August Calendar

“HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS” (2015- Exhibits 90 min.). When sixty-something Doris In the Karen and Ed Adler Gallery Friday Miller (Sally Field) meets thirty-some- Friday Monday 5 thing John Fremont (Max Greenfield), 19 29 AAC MEMBERS’ SUMMER SHOW. The SANDWICHED IN: “The Elie and Viola sparks fly -- at least for Doris. When Do- SANDWICHED IN: “The Softer Side of MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN. Professor members of the Art Advisory Council Nadelman Folk Art Collection.” A dis- ris begins showing up at John’s regu- Wit.” Author Ellen Meister brings Doro- Val Franco concludes this series with exhibit their work. Through August 31. cussion with New-York Historical Soci- lar haunts, she wins over his Williams- thy Parker to vivid life, discussing her The Guard (2011-96 min.). An Irish po- ety docent Fred Fischer. 12:10 p.m. burg friends. Her new life brings Doris career as a critic, poet, short story writ- liceman (Brendan Gleeson) teams up a thrilling perspective, but also creates er, essayist and screenwriter, as well as with an American FBI agent (Don Chea- Registrations SCRABBLE: Join us for a game! Fridays a rift between her and her longtime her involvement with causes ranging dle) to catch drug smugglers. Writer/di- in August from 2 to 5 p.m. friends and family, who believe she’s from the Sacco and Vanzetti case to the rector John Michael McDonagh’s com- Beginning making a fool of herself over a guy half Civil Rights Movement. Ellen Meister edy is Ireland’s highest-grossing film of LIVE AT PWPL: Walking the Line. Tom her age. Director Michael Showalter is the author of five novels, including all time! Recommended for adults. 7:30 Exercise Over 50...... August 2 Cavanagh’s tribute to Johnny Cash. scripted with Laura Terruso. Recom- Dorothy Parker Drank Here and Farewell, p.m. AARP Driver Safety...... August 9 7:30 p.m. mended for adults. 7:30 p.m. Dorothy Parker, as well as numerous es- Tai Chi...... August 22 says and short stories. She teaches cre- ative writing at Hofstra University Con- tinuing Education. 12:10 p.m. Events 8 Monday 13 Saturday VIRTUAL VISITS: “Ancient Entertain- NEXT CHAPTER. Join a discussion of ment.” Michael Norris offers you a vir- current events. Bring your opinions! 10 a.m. 1 Monday tual front row seat at ancient Greek and Roman sports events, theater per- CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S MUTUAL FILMS. formances, chariot races and gladiator Film historian Philip Harwood will in- contests. Sponsored by the Friends of troduce and discuss the films, and Ben the Library. 2:30 p.m. Model will accompany them on piano. Monday 7:30 p.m. 15 AFTERNOON ON BROADWAY: “Chita Rivera.” Marc Courtade discusses the dancer, actress and singer who has Tuesday been a Broadway fixture for over 50 30 years. She was catapulted to stardom BLOOD DRIVE. Twenty minutes can in 1957 as Anita in West Side Story. This “ANOMALISA” (2015-90 min.). Noted save a life! Walk-ins welcome, no regis- was followed by such memorable roles customer service author Michael Stone tration is required. 2:30 to 8:45 p.m. as Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma Kelly in (voiced by David Thewlis) travels to Chicago and Spider Woman/Aurora in Cincinnati to speak at a conference, Kiss of the Spider Woman. She recently where he meets Lisa Hesselman (Jen- MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN: Profes- celebrated her 80th birthday perform- nifer Jason Leigh), an experience that sor Val Franco presents this four-part ing as Princess Puffer in The Mystery of changes his life. Screenwriter Charlie film series of English (and Irish) com- Edwin Drood. 3 p.m. MAC Kaufman directed this animated film 31 Wednesday edies and dramas. Tonight: Greenfin- with Duke Johnson. Tom Noonan pro- gers (2000-91 min.). Helen Mirren, Clive vides the voices of all the other char- GREAT BOOKS: Tom Jones by Henry Owen and David Kelly star in the true acters. Recommended for adults. 7:30 Fielding. 2:30 p.m. story of love, friendship, honor, gar- p.m. dening and prison. Joel Hershman “DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL” (2015- scripted and directed this comedy. 102 min.). Minnie Goetze (Bel Pow- Recommended for adults. 7:30 p.m. ley), a teen cartoonist living in 1970s San Francisco, enters into an affair with thirty-something Monroe Ruth- 2 Tuesday 22 Monday erford (Alexander Skarsgard), who is already the boyfriend of her mother, EXERCISE FOR OVER 50. The lottery TAI CHI. Registration begins today at 9 Charlotte Worthington (Kristen Wiig). format has been suspended for this 9 Tuesday a.m. for classes on Thursdays, Septem- Director Marielle Heller adapted Phoe- next series of classes. Registration be- ber 8, 15, 22 and 29 and October 6, 20 be Gloeckner’s graphic novel. Recom- AARP DRIVER SAFETY. Registration be- MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMAN. Profes- and 27 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. (no class mended for adults. 7:30 p.m. gins today at 9 a.m., at the Information sor Val Franco will screen and discuss Desk, and will proceed until both class- gins today at 9 a.m. for a class on Satur- October 13). Fee of $20 is due at reg- day, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 In Bruges (2008-107 min.), a crime istration. Co-sponsored by the Health es are filled. The chair class, with Nicole comedy from writer/director Martin Asselta, is on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. from p.m. For Port Washington residents. 9 Advisory Council and the Fay J. Lindner a.m. McDonagh starring Colin Farrell and Foundation. September 27 through November 15. Brendan Gleeson as Irish hitmen exiled The mat class, with Donna Harrigan, is to Bruges for a few weeks after mistak- on Thursdays at 9 a.m. from September HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN. Professor blood pressure screening conducted enly killing an innocent bystander. Rec- Val Franco will screen and discuss Pride 29 through November 17. Payment of ommended for adults. 