August 2012

EXHIBITS In the Main Gallery MONDAY TUESDAY MONDAY MONDAY THE LIBRARY THROUGH OUR EYES: 6 14 20 27 “J. EDGAR” (2011-137 min.). As the face The Art Advisory Council exhibits the “NOVELTY-A-GO-GO.” Frank Zappa once COMPUTER KINDERGARTEN FOR AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: Rene of law enforcement in America for almost work of its members in celebration of the asked “Does humor belong in music?” Pat ADULTS: Registration begins Tuesday, Fleming. Dubbed “the people’s diva,” fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo library’s 120th Anniversary. Fitzgerald responds with a resounding August 14 for a class on Saturday, Septem- Renee Fleming is one of the best-known “Yes!” This film and pop culture historian ber 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Payment of opera singers of the present generation. DiCaprio) is feared and admired, reviled In the Martin Vogel Photography Gallery has compiled a presentation that features $12 is due at registration. She sings a wide variety of music, from and revered. But behind closed doors, he some of the finest and funniest work of the operas of Handel, Mozart and Strauss holds secrets that would destroy his im- Andrew Hollander: Photo- HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free Spike Jones, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman to contemporary works including Carlysle age, his career and his life. Dustin Lance graphs, through August 31. The Port blood pressure screening conducted by St. and many other artists who dared to tickle Floyd’s Susanna and Andre Previn’s A Black scripted for producer, director and Washington resident writes, “When I put Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your funny bone while you were tapping Streetcar Named Desire. This talk with composer Clint Eastwood. 7:30 p.m. my eye to the viewfinder of my camera, I your toes. The program also features seg- Marc Courtade will use audio and video look at the world as though I am noticing TOPICAL TUESDAY: You Only Live Twice: ments of Mr. Fitzgerald’s interview with clips showcasing Ms. Fleming’s talents. it for the first time; my lens is the eye of a The Afterlife in Film. Amanda J. Shapiro, Grammy-award winning parodist Weird Marc Courtade is Business Manager for child. I see the pure joy and utter simplicity who recently received her Master of Arts Al Yankovic. 7:30 p.m. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at of the things we observe every day. This is in Film Studies from the University of Mi- Long Island University. 3 p.m. MAC what I try to capture in my photography.” ami, will present an illustrated program You Only Live Twice: based on her thesis, “AMADOR” (2010-113 min.). This drama TUESDAY The Representation of the Afterlife in Film. from Spanish writer, producer and director 28 The audience will be invited to participate ”HOUSEKEEPING” (1987-117 min.). Fernando Leon de Aranoa centers on Mar- Director Bill Forsyth also scripted this in a “spirited” discussion following the cela (Magaly Solier), a young woman who presentation. Sponsored by the Friends adaptation of Marilynne Robinson’s novel TUESDAY takes a summer job caring for a bed-ridden about teenaged orphan girls Ruth and Lu- 7 of the Library. 7:30 p.m. older man, Amador (Celso Bugallo), and CHESS: All are welcome. Bring a game if cille (Sara Walker, Andrea Buchill), who you have one. Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. the intimate secrets they share with one have been left in the care of their Aunt another. In Spanish with English subtitles. Sylvia (Christine Lahti), an irresponsible Exercise for Over 50 Lottery Pro- Also, Debra Winger, Larry Pine and Halley free spirit. 7:30 p.m. cedure: Deposit your check or money Feiffer star in Gabriel Nussbaum’s short order for $35 in the box at the Information drama, How It Ended (2011-18 min.). This Desk between 9 a.m. August 7 and 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY screening comes to us from Film Move- In the Community Gallery August 21. The following information 15 ment, an organization that offers outstand- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: The should be clearly printed on the lower left ing independent films, foreign films and THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV COMEDY: library board meets at 7:30 p.m. The public of your check or money order: preferred documentaries to educational institutions. An exhibit in conjunction with the Port is invited. day and time of class, plus phone number. 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Summer Show’s production of “My Fa- Please submit a separate check for each HOOTENANNY: In an event that harkens 29 vorite Year,” featuring memorabilia from ”FORGIVENESS” (2010-168 min.). This class. Each series consists of 10 classes. the golden age of TV comedy. Among the back to the coffee houses of the ‘60s, local documentary explores the act of forgive- Tuesdays at 9 a.m., and Thursdays at 9 OR items exhibited will be behind-the-scenes musicians, singers and songwriters come ness through a range of stories, from 10 a.m. Tuesday classes begin September photos from “I Love Lucy,” “Texaco Star together to support one another both mu- adultery and personal betrayal to the post- 11 and end November 13. Thursday classes Theatre,” “Your Show of Shows,” “Caesar’s sically and socially. Soloists share the bill genocidal reconciliation of nations. Helen begin September 13 and end November Hour” and “The Martha Raye Show.” Also with duo, trio and group performances, Whitney scripted, produced and directed. 