Exhibition “Wild Beauty: The New Mexico Setting” featuring art representing the New Mexico environment where “Bless Me, Ultima” is set, March 16-June 8, 2013, from the Stark Museum of Art collection. The exhibition will be open to the public during the museum public hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours in Spanish can be requested. For admission information http://www.starkmuseum.org .
Event Location: 712 Green Ave., Orange, TX, 77630
Fresno State students reinterpret the novel’s cover. All submissions are from the Illustration class of local artist, illustrator, and Fresno State professor Doug Hansen
Event Location: 944 E Perrin, Fresno, CA, 93720
Visit our 5th annual Big Read-inspired exhibit at the Great Hall of the Great Falls Discovery Center. Art, history, and literature converge in this exhibit of student art inspired by traditional New England style quilts and African American story and improvisational quilts--and the quilters who made them. The art was created by public school students at the Discovery School at Four Corners and the Math and Science Academy, both in Greenfield; and the elementary schools in Bernardston and Northfield. The Discovery Center is open 10am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays during April and until May 17th. From May 17th to May 26, the center is open daily.
Event Location: , Turners Falls, MA
Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" has been described as a fictional memoir. As part of our series of community events for The Big Read, Staten Island OutLOUD hosts a free memoir-writing workshop for Islanders. Veterans are especially welcome.
Event Location: St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of Terrebonne Parish Library System's Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in Houma as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All Terrebonne Parish Library Branches, Houma, LA, 70360
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of the Lafourche Parish Library Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in Thibodaux as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All Lafourche Parish Library Branches , Thibodaux, LA, 70360
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of the Assumption Parish Library Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in Napoleonville as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All Assumption Parish Library Branches, Napoleonville, LA, 70390
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of the St. Charles Parish Library Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in Destrehan as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All St. Charles Parish Library Branches, Destrehan, LA, 70047
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of the St. John Parish Library Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in LaPlace as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All St. John Parish Library Branches, LaPlace, LA, 70068
Pick up a copy of the Big Read novel, "The Things They Carried", a reader's guide and book marker at any of the St. James Parish Library Branches. Come and take part in the many Big Read events in Lutcher as well as throughout the region.
Event Location: All St. James Parish Library Branches, Lutcher, LA, 70071
20 Framed black and white photos on exhibit. Photos were speciffically chosen by Rudolfo Anaya and a colleague that document locations in the book, Bless Me, Ultima.
Event Location: Arte Americas-Casa de Cultura, 1630 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA, 93721
Dia de los Ninos (Day of the Children). Event featuring storytelling, music, dance, information booths and exhibits as well as crafts and activities.
Event Location: Firebaugh Library, 1350 O St., Firebaugh, CA
Enjoy a look at Chinese culture with group and individual folk dances and a performance with the Pipa, a Chinese instrument. Presented by the Chinese School of CAACF, Inc.
Event Location: 101 E. Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32801
Sifu Charles Rivera and his students from Hung Fut Man Fei Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance Association, will perform the traditional Southern Chinese Lion Dance and host a martial arts demonstration of the traditional Chinese martial art of Kung Fu.
Event Location: 1211 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL, 32703
Enjoy a traditional Japanese Taiko Drum performance by Orlando Taiko Dojo in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. For more information on Orlando Taiko Dojo please visit www.orlandotaikodojo.com.
Event Location: 805 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
The public can pick up copies of our Big Read book Reader's Guides for Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried at the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, and Saturday 12pm-4pm. Pick up a handfull for your office, community group and friends! Take a tour of the museum which highlights life in South Louisiana through exciting displays. Admission is $3 adults, $2.50 senior citizens, $2 children 2-12. Group rates also available.
Event Location: Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, 7910 Park Ave., Houma, LA, 70364
Big Read Art Contest. Open to K-12. Draw or paint and owl. Entries are in 3 grade level catogories, K-3, 4-8, 9-12.
Event Location: Parlier Branch Library, 1130 East Parlier Ave, Parlier, CA, 93648
Food and history come alive at this lecture by historian Charles Perry on food cultures of Egypt. This lecture is presented by the Culinary Historians of Southern California in association with the Egyptian Theatre. The Egyptian Theatre is a cultural landmark of Old Hollywood. The theatre datess 1922 and was the vision of Sid Grauman. It is a short distance from the other famous movie house -- Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. For more information, please visit www.chscsite.org.
Event Location: Culinary Historians of Southern California , 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Join us at the town common for a discussion of the book. Check online first for discussion questions and more at shrewsburybigread.wikispaces.com
Event Location: 609 Main Street, Across street on town common, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Preschool storytime in both English and Spanish.
Event Location: Central Library, 2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
The PBS documentary "American Experience: Vietnam: A Television History" will be shown in Thibodaux at the Lafourche Parish Main Library, (705 West Fifth St, Thibodaux, LA). As another foreign war dominates today's news, the Vietnam conflict has once again become a hot political topic. This Emmy Award-winning history of the first American war to be widely televised traces the history of U.S. intervention in Southeast Asia and the stories of the soldiers on both sides. From Roots of a War to The End of the Tunnel, the series offers a detailed chronicle of the war that changed everyone involved. Take in this documentary and pick up a copy of the novel, a reader's guide, audio guide, and book marker. Library phone: 985.447.4119
Event Location: 705 West Fifth St., Thibodaux, LA, 70301
Discuss Rudolfo Anaya’s novel while looking at the paintings featuring New Mexico by Southwestern artists in the special exhibition Wild Beauty: The New Mexico Setting. Chief Educator Elena Ivanova will lead the discussion. An observance of International Museum Day. Included with museum admission.
Event Location: Stark Museum, 712 Green Ave., Orange, TX, 77630-5802
Take an alternative approach to your health and learn about the healing qualities of the spices of Asia. Shahnaz Nensey, Certified Holistic Health Coach will guide you through a cultural culinary journey of holistic wellness along with a demonstration of creative and easy recipes. Samples will be provided. Reserve your space by calling 407.835.7323. Visit www.swaasta.com to learn more. All are welcome.
Event Location: 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32822
Darryl Williams of Bassai Karate Dojo will share information on martial arts techniques including karate, jujitsu and Chinese martial arts. Wear comfortable clothing and take part in this martial arts demonstration. For more information on Bassai Karate Dojo visit www.bassaikaratedojo.webs.com.
Event Location: 7391 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32818
A dramatic reading of "Fahrenheit 451" adapted by David Houston in the style of a radio drama performed by Melanie Lipton, Michael Bertolini, and David Houston.
Event Location: Queens Library @ Forest Hills, 108-19 71 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
Author Evelyn Eng will speak about the relationships between mothers and daughters exemplified through scenes from Amy Tan’s, The Joy Luck Club movie. The principles that will be shared have a universal appeal to mothers and daughters from all cultural backgrounds.
Event Location: 101 E. Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32801
Visit the Library for a whimsical Chinese Tea. Families will enjoy this tea garden inspired trip with stories, activities, and crafts. Ages 6-12
Event Location: 101 E. Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32801
