May 2010 EXHIBITS In the Main Gallery WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY WEDNESDAY CLARA KLINGHOFFER: The Girl Who 5 13 20 26 LONG ISLAND AND THE GLOBAL DIRECTOR’S CUT: Film expert John BOOK DISCUSSION: A discussion of On PORT WRITES: A group of welcoming Draws Like Raphael, May 1 through 27. An ECONOMY: The second in a series of Bosco will screen and discuss Broken Em- the Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin, writers discusses their work and how to exhibition of masterful drawings and paint- four discussions continues the focus on braces (Los Abrazos Rotos) (2009-127 min.). facilitated by Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. get it published. Facilitated by Michael ings not viewed publicly for 60 years. Film Long Island’s economy and how events in Blind screenwriter Harry Caine (Lluis Ho- Chaplan. 8 p.m. screening and presentation with writer- 3rd THURSDAY @ 3: Grant Wood. Iowa a global society will impact its politics and mar) relates to his assistant Diego (Tamar director Michael Laurence on Friday, May was the core experience in Grant Wood’s social fabric. Martin R. Cantor, C.P.A., is an Novas) the tragic story of his affair with 7 at 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. AAC artistic life. The return to his home state adjunct associate professor of economics actress Lena (Penelope Cruz), the mistress prompted his painting to take a distinctive In the Photography Gallery at Dowling College. The third session is of Ernesto (Jose Luis Gomez), the wealthy turn toward regionalism. While Thomas on Wednesday, June 2. Sponsored by the man producing Harry and Lena’s new film. Germano is on vacation, Barbara Apple- THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF LONG Friends of the Library. 2 p.m. Pedro Almodovar scripted and directed. In ST gate, director of the Hillwood Art Museum ISLAND: 31 Annual Exhibition, May 6 Spanish with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY through June 30. For over 30 years, club at C. W. Post College, will discuss the art, 27 HOW DO PRESIDENTS COMMUNI- members have been exhibiting their land- life and times of Grant Wood. 3 p.m. AAC CATE U.S. INTERESTS AT THE U.N.? A scapes, seascapes, cityscapes, still lifes, lecture by Dr. Meena Bose that explores portraits, travel pictures and abstractions the role of the U.S. Permanent Representa- at the library. Look for Musical Images, a tive to the United Nations in presidential digital slide presentation with music, on FRIDAY decision making related to foreign policy. Wednesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. and again 7 FRIDAY SANDWICHED IN: George Washington’s Dr. Bose is the Peter S. Kalikow Chair in at Sandwiched In on Friday, May 14 at 14 Long Island Spy Ring. George Washington FRIDAY Presidential Studies at Hofstra University. 12:10 p.m. was in need of good intelligence after he 21 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. SANDWICHED IN: Good Lessons from Bad evacuated the Continental Army from 2 p.m. In the Community Gallery Women. Dorothy Leeds takes her audi- New York City in September 1776. His ence on an extended look at her life. From disastrous loss at the Battle of Long Island childhood to the current day, Dorothy in Brooklyn on August 27-28, 1776, and illustrates how “bad” women such as Eve, subsequent defeats north of the city forced Mrs. “Machine Gun” Kelly, Emperor Wu, him to retreat with his soldiers to New Elizabeth Freeman and Mae West helped Jersey and eventually to Pennsylvania. shape her life as an activist, entrepreneur, Presenter Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan is an author and speaker. Multi-tasker Dorothy educator, writer, and lecturer about art, Leeds is the touring performer/producer artists, and American history to both adult of the one person show Good Lessons from and school-age audiences. 12:10 p.m. Bad Women and the author of The 7 Pow- TRANSIT SOLUTIONS: Learn how to save ers of Questions. Her Broadway credits money on gas and help the environment. A include Stop the World I Want to Get Off. representative from Transit Solutions, an Luncheon moderator Susan Isaacs 12:10 p.m. MTA program, will present an overview NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK: Exhibitor Victoria Selbach of the transit options available to Port BOOK & AUTHOR LUNCHEON: The Harlem. The transformation of Irish, Ger- Washington residents. Learn how to use Friends of the Library hosts its 41st an- man, and Jewish Harlem into an African- the bus or train to get to work, the mall, nual luncheon at the Clubhouse at Harbor ASIAN FESTIVAL: Exhibit in conjunction American Mecca began in the late 19th the hospital or the doctor. Free maps and Links. 