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June ‘09

EXHIBITS In the Main Gallery FRIDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY ELEANOR HIMEL: Summerscapes, June 5 17 22 SANDWICHED IN: Long Island Grows “LAKE TAHOE” (2008-81 min.). When FILMMAKER ANN DEBORAH LEVY 2 through 30. The Art Advisory Council . What do Billy Joel and teenager Juan (Diego Catano) crashes his presents two of her films. Waterscape: Il- hosts a reception for the artist on Satur- have in common? They, and many other family’s car, he turns for help to paranoid lusions (2007-52 min.) captures compelling day, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Story in this famous Americans, played in the sand on mechanic Don Heber (Hector Herrera), images of a mysterious wilderness lake issue. our beaches when they were children. singer Lucia (Daniela Valentine) and “The and its elegant swans. The water serves as In the Photography Gallery Some consider Long Island the birthplace One Who Knows” (Juan Carlos Lara II), a canvas on which upside-down reflections of the modern American childhood and a teenage kung fu enthusiast. Director of trees, clouds and colors in the landscape THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF LONG the cradle of the baby boomer generation. Fernando Eimbcke scripted this Mexi- are acted upon by wind and light. In this th ISLAND: 30 Annual Exhibition, through But how has the experience of childhood can production with Paula Markovitch. setting a filmmaker films the antics of a June 30. For 30 years, club members changed on Long Island since the early In Spanish with English subtitles. Also, family of swans, ponders the script she is have been exhibiting their landscapes, 1800s? Joshua Ruff, curator at the Long Is- French writer/director Jordan Feldman’s writing, attempts the optimal light meter seascapes, cityscapes, still lifes, portraits, land Museum in Stony Brook, will address Noodles (2004-6 min.), a tasty short that reading, and becomes frustrated when travel pictures and abstractions at the this question during his slide-illustrated will make you want to learn how to use the swans’ activities make them difficult library. lecture based on the museum’s current THURSDAY chopsticks. A Film Movement release. to film. Offscreen voices bring to life exhibition. 12:10 p.m. 11 7:30 p.m. notable “expert” swan observers ranging DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John from Aristotle to Samuel Taylor Coleridge. CASTING MIGHT-HAVE-BEENS: Eila Bosco will screen and discuss Elegy (2008- LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meets. Watercolors (2007-13 min.) chronicles the Casting Might-Have-Beens Mell, author of 112 min.). The life of middle-aged college The public is invited at 7:30 p.m. surface of a pond over the course of a year. (McFarland, 2005) and professor David Kepesh () 7:30 p.m. as Archie Bunker and Other TV Casting is turned inside out when he enters into Almosts (BearManor Media, 2008) will a passionate relationship with Consuela LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD meets. unveil an alternate television universe. (Penelope Cruz), a well-mannered student The public is invited. 8 p.m. Would and be the who awakens a sense of possessiveness in superstars they are today if they had not her teacher. Screenwriter Nicholas Meyer THURSDAY been turned down for roles on soap operas? adapted Philip Roth’s novel The Loving Ani- 18 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: A discus- Would Everybody Loves Raymond ever have mal for director . Note: this sion of Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, facilitated been created if Ray Romano hadn’t been film contains adult content. 7:30 p.m. by Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. fired fromNewsRadio ? Would the character WEDNESDAY of Fonzie have become such a pop culture 24 “SYNECDOCHE, ” (2008- icon if he had been played by Micky Dolenz 124 min.). Screenwriter of The Monkees? And how different would makes his directorial debut with this ’s career have turned out if she story of Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour had not been turned down for a spot on Sat- FRIDAY Hoffman), a regional theater director urday Night Live? This evening’s program 12 struggling with romantic relationships, will feature the stories behind some of the SANDWICHED IN: You Say You Want a the problems of aging and a degenera- choices that have altered the course of TV Revolution? , and the Politics tive medical condition. When he wins a history. 7:30 p.m. of the 1960s and 1970s. This lecture and multimedia presentation with Dr. Terry genius grant, Cotard plans to stage an Hamblin highlights The Beatles’ impact on epic play based on his own life. The cast the political, cultural, and social changes also includes , Samantha Photo by Martin Vogel of the 1960s. The Beatles revolutionized Morton, Michelle Williams, , and redefined the genre of and Diane Wiest, and had a tremendous impact on American . Note: this film includes adult