7:30 p.m. $30 (cash or check) for each class is due by St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (2014-119 min.), a dramedy that looks at registration. at the devastating 1984 coal miners’ strike in Wales, and the unique alliance CHESS. Join us for a game! Tuesdays in that was forged with London’s young August from 2 to 4 p.m. gay community. Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton star. Matthew Warchus di- Tuesday ADULT COLORING. Tuesdays in August. 10 Wednesday 16 rected, from Stephen Beresford’s It’s just like coloring for kids, but more screenplay. Recommended for adults. MEDICAID SIGN-UP HELP. Free, walk-in CLUB DE LECTURA EN ESPAÑOL (BOOK 7:30 p.m. complex—it’s definitely harder to stay CLUB IN SPANISH). Hispanohablantes in the lines. Meetings will be relaxed assistance from Nassau-Suffolk Hospi- tal Council. 2:30 to 5 p.m. y aquellos que estén interesados en and informal; they’re great for stress nuestra cultura y tradiciones nos reuni- relief and getting to know your neigh- remos una vez al mes para hablar de bors. 7 to 8:30 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET- ING/WORKING SESSION. The public is las publicaciones de nuestros autores. invited at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 24 Wednesday PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF LONG IS- FAMILY FILM: Zootopia (2016-108 min.). LAND meets. 7:30 p.m. In a city of anthropomorphic animals, 3 Wednesday rookie bunny cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and cynical con Wednesday TECHDESK. Every Wednesday in Au- 17 artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) must work together to uncover a con- gust from 2 to 4 p.m., bring your tech “A BRILLIANT YOUNG MIND” (2014-112 PWPL hours questions and devices to the South spiracy. Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Thursday min.). Nathan (Asa Butterfield), a so- Jared Bush directed this Disney car- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 to 9 Wing for one-on-one assistance. Learn 11 cially awkward teenage math prodigy, to use online resources and get tips on toon. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 11 to 9 GARY ERBE. The artist discusses his cur- finds new confidence and new friend- how to make the most of your gadgets. ships when he lands a spot on the Brit- Saturday: 9 to 5 Don’t forget to bring your passwords! rent exhibit at the Heckscher Museum. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Li- ish squad at the International Math- Sunday: Closed ematics Olympiad. James Graham’s FAMILY FILM: The Peanuts Movie (2015- brary and the Art Advisory Council. 3 p.m. screenplay is based on a true story. 88 min.). Snoopy (voiced by Bill Me- Morgan Matthews directed. 7:30 p.m. Sponsorships lendez) and his team take to the skies 26 Friday to pursue their arch-nemesis, the Red DIRECTOR’S CUT. Film expert John AAC Art Advisory Council Baron, while Charlie Brown (Noah Bosco will screen and discuss Brooklyn SANDWICHED IN: “The Virtuoso Per- CAC Children’s Advisory Council Schnapp) begins his own epic quest to (2015-111 min.). Irish immigrant Eilis forming Composer.” Pianist Kathleen HAC Health Advisory Council win the love of his life, the Little Red- Lacey (Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan) Tagg performs music by some of the Haired Girl (Francesca Capaldi). Steve lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she greatest composers for the piano, com- MAC Music Advisory Council Martino’s animated feature was script- quickly falls into a romance with a lo- bining their music with stories about NAC Nautical Advisory Council ed by Craig Schulz (son of Peanuts cre- cal lad, Tony (Emory Cohen). When her their lives to create a vibrant portrait of Programs sponsored by the Advisory Councils ator Charles M. Schulz), Bryan Schulz past catches up with her, however, she the artists, their lives and work. 12:10 are funded by donations to the Port Washington (Charles’s grandson) and Cornelius must choose between two countries. p.m. Library Foundation. Uliano. 7:30 p.m. Nick Hornby scripted, from Colm Toi- In addition to the FOL-sponsored programs listed, bin’s novel, for director John Crowley. “SPOTLIGHT” (2015-128 min.). In- refreshments for Sandwiched In are courtesy of the 7 p.m. vestigative reporters for The Boston Friends of the Library. Globe work to expose decades of Priority Seating at all events is given to Port sexual abuse by Catholic priests and Washington residents and cardholders. cover-ups of the crimes by the Catholic Thursday Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with food 18 Church. Tom McCarthy directed, from a allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods screenplay he wrote with Josh Singer. consumed or items one may come in contact with Friday 3RD THURSDAYS AT 3: “Mythological Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel 12 Themes.” Marc Kopman, Adjunct Pro- while at any of our programs. McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery SANDWICHED IN: Brian Seibert. Meet fessor of Art History at LIU Post, will and Stanley Tucci star. Recommended the New York Times dance critic and au- discuss how popular artistic subjects for adults. 7 p.m. Contributors thor of What the Eye Hears: A History of evolved over time, examining works Dan Chuzmir, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, Keith Tap Dancing. Sponsored by the Friends that range from the early Renaissance Klang, Jessica Ley, Joni Simon of the Library. 12:10 p.m. to the beginning of the 20th century. 3 p.m. AAC