11:30 a.m. Story in this issue. with the May 1 Asian Festival. Exhibitors century. Join Ronald J. Brown for a virtual schedules will be provided, as well as in- include Port Washington residents Victo- SANDWICHED IN: The Photography tour of this exciting neighborhood. Re- dividualized help for your specific travel ria Selbach and Barbara Stein, as well as Club of Long Island presents an encore scheduled from February 26. Sponsored needs. 1:30 p.m. Virgina Herstfield, Marc Josloff, Rhoda screening of Musical Images, a digital slide by the Friends of the Library. 2 p.m. Lowinger, Akira Shimizu, Grace Su and CLARA KLINGHOFFER: The Girl Who presentation with music. 12:10 p.m. LIVE@PWPL: Fleetwood Macked: Fleet- Virginia Uvino. Draws Like Raphael. As a lifelong observer BEATLES CARTOONS: Mitch Axelrod, wood Mac comes to life. Dancing in the “THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE” (2009-90 of a remarkable career, writer-director-cin- author of Beatletoons: The Real Story Be- aisles encouraged. 7:30 p.m. Story in this min.). Icy fashionista Anna Wintour and ematographer and Port resident, Michael REGISTRATIONS hind the Cartoon Beatles, visits. 7:30 p.m. issue. her staff race to prepare the September is- Laurence will introduce the life and works AARP Driver Education . See May 4 Story in this issue. sue of Vogue magazine. R.J. Cutler directed of Clara Klinghoffer with a film screening this documentary. 7:30 p.m. Adult Computer Classes. See May 11 and presentation. Reception to follow. 7:30 p.m. Story in this issue. Living Library . See May 11 NEXT CHAPTER: A monthly discussion of current events. Join us from 10:30 – SUNDAY noon for a lively discussion – bring your SATURDAY 23 opinions! Contact Lee Fertitta at 883-4400, 15 SOMETHING SPECIAL BIG BAND: Phil FRIDAY SATURDAY Ext. 135 for additional information. PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING NEW Costa leads a 17-piece Count Basie-style 28 1 YORKERS: Professor Peter West will lead band, performing hits from Glenn Miller SANDWICHED IN: Prom Night in Mis- ASIAN FESTIVAL: This free family event a discussion of Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabok- sissippi (2008-89 min.). In 1970 the town is made possible by a generous grant to Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton to ov) by Stacy Schiff, at this third session of of Charleston, Mississippi, finally allowed from the Friends of the Library, and is co- Harry James. 3 p.m. the Reading and Discussion series. The black students into their white high sponsored with Landmark on Main Street, last session in the series, on June 19, will school, but the school board refused to with additional funding from the Port explore Eden’s Outcast by John Matteson. integrate the senior prom. Instead, blacks Washington Korean Parents Association. MONDAY Supported by the New York Council for the and whites held separate proms. Twenty- Story in this issue. 10 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: Help us Humanities and the National Endowment eight years later, Charleston resident and for the Humanities. 11 a.m. Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman help others! Sign up at the Information Desk or by calling 883-4400, Ext. 136. Walk- 24 MONDAY made an offer to the board: if they would ins welcome! Refreshments provided. AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: La Gio- let the students arrange one integrated Activities for children of parents and care- conda. Amilcare Ponchielli, “the most prom, he would pay for it. Paul Saltzman’s SUNDAY givers who wish to donate. Co-sponsored important operatic composer between film reveals how events played out. This 2 by the library’s Staff Association and the Verdi and Puccini,” composed ten operas, screening comes to us from Docurama, PIANIST DARIA RABOTKINA: 3 p.m. a source for outstanding documentaries. Health Advisory Council. 3 to 8 pm. SUNDAY though only La Gioconda remains in the Story in this issue. MAC 16 international repertory. Composed in 1876, 12:10 p.m. COMEDY MOTEL: John Morrison is La Gioconda and Verdi’s Aïda (1871) are joined by a band of spirited comedic FILMMAKER DAVID GAYNES presents two Italian examples of operas influenced Keeper of the Kohn storytellers including Comedy Central’s (2005-64 min.). Many by, and modeled on the French Grand challenges await 73-year-old Peter Kohn, a Tom Shillue, Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s th Opera of the earlier 19 -Century. There beloved collegiate lacrosse field manager Ophira Eisenberg and Manhattan Mono- is little that is “happy” about La Gioconda, MONDAY TUESDAY logue Slam Champion Leslie Goshko. 3 who is believed to be autistic. As the team 11 “The Happy Woman” of the title. Join Pro- seeks a national championship, Peter 3 ADULT COMPUTER PROGRAMS: Reg- p.m. Story in this issue. fessor James Kolb for a spirited exploration GREAT BOOKS: A discussion of Culture must choose between his allegiance to and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold. 1 p.m. istration begins May 11 for Computer 5th of this classic opera. 3 p.m.