Tag: Community
Bolshoi Ballet: The Taming of the Shrew
Many suitors dream of marrying the lovely and docile Bianca, including Luciento. However her father will not let anyone marry her before her elder sister, the ill-tempered shrew Katharina, is herself married. French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot lands a coup with his adaptation of Shakespeares comedy […]
Share the Love Benefit
Share the Love is an annual cocktail party to benefit The Launch Pad Teen Center, a local non-profit teen center that provides after-school programming, direct services, community building opportunities, and educational workshops for local teens. This year’s event will feature teen artists, musicians, and DJs.
There will be cocktails, appetizers by Chef Barry Barbe from El Gato Azul, wine donated by Lloyd’s Liquors, and a presentation put on by the Teen Leadership Board from The Launch Pad. Share the Love is a formal and there is no up front cost to attend, allowing guests to open their hearts and support local youth. All proceeds from the event are tax-deductible and will directly benefit The Launch Pad Teen Center.
Genealogy 101
Register for a question and answer session with genealogist Lisa Staltari. Lisa can assist you with your current research, demonstrate some of the library’s resources and review basic genealogical techniques. Registration is limited to two people. Register online, at the Ask a Librarian Desk or call […]
Insights to the Outdoors: Adventures in Astronomy
Check out this special evening presentation with Brian Dewelles and learn all about planets, stars, and constellations through his expert knowledge and amazing mobile planetarium. The planetarium, looking like a giant umbrella, houses the entirety of the night sky and allows everything up there to be seen easily with the naked eye. Attendees will be seated underneath the planetarium, listening and being guided through the geography of the stars and some of the myths that gave rise to the names we still use today. Afterwards step outside for some real night skies telescope viewing.
