A monthly guide to your community library, its programs and services Issue No. 247, October 2009 Library schedule The library will be open from 1 to 5 on 5th Annual Celebration of Long Island Talent Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. On Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m., you’re invited to join John Platt, host of WFUV’s Sunday Morn- ing Breakfast, for an afternoon of Science 103 homegrown, hand picked musical Art and Mathematics – How do they performances. influence each other? Art and math- Blue Detour began collaborating ematics have become more interre- 1996 and plays both traditional and lated than ever before. Join Philip M. more modern bluegrass done with Sherman on October 1 at 4 p.m. for a Northeastern flavor. George Can- an in-depth exploration of this topic nova, Julie Cannova, John Chainey We’ll emphasize how mathematics and Dennis Corbett are native Long generates, inspires and abets art. See Islanders who really enjoy playing calendar for details. together. Steve Robinson, winner of the 2007 Long Island Blues Society’s Blues Challenge, is a native Long FOL University on Islander. He has been a carpen- ter, high school English teacher, October 4 Join the Friends of the Library for a commercial shell fisherman, truck unique program of stimulating intellec- tual fare. Two university professors . continued on page 7 two fascinating topics. Story inside. Attention Book Clubs! Our Book Club in a Bag selection is expanding! In addition to the titles carried by the PWPL, you may now reserve titles from the 6 other libraries in our system that carry Book Club in a Bag. Check at the Information Desk or on our website for a list of available titles. Contact Lee Fertitta at 883-4400, Ext. 135 for additional information. Home Care! The Health Advisory Council presents a program on home care with Patricia Mulholland on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. See the calendar of events MAC welcomes Carducci Quartet for details. The Music Advisory Council Trinity College of Music in London, Kuhmo International Chamber Mu- Save the Date! welcomes The Carducci String Quar- Cardiff University and at the Cork sic Competition and major prizes at The FOL hosts Friends & Family Day tet — Michelle Fleming (violin), Eoin School of Music in Ireland. The the Bordeaux, London and Osaka on Saturday, November 7, featuring Schmidt-Martin (viola), Matthew 2009-2010 season will see the quartet competitions, the Anglo-Irish Car- a performance for children and a Denton (violin) and Emma Denton perform over 90 concerts worldwide, ducci quartet has established an paperback book swap. Plan to join us! (cello) — on Sunday, October 18 at including performances at London’s enthusiastic international following. Details inside. 3 p.m. Music Council programs are Wigmore Hall and Washington’s Li- The Quartet was short-listed for the privately funded by donations to the brary of Congress. European tours 2008 Royal Philharmonic Society Port Washington Library Founda- include multiple stops in Spain, Chamber Music Award and has tion. Portugal, Denmark, France and collaborated with internationally The Carducci Quartet is recog- throughout the UK, including their renowned musicians. nized as one of today’s most exciting own festival in Highnam. A full biography on the quar- young string quartets. Based in the Winners of the Concert Artists tet will be in the printed program UK, the quartet holds residencies at Guild Competition in New York, the on October 18. Home Care Assistance and Care Management: What Do We Do Now? Learn how to: • Find your way through the maze • Short-cuts and resources • Hire a caretaker • Care management • Prepare for the future Di Bostoner Klezmer honors Rabbi Zeplowitz presented by On Thursday, October 22 at klezmer music — in styles rang- brary patron who wishes to dedicate Patricia Mulholland, R.N. 7:30 p.m., the Port Washington ing from 19th century European the evening’s celebration in honor Patient advocate and Consultant Public Library proudly presents an to 1950s “club date” material — as of community leader Rabbi Irwin evening of music with Di Bostoner well as their own compositions writ- Zeplowitz, who has been the senior October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Klezmer. The trio will present an ten in these traditions. rabbi at the Community Synagogue Sponsored by the Health Advisory exciting program of authentic, This program is funded by in Port Washington since the sum- Council dynamic European and American a donation from an anonymous li- mer of 2003. visit us online at www.pwpl.org Stan Brodsky exhibits “To stand in Stan Brodsky’s pure pleasure of looking.” studio is to know at once why it is Stan Brodsky will exhibit The that artists are so important to us. Gesture of Color in the library’s The best do not merely replicate Main Gallery October 1 through or evoke the world around us but 29. The Art Advisory Council will create a distinct