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Saturday, Feb 11th, 3pm at Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St SINY 10301.

Staten Island OutLOUD explores the world of Dashiell Hammett, his politics, and the “The Maltese Falcon”.

Music by Allergic to Bs.

Book giveaway, while supplies last.

(Original Caption) New York: Held In Contempt Of Court. Mystery writer Dashiel Hammett (Left), chairman of the Civil Rights Congress’ Bail Fund, and W. Alphaeus Hunton, a trustee, are handcuffed together as they enter a police van after being remanded to cells for contempt of court, July 9. Both men refused to answer Federal Judge Sylvester Ryan’s questions about who put up the money for the four Communist leaders who have jumped their bail. Another trustee, millionaire Frederick Vanderbilt Field, has been sentenced to 90 days on the same charge.

Saturday, Feb 4, 2017 at 2pm.  90 Taylor St, SINY 10310

Though Staten Island is located far from the San Francisco setting of “The Maltese Falcon”, we have a history of some colorful crime figures here on the opposite coast. Join Staten Island OutLOUD for an entertaining afternoon when we’ll gather in a charming Victorian house to explore Dashiell Hammett’s classic, together with some wild local history – Tales of gangster Bugsy Siegal on Staten Island!

Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7pm.  Electric Hair Salon, 100 Stuyvesant Place, SINY 10301. NOTE DATE CHANGE!  (Friday, Jan 27, NOT Jan 6th, as originally planned)

Live jazz by composer/guitarist Nick Semenykhin. https://soundcloud.com/nicksemenykhin

Wear your favorite fedora or your slinkiest sheath and join our gregarious host Marty Albucher (owner/proprietor of Electric Hair) for a fun evening of noir in the neighborhood, inspired by Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon”.

Reservations essential due to limited space!  Please RSVP by January 26th to sioutloud@yahoo.com

Saturday, Jan 21, 8pm at Be Yoga and Dance, 1270 Bay St, SINY 10305

Staten Island OutLOUD’s Big Read finale performance will be a dance performance with spoken word, inspired by Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falvon”.

Choreographed by Rosita Roldan, featuring dancers Rosita Roldan, Larissa Schiano Gonzalez, Renee Leibowitz, Laura Neese, and Melissa West.  Spoken word by Pilar Garcia-Sussman, Joseph Smith, and Vincent Vok.  Original music by Rob Keay.  Free!

Be Yoga and Dance is located in the Rosebank section of Staten Island, on Bay Street between St John’s and Maryland Ave. Accessible via public transportation; plenty of free parking on the surrounding streets.

Saturday, Jan 14, 2pm at Killmeyers Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Rd, SINY 10309

Staten Island OutLOUD & Killmeyers Old Bavaria Inn explore Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” – Plus book giveaway. Order something from Killmeyers’ delicious & affordable menu, and join us for a classic detective mystery in a 150 year-old pub with a colorful history.

Plenty of free parking in Killmeyers’ lots and surrounding streets.

Sunday, Dec 11, 2pm at Honor Wine Shop, 36 Bay St, SINY 10301

Robert Honor, a Staten Island writer (and co-owner of Honor Wines), will read from his new mystery novel, “Bogart’s Hat”. It is a work-in-progress, and Robert will give us insights into the mystery writer’s craft. We’ll explore the world of “Bogart’s Hat” as we discuss “The Maltese Falcon” and the work of Dashiell Hammett. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Dec 6 at 2:30pm.  Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 2550 Victory Blvd, SINY 10314

Join the popular library staff at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library & Staten Island OutLOUD for a conversation on Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon”. Free. Plenty of free parking in the library’s adjacent lot. Accessible via public transportation.