The String Trio of New York is an internationally-known chamber jazz group featuring James Emery on guitar, Rob Thomas on violin, and John Lindberg on bass. Since their founding in 1977, the trio has performed regularly at jazz festivals such as Ravinia and Newport, and has been featured on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition and on PRI's International Concerts.
Seating is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the New York String Trio, see their website at http://s3ny.org.
Howard Horowitz is the author of Close to the Ground. His map poems, combining poetry and geology, have appeared in the New York Times and in literary journals. An open mic will follow the reading.
The Friends and Bookends bookshop at the Albert Wisner Public Library will be hosting a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9-3PM.Choose from our collection of bestsellers, holiday books, children’s books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, library notecards and tote bags.
Come learn the fundamentals of drawing with local artist Rob Wright. Please feel free to bring a sample of your drawings! Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing pencils.
Meet "The Group of Nine" plein air painters. Their show "From the Adirondacks to Warwick and Beyond" is currently on exhibit in the Gallery on the library's Lower Level. "The Group of Nine" painters include Bruce and Lita Thorne, Neil Granholm, Marylyn Vanderpool and Marge Morales. Join them to discuss their art.
John Ruszkiewicz, president of the Drowned Lands Historical Society, will present facets of the history of the black dirt region and the Pine Island community. Open to all adult and teen area residents; registration required. In case of snow closure, alternate date will be Jan. 22. Register below or call the Help Desk
Come in out of the cold and enjoy some of the stories behind these wonderful paintings of the Warwick Valley and Orange County area in times past. Noted for his renderings of rural landscapes, lifestyles, and people, Robert Fletcher will discuss some of the works currently on exhibit in the Community Room, and share a few previews of his upcoming book on the wonderful stories of the late Luther Barrett.
Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share the excitement with you! Over the 1½ - 2 hours, you’ll learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. Following the presentation, a powerful telescope will be set up outdoors for viewing the craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn and other beautiful objects in the night sky, weather permitting.
