Join us on Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 for an original WWII production of "This Business of Fighting" Registration begins June 1st Early in 1942, a young man from Rhode Island, Tony Pritchard went into the U.S. Army. By the time he returned home more than five years later, he had been all over the United States and Western Europe, had led troops in combat, had nearly died, had worked with refugees, and in general had encountered a world far wider and far more brutal than anything he had known. Years later his son Arnie inherited Tony's old army foot locker. It turned out to contain hundreds of letters, photos, and other documents from this time. These sources vividly portray the people, places, and events which he encountered. They also portray the hopes, fears, and passions which he and others struggled with as they played their parts in the largest conflict in human history. As Arnie became immersed in wartime material, a narrative began to emerge, and he put his father's letters into a presentation designed to entertain, to educate, and to enlighten. Arnie is now an historical World War II storyteller, chronicling Tony's experience of the European in this unique and moving presentation. To register, please call the library at 860.489.6684 or register online! Enjoy the life and times of the “bad boy” actor of the early 20th century, John Barrymore in this live stage production of his life on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30. Have a rollicking good time as Richard Clark takes us down memory lane to the era of the roaring 20’s and 30’s. Join the audience at a rehearsal of Barrymore's greatest performance as Shakespeare’s “Richard III.” His trusty prompter tries to keep him on the straight-and-narrow and pick up the pieces as he stumbles through this boozy undertaking. This play is a charming concoction of comedy and pathos as Barrymore struts what’s left of his “stuff”. Family history, theatre lore, and the rigors of marriage and Hollywood are mixed in a portrait of a great artist who has lost his way. Registration begins May 15th. Register by calling 860.489.6684 or click here! Join Alan Bisbort on Thursday, April 30th at 6:30 as he explores Hippies, Beatniks, and Punks...and the who, what, when, how and why these fascinating and still influential movements interest us today! With a mix of actual artifacts, sound recordings, artwork images and literary references, a groovy time is guaranteed! Register by clicking here! Join Jessica on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 as she presents a funny and educational history lesson. Did you every wonder how the craft of poetry began? Attend and you might learn a few things about Shakespeare, the Romantics, and the Moderns that you never learned in English class. Guaranteed to be a good time all around and to celebrate National Poetry Month in style! Register by clicking here! Join Matt Duman on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 as he presents a unique and entertaining program on the gargoyles & grotesques found throughout the buildings of Yale University’s campus in New Haven. Using photographs from his book, "An Education in the Grotesque", Matt will explore the artistic, historic, architectural & even humorous significance of these decorative sculptures & their role in communicating the identity of Yale University as a place of learning & enlightenment. Mathew will be selling his book at the event! To register for the program, place contact the library at 860.489.6684 or click here!
Join Trish Chambers as she brings Alexander Hamilton alive on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm. This presentation is the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of our country. It highlights the life of a brilliant immigrant and self-made man. The story is a timeline that traces his life from its meager beginnings of poverty and illegitimacy through his military, civic and political career to his untimely death in 1804. Alexander Hamilton introduced many concepts that are part of our lives today. Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut. Registration begins January 2nd. Please call 860-489.6684 to register or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org Join us for Robert F. Kennedy and the Shaping of Civil Rights, 1960-1964 on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30pm! From the 1960 presidential campaign to the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and the Department of Justice worked tirelessly to change the climate of the nation. Working with his brother, President John F. Kennedy, Robert had a unique opportunity to make a difference in race relations. Join Philip Goduti, Jr as he explores how the Kennedy brothers and civil rights leaders, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis and James Meredith, among others, pushed for change at a critical time in the civil rights movement. The combined efforts of the Kennedy brothers and these leaders paved the way for future civil rights legislation by changing the atmosphere in the nation to one of acceptance and opportunity for African Americans and other minority groups, eventually leading to the election of Barack Obama, the first African American president. Based on Mr. Goduti's book, Robert F. Kennedy and the Shaping of Civil Rights, 1960-1964. Registration begins January 2nd. To register, please call the library at 860-489-6684 or email Jessica jessh@torringtonlibrary.org The library is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut awarded the library a grant to present a new and exciting series, History Alive!, during the 2015 year. During each History Alive! event, an actor/musician will bring to life a particular figure and time period. Each actor/musician has researched the figure thoroughly to bring the most accurate and interesting information to the audience. The following performances comprise the History Alive! presentations that the Community Foundation is sponsoring: Exploring Alexander Hamilton Presented by Trish Chambers Productions Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 Bob Dylan: A Musical Tribute Presented by Rick Laban Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 Cat Stevens: A Life Presented by Rick Laban Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 John Barrymore: The Life of an Actor Presented by Richard Clark Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 The Life of Louisa May Alcott Presented by Trish Chambers Productions Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 For a description of each program, please click "read more" below. Thank you!
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