Monday, Nov 4 at 2:30pm. At the New Dorp Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, SINY 10306
The lively librarians at the New Dorp Branch Library host 2 events for teens: Monday, Nov 4th at 2:30pm, and Wednesday, Nov 6th at 2:30pm.
We’ll gat into arts and crafts with a nautical theme. For example, they’ll show you how you can make bracelets using nautical knots.
They’ll also feature a Minecraft session featuring “Heart of the Sea” in-game. Lots more cool arts and crafts.
Book giveaway too. Free & fun!
Sunday, Nov 3, 2pm at the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park, 5475 Amboy Road, SINY 10312
As Staten Island OutLOUD explores Nathaniel Philbrick’s “In the Heart of the Sea” for The Big Read/NEA, we pause to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the day Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Island.
The force and the fury of the sea was devastating to so many in our community. Please join us, and share your story as we remember how our community united to rebuild.
Free and open to the public.
We’ll gather in Huguenot House, the charming wood frame house that’s next door to the stone church. Free parking in the church lot.
Saturday, Nov 2, 2pm at Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306
Details TBA. Staten Island OutLOUD’s series on Nathaniel Philbrick’s “In the Heart of the Sea”, our Autumn 2019 series for The Big Read/National Endowment for the Arts. Book giveaway, while supplies last.
Free & open to the public.
Saturday, Oct 26, 1:30pm. At the Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace (on the Snug Harbor grounds), Building D, SINY 10301.
Staten Island’s Snug Harbor was home to “aged and decrepit” sailors from the early 19th century until the 1970s.
Those retired seamen (affectionately called “Snugs”) lived in a dormitory that is now occupied by the Noble Maritime Collection.
One of those sailors, Horace Sherman, wrote a story of survival on the high seas. He and some crewmates were approaching the Galapagos Islands, and they needed to procure supplies.
Third Mate Horace was sent by his captain to Post Office Bay in the Galapagos. They set off in a small rowboat with a sail. But while Horace was taking care of business, the boat drifted out to sea! To save himself and his mates, Horace attempted to swim nine miles in shark-infested waters.
It’s a wild story! Is it true? You be the judge…
Dance performance by Creation Dance Collective.
Fascinating & fun for all ages.
Our Readers: Louis Blois, John Bostrom, Vincent Vok.
Our Dancers: Melisande Echanique, Helen Levin, Alyssa Rapp – Creation Dance Collective.
Saturday, Oct 19th at 2pm, at the Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace (on the grounds of Snug Harbor), Building D, SINY 10301
Prof. John Rocco of SUNY Maritime College hosts this lively and entertaining discussion on Herman Melville’s life and work, and on his frequent visits to Staten Island. What’s more, Prof Rocco is a walking treasure trove of fun facts & lore about Melville, Moby Dick and pop culture.
Prof. Rocco has published several books of rock criticism, including “The Doors Companion”, “The Nirvana Companion” & “Dead Reckonings: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead”. (He can weave all this together!)
At the The Noble Maritime Collection.
Good for all ages. www.statenislandoutloud.org
Fun for all ages. Book giveaway, while supplies last.
Sunday, Oct 13, 2pm at historic Mont Sec House, on the grounds of Fort Wadsworth, 1598 Bay St, SINY 10305
Spoken word in a Victorian parlor: historic Mont Sec House on the grounds of Fort Wadsworth. Join Vincent Vok, Rona Solomon & John Bostrom for “In the Heart of the Sea” as we explore the story of a whaling disaster that inspired “Moby Dick”. Free & good for all ages.
Book giveaway.
Please note: Tho the half-marathon will take place that morning, traffic around Fort Wadsworth will be reopened by 1pm, in plenty of time for our event.
Mont Sec House is located at 112A Mont Sec Ave, first block on your left as you pass the Guard Station on Bay St & School Rd. Free parking on the street & in the Fort’s Visitors Center lot.
Saturday, Oct 12, 4pm at Leidy’s Shore Inn, 748 Richmond Terrace, SINY 10301
Join Staten Island OutLOUD & our stalwart friends Kristi Pfister & James Hill for a fascinating conversation as we explore two fascinating books: “In the Heart of the Sea” (by Nathaniel Philbrick) together with “The Last Pirate of New York” by Rich Cohen. The latter is an amazing (and true) story of murder and mystery on the sea, on Staten Island, and around 19th century Gotham. And our venue is perfect for both books: It’s a 19th century waterside bar, frequented by tugboat workers and a variety of neighborhood characters. (OutLOUD stalwarts are definitely characters!) Free & fun.
Book giveaway too.
Also, Leidy’s serves beer.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 11:15am. South Beach Library, 21-25 Robin Road, SINY 10305 (corner of Capodanno Blvd & Ocean Ave, near Sand Lane)
A community conversation about Nathaniel Philbrick’s riveting “In the Heart of the Sea”
Book giveaway, while supplies last
Sunday, Sept 29th, 1pm at the Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace (on the grounds of Snug Harbor), Building D, SINY 10301
Staten Island OutLOUD opens its Autumn series on historian Nathaniel Philbrick’s gripping story of “In the Heart of the Sea”, with readings & book giveaways. We’ll feature the Noble’s current exhibit of four rarely seen paintings by the masterful Island artist John Noble.
Earlier this year, the Noble Maritime Collection borrowed four oil paintings by John A. Noble from private collectors. They haven’t been on public display for nearly 40 years, but are now on exhibit in the houseboat gallery.
If you are a fan of Noble’s work and have not seen them, or if you’d like to see them again, come on Sunday, 9/29 —the last day the paintings will be on view. Join Staten Island OutLOUD for our NEA/The Big Read kick-off event, Maritime Art in the Heart of the Sea at 2 PM. www.statenislandoutloud.org
For more information on this free event, which includes book giveaways, check out the many other listings in OutLOUD’s website, www.statemislandoutloud.org
Saturday, Sept 28th, 4pm at the historic Conference House, 298 Satterlee St (corner Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St), SINY 10307
Bob Wright is one of the Island’s beloved maritime musicians (he’s also a folk music and roots music specialist).
His original songs trace a fascination story line of Staten Island, its people, and our maritime history.
Free and open to the public. Good for all ages.
Free parking in the Conference House parking lot.
