October Calendar EXHIBITS ITALIAN FILM. Professor Val Franco presents The Referee (L’Arbitro) (2013- In the Main Gallery Tuesday Monday Monday 96 min.). Paolo Zucca’s dark sports 6 12 19 comedy follows the rise and fall of an DAN ANGELI: Breeding Wreckage. COMPUTER 3RD GRADE FOR CINEMA PARADISO (1988-124 AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: La ambitious soccer referee. In Italian October 1 through 30. Join the artist GROWNUPS. This hands-on class min.). Young Salvatore (Salvatore Cas- Cenerentola. She’s a fairytale heroine with English subtitles. 7 p.m. for a reception on Thursday, October 1 covers multitasking, working with cio) discovers the perfect escape from who has had many different names: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. THRIVING IN THE 21ST CENTU- graphics, using Windows drawing and life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cendrillon, Ashenputte... and Cinder- RY WORKPLACE. Make sure your painting tools, using copy and cut and Cinema Paradiso movie house, where ella. One of Rossini’s funniest operas, skill set is up to date and marketable, In the Martin Vogel Photography paste. Registration begins today for a projectionist Alfredo (Philippe Noiret) it has a serious side to remind us that whether you’re in career transition or Gallery class on Saturday, November 7, from instills in the boy a deep love of films. the happy ending wasn’t just a gift from want to stand out in your current posi- 10 a.m. to noon. For Port Washington When Salvatore grows up, falls in love a fairy godmother. Join Prof. James tion. Free but registration is required. “THE FACE OF HORROR.” Film stills residents only. Fee of $12 payable at with a beautiful local girl (Agnese Kolb for an audio/visual lecture. 3 p.m. Sign up at the Information Desk, or celebrating Hollywood’s scary stars. registration. 9 a.m. Nano) and takes over as the Paradiso’s MAC call 516-883-4400, ext. 136. 7 p.m. Through October 31. projectionist, Alfredo must convince CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays Salvatore to leave and pursue his pas- ITALIAN FILM. Professor Val Franco In the Column Gallery throughout October from 2 to 4 p.m. sion for filmmaking. 2 p.m. presents Giulia Doesn’t Date at Night (Giulia Non Esca la Sera) (2009-105 “IN CHILDHOOD.” Classic portraits min.). Giusseppe Piccione’s quirky ro- of Port Washington children by local mantic comedy follows the odd way Tuesday photographer Stanley Gerard Mason. in which writer Guido (Valerio Mas- 27 tandrea) strikes up a relationship with Wednesday Tuesday his daughter’s swimming instructor. In HALLOWEEN HORRORS: Dracula 7 13 Has Risen from the Grave (1968-92 Italian with English subtitles. 7 p.m. REGISTRATIONS GREAT BOOKS. Discussing excerpts HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free min.). When a monsignor (Rupert from Plato’s Republic. 1 p.m. blood pressure screening conducted by Davies) exorcises Dracula’s castle, the In progress St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Count (Christopher Lee) plots revenge TECH HELP. Each Wednesday in Oc- by taking the holy man’s niece Maria Medicare Workshop............October 10 tober, stop by the Reference Desk for MEET STEVE ISRAEL. The author of (Veronica Carlson) for his bride. John Tuesday Elder scripted Freddie Francis’ Ham- Careers for Teachers............October 24 help with your devices. 2 to 4 p.m. The Global War on Morris will be in- 20 mer production. 7:30 p.m. 21st Century Workplace......October 26 terviewed by Randy Cohen. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 7:30 p.m. HALLOWEEN HORRORS: A Girl Beginning Walks Home at Night (2014-101 min.). In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, Computer 3rd Grade.............October 6 residents are unaware that they are Tai Chi...................................October 26 Thursday being stalked by a lonesome vampire. 8 Ana Lily Amirpour directed. In Farsi 28 Wednesday Wednesday with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. DIRECTOR’S CUT. In celebration of 14 MANHATTAN KAYAK CIRCUM- Italian Heritage Month, film expert EVENTS John Bosco will screen and discuss Gi- FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION: Bil- NAVIGATION. Tom Hicks will share useppe Tornatore’s The Best Offer (La ly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben his experiences and photos from this Migliore Offerta) (2013-131 min.), in Fountain. Asked to be part of a Dallas year’s Manhattan Kayak Circumnavi- which elusive heiress Claire Ibbetson Cowboys halftime show, Army Spe- gation. 7:30 pm. NAC Wednesday (Sylvia Hoeks) hires art expert Virgil cialist Billy Lynn reflects on his time in 21 PORT WRITES. The group discusses Oldman (Geoffrey Rush) to auction off Iraq and the life he left behind. Winner their work and how to get it published. a large collection of art and antiques. of National Book Critics Circle Award GREAT BOOKS: Leo Strauss’ What is Facilitated by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. 