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Take a look at the fun and interesting events happening at the Norfolk Library.
For more information, please go to http://www.norfolklibrary.org/events
All programs at the Norfolk Library are free.
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Celtic Music Concert: The Press Gang
Friday, October 16th, 7:30pm
Formed in 2009, Celtic instrumental trio The Press Gang features Chris "Junior" Stevens on concertina and button accordion, Alden Robinson on fiddle, and Owen Marshall on bouzouki, guitar, and harmonium. From their home base in Portland, Maine, the group tours widely in the northeast and is known for their humorous stage presence as well as their musicianship. Stevens and Robinson's tight squeezebox-fiddle duo twines at the core of the band’s sound, propelled by Marshall's imaginative and highly rhythmic accompaniment. “The Press Gang is one of those rare bands that are ingenious, driving, thoughtful and yet have great respect for the tradition.” This concert is free, and reservations are requested.
To reserve a seat, visit our events calendar here.
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Adam Paul Heller:
Hand-carved Stone Sculpture, Lettering and Design
Sunday, October 18th, 4:00pm
Adam began carving stone under the tutelage of Benedictine artist Sister Baxter at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT. An apprenticeship with MacArthur Fellow Nicholas Benson at the John Stevens Shop in Newport, Rhode Island, immersed him in the tradition of hand carving and brush lettering. Adam now owns and operates his own studio in Norfolk, working solo and with other artists, architects, and designers to create fine art pieces and memorials throughout the country and abroad. Adam will talk about his craft, calligraphy, and the rich resources he draws from in carving stones.
To reserve a seat, visit our events calendar here.
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Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson
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Shakespeare's Powerful Women: Lady Macbeth
Monday, October 19th, 7:00pm
Shakespeare created many powerful, interesting women. Hosted by Kim Maxwell, this evening screening and discussion will feature Lady Macbeth — and how she negotiated her way in a world dominated by men. Macbeth will be paired with The Graduate, and interleaved clips from the paired movies will be shown prior to discussion.
To reserve seats for this event, please click the following link:
October 19th
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Spotlight on the Shelf:
And the winner is ....
Jamaican author Marlon James has won the Man Booker Prize for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings. Inspired by the attempted assassination of reggae musician Bob Marley days before Jamaica's 1976 general election, the novel has been described as:
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"epic in every sense of that word: sweeping, mythic, over-the-top, colossal and dizzyingly complex. It’s also raw, dense, violent, scalding, darkly comic, exhilarating and exhausting. Mr. James’s characters exhale their thoughts in language that is casually profane, and as kinetic and syncopated as music." (NYT) Michael Wood, chair of the judges, praised the book's "many voices" - it contains more than 75 characters - which "went from Jamaican slang to Biblical heights."
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This year's Man Booker shortlist featured two authors from the UK, two from the US, and one each from Jamaica and Nigeria. James, 44, is the first Jamaican to win the prestigious annual literary prize in its 47-year history.
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Corner Club:
World-class Frisbee Show
with Todd Brodeur
Wednesday, October 28th, 3:45pm
In this high energy program, Todd will demonstrate basic tricks, catches, and combinations while telling the history of tossing circular objects. With a number of rare and unique Frisbees, Todd will share stories and a brief science lesson on the aerodynamics of Frisbees.
To reserve a seat, visit our events calendar here.
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Halloween Special:
A Del Tenney Horror Film
Thursday, October 29th, 7:00pm
Del Tenney has been called the B-movie King of Connecticut. An actor, director, and entrepreneur, Tenney made a series of low-budget horror movies in the Stamford area during the 1960s. Those who like camp aesthetic wont want to miss this showing of The Horror of Party Beach, a 1964 horror film which Tenney described as "a take-off on beach parties and musicals".
To reserve a seat, visit our events calendar here.
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