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2020 NEA Big Read: Attleboro Launch Event at Attleboro Public Library 2020 NEA Big Read: Attleboro Scylla: The Ugly Truth Revealed A Life of Journeys Join the G-Odyssey as we An exhibition inspired by Circe at the Attleboro Presented by the Students of The Literacy Center explore Circe by Madeline Arts Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro October 1, 7—8pm Miller! This year marks the Hosted by The Literacy Center 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment affording American Circe explores the concept of journeys from both an women the right to vote. This emotional and geographic lens. The Literacy Center commemoration was the will host an open-mic style event where students, inspiration for the selection of volunteers, and the community will be invited to Circe by the members of share presentations (in any form) about the journeys Attleboro’s 1ABC community that they have undergone – whether it be a physical coalition. The committee wanted to select a book migration or emotional transition – which have with a strong female lead character written by an Exhibition: September 11—18, both in-gallery and shaped and defined their lives. Participants will be acclaimed female author. Circe meets both of those online at www.attleboroartsmuseum.org encouraged to prepare oral stories, songs, poems, or goals while delivering a satisfying and exciting read. other presentations under 5 minutes and perform Gallery hours: Tuesday—Saturday, 10am—5pm Author Madeline Miller has taken a minor goddess them via Zoom. The audience will be allowed to ask from Homer’s mythological epic, The Odyssey, and On Saturday, September 12: NEA Big Read 2020 questions of the performers after each performance. created a multi-dimensional heroine. Circe tells the Kickoff and two reservation-only exhibition view- story of a strong and talented woman who must ings from 2—2:45pm and 3—3:45pm. *Space is Art at the Market Book Distribution struggle against the constraints of a male-dominated limited, reserve your spot for one of the viewings Attleboro Farmers Market society. She is a single mother, suffers sexual abuse by September 11: 508-222-2644 x10 or via email Capron Park, O’Connell Field, Attleboro and is ostracized for her magical abilities. to [email protected] October 3, 9am—1pm As Ms. Miller explains, “Circe is born into a society that structurally doesn't grant her any power,” Miller Stop by the Attleboro Public Library’s booth to pick told thelibrary.org. “In fact, at every turn she's Take & Make: 15-Minute STEAM Project: up a free copy of Circe by Madeline Miller. Art at the belittled, disrespected and objectified. So she has a Build an Ancient Greek Temple Market is an event hosted by the Attleboro Farmers Market. choice: she can live with that, or she can find a way September 14—18 to fight for herself. She chooses to fight.” Hosted by Attleboro Public Library Odysseus: Revered, Reviled, and Still Don’t know much about mythology? No problem. Kids can explore architecture with this fun Circe- Relevant Circe can be explored as easily as any other novel inspired project, for families with children ages 3 & as the book does not assume any prior knowledge of Lecture by Professor Michael Geary up. To register for a materials kit, please the epic where Circe is first introduced. October 6, 7—8pm email [email protected] or call 508-222- Attleboro’s 1ABC Committee is pleased to offer our 7820 between September 14 and 18 only. Hosted by Bristol Community 14th annual community read to the greater Attleboro College Community this fall. Pick up a free copy of Circe at Votes for Women: Massachusetts This presentation will focus on the the program launch on September 10, during the Leaders in the Woman Suffrage Movement Greek hero Odysseus, or Ulysses, and examine the Scylla: The Ugly Truth Revealed exhibit at the way he is interpreted in the writings of Homer, Attleboro Arts Museum, September 11-18 or at Art Lecture by Author Barbara Berenson Sophocles, Virgil, and Dante. These canonical interpretations will be compared and contrasted with at the Market at the Attleboro Farmer’s Market on September 16, 7—8:30pm October 3. A complete schedule of planned events is Madeline Miller’s depiction of the character in Circe. Barbara Berenson, the author of provided below. Through the examination of his character, the Massachusetts in the Woman Suffrage Movement: relevance of Odysseus to today’s society will be Revolutionary Reformers, will discuss explored as well as the broad appeal that he Massachusetts’ role at the center of the national maintains millennia after his inception. struggle for woman suffrage. Berenson will give this state’s suffragists the attention they deserve and Presenter Michael S. Geary is Associate Professor of English and Writing Center Coordinator at Bristol discuss the battle over historical memory that long Community College. obscured the state’s leading role. