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Saturday, March 1, 2008
MEET THE AUTHOR: FALLING OUT AND BELONGING: A Foot-Soldier's Life By S. Joseph Krause
This gritty WWII novel details the stressful day-to-day experiences of six combat infantrymen as they go on attack after attack, enduring the unendurable. Shared loyalty and a jaundiced attitude towards the Army keep them going. Amid the constant fear there is comradeship and an unspoken sense of belonging. Despite the culture of caring, articulated by their chaplain, however, some fall out, unable to take it anymore. During World War II, the author served with the 4th Infantry Division during two of its bitterest campaigns. Thanks to the G.I. Bill of Rights, he earned a masters degree from Yale, a Ph.D. from Columbia University and Fulbright Professorships at the Universities of Copenhagen and Tübingen. This program is co-sponsored by the Columbia University Club of Cleveland.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)
Directed by Rob Reiner and rated PG. Even people who do not like fairy tales have a favorite character in this smart, funny fantasy. Ours is Inigo Montoya, the swordsman who fights the six-fingered man, rescues a beautiful princess and a dreaded pirate, and hangs out with Andre the Giant and he's not even the main character! True love has never been a snap.
New Time! 6:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Thursday, March 6, 2008
TOWPATH TUNES AND TRAILS
Tap your toes to the history of Ohio's Erie Canal. These stories and songs have been passed down for generations. Historical Interpreter Hank Mallery plays Cletus, dressed head to toe in period costume, offering his own original compositions on a variety of instruments.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, March 16, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: IRISH SONGS TO MELT THE HEART
Our St. Paddy's celebration begins a day early with Elise McKnight on the Celtic harp. Sing along when you know the words. Lesser-known ballads sprinkled throughout will give us all a chance to sit back and appreciate the depth and beauty of the Irish heritage.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Thursday, April 3, 2008
OHIO IN THE CIVIL WAR
Mark Holbrook of the Ohio Historical Society takes an in-depth look at the pivotal role of Ohio in the War Between the States with stories of Buckeyes who made a difference as soldiers, politicians, writers and more.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, April 12, 2008
PHILOSOPHY, VALUES & OUR COMMUNITY
Be a philosopher for a day! Engage in a Socratic dialogue with your fellow Library patrons. Gain self-knowledge and mutual understanding as we clarify our values and collaborate to answer a big question. Our first dialogue will seek to answer the question, "What is fellowship?" The second will ask, "What is unity?" We will seek to think collectively and discover what we have in common by exploring our experiences. These important values are rarely discussed, but through these dialogues can be carefully investigated together in community. Finally we will convene for a third dialogue to discuss how unity and fellowship are in applied in our community of Lakewood.
Saturdays April 5 and April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features Walt Mahovlich who will play Eastern European folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, April 13, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: BRIAN HENKE: GUITARIST
New Age folk virtuoso, Brian Henke, puts his acoustic fingerstyle guitar skills on display, playing selections from his latest CD, Tree of Life. Even with forty years of performing experience and a world-wide reputation, the self-taught master continues to approach his craft as a student.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, April 20, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: MEET EMILY DICKINSON
Stephanie Vetrone plays Molly Greenleaf who just happens to be the best friend of Miss Emily Dickinson. Celebrate the life of the shy poetess with stories, songs and peerless poetry. Finally, meet Emily herself for a rare question and answer session.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, April 26, 2008
FAMILY MUSIC & MORE: Foster Brown's Greatest Hits
The recipient of a 2006 Parents' Choice 'Recommended' Award, Foster Brown's original lyrics are unforgettable, teaching youngsters (and the young at heart) about our glorious natural world.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, April 27, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: THE WAXWINGS OLD-TIME STRINGBAND
Twin sisters and two brothers pick, pluck and strum traditional American instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, carpenter's saw, banjo and dancing board for a heaping helping of old-time country music. Sonorous, soaring voices in close harmony make them the Waxwings.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, May 3, 2008
GIRLS WITH WINGS: For students second through seventh grade
Lakewood pilot Lynda Meeks uses aviation to entertain and educate kids about their limitless opportunities for personal growth.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Multi-Purpose Room
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: THE SEARCHERS (1956)
Directed by John Ford and rated PG. He had to find her... John Wayne gives the best performance of his career as Ethan Edwards, an angry, perhaps obsolete man who finds refuge in an obsessive search for his niece, captured by Comanche so many years ago. "Some day, this country's gonna be a fine, good place to be. Maybe it needs our bones in the ground before that time can come."
