Sunday, Oct 13, 2pm at Island Tattoo, 203 Old Town Road (off Hylan Blvd), SINY 10305
Join us to read Poe’s frightening tale, The Masque of the Red Death, in a tattoo parlor!
Best for ages 10 & up.
Plenty of free parking on Hylan Blvd. For directions via public transportation, please visit www.hopstop.com.
Saturday, Oct 12, 2pm at Historic Fountain Cemetery, 1634 Richmond Terrace, SINY 10301
We’ll read Poe’s haunting poem, “Spirits of the Dead” in this beautiful historic cemetery, which was lovingly restored by Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries. As we stroll amongst the funerary sculpture, we’ll speak of some spirits who do NOT rest in peace there!
Details to come. Plenty of parking on the street. For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com.
Friday Oct 11, 7pm & 8pm: The Morgan Library and Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 37th St, NYC 10016.
Staten Island OutLOUD is delighted that The Morgan Library & Museum invited us to present Poe’s chilling tales in conjunction with their stunning new exhibition: Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul (which runs from Oct 4, 2013-Jan 26, 2014). Music by Wafoo: Yuuki Koike & Kazuo Nakamura. Join us to hear Poe read aloud in this stunning setting, the home of J.P. Morgan.
This event is part of The Morgan Library & Museum’s Free Fridays series; free admission from 7pm. After OutLOUD’s reading, enjoy a tour of the exhibit. And on the way home to Staten Island, we’ll read more Poe on the Ferry! For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com.
NOTE: Both the 7pm & 8pm OutLOUD readings are now sold out. However, admission to The Morgan is free every Friday night after 7pm. The Morgan’s Poe exhibition (Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul) runs through Jan 26, 2014; for exhibition details visit their website, www.themorgan.org.
Friday, October 11, 2:30pm, New Dorp Branch Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, SINY 10306
Join neighbors & popular librarian Jan Klucevsek to read & discuss The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders In the Rue Morgue, and The Cask of Amontillado. Have a little scary fun as you hear what others think about Poe’s stories, and share your ideas.
Tuesday, Oct 8, 4pm at Tottenville Branch Library, 7430 Amboy Road, SINY 10307
Poe’s stories adapted for very young readers. Age-appropriate, fun & not too, too scary for youngsters. Do you want to wear a costume? That would be great. If you want to wear a zombie costume, we’d love that! If you don’t want to wear a costume, that’s fine too!
Hosted by Doris Nielsen, popular teacher and creator of many magical literary experiences for young readers.
For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com.
Sunday, Oct 6, 2pm. Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306.
As a crime reporter, Poe covered the notorious murder trials of Mary “Polly” Bodine, dubbed “the Witch of Staten Island” by P. T. Barnum.
On Christmas Day 1843, a young mother and her infant daughter were brutally murdered, and their house was set afire. Several days later, Mary “Polly” Bodine was accused of killing her sister-in-law and 18 month-old niece. Though she was tried three times for the murders, Polly was ultimately acquitted. She lived out her long life as a nurse on Staten Island.
Poe invented the detective story, and the Bodine case informed some of his revisions to The Mystery of Marie Roget. Hear Polly’s story in the same courtroom where her first trial took place. Co-sponsored by the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association. Special guests: Hon. Barbara Irolla Panepinto (Justice, New York State Supreme Court), Hon. Yolanda Rudich (Chief of the Special Victims Unit, Office of the Richmond County District Attorney), Duane Felton, Esq (noted criminal defense counsel), Prof. Marguerite Maria Rivas & historian Patricia Salmon.
Best for ages 8 and older.
For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com
Saturday, Oct 5, 2013 at 2pm – Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd, SINY 10305
Staten Island OutLOUD’s series on Edgar Allan Poe continues in the charming Alice Austen house, with readings of the ladies in Poe’s life: To Helen, Berenice, Lenore, and more. Loved, lost and lovely.
Enjoy a selection of poems devoted to the ladies – to whom Poe was devoted. And if you have a special favorite, please bring it toshare with everyone.
Sunday, Sept 29, 3pm: Unitarian Church of SI, 312 Fillmore St, SINY 10301
Poe and Day de Dada’s performance art in the memorial garden & 19th century parish hall. Day de Dada presents “Nevermore / Evermore”.
Open doors to dreams and illusions sparked by dance, sound and poetry. “Dream-Land” and “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe
For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com.
If you like mystery and suspense, you’ll love Hitchcock. Check out Sundog Theatre’s The 39 Steps – Thurs Sept 26 thru Sunday, Sept 29 – at Snug Harbor’s Veterans Hall. Hitch said that Poe was his inspiration. For that reason, Sundog will give away 15 books by Poe – with a neighborly nod to Staten Island OutLOUD’autumn series, “Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe”. Call Sundog & get your tix: www.sundogtheatre.org
Saturday, Sept 28, 12:15pm: Meet in Ferry Terminal (Staten Island side) to board the12:30 boat.
Join us for a trip to Poe’s historic cottage in the Bronx. We’ll read Poe’s poetry & short works on the Ferry, and on the front porch of the charming Poe Cottage & in Poe Park Visitors Center. The Bronx Historical Society will give us a private tour of the cottage; they request a cash donation of $5 (adults) or $3 (students, seniors & children).
Poe Cottage is managed by Bronx County Historical Society. Poe Park Visitors Center is managed by the NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation.
For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com
For driving directions, visit www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
If you like mystery and suspense, you’ll love Hitchcock. Check out Sundog Theatre’s The 39 Steps – Thurs Sept 26 thru Sunday, Sept 29 – at Snug Harbor’s Veterans Hall. Hitch said that Poe was his inspiration. For that reason, Sundog will give away 15 books by Poe – with a neighborly nod to Staten Island OutLOUD’autumn series, “Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe”. Call Sundog & get your tix: www.sundogtheatre.org
Sunday, Sept 22, 2pm. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St, SINY 10301. (Between Victory Blvd & Hannah St; plenty of free parking on the street.)
Staten Island OutLOUD invites you to join in this afternoon of music, magic & conviviality, as we welcome the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe to the Isle of Staten. A bevy of beautiful Poe Mourners will pay their gracious respects. Read your favorite Poe passages. We’ll also feature a “group read” of some of Edgar’s best-loved works.
19th century music, a few things you may not know about Poe, giveaways, a seance, and a few chuckles.
Master of Ceremonies, James Hill, Esquire. Music: Harry Oppenheimer & magical dulcimer, Allergic to Bs. We will be honored with a special appearance by the fabled Irish medium, Madama Alicia. FREE!