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Poetry Programs presented
by the
Williamsburg Regional Library
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Saturday Poetry Series -
Published poets
read their works
The Williamsburg Regional
Library and Poetry Society of Virginia are pleased to
announce the Saturday Poetry Series - monthly readings by accomplished
poets from the Williamsburg region and eastern Virginia. The
public is invited and admission is free.
The first
Saturday of the month - Next session:
Please join us on
March 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
James City County
Library (Kitzinger Community Room), 7770 Croaker Road (exit 231-A off of
64)
Monday, February 22, 7:30 p.m.
- Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street
Why is that Art?
Presented by
Emily Smith, Curatorial Fellow, Modern and Contemporary Art, VMFA
Looking at modern art can often
be challenging. It always raises questions, even amongst the most
knowledgeable viewers - What is an abstract painting "of?" How
do you determine if something is "good?" A close look at the
history of modern art, dating from roughly 1870 through 1950
demonstrates that the changes that occurred, chiefly that art became
more abstract, were not arbitrary but rather developed along deliberate
paths. Using works from VMFA's collection, this chronological
telling of important moments in modern art provides the context in which
to answer questions.
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Monday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
- Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street
Aboriginal Art
Presented by
Margo Smith, Director and curator, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection,
University of Virginia
The Kluge-Ruhe Collection is probably the most significant collection of Aboriginal art outside Australia. Anthropologist Margo Smith will highlight Aboriginal art in the collections of this world-class museum.
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Thursday, February 18, 7:00
p.m.
Williamsburg Library Theatre - 515
Scotland Street
Backyard Chickens for
Beginners
Your great-grandmother probably raised
chickens, and maybe you'd like to, too. Charlene Martin, the Chicken Lady
of Norge, will talk about the rewards and pitfalls of keeping a small flock of
hens. Get answers to frequently asked questions about raising baby chicks,
building a simple coop, predators, breeds, and egg production. FREE
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Third Thursdays @ Your Library features programs
of local interest including author talks, hobbies and pastimes, and other
topics.
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This popular series on
music organized by Dr. Miles J. Schwartz returns for its 10th
season. Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Symphony
Society of Greater Williamsburg and the Library, the series is free of
charge. Reservations are not needed.
Ambrosia
Quartet
February 8,
7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre -
Ambrosia
Quartet in a chamber music
presentation
The
American Songbook
February 25,
7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
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Highlighting music from the 1920s to the
1950s. Singers are Douglas Price and Patricia Rublein,
accompanied by Bart Kuebler.
Bart
Kuebler
March
25,
7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
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Pianist
Bart Kuebler plays jazz and Gershwin preludes
These
hour-long programs celebrate African-American heritage in music, dance
and the creative arts. Meet the performers and enjoy
refreshments following the presentation. Programs are free and
do not require reservations.
"Love
of God" on Valentine's Day
February
14, 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre -
Featuring:
Mr. Aaron Butler, Tenor; Vocal Artists Juanita Cowles and Margaret
Jones; "Shekinah Glory" and "Chosen" Praise Dancers
Sponsor: The Historic First
Baptist
Church
- Scotland Street
Mime
Team, Step Team and Youth Choir
First Baptist Church Morrison, Newport News
February
21, 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
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Sponsors:
The WMBG Chapter of the
Virginia
State
University
Alumni Association and New Zion
Baptist Church
The
History of the Spirituals
February 28, 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
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Featuring:
Mr. Calvin Earl -
Recording Artist, Professional Speaker, Vocalist and Social Activist
Sponsors:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, WMBG Chapter and The Greater Williamsburg
Women's Association
The
following programs and organizations are co-sponsored by the library:
 WILLIAMSBURG
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
This group meets the second Tuesday of most months at the
Williamsburg Library.
For more information
on the Williamsburg Photography Group call Carlo LaFianora-
(757) 221-8261 or e-mail
him.
 ADULT
BASIC EDUCATION
The Williamsburg-James City County Adult Education
Program offers FREE classes to adults who want to:
 improve their reading, writing, and arithmetic
skills
 learn to speak, read, and write English
 prepare for the GED Tests
Visit
the ABE website for details on class locations, times
and instructor profiles.
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