New time! 6:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, May 4, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: DUO IN THE POCKET
In the tradition of Zoot Sims, Scott Hamilton and Stan Getz, Duo in the Pocket presents a horizon-widening afternoon of jazz. Conrad Reeves holds down the rhythm on guitar while Dave Kasper lays out warm melodies with saxophone.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, May 10, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features The Kilbanes performing Irish folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Monday, May 12, 2008
NORTHEAST OHIO AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Debbie Laveck uses books, maps and other artifacts to visually guide you through Northeast Ohio's stretch of the Underground Railroad, from Lorain County to the Pennsylvania Border.
Note: Originally scheduled on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium, this program has been cancelled due to illness.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL ARTS
Where is the room in our increasingly hectic daily lives for fine art and design? Everywhere. Art lover Jim McNamara discusses and demonstrates the value of great art with slides taken from the treasures of the Cleveland Art Museum.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, May 24, 2008
FAMILY MUSIC & MORE: Family Movie Night: Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989)
Hans Christian Anderson would be proud of this Oscar-winning animated adaptation of his beloved fairy tale. He'd probably get the songs stuck in his head, too! A mermaid princess ventures into the strange world of dry land to find her true love.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 01, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: DOUG WOOD: Progressive Acoustic Instrumental
Doug Wood's instrumental music can shift from a sweet fingerstyle guitar piece to a composition that loops energetic world rhythms with various percussion instruments in the blink of an eye. A wry sense of humor connects it all with tales of the road.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, June 7, 2008
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: KING KONG (1933)
Directed by Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack and rated PG. See what Peter Jackson got wrong in his ill-conceived remake by joining us for the glorious original. An adventurous film crew travels to Skull Island for the scenery and ends up finding the living eighth wonder of the world. Can Kong be tamed? Will New York City ever be the same? Is this the greatest special effects movie of all time?
New time! 6:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 8, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: FOLK-ROCK FUN! Walk right in, sit right down and return to the whimsical days of the coffeehouse sing-a-long. (minus the coffee!) Join local singer-songwriters for a sing-in, filled with nostalgia, laughter and memories.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, June 14, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features Hopper & Reilly performing old time country & folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 22, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: THE SINGING SENIORS (Plus One)
This small, but happy group brings fun and laughter wherever they go, singing their hearts out for every audience they meet. If you love patriotic songs, oldies-but-goodies, hymns and show tunes, then you're in for a real treat.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Friday, June 27, 2008
Special Friday Performance
All ages are welcome. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. The Spider Prince and Other Silly Stories from Jennifer Johnson
3:00 p.m. in the Madison Branch Auditorium
Saturday, July 5, 2008
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: GOJIRA (1954)
Directed by Ishiro Honda and rated PG. Think you've seen Godzilla before? Think again. The original Japanese cut, 100% Raymond Burr-free, is more than just a terrific monster movie. Huddle with the citizens of post-WWII Tokyo, caught between the wrath of nature wronged and the guilty conscience of science run amok. This film is far more ambitious than its numerous sequels and twice as entertaining as all of them put together. (Japanese with English subtitles)
New time! 6:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Friday, July 11, 2008
SPECIAL FRIDAY PERFORMANCES
All ages are welcome. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance.
Creatures with Many Legs (and some with none) - Lake Erie Science and Nature Center.
3:00 p.m. in the new Main Library Multipurpose Room
Saturday, July 12, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features an Old time country "Fiddle Jam".
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, July 13, 2008
VINTAGE BASE BALL DOUBLE HEADER
Yes, it was two words originally. Ballists don period uniforms and recreate the game as it was meant to be played. Join the Lakewood Historical Society, the Forest City Base Ball Club and the Akron Blackstockings for an afternoon of learning, popcorn and fun!
1:00 p.m. at the Oldest Stone House Field
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: BECKY BOYD SINGS
With great tone and tremendous feel, Becky Boyd has been packing the clubs of Cleveland for thirty years. Special guest guitarist Mike Dixon joins her for an afternoon of everything from folk and country to blues and jazz.
2:00 p.m. iNew Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, July 20, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: MAE WEST LIVE!
Why don't you come on up and see me sometime? Christy Igo reignites the war between the sexes as Mae West, the controversial comedienne who sang and sassed her way from Vaudeville to Broadway to Hollywood eventually becoming the biggest star of her day.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Friday, July 25, 2008
SPECIAL FRIDAY PERFORMANCES
All ages are welcome. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance.
Michael Roy's Origami Fun
3:00 p.m. in the Madison Branch Auditorium
Sunday, August 3, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: SUMMER DELIGHTS WITH ELEGANCE
It's finally time for butterflies, birds, flowers and Elegance. Soprano Kathleen Bosl and flautist Roberta Holliday bring you music that radiates sunshine and the warmth of summer.
2:00 p.m. New Main Library Auditorium
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