Book Critics Circle Award GREAT BOOKS: Leo Strauss’ What is Facilitated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. 1 Thursday In English. 7 p.m. for Fiction. Discussion led by Keith Liberal Education. 1 p.m. Klang. Books available at the Informa- DAN ANGELI. A reception for the art- tion Desk. 7:30 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ist whose work is currently on display MEETING. The public is invited at in the Main Gallery. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday 9 Friday PAIN MANAGEMENT. A panel dis- 29 cussion featuring anesthesiologists Thursday Patrick F. Annello and Daniel Sajewski, HALLOWEEN HORRORS: Fran- SANDWICHED IN: “Southern Italy, 15 kenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969- physical therapist Michael Marinucci Then & Now.” Many Italian immigrants 103 min.). Baron Frankenstein (Peter Friday who settled in New York came from NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUS- and acupuncturist Winifred Boyd. Co- 2 sponsored by the Fay J. Lindner Foun- Cushing) forces a young couple to help Sicily, Calabria and Campania. Elena SION: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice dation. 7:30 p.m. HAC him transplant a mad surgeon’s brain SANDWICHED IN: “Frank Sinatra, Florenzana will explore what these ar- and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. into another body. Terence Fisher di- A Retrospective.” Through a variety of eas were like in the late 19th and early A memoir by the founder of the Equal rected this Hammer film. 7:30 p.m. classic video and audio clips, Richard 20th centuries, and why so many locals Justice Initiative. Discussion led by Mi- Knox will explore Sinatra’s early years migrated to America. 12:10 p.m. chelle Karnsomtob. Books available at growing up in Hoboken, his success the Information Desk. 1:30 p.m. with the big bands, and his film career. ETHNIC BUILDERS OF NYC: “The Included will be a full-length presen- Italians.” Dr. Ronald J. Brown discusses 3rd THURSDAYS@3: “Picturing the 22 Thursday tation of the award winning post-war the varied contributions of Italian im- Dark Side of Rome.” In the early 17th documentary The House I Live In, a migrants to the building of the city’s century, Caravaggio’s realistic scenes of THE WAR ROOM (1993-96 min.). 30 Friday testament to Sinatra’s life-long cam- infrastructure and landmarks. Spon- debauchery exposed the seamier side Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker paign for tolerance. Sponsored by the sored by the Friends of the Library. 3 of Roman life and inspired many art- document Bill Clinton’s 1992 presiden- SANDWICHED IN: “Long Island’s Sons of Italy, John Michael Marino p.m. ists. Join art historian Vivian Gordon tial campaign. 7:30 p.m. Haunted Lighthouses.” Eco-Photo Ex- Lodge #1389 12:10 p.m. for this illustrated lecture. 3 p.m. AAC plorers examine the myths and legends WHAT EVERY IMMIGRANT NEEDS of local historical lighthouses. Viewers SCRABBLE. Join us for a game! Fri- TO KNOW (Lo que Todo Inmigrante will learn both the normal and para- days in September from 2 to 5 p.m. Necesita Saber). English/Spanish pre- normal histories of these fascinating sentation of practical information for structures. 12:10 p.m. LAUGHTER AT THE LAPHAM: Live living in the United States. 6 p.m. Friday 23 HALLOWEEN HORRORS: The Laza- performances by four of Long Island’s Friday 16 rus Effect (2015-83 min.). Scientist funniest comedians: Mark Briar, Les SOUNDSWAP: Modern Man. A SANDWICHED IN: “The Art of An- Bayer, Rich Walker and Eric Haft. Rec- unique spin on folk music. Sponsored SANDWICHED IN: “Folk City: New drea del Sarto.” Professor Thomas Ger- Frank (Mark Duplass) and his fiancee ommended for adults. 7:30 p.m. by the Friends of the Library. 8 p.m. York and the Folk Music Revival.” Tony mano discusses one of the most suc- Zoe (Olivia Wilde) discover a way to Traguardo will discuss the Museum of cessful and influential artists in early bring the dead back to life. When Zoe the City of New York’s current exhibit 16th century Florence. Sponsored by is killed in a lab accident, Frank revives on the Greenwich Village folk revival the Sons of Italy, John Michael Marino her, with terrifying results. David Gelb of the 1950s and 1960s. Featuring orig- Lodge #1389. 12:10 p.m. directed. 