In the Community Gallery 6 SATURDAY youth and popular culture. During this content. 7:30 p.m. time, they were also affected by the politi- PORT WASHINGTON SENIOR CITI- RECEPTION for artist Eleanor Himel, PORT WRITES: A group of welcoming cal and cultural changes of the era. Their Thomas Germano ZEN’S, INC., throughout the month. An whose work is in the Main Gallery this writers discussing their work and how to music, which initially had been comprised exhibit of artwork by students in the Se- month. 2 to 4 p.m. AAC 3rd Thursday @ 3: The Battle of get it published. Facilitated by Michael of catchy love songs, evolved and began to nior Center’s classes. Story in this issue. Anghiari: Leonardo’s Lost Masterpiece. In Chaplan. 8 p.m. reflect the more serious tone of the times. the early 1500s, the Florentine Republic Rubber Soul With the release of in 1965, commissioned Michelangelo and Leon- they began to address those changes. Sub- ardo Da Vinci to paint two battle scenes REGISTRATIONS sequent releases addressed the Vietnam to commemorate the heroic victories of MONDAY War, the “Summer of Love” and student the Republic. Da Vinci set out to outdo Beginning June 12 8 protests. Dr. Hamblin teaches history and his great rival, and created numerous FRIDAY Teen Activities ...... See Back Page economics at SUNY Delhi. This program sketches before setting brush to wall. 26 SANDWICHED IN: A Walk Through is made possible by a grant from the While neither artist completed this com- History. American history comes alive at Speakers in the Humanities Program of mission, it is now believed that beneath the New-York Historical Society when a the New York Council for the Humanities. the frescoes in the Palazzo Vecchio in the docent shares stories of heroines, heroes, 12:10 p.m. Sala Cinquecento, Leonardo’s incomplete generals, presidents, inventors and folk “Battle of Anghiari” might be found. We “SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE” (2008-121 legends. From George Washington and will explore the current controversy in MONDAY min.). Jamal (Dev Patel), a young man Abraham Lincoln to Peter Stuyvesant and 1 from the slums of Mumbai, enters the Florence — the quest to discover what “BLINDNESS” (2008-121 min.). When a Pierre Toussaint, the New-York Historical Who may be cryptically covered, and what may plague of blindness threatens humanity, a Indian version of the game show Society holds over 400 years of American Wants to Be a Millionaire? remain of Leonardo’s work. Join Profes- doctor’s wife () feigns the in order to history. Join us for a fascinating look at sor Thomas Germano for this stimulating illness in order to stay with her husband reconnect with Latika (Frieda Pinto), his some of the objects in the collection and slide-illustrated lecture. Sponsored by the (). Don McKellar scripted lost love. This crowd-pleaser won Oscars hear about the draft riots, Friends of the Library. 3 p.m. (from Jose Saramago’s novel) and plays for Best Picture, Best Director (Danny Boss Tweed, Tammany Hall and Thomas the character known as the Thief. Alice Boyle), Best Adapted Screenplay (Simon Meet Jeff Kreisler: Get Rich Cheat- Nast. 12:10 p.m. Braga, Maury Chaykin, and Beaufoy, from Vikras Swarup’s novel) and ing: The Crooked Path to Easy Street is “THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX” (2008- Gael Garcia Bernal co-star in Fernando Best Song (A.R. Rahman & Gulzar’s “Jai Jeff Kreisler’s hilarious satirical guide to 94 min.). In the kingdom of Dor lives a Meirelle’s grim drama. Note: this film Ho”). In English and Hindi with English getting ahead the old-fashioned way. Jeff brave and virtuous mouse with comically contains adult content. 7:30 p.m. subtitles. Note: this film contains adult is a stand-up comedian and was a winner oversized ears who dreams of a content. 7:30 p.m. of the Bill Hicks Spirit Award for Thought knight. Banished from his home for having Provoking Comedy. He maintains a syn- such lofty ambitions, Despereaux (voiced dicated business humor column on Jim by Matthew Broderick) sets off on an ad- Cramer’s TheStreet.com, has performed “MILK” (2008-129 min.). New Yorker Har- venture with his good-hearted rat friend at the Edinburgh Fringe and Glasgow vey Milk (Academy Award winner Sean Roscuro (). Sam Fell and International Comedy Festivals and has WEDNESDAY Penn) moves to San Francisco, becomes a Robert Stevenhagen’s animated adaptation 3 SUNDAY been featured on the BBC and CBS Radio. “DOUBT” (2008-103 min.). When Sister Rights activist and then the first openly 14 of Kate DiCamillo’s book also features the WARREN SCHEIN: The inimitable Velvet “You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank, James (Oscar nominee ) gay man to be elected to public office in voices of , Tracey Ullman, Mist presents an afternoon of music and assuming other cheaters haven’t forced it shares with tyrannical Sister Aloysius the . ’s , William H. Macy and Stanley laughter with Albee Barr on piano and into bankruptcy yet.” — , (Oscar nominee ) her suspi- screenplay earned an Oscar; director Gus Tucci. Popcorn will be served. Note the David Schaich on bass. 2 p.m. CNN. 