reality limited not host a reception for the artist on by the size of the canvas but only by Saturday, October 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. the scope of the imagination. And Stan Brodsky has exhibited in both that is why each of his paintings solo and group exhibitions. speaks to us in profound ways of na- ture’s continual permutations,” says Alicia G. Longwell, Ph.D., Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Cura- tor at the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton, NY. “Brodsky brings no precon- Caroline Doctorow & Friends ceptions to the act of painting; he has said that he is open to what is The live music and indie snappin’ tunes. Through seven al- happening in the moment, and we recording scenes in the New York bums that seamlessly mix originals sense this distillation of response area have blossomed. One artist and covers, Doctorow has become throughout the work. Light, color, who has helped define both scenes a favorite of folk and college DJ’s form — all come into play here and is folksinger and songwriter Caro- across the country. She has been operate in myriad ways to energize line Doctorow. described as having one of those the composition. Such mastery A year after her cameo ap- pure clear voices that is captivating does not come easily or quickly. In pearance at our Fourth Annual no matter what she sings. a practice of five decades, Brodsky Celebration of Long Island Talent, This is a joint presentation by has achieved a level of virtuosity Caroline and her band return on the Adult Programming and Media impressive for its inventiveness Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. for Services Departments. and strikingly original — one that Dance of Summer #2, “38 x 31”, oil on canvas, a full session of toe-tappin’, finger encourages the viewer to savor the 2009 / photography by Michael Krasowitz. Music Council looks forward November 8 at 3 p.m. Dill Jones Memorial Concert featuring Dick Smolens & Friends December 6 at 3 p.m. Pianist Ran Dank Music Advisory Council programs are privately funded by donations to the Port Washington Library Foundation. FOL University Enroll in the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library’s FOL University on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Edward Mendelson, Co- Author Don Axinn visits lumbia University’s Lionel Trilling Professor in the Humanities, will “Mr. Axinn has created a …. well-crafted tale in Allan, Burning, filled speak on the topic Why Virginia with plenty of thrills and romance. The story is engaging, and hits the nec- Woolf Disliked Symbols. essary beats. Allan’s character is well-fleshed-out, and it becomes very easy Dr. Christos P. Ioannides, for the reader to become attached to him and truly feel for him. At its core, Director, Center for Byzantine and Allan, Burning is a story about remembering one’s roots.” Alex Tafet, The Modern Greek Studies at Queens New York Observer College, CUNY, will speak on the topic Turkey, Islam and the Chal- The Friends of the Library fugitive from justice. When Daniels lenge of the European Union. invites you to meet Donald Axinn, wakes in the middle of the night to Refreshments will be served. author of Allan, Burning (Arcade, find Handley groping for his wallet, Seating is limited. Registration is in June 2009) on Friday, October 2 Daniels defends himself. progess. Call the Information Desk at 3 p.m. Daniels’ explanation of what at 883-4400, Ext. 136. Happily married with two happened in the swamp doesn’t sit FOL University is partially beautiful children, successful archi- well with savvy local lawman Sheriff sponsored by the Ronnie Crane tect and avid amateur aviator Allan Haskins, who suspects that Daniels Memorial Fund. Daniels finds his life plummeting is hiding something — but what? when his wife suddenly announces This fast-paced novel has that she wants a separation, maybe enough twists and turns to keep a divorce. Two days later, as he you guessing until the final page. is piloting a seaplane from Long Donald Everett Axinn is the Island to Key West, the engine sput- author of twelve books of poetry ters, then quits. Daniels’s skills as a and the novels The Ego Makers and pilot enable him to land safely in the Spin, also published by Arcade. Everglades, where he is discovered He and his wife Joan divide their by a disheveled Miccosukee man time between Long Island and named Tommy Handley. Vermont. While Handley turns out to Books will be available. Re- be from the same tribe as Daniels’ freshments will be served. mother, he also turns out to be a SoundSwap on October 20 Viral Videos: No Cure in Sight On Tuesday, October 20 at a member of the lead news crew for 8 p.m., Richard Doran Ticho and the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, Join host Tony Traguardo on comedy sketches, amateur clips, his band of top New York musi- and was on the front lines as the Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.