1 Thursday In English. 7 p.m. for Fiction. Discussion led by Keith Liberal Education. 1 p.m. Klang. Books available at the Informa- DAN ANGELI. A reception for the art- tion Desk. 7:30 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ist whose work is currently on display MEETING. The public is invited at in the Main Gallery. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday 9 Friday PAIN MANAGEMENT. A panel dis- 29 cussion featuring anesthesiologists Thursday Patrick F. Annello and Daniel Sajewski, HALLOWEEN HORRORS: Fran- SANDWICHED IN: “Southern Italy, 15 kenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969- physical therapist Michael Marinucci Then & Now.” Many Italian immigrants 103 min.). Baron Frankenstein (Peter Friday who settled in New York came from NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUS- and acupuncturist Winifred Boyd. Co- 2 sponsored by the Fay J. Lindner Foun- Cushing) forces a young couple to help Sicily, Calabria and Campania. Elena SION: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice dation. 7:30 p.m. HAC him transplant a mad surgeon’s brain SANDWICHED IN: “Frank Sinatra, Florenzana will explore what these ar- and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. into another body. Terence Fisher di- A Retrospective.” Through a variety of eas were like in the late 19th and early A memoir by the founder of the Equal rected this Hammer film. 7:30 p.m. classic video and audio clips, Richard 20th centuries, and why so many locals Justice Initiative. Discussion led by Mi- Knox will explore Sinatra’s early years migrated to America. 12:10 p.m. chelle Karnsomtob. Books available at growing up in Hoboken, his success the Information Desk. 1:30 p.m. with the big bands, and his film career. ETHNIC BUILDERS OF NYC: “The Included will be a full-length presen- Italians.” Dr. Ronald J. Brown discusses 3rd THURSDAYS@3: “Picturing the 22 Thursday tation of the award winning post-war the varied contributions of Italian im- Dark Side of Rome.” In the early 17th documentary The House I Live In, a migrants to the building of the city’s century, Caravaggio’s realistic scenes of THE WAR ROOM (1993-96 min.). 30 Friday testament to Sinatra’s life-long cam- infrastructure and landmarks. Spon- debauchery exposed the seamier side Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker paign for tolerance. Sponsored by the sored by the Friends of the Library. 3 of Roman life and inspired many art- document Bill Clinton’s 1992 presiden- SANDWICHED IN: “Long Island’s Sons of Italy, John Michael Marino p.m. ists. Join art historian Vivian Gordon tial campaign. 7:30 p.m. Haunted Lighthouses.” Eco-Photo Ex- Lodge #1389 12:10 p.m. for this illustrated lecture. 3 p.m. AAC plorers examine the myths and legends WHAT EVERY IMMIGRANT NEEDS of local historical lighthouses. Viewers SCRABBLE. Join us for a game! Fri- TO KNOW (Lo que Todo Inmigrante will learn both the normal and para- days in September from 2 to 5 p.m. Necesita Saber). English/Spanish pre- normal histories of these fascinating sentation of practical information for structures. 12:10 p.m. LAUGHTER AT THE LAPHAM: Live living in the United States. 6 p.m. Friday 23 HALLOWEEN HORRORS: The Laza- performances by four of Long Island’s Friday 16 rus Effect (2015-83 min.). Scientist funniest comedians: Mark Briar, Les SOUNDSWAP: Modern Man. A SANDWICHED IN: “The Art of An- Bayer, Rich Walker and Eric Haft. Rec- unique spin on folk music. Sponsored SANDWICHED IN: “Folk City: New drea del Sarto.” Professor Thomas Ger- Frank (Mark Duplass) and his fiancee ommended for adults. 7:30 p.m. by the Friends of the Library. 8 p.m. York and the Folk Music Revival.” Tony mano discusses one of the most suc- Zoe (Olivia Wilde) discover a way to Traguardo will discuss the Museum of cessful and influential artists in early bring the dead back to life. When Zoe the City of New York’s current exhibit 16th century Florence. Sponsored by is killed in a lab accident, Frank revives on the Greenwich Village folk revival the Sons of Italy, John Michael Marino her, with terrifying results. David Gelb of the 1950s and 1960s. Featuring orig- Lodge #1389. 12:10 p.m. directed. 7:30 p.m. inal instruments, handwritten lyrics, 3 Saturday 10 Saturday and video and film footage, it traces CAPITAL HEIGHTS LYRIC OPERA the roots of the revival and its impact COMPANY: “Italian Passion in Opera SPONSORSHIPS COMPUTERS IN SPANISH. Classes MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT on American politics and culture dur- and Song.” Baritone Richard Cassell, on four Saturdays: October 3, Octo- WORKSHOP. Learn about the differ- ing the tumultuous 1960s. 12:10 p.m. Tenor Kevin Courtemanche, and Mez- AAC Art Advisory Council ber 10, November 7 and November 14.