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Hunting the Forest Spirit: Mythological Join a Book Discussion! Midwest. Anime September 14, 7:15—8:15pm, Panels by Geekgal Family Book Club will discuss Launch Event at Attleboro Public September 24, 7—8pm Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. For Library Hosted by Attleboro Public Library youth in grades 5-8 with an accompanying adult. Thursday, September 10, 6-8pm Anime is full of mythological themes. From September 23, 6—7pm, Middle Outdoor Event on Library Patio and in Balfour Miyazaki’s films to Princess Tutu. In this workshop, School Book Club will discuss Riverwalk Park, 74 N. Main St., Attleboro we explore its mythological roots, examining both Japanese myth, and world myth cycles. Come see Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee. For youth in grades Stop by to pick up a free copy of Circe and a printed how a new art form spins ancient stories. Presented 5-8. event calendar. There will be fun take & make by Sarah Hodge Wetherbe. September 23, 7—8:15pm, APL Parents Book Club children’s crafts: Medusa Headbands for Ages 3-7 will discuss Circe by Madeline Miller. Adults. years and a Light-Up Mythology Jar for ages 8 & Camp Half Blood: Magic & Mythical Fun up. Thank you to the Bristol for Kids & Teens September 25, 3:30—4:30pm, Teen Book Club will County Savings discuss Circe by Madeline Miller. For teens, aged 13 September 29, 3:30—4:30pm Charitable Foundation for and up. sponsoring a Petting Zoo in Hosted by Attleboro Public Library September 28, 7—8pm, Parent/Child Book Group the adjacent Balfour Youth in grades 3-12 are welcome to join a fun- will discuss The Entirely True Story of the Riverwalk Park. Please filled hour of mythical trivia and fun based on the Unbelievable FIB by Adam Shaugnessy. For register in advance for a timed entrance to the Percy Jackson series! Before the meeting, registered children in grades 2—4 with an adult. petting zoo. participants will pick up supplies provided by the Attleboro Public Library to create a shield of October 5, 7—8:15pm, Circe Casual Book their own design. This shield will protect you from Discussion, led by students from Bishop Feehan Safety Precautions for this year’s NEA all forms of mythical creatures! Everyone will share High School. For teens and adults. Big Read: Attleboro their design during the meeting, and one design will be chosen as the winner and will receive a small October 7, 10—11:30am, Wednesday Morning Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and prize. Participants' knowledge will then be tested on Book Group will discuss Circe by Madeline current Massachusetts health regulations, most all things Percy Jackson and myths in general with Miller, outdoors at the Newell trivia! of this year’s events will be offered virtually Shelter in Capron Park, Attleboro. using the Zoom platform. A History of Witch Persecutions October 22, 6—7pm, APL Sci-Fi/ For those events that are being offered in- Lecture by Author Ellen Evert Hopman Fantasy Book Group will discuss person, health and safety guidelines will be September 30, 7—8:30pm The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. strictly enforced. All participants will be From the Bronze Age through the witch hysteria of the Middle Ages to Visit www.attleboros1abc.org and required to wear a face mask over their nose and Salem and beyond is a lecture on the click on the Events link to register. Participants will mouth, frequent hand sanitizing will be history of witch persecution encouraged, and social distancing must be throughout history and its relevancy be provided with a copy of the book that can be picked up at the Attleboro Public Library. Most practiced. to current world events. Based on Ms. Hopman’s book The Real discussions are planned to be virtual and will be Attleboro’s 1ABC committee thanks you for Witches of New England – History, offered via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email Lore and Modern Practice. The author is a with the Zoom meeting link prior to the event time. your anticipated cooperation! practicing Druid and Herbalist. Virtual Keynote Discussion with Author Salves, Potions and Healing Practices for Hawk, Circe, for my yellow eyes… by Abby Madeline Miller and Dr. Kevin Kalish Pain & Stress Rovaldi is an original illustration inspired by Circe. October 8, 7:30—8:30pm Hosted by Community VNA Pen & ink wash on paper. This is Rovaldi’s 13th year Workshop with Dr. Jim Guo from the Healing Cove creating book-specific brand images for the NEA Big Hosted by Attleboro Public Library in partnership at the Acupuncture and Chiropractic Clinic Read: Attleboro.
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