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October 2019 Channels Newsletter e-mail: [email protected] Long Beach Public Library www.longbeachlibrary.org 111 West Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561 516-432-7201 The 8th Annual Music at the Library Long Beach ROXX NY 2019 JayCee Driesen Presents Rock Music Festival Broadway To Hollywood Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. October 12 - 13 A collaboration of show tunes and songs of the cinema. Selections from Jekyll and Hyde, Funny Girl, Brigadoon, A Star Is Born, Beaches, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and more! JayCee Driesen is an international powerhouse vocalist who has the warmest and engaging stage presence! She has the ability to make you feel you are the only one in the room she is singing to. As “Variety states”: “The Voice You Will Never Bonjourney Fire Tree Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam Forget”. Accompanying JayCee for the show is musical director Lydia Sabosto at the piano. This is a show not to be missed!! OOH LA LA-TRA LA LA: The Great French-American Songbook Katie Mitchell Risky Business Bonfire Falls Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12 This edu-taining musical review, C’est Magnifique! That’s just one of the many French themed songs you’ll hear, in English, as well as “April in Paris”, “Frere Jacques”, “Autumn 1:00 p.m.: BonJourney - BonJourneyNY is a unique NY based Tribute Band paying Leaves”, “I Wish You Love”, “Beyond the Sea”, “Darling-Je Vous Aime Beaucoup”, “The tribute to Rock Icons, Bon Jovi and Journey since 2010 in the Tri-State area. Their set includes Last Time I Saw Paris”, “Thank Heaven For Little Girls”, “Mam’selle”, “I Love Paris”, “The all the classic hits that fans have enjoyed for over three decades. www.BonJourneyNY.com French Foreign Legion” and “Hinky Dinky Parley Voo”, to name a few. Performed with 2:30 p.m.: Fire Tree - Fire Tree is a brand new rock band, comprised of vet- recorded tracks to accompany live vocals. eran musicians from all over the world. Their original music is influenced by classic rock, blues, folk, grunge, and classical music. www.LongBeachGuitarSchool.com Shlomo Haviv - International Concert Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.: Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam - Entertaining Long Island Shlomo Haviv, singer/musician, was born in the village of NY since 1977, Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam presents its own “tight interpretations” of Hadera, near Haifa, Israel. Since arriving in the U.S., he has Classic Rock/Pop tunes of the 60’s & 70’s plus Originals.....with music from Buddy Holly, performed in concerts from Carnegie Hall and Brooklyn College Carl Perkins and Chuck Berry to The Ramones, Tom Petty and Queen. This professional to repeat engagements at the Americana Hotel in Aruba and band, with its signature “tight, clean sound” is comprised of four well seasoned musi- Curacao, Puerto Rico and Mexico. His extensive repertoire ranges in 17 different languages. cians, with a long history of being SELECTED to entertain for some of Long Island NY’s most prestigious music festivals and events, private parties, corporate events, the L.I. Gemini Journey presents: Shall We Dance! Library circuit and 41+ years in the local club scene. www.turnpikejoe.com Sunday, November 3 at 2:30 p.m. Diane Block, violinist, and Terry Batts, cellist, became friends and musi- Sunday, October 13 cal collaborators while studying at the prestigious Manhattan School of 1:20 p.m.: Katie Mitchell - Katie Mitchell is a singer/songwriter out of Long Music. Come journey with them as they perform their newest musical Beach, NY whose powerful, soulful voice is paired perfectly with her relatable and program which has proven most popular. Gemini Journey will explore confessional style of music. Mitchell’s lyrics are authentic, genuine, raw, moments music and the dance: the point at which music and dance meet. You will seemingly straight from the pages of her diary, set to melodically entrancing music. In hear a diverse and colorful set that includes the waltz, tango, flamenco, 2018, she released her debut album, “Heart On Fire”. www.theKatieMitchellband.com klezmer and mambo from Broadway, film and jazz idioms, includingWest Side Story. Fred Simpson, percussionist, will add just enough spice and verve to the mix. They are sure to 2:20 p.m.: Risky Business - A group of veteran vocalists and musicians enlighten and entertain and get those feet tapping in your seats - or even dancing in the who have entertained audiences in the New York Metropolitan area since 1987. For aisles! Daylight Savings Time, set the clocks back 1 hour. more than 25 years, the Risky Business philosophy has been to play the