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. cion that charismatic Father Flynn (Oscar Van Sant, James Brolin and composer early start time: 7 p.m. nominee ) is pay- Danny Elfman were also nominated. Note: ing too much personal attention to Donald, this film contains adult content. 7:30 p.m. the school’s only black student, Sister SPONSORSHIPS Aloysius sets off on a personal crusade to AAC Art Advisory Council expunge Flynn from the school. Director FRIDAY Shanley also earned an Os- 15 MONDAY 19 CAC Children’s Advisory Council car nod for his script, which is based on SANDWICHED IN: Meet John McWhort- AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: L’Italiana HAC Health Advisory Council his critically acclaimed stage play; co-star TUESDAY in Algeri. According to music critic Richard er, author of Our Magnificent Bastard was also Oscar nominated. 9 Osborne, L’Italiana in Algeri “was the first Tongue. Sponsored by the Friends of the MAC Music Advisory Council HYPERTENSION SCREENING by St. 7:30 p.m. Library. 12:10 p.m. Story on front page. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. full manifestation of Gioachino Rossini’s NAC Nautical Advisory Council comic genius.” North and South collide TOPICAL TUESDAY: Homemade Holly- when Italy confronts Algeria. Rossini’s op- All programs sponsored by the Advisory wood: Fans Behind the Camera. Join Clive era is a clever mixture of politics and sex as Councils are privately funded by donations Young for an exciting look at the history the Italian girl, Isabella, battles with Mus- to the Port Washington Library Founda- of “fan films.” Regular people are making tafà, the Bey of Algiers, and finally defeats tion. THURSDAY films based on their favorite movies, books, him as she recovers her lover, Lindoro, and 4 TV shows and even video games, using escapes back to Italy. The extraordinary SCIENCE 102: What Is Global Warming? Refreshments for the Sandwiched In Series (Part II) In an earlier talk, we discussed consumer video cameras and computers arias and ensembles foreshadow Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia courtesy of the Friends of the Library. the science behind the history of global to create complex, unique films. Clive’s later triumphs in and recently published Homemade Hollywood is La Cenerentola. 3 p.m. MAC warming and where the world stands Priority seating at all events is given to Port today on this issue. Today we will see a fascinating and highly entertaining study of this overlooked corner of the filmmaking “ELDORADO” (2008-78 min.). Belgian Washington residents and cardholders. what countries, corporations, other insti- writer/director Bouli Lanners depicts tutions and individuals can do to address world. The author/lecturer is senior editor Pro Sound News the friendship between two loners, quick- the perceived problem of global warm- for and has written for CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE MTV, VH1.com and American Songwriter. tempered vintage car dealer Yvan (played ing — and what might be. We by Lanners) and a young burglar named Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, Jessica will also look at what might happen if we Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. Elie (Fabrice Adde). In French with Eng- Ley, Rosann McManus, Brooke Salit, Joni do nothing at all. Join Philip M. Sherman lish subtitles. Also, Swiss writer/director Simon for further exploration of this “hot” topic. Germinal Roaux’s Icebergs (2007-14 min.), WAY OFF BROADWAY: Latin Rhythms Light refreshment served courtesy of the & More! Vocalist Yvette Malavet-Blum the story of a stolen cell phone. This PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC Friends of the Library. 4 p.m. screening comes to us from Film Move- performs a diverse program, supported by LIBRARY / (516) 883-4400 ment, an organization which makes out- Bob Boutcher on piano and Brian Wishin standing independent films, foreign films on drums. 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY LIBRARY HOURS 10 and documentaries available to educational Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 to 9 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: A discus- institutions. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 11 to 9 sion of Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, Saturday, 9 to 5; Sunday, 1 to 5 (June 7 & facilitated by Lee Fertitta 7:30 p.m. June 14)