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March-May 2010 Events
 

 

Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3pm 

To Kill a Mockingbird          a novel by Harper Lee  

Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306

 

This classic nove is a story told by a little girl, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch, of her family and of her tiny Alabama town during the depression. The story is touching, funny, lyrical and disturbing as Scout, her brother Jem, their friend Dill, their housekeeper Calpurnia, and their father, Atticus Finch, go about their daily lives.  But when Atticus, an attorney, defends a black man accused of raping a white woman, their lives change and ultimately, so does the town.  The novel is partially based on Harper Lee's own family, and on events that took place in her hometown during her childhood.

 

It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.

 

Published in 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Harper Lee consulted closely on the 1962 Oscar-winning film version of her novel, and she formed a long friendship with its star, Gregory Peck. Although she has received numerous awards for this novel, her only publication to date, Ms. Lee shies away from interviews or splashy publicity.  Many a would-be interviewer has been rebuffed with a tart, "Hell, no!" 

 

OutLOUD's community host for this event is Michele Evans-Arrindell, an attorney who lives in St George with her family.  Michele has been one of Staten Island OutLOUD's most active participants - Thank you, Michele!  Come join OutLOUD's March 7th reading and conversation on this American classic, then go to the library and read (or re-read) the book for yourself.  And be sure to return to Historic Richmond Town in April, when the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre produces the play inspired by Harper Lee's novel. Their limited run opens April 8.

 

For directions to Historic Richmond Town, visit their website: www.historicrichmondtown.org.  Also, there are several other online resources that can help you find customized directions.  For travel directions on public transportation, please visit www.hopstop.com and follow the prompts to NYC and Staten Island; insert the address of your starting point, then cut and paste the address above for your destination.  For driving directions, try either Yahoo Maps (www.yahoo.com) or Google Maps (www.google.com), and follow the same process, inserting your starting address, then cut & paste the address above for your destination.

 

 

Wednesday, March 31 & Thursday, April 1 (Spring Break) 

Young Writers OutLOUD    

Free creative writing workshops for Islanders ages 10-15

Richmondtown branch of the New York Public Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306.

RSVP at 718-907-0709

 

Spring Break:             Wednesday March 31 & Thursday April 1          2-4pm

April 2010:                   Saturday April 10  &  Saturday April 17                  2-4 pm

 

Young Writers OutLOUD is a welcoming and challenging series of workshops that enhance appreciation of American classics, and encourage young Islanders to develop their own creative writing styles.  A portion of every workshop will focus on spoken-word performance.  We'll have microphones and music to help young artists create their own individual performance styles.

See details on our Young Writers OutLOUD Page!

 

If you need directions, there are several online resources that can help you find customized directions.  For travel directions on public transportation, please visit www.hopstop.com and follow the prompts to NYC and Staten Island; insert the address of your starting point, then cut and paste the address above for your destination.  For driving directions, try either Yahoo Maps (www.yahoo.com) or Google Maps (www.google.com), and follow the same process, inserting your starting address, then cut & paste the address above for your destination.

 

 

April 1-30, Island-wide

Great Poetry Giveaway!

April Is National Poetry Month  ... and Staten Island OutLOUD is your full-service poetry outlet

Throughout the month of April, Staten Island OutLOUD gives away thousands of free poems-for-your pocket.

Get yours at NY Public Library branches, cafes and parks across Staten Island's North Shore, mid-Island and South Shore.

Here are just a few of OutLOUD's Poetry Giveaway sites (more to be added soon): 

All Staten Island branches of the New York Public Library, Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Ave), Greenbelt Nature Center (700 Rockland Ave), ETG Book Cafe (208 Bay Street).  More locations TBA!

 

 

Saturday, April 10 & April 17

Young Writers OutLOUD    

Free creative writing workshops for Islanders ages 10-15

Richmondtown branch of the New York Public Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306.

RSVP at 718-907-0709

 

Saturday April 10  &  Saturday April 17   2-4 pm

 

Young Writers OutLOUD is a welcoming and challenging series of workshops that enhance appreciation of American classics, and encourage young Islanders to develop their own creative writing styles.  A portion of every workshop will focus on spoken-word performance.  We'll have microphones and music to help young artists create their own individual performance styles.

See details on our Young Writers OutLOUD Page!

 

If you need directions, there are several online resources that can help you find customized directions.  For travel directions on public transportation, please visit www.hopstop.com and follow the prompts to NYC and Staten Island; insert the address of your starting point, then cut and paste the address above for your destination.  For driving directions, try either Yahoo Maps (www.yahoo.com) or Google Maps (www.google.com), and follow the same process, inserting your starting address, then cut & paste the address above for your destination.

 

 

Sunday, April 25, 3pm

Young Poets OutLOUD

Open mic poetry reading for young Islanders, ages 18 and younger.

At ETG Book Cafe, 208 Bay Street, SINY 10301

Every year, Staten Island OutLOUD invites young Islanders to read their original poetry -  or their favorite classic poems - in front of a live audience. 

This year's event at ETG Book Cafe is part of a weekend-long celebration of the book, St George's Day.

Young Islanders are invited to join us for a friendly, relaxed poetry slam with a welcoming audience of neighbors.

Please remember that this will be a family audience, so all poems should be family-friendly.

We welcome original poems by young Islanders, which we'll post on our website's Young Poets page during the month of April - National Poetry Month.

And don't forget that we offer free creative writing workshops in Feb, March & April for young Islanders (see above for info on Young Writers OutLOUD).

 

For directions to ETG Book Cafe, visit their website: www.etgstores.com.  And there are several other online resources that can help you find customized directions.  For travel directions on public transportation, please visit www.hopstop.com and follow the prompts to NYC and Staten Island; insert the address of your starting point, then cut and paste the address above for your destination.  For driving directions, try either Yahoo Maps (www.yahoo.com) or Google Maps (www.google.com), and follow the same process, inserting your starting address, then cut & paste the address above for your destination.

 

 

Saturday, May 8  12:30pm

I’ve Known Rivers  –  Poems by Langston Hughes

An outdoors reading & personal tour of the new Fresh Kills Park - NYC's newest & biggest park. 

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is our host, as Staten Island OutLOUD offers you a chance to read from the poetry of Langston Hughes in a fantastic setting, Fresh Kills Park. Limited space, RSVP essential. Please call Fresh Kills Park office at 212-788-8277 to reserve your place. 

Park staff will provide location info when your reservation is confirmed.  Guests will meet NYC Parks Dept staff at a designated meeting area near Fresh Kills, where you can safely park your car & board a Parks Dept van for this guided tour.  After the tour and poetry reading concludes, Parks Dept staff will drive you back to the rendez-vous site, where you'll return to your car for your drive home.  This event will conclude by about 2:30pm.

 

  Keep checking this page for new postings on more 2010 events!


These events made possible in part by a 2010 Creative Communities Award from the Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island, with public funding by New York State Council on the Arts.