7:30 p.m. inal instruments, handwritten lyrics, 3 Saturday 10 Saturday and video and film footage, it traces CAPITAL HEIGHTS LYRIC OPERA the roots of the revival and its impact COMPANY: “Italian Passion in Opera SPONSORSHIPS COMPUTERS IN SPANISH. Classes MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT on American politics and culture dur- and Song.” Baritone Richard Cassell, on four Saturdays: October 3, Octo- WORKSHOP. Learn about the differ- ing the tumultuous 1960s. 12:10 p.m. Tenor Kevin Courtemanche, and Mez- AAC Art Advisory Council ber 10, November 7 and November 14. ent parts of Medicare and how upcom- zo-soprano Frances Devine perform CAC Children’s Advisory Council 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for beginners and ing health reform will affect your plan. LIVE@PWPL: Streetfighter. Long Is- staged duets, scenes, and arias from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for higher levels. To A comparison of the health plan op- land’s own Rolling Stones tribute band Leoncavallo’s Cavalleria Rusticana and HAC Health Advisory Council register, call 516-883-4400, ext. 149. tions available in our area will be dis- captures the sound, look and spirit of I Pagliacci, Donizetti’s Don Pasquale MAC Music Advisory Council cussed. Workshop attendees will have the world’s greatest rock and roll band and Anna Bolena, Puccini duets and NAC Nautical Advisory Council an opportunity to schedule a 30-min- and plays songs from throughout their arias, selections from Verdi’s Otello and ute private appointment to complete career. 7:30 p.m. Il Trovatore, as well as romantic Italian All programs sponsored by the Advisory the 2016 Medicare enrollment forms. songs. Piano accompaniment by music Councils are funded by donations to the Free but registration is required. Sign director Martin Yazdizk. Sponsored Port Washington Library Foundation. Sunday up at the Information Desk, or call by Sons of Italy John Michael Marino In addition to the FOL-sponsored programs 4 516-883-4400, ext. 136. 10 a.m. Lodge #1389. 7:30 p.m. listed, refreshments for Sandwiched In are NAPOLEON REVELS-BEY ENSEM- courtesy of the Friends of the Library. BLE. The trio celebrates Harlem-style NEXT CHAPTER. A discussion of 17 Saturday Priority Seating at all events is given to jazz with vocalist Paulette “Lucky” Sil- current events. Bring your opinions! Port Washington residents and cardholders. ver, and features Napoleon Revels-Bey, 10 a.m. FOL PAPERBACK SWAP. Bring your Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants drums; Radam Schwartz, organ; Bill gently used adult, teen and children’s with food allergies need to be aware of the Wurtzel, guitar. 3 p.m. paperbacks for a free, friendly event 24 Saturday risk of foods consumed or items one may where hundreds of patrons swap thou- come in contact with while at any of our sands of books. We will accept hard- ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR programs. cover children’s books including board TEACHERS. Learn about career op- 11 Sunday books. No more than 20 books per tions that utilize teachers’ existing person and no books accepted in ad- skills, interests, education and experi- Monday NEW YORK CLASSIC FILM CLUB. vance. We stop accepting items at 3:30 ence. Free but registration is required. CONTRIBUTORS 5 Dr. Dan Pompa selects influential films p.m. Browsers welcome! 1 to 4 p.m. Sign up at the Reference Desk, or call Denise Anchico, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan ITALIAN FILM with Professor Val and invites speakers who can offer a 516-883-4400, ext. 111. 1 p.m. Guildroy, Keith Klang, Jessica Ley, Joni Franco: The Great Beauty (La Grande unique perspective. Today’s classic is Simon, Tony Traguardo, Janet West, Jeff Zeh Bellezza) (2013-142 min.). Paolo Sor- Fritz Lang’s You Only Live Once (1937- “Microchip” icon by Márcio Duarte. rentino’s Oscar-winning film looks at 86 min.). Secretary Joan Graham (Syl- a Rome that is full of complex oppo- via Sidney) loves career criminal Eddie sitions—the palaces of the fading no- Taylor (Henry Fonda). Believing him 18 Sunday bility contrast with the contemporary to be a good person who just had some 26 Monday LIBRARY HOURS art and literature scene—all as seen tough breaks, she uses her influence to SEIYA UENO. The flutist will perform Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 to 9 get him released from prison. Eddie through the eyes of aging literary su- selections from Bach, Debussy, Boulez TAI CHI. Registration begins today Wednesday: 11 to 9 perstar Gep Gambordella (Toni Ser- marries Joan and tries to go straight, and Strauss, accompanied by pianist for a series of 7 classes on Thursdays villo). In Italian with English subtitles. but things don’t work out the way Wendy Chen. 3 p.m. MAC from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., beginning No- Saturday: 9 to 5 Recommended for adults. 7 p.m. they’d hoped. 1:30 p.m. vember 12 and ending January 28. Fee: Sunday: 1 to 5 $20, payable at registration. 9 a.m.