music that gets people on the dance floor. www.risky-biz.com So Many Stars with Alberto Pibiri and Miriam Waks 4:00 p.m.: Bonfire Falls - Bonfire Falls is an indie trio from New York for fans Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. of U2, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons. Combining powerful, intricate harmonies and Husband-wife duo Alberto Pibiri (piano) and Miriam Waks (voice) lush instrumentation with poetic lyrics, this trio creates profound rock music that will celebrate the release of their first duo album So Many Stars with move you long after the music is over. www.bonfirefalls.com this intimate live performance. Presenting a selection of songs from the album, including delicately rendered Italian classics, 5:00 p.m.: Raffle Drawings swinging standards, hard-hitting blues numbers, and of course, love songs; join them for a very special afternoon of world-class Long Beach ROXX NY is a FREE annual event and live music concept, Produced by Long Beach New music and stories. Miriam Waks is a dynamic performer with a powerhouse voice York Musician and Arts Advocate Joanne J-Bird Phillips and J-Bird Music For The Arts, Inc., supporting and range. She sings in 17 languages and a vast variety of styles and genres. She has The Arts in Education. It is open to the general public and is like no other Rock Music Festival on Long performed internationally and is also an accomplished songwriter. Alberto Pibiri is an Island! Hosted and sponsored in part by The Long Beach Public Library, the two have joined forces to Italian jazz pianist and composer. He has performed at venues and festivals around bring you a unique and eclectic line-up of Rock Music entertainment, displaying the many different the world including Carnegie Hall and has recorded with jazz luminaries such as Sheila facets of the Rock ‘n’ Roll music genre, pleasing to both the eye and the ear, for ages 8-80. LB ROXX NY Jordan and Dave Stryker. Alberto is also an accomplished composer and bandleader is proud to feature and support established as well as independent music artists. with several album releases to his name. 2 See you at the Library! Since 1928 OctoberApril 2013 2019 LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Speaking of Books BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The October display topic will be Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. Horror Movies All are welcome. Intergeneration Discussion Group Ask the Tech Guy with Phil Friday, October 25 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. - 2nd floor The Fall season will open with Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson, a novel where two lives and You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Bring your mobile devices, 60 years converge to create a tale of love and survival. The group is led by outreach librarian Joan your chargers and relevant usernames/passwords if we need them. Yonish. Books are available at the Circulation Desk 3 weeks in advance. Refreshments will be served. Call 432-7201 for info. Tuesday Night Reads Book Group At the West End Branch Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Card & Board Game Sessions Gorilla and the Bird : A Memoir of Madness and a Mother’s Love Thursday, October 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. by Zack McDermott Bring your own games or cards. Mah Jongg players welcome. The story of a young man fighting to recover from a devastating psychotic break and the Call to register at 432-7201. Note fall hours. mother who refuses to give up on him. For more information, please call Camille Di Pietro at the Reference Desk - 432-7201. Writers’ Circle West End Library Book Group Mondays, with Gemma Tansey October 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beartown by Fredrik Backman A poignant, charming novel about a forgotten town fractured by scandal, and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything. Adult Coloring Class with Lil Reznicek Thursday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy the relaxing pleasure of coloring round mandala designs. We are using The Subway Girls by Susie Orman Schnall twistable colored pencils and markers. Instruction is given by Lil Reznicek, local A dual-timeline narrative featuring a 1949 Miss Subways contestant and a modern-day advertis- artist. No artistic talent is required. Just come, relax and enjoy. ing executive whose careers and lives intersect. Books will be available at the West End Branch. Women in Business Conference Book group will meet at the West End Branch, 903 West Beech Street. with the Hon. Anissa D. Moore Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Great Books Discussion Group Join Councilwoman Moore for a monthly series designed Mondays at 2:00 p.m.