April 2012

EXHIBITS In The Main Gallery FRIDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY DOROTHY SHAW: Beyond the Garden. 6 13 19 A Restless Spirit: The BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: The Hem- Saturday, April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. SANDWICHED IN: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SANDWICHED IN: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE! A Midsummer Story of Robert Frost. Join Natalie Bober lock Cup, by Bettany Hughes, facilitated by In the Photography Gallery Night’s Dream (1999-120 min.). Michael for an exploration into Frost’s life-long Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. Hoffman’s version of the gossamer fantasy love affair with writing. His poetry appears 3rd Thursdays @ 3: Rembrandt and To Be announced. stars Christian Bale as Demetrius, Rupert simple, but is anything but. As his story Degas. Edgar Degas first saw Rembrandt’s Everett as Oberon, Calista Flockhart as unfolds, we see how this storyteller/poet In the Community Gallery etchings when he was a young artist Helena, Anna Friel as Hermia, Bill Irwin made what he called “the reckless choice” studying the Old Masters in Rome. Ines CELEBRATIONS & PLACES OF THE as Snout, Kevin Kline as Bottom, Sophie to “take the road less traveled ” to become Powell’s illustrated lecture will focus on WORLD: In conjunction with the World Marceau as Hippolyta, Michelle Pfeiffer one of the finest voices in American poetry. Rembrandt’s influence on the art of Degas. Festival. Story in this issue. as Titania, Roger Rees as Quince, David Natalie Bober is an award-winning biogra- We will study a series of self-portraits of the Strathairn as Theseus, Stanley Tucci as pher and historian. 12:10 p.m. two artists when they were both starting Puck and Dominic West as Lysander. out in their careers. This presentation will REGISTRATIONS 12:10 p.m. “SAFETY LAST!” (1923-70 min.). Store Beginning April 3 clerk Harold Lloyd arranges for a human serve as an introduction to an exhibition SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Join us for a game! fly to scale a tall building, but circumstanc- at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 3 Breaking New Ground Bus Trip ...... 3 to 5:30 p.m. es force him to make the perilous climb p.m. AAC ...... See April 3 himself. The image of Harold dangling “DRIVE” (2011-100 min). A Hollywood from the arms of a clock high over the Computer Classes for Adults . . .See April 3 THURSDAY stunt performer (Ryan Gosling), who streets of Los Angeles is an icon of the si- 26 Social Media Workshops ...... COME AND PLAY ON MANHASSET moonlights as a wheelman for criminals, lent screen. Film historian Philip Harwood ...... See April 7 & 14 BAY: Information Fair. In Celebration of discovers that a contract has been put on will introduce Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam him after a heist gone wrong. Carey Mul- the library’s 120th Anniversary. 7 to 9 p.m. Financial Literacy Workshop Series ...... Taylor’s slapstick classic, and pianist Ben ligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Story in this issue...... See April 17 & 25 Model will not only accompany the movie FRIDAY Christina Hendricks, Ron Perlman and 20 but will discuss the art of silent film ac- SANDWICHED IN: From Cappuccino to Beginning April 14 Russ Tamblyn co-star. Hossein Amini companiment. 7:30 p.m. Jambalaya: Food and American Identity. It scripted, from James Sallis’ novel, for AARP Driver Education ...... See April 14 has been said that one of the most endur- director Nicolas Winding Refn. 7:30 p.m. ing markers of ethnic identity is cuisine. Beginning April 24 Indeed, in even the smallest communities Tai Chi From the Arthritis Foundation. . . . . throughout the country, it is not uncom- FRIDAY ...... See April 24 mon to find Italian, Chinese, or Middle 27 SANDWICHED IN: Prague: Arts & Archi- Eastern eateries. Using Donna Gabaccia’s SATURDAY tecture. Although the city of Prague dates 14 history of the bagel as a launching point for back to the 11th century, Jessica Ley’s SATURDAY AARP DRIVER EDUCATION: Registra- our discussion, this conversation examines program will focus on the period between 7 tion begins April 14 for a class to take the ways in which food and the act of eating SOCIAL MEDIA Workshop Series: 1895 and today. Beginning at the end of SUNDAY place Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 are important ways of defining who we are. The Power of Email Marketing, presented the Gilded Age, the borders of this ancient 1 p.m. This is a 6-hour course open to people Presenter Gregory Young is an adjunct A CHARLES LAUGHTON DOUBLE BILL. by Ellen DePasquale, Regional Develop- center city began to expand. Architecture over 50. Those who take this course may professor of political science at Finger In Ruggles of Red Gap (1935-91 min.), ment Director, Constant Contact. Learn to in the new areas reflected the art of the be eligible for a 10% discount on vehicle Lakes Community College and a Ph.D. stu- the Earl of Burnstead (Roland Young) build relationships using easy, inexpensive Czech artist Alphonse Mucha and were loses his stuffy butler Marmaduke Ruggles liability, personal injury protection and col- dent at the University at Buffalo/SUNY in exuberantly Art Nouveau in style. As the and highly effective email marketing! Reg- This event (Laughton) to rowdy American poker lision insurance premiums for 3 years, and the American Studies program. city expanded further, Secessionist and ister beginning April 3. 1:30 p.m. Story in is made possible through the Conversations player Egbert Floud (Charlie Ruggles). a reduction of 4 points from their driving Art Deco styles were added. Under the this issue. Bureau, a new program of the New York Marmaduke’s new home is the cow record. Check or money order only, pay- Communist regime, new buildings were Council for the Humanities. Conversations town of Red Gap, Washington. Walter De DOROTHY SHAW: A reception for the art- able to AARP due at registration. Members a stark contrast to the old. Delightful con- Bureau discussions are made possible with Leon, Harlan Thompson and Humphrey ist whose work is in the Main Gallery this $17 (# on check); non-members $19. Late temporary street sculpture is as prevalent the support of the National Endowment for Pearson scripted Leo McCarey’s classic month. 2 to 4 p.m. Story in this issue. AAC arrivals will not be admitted. No refunds. as traditional statuary. We’ll also explore the Humanities. comedy, from Harry Leon Wilson’s novel. This course is available to Port Washington 12:10 p.m. some of what you can expect to see and buy residents only. After a brief intermission, we present The SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Join us for a game! when you visit this phenomenally beautiful Canterville Ghost (1944-97 min.), in which NEXT CHAPTER: Join us for a discussion 2 to 5 p.m. city. 12.10 p.m. six year-old Lady Jessica de Canterville of current events. 10 a.m. to noon (Margaret O’Brien) and American sol- “TAKE SHELTER” (2011-121 min.). SOCIAL MEDIA Workshop Series: Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions dier Cuffy Williams (Robert Young) help TUESDAY cowardly ghost Sir Simon de Canterville 10 Social Media Marketing Made Simple, – roiling clouds, a rain of blackbirds – an (Laughton) prove his courage in WWII HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free with Ellen DePasquale, Regional Develop- engineer named Curtis (Michael Shan- England. Edwin Harvey Blum scripted this blood pressure screening conducted by St. ment Director, Constant Contact. Learn non) is determined to shelter his wife and Oscar Wilde adaptation for director Jules Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. social media best practices. Register begin- SUNDAY daughter (Jessica Chastain, Tova Stewart) ning April 3. 1:30 p.m. Story in this issue. 22 from a coming storm — even as he won- Dassin. 1:30 p.m. SOMETHING SPECIAL BIG BAND: The ders whether he is falling prey to psycho- boys in this 17-piece band are back to sis. Jeff Nichols scripted and directed this help us celebrate our 120th Anniversary haunting drama. 7:30 p.m. with selections from the Great American Songbook. 3 p.m. MONDAY 15 SUNDAY 2 IMANI WINDS: Concert especially for GREAT BOOKS: A discussion of Edmund Burke’s Reflections on the Revolution in children and families at 12 noon. Regular SUNDAY France. 1 p.m. concert at 3 p.m. Story in this issue. MAC 29 MONDAY WORLD FESTIVAL: In conjunction with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHAKE- 23 the Landmark on Main Street and with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHAKE- SPEARE! We launch a month-long salute generous support from the Friends of the SPEARE! Anonymous (2011-130 min.). to the Bard on his 448th birthday (he was Library. 1 to 5 p.m. Story in this issue. born on April 23, 1564) with a screening What better way to celebrate the Bard’s MEET ALYSON RICHMAN, author of The actual birthday than a screening of this of Antony and Cleopatra (1972-148 min.). Lost Wife (Berkley Books, 2011). The au- Writer/director Charlton Heston also stars MONDAY drama from screenwriter John Orloff and thor of the 2012 Long Island Reads Selec- 16 director Roland Emmerich, which argues as Marc Antony, with Hildegard Neil as tion, will read from and discuss her book. GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: A that Shakespeare’s plays were written not Cleopatra. Look for other Shakespeare Books will be available for purchase and discussion of Margaret Atwood’s The Man screenings throughout the month. Note by actor William Shakespeare (Rafe Spall) signing. Refreshments will be served. An from Mars. 1 p.m. the early start time: 7 p.m. but by the Earl of Oxford (Rhys Ifans)? MONDAY accompanying program about Prague’s art AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Salome. 7:30 p.m. 30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHAKE- and architecture will take place on Friday, Richard Strauss’s opera, based on that April 27 at Sandwiched In. Sponsored by SPEARE! Hamlet (1990-135 min.). Franco naughty play by Oscar Wilde Sixteen-year- Zeffirelli’s adaptation stars Mel Gibson the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. Story old Salome has captivated her stepfather, in this issue. as the Dane, Glenn Close as his mother King Herod, while she in turn is captivated Gertrude, Alan Bates as the treacher- by the prophet John the Baptist. Join pro- ous Claudius, Helena Bonham Carter as TUESDAY fessor James Kolb for an exploration of TUESDAY hapless Ophelia, and Paul Scofield as the 3 this work. 3 p.m. Please note: The next 24 LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. TAI CHI FROM THE ARTHRITIS FOUN- Ghost. Note the early start time: 7 p.m. See Budget page in this issue. program in this series will take place on DATION: Registration for Tai Chi begins Monday, May 7. MAC April 24 for 6 sessions (Thursdays, May 3, BREAKING NEW GROUND BUS TRIP: WEDNESDAY 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 14 at 1 p.m.). Fee Registration begins April 3 for a trip to HAPPY, BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHAKE- SPONSORSHIPS 11 Henry V is $20, payable at registration. AAC Art Advisory Council take place on Wednesday, June 20. We will BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Bird Sis- SPEARE! (1989-138 min.). Like visit Wave Hill Gardens and VanCortlandt ters, by Rebecca Rasmussen, facilitated by Laurence Olivier back in 1945, Kenneth CAC Children’s Advisory Council House, with lunch included. Payment of Lee Fertitta. 7:30 p.m. Branagh made his debut as an actor/ HAC Health Advisory Council director by filming this rousing play. Paul $90 per person is due at registration. Story PCLI: The Photography Club of Long MAC Music Advisory Council in this issue. Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Judi Island hosts a meeting. 8 p.m. Dench, Richard Briers and Emma Thomp- NAC Nautical Advisory Council Computer Classes for Adults: son co-star. Note the early start time: 7 p.m. All programs sponsored by the Advisory Registration begins April 3 for Computer Councils are funded by donations to the Port LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD meets. Classes. Working with Your Digital Photos Washington Library Foundation. will take place on Saturday, May 5, from 10 8 p.m. a.m. to noon. Editing Your Digital Photos In addition to the Friends-sponsored programs listed above, refreshments for the Sandwiched will take place on Saturday, May 19, from THURSDAY FEET, FORKS & FATE: Harnessing the 10 a.m. to noon. Payment of $12 for each In Series are courtesy of the Friends of the 12 Power of Lifestyle Over Medical Destiny. Library. class is due at registration. DIRECTOR’S CUT: As part of our ongoing Join us in celebrating our library’s 120 Shakespeare celebration, John Bosco will ChESS: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. All are TUESDAY years with Dr. David L. Katz. He will Priority Seating at all events is given to Port screen and discuss The Tempest (2010-110 discuss physical activity and nutrition as Washington residents and cardholders. welcome. Bring a game if you have one. min.). Magician Prospera (Helen Mirren) 17 Financial Literacy Workshop essentials of healthful living and longevity. lives in exile on an island with her inno- Series: The ABC’s of Financial Planning, Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with food 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. HAC allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods cent daughter Miranda (Felicity Jones), presented by Samuel J. Schiff and Ande consumed or items one may come in contact the sprite Ariel (Ben Whishaw) and the D’Addona. 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. monster Caliban (Djimon Hounsou). Their with while at any of our programs. lives are disrupted by the arrival of Pros- CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE THURSDAY pera’s scheming brother Antonio (Chris Denise Anchico, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan 5 Cooper), his henchman Sebastian (Alan Guildroy, Jessica Ley, Pam O’Connell, Brooke MEET GLORIA VANDERBILT, author of Cumming), Gonzalo the advisor (Tom WEDNESDAY Salit, Joni Simon, Jeff Zeh The Things We Fear Most (Exile Editions, Conti), Trinculo the fool (Russell Brand), 25 2011). Once again the library welcomes Financial Literacy Workshop drunken butler Stephano (Alfred Molina), WEDNESDAY Port Washington Public Library / (516) 883- Ms. Vanderbilt, who will read from and dis- Series: Keeping Your Financial World stately King Alonso (David Strathairn) 18 4400 BOGEN MEMORIAL LECTURE: In cel- Intact. Register beginning April 3. 7:30 cuss her collection of short stories. Books and his son, Prince Ferdinand (Reeve will be available for purchase and signing. ebration of the library’s 120th Anniversary, p.m. Story in this issue. Carney) — who takes a shine to Miranda. the Friends of the Library presents “An LIBRARY HOURS Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Producer/director Julie Taymor also PORT WRITES: The group discusses their Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 to 9 Friends of the Library. 2 p.m. Evening with Lucette Lagnado and Andre Wednesday, 11 to 9 • Saturday, 9 to 5 scripted this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Aciman.” 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. work and how to get it published. Facili- final play. 7:30 p.m. tated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5