15. A list of those whose checks are drawn TUESDAY featured will be scripts, TV Guides, show with the audience benefitting from a 21 A Docurama release. Note the early start will be at the Information Desk beginning tickets (including a copy of a ticket for the spirit of camaraderie and spontaneity that time: 7 p.m. August 23. Checks not drawn will be very first “Texaco Star Theatre” hosted by will surely cover a wide range of musical returned. Milton Berle) and the now-rare printed genres. Soloists or duo acts interested in being a part of this or future hootenanny programs that were handed out to studio Digital Filmmaking 101: Registra- events should contact Tony Traguardo at audiences who attended these shows. tion begins Tuesday, August 7 for a class 883-4400, Ext. 142. 7:30 p.m. to take place on Saturday, September 8, REGISTRATIONS from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. From ideas and THURSDAY pre-production to acquisition and digital 30 Digital Filmmaking 101 ...... See August 7 editing, this fun-filled workshop will walk “THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE” (2011-108 min.). Summoned to Saddam Hussein’s Exercise for Over 50 ...... See August 7 the novice filmmaker through the process of making movies and putting them on the palace, Iraqi army lieutenant Latif Yahia Computer Kindergarten . . . . See August 14 web. Follow Professor Douglas Morrow as THURSDAY (Dominic Cooper) is ordered to act as the he leads you through the ABCs of basic 16 body double of Saddam’s son Uday (also 3rd THURSDAYS @ 3: Americans in filmmaking. Payment of $20 is due at reg- Cooper), the notorious “Black Prince,” a Paris. In the nineteenth century, Paris istration. Participation limited to 20 people. reckless, sadistic, party-boy with a rabid was the art capital of the Western world. hunger for sex and brutality. Michael WEDNESDAY American artists went to France to study Thomas scripted this true story for direc- 1 in renowned Parisian art schools and tor Lee Tamahori. 7:30 p.m. to visit world-famous museums. Their experiences transformed many of these artists and they in turn changed the path FRIDAY of American art. Mary Cassatt, Childe Has- 10 sam, Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent SANDWICHED IN: The New American and Cecilia Beaux are a few of the many HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRIZ FRELENG! Collection at the Met. Vivian Gordon will Animator Isadore “Friz” Freleng was born FRIDAY discuss The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American painters who spent time in Paris and responded to its artistic magnetism. on August 21, 1906 in Kansas City, MO. 31 SANDWICHED IN: Absorbed by Color: Art collection of American art, one of the fin- Despite having no formal art training, est and most comprehensive in the world, Join Ines Powell for an exploration of this in the 20th Century. With the tendency topic. 3 p.m. AAC Friz landed a job at Walt Disney studios towards abstraction in the early 20th cen- which returned to view in expanded, recon- working on the silent “Alice” series before ceived and dramatic new galleries in Janu- DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John tury, artists began an exploration of color moving to Warner Bros. and their Looney for its own sake. Freed from the need to ary 2012. This illustrated talk will provide Bosco will screen and discuss Of Gods and Tunes and Merrie Melodies series, earn- an introduction to the history of American Men (Des Hommes et des Dieux) (2010-123 replicate the appearance of the natural ing himself five Oscars for Best Animated world, painters examined color’s scientific painting, from early colonial portraits min.). Eight French Christian monks live Short. Tonight we present fifteen cartoons th and physiological attributes and exploited through 20 -century works. Included will in harmony with their Muslim brothers made between 1947 and 1961, all starring be famous images of George Washington, its emotional qualities. Join Dorothy Cap- “THE SWELL SEASON” (2011-88 min.). in a monastery in the mountains of North the faux-naïve yellow bird Tweety and his Hudson River School landscapes and some padonna, docent at the Heckscher, for an The world fell in love with musicians Africa in the 1990s. When a crew of for- nemesis, the sputtering cat Sylvester (both of the most popular paintings by Winslow overview of the exhibit, which continues Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, a.k.a. eign workers is massacred by an Islamic voiced by Mel Blanc). Note the early start Homer, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and through December 2. 12:10 p.m. The Swell Season, when they starred in fundamentalist group, fear sweeps though time: 7 p.m. John Singer Sargent. 12:10 p.m. the independent film Once. In this docu- the region. The army offers them protec- FAMILY FILM: Puss in Boots (2011-90 mentary, filmmakers Nick August-Perna, “LIKE CRAZY” (2011-90 min.). British col- tion, but the monks refuse. Despite the min.). While trying to steal magic beans Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis lege student Anna (Felicity Jones) falls for growing menace in their midst, they slowly from the criminals Jack and Jill (Billy Bob follow the group over the course of three American student Jacob (Anton Yelchin), realize that they have no choice but to stay, Thornton, Amy Sedaris), Puss in Boots years, including a grueling world tour only to be separated from him when she’s come what may. Director Xavier Beauvois (Antonio Banderas) crosses paths with scripted with Etienne Comar. Lambert Wil- his female match, Kitty Softpaws (Salma that threatens to destroy their remarkable banned from the U.S. after overstaying her WEDNESDAY bond. This screening comes to us from visa. Director Drake Doremus scripted son and Michael Lonsdale star. In French Hayek), who leads Puss to his old friend, with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. 22 Docurama Films, a distributor of outstand- with Ben York Jones, who plays the role “ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS” (Les but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty (Zach ing documentaries. 7:30 p.m. of Ross. 7:30 p.m. Emotifs Anonymes) (2010-78 min.). Jean- Galifianakis). Chris Miller directed this René (Benoit Poelvourde), the boss of a animated feature. Note the early start small chocolate factory, falls in love with time: 7 p.m. Angélique (Isabelle Carré), the gifted chocolate maker he has just hired, but FRIDAY their pathological timidity does not make SPONSORSHIPS 17 things easy for them. Director Jean-Pierre AAC Art Advisory Council FRIDAY SANDWICHED IN: Washington Crossing SATURDAY Ameris scripted this Belgian production CAC Children’s Advisory Council 3 11 the Delaware. Art historian Elizabeth Kahn SANDWICHED IN: Long Island Biennial. NEXT CHAPTER: Join us for a discussion with Philippe Blasband. 7:30 p.m. Kaplan presents an illustrated lecture dis- HAC Health Advisory Council Join Dorothy Cappadonna, docent at The of current events. Bring your opinions! 10 cussing the event depicted in this iconic MAC Music Advisory Council Heckscher Museum of Art, for an illus- a.m. to noon. trated presentation on the Long Island painting. Restored to its original glory after NAC Nautical Advisory Council Biennial, a juried exhibition featuring three years of conservation and cleaning, All programs sponsored by the Advisory work by artists and filmmakers of Nas- it was revealed to the public last January Councils are funded by donations to the Port at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in a sau and Suffolk Counties. Inaugurated in THURSDAY Washington Library Foundation. 2010, the Long Island Biennial offers Long re-creation of the original frame in which it was first displayed more than 150 years 23 In addition to the Friends-sponsored programs Island’s contemporary artists an opportu- BLOOD DRIVE: Make an appointment listed above, refreshments for the Sandwiched nity to show their work to a broad public, MONDAY ago – a magnificent gold frame topped by a by calling 883-4400, Ext. 136. Walk-ins 13 giant American eagle. Analysis of Emanuel In Series are courtesy of the Friends of the deepening the connections among artists welcome. 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. ROCK PAPER SCISSORS formed when Library. and between artists and the communities Iowans Miranda Mallard, Darla Murphy Leutze’s monumental 1851 painting pro- vides the stepping-off point for discussion in which they live. The exhibit continues and Gemma Cohen realized that harmo- Priority Seating at all events is given to Port through August 12. 12:10 p.m. nizing was their collective fate. The trio of the pivotal event that inspired it, the Washington residents and cardholders. credits a wide range of influences for their Battle of Trenton, New Jersey. The work’s SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Come and join us Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with food unique selection of cover material, and oft-noted “errors” will be seen as deliberate for a game! 3 to 5:30 p.m. allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods for the depth and breadth of their original choices by the artist to create a work of great emotional impact. 12:10 p.m. FRIDAY consumed or items one may come in contact “CORIOLANUS” (2011-124 min.). Caius compositions — listeners will detect traces 24 with while at any of our programs. Martius Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), of everything from the Andrew Sisters to SCRABBLE PLAYERS! Come and join us SANDWICHED IN: Children Having Fun banished hero of Rome, allies with sworn the Roches to traditional folk to medieval for a game! 2 to 5 p.m. as Seen by Major Artists. Join Evelyn Silver, CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE enemy Tulius Aufidius (Gerard Butler) mass during their performance. The eve- docent at the Nassau County Museum, for Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, Jessica Ley, to take revenge on the city. John Logan ning will open with a short performance LIVE@PWPL: Just Sixties. Dig out your an illustrated presentation exploring this Brooke Salit, Joni Simon, Tony Traguardo scripted this modern-day Shakespeare by a local singer/songwriter. Sponsored tie-dye tees and bell-bottom jeans and topic. 12:10 p.m. adaptation; Fiennes, who also directed, by the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. rediscover the psychedelic era with this Port Washington Public Library / (516) 883- high-energy group. 7:30 p.m. SOUNDSWAP: TOM PACHECO. The 4400 shot the film in Serbia and Montenegro. Story in this issue. evening will open with a performance by Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox and Jessica local singer/songwriter, and long-time LIBRARY HOURS Chastain co-star. 7:30 p.m. Port Washington resident, Barry Waller. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 to 9 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wednesday, 11 to 9 • Saturday, 9 to 5 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue.