Brewster is Reading
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Saturday May 5 - Noon to 3:00 p.m. - LAUNCH Party,
at the Brewster Ladies' Library
* Free Books to the first 100 guests - The Old Man and the Sea,
The Young Man and the Sea (young adult book) or Swimmy (picture book)
* 2:00 p.m. Nauset High School World Music Group performance
* Food stations throughout the Library: cheese, fruit, dips, beverages
* Check out "The Fish That Didn't Get Away !" display.
* Enter the "Test Your Knowledge" contest.
* Make-A-Fish Craft Activity for Children will be available throughout the day in the Children's Room. -
Tuesday May 8 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Presentation, in
the Library Auditorium
"Saving Hemingway's Cuban Legacy: Preserving Finca Vigia"
Mary-Jo Adams, Executive Director Hemingway Preservation Foundation, Inc.
Hemingway lived and wrote in Cuba from 1938 to 1960 when Fidel Castro assumed power. The Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Old Man and the Sea (1952) was written in Cuba. The Hemingway Preservation Foundation hopes to restore and preserve Hemingway's home, Finca Vigia, and his papers, and personal artifacts located in the home. It may represent one of the strongest cultural bonds which currently exists between Cuba and North America.
Come and see photos of this remarkable villa, located just outside of Havana, and hear about this unique preservation effort.
* Transportation for senior citizens provided by the Brewster Council on Aging
* Snacks and drinks will be served from 6.30pm
Saving Vinca Figia: click here to see Mary Jo Adams' slides.
Also visit: The Hemingway Preservation Foundation
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Friday May 11 - 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Discussion, in the
Library Auditorium
Dan McCullough, Professor of Philosophy - Cape Cod Community College, columnist for The Cape Cod Times and dynamic speaker will share his insights in a discussion of The Old Man and the Sea
* Desserts and punch served at 6:30pm
* Transportation for senior citizens provided by the Brewster Council on Aging
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Saturday May 12 - 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Family
Program, in the Library Auditorium
"Tricks of the Trade" - Capt. Mike Orbe
Mike Orbe will present a family oriented, interactive program on marine life. As Captain of Seafari Expeditions for 14 years on Cape Cod, Capt. Mike has much to share about the wonderful creatures in our watery backyard. The program will be sprinkled with humorous anecdotes from his many years in the marine industry on every type of vessel, including: tugs, tankers, freighters, whale watching boats, and research vessels. Come to appreciate the wonder of the sea and sea creatures.
* Snacks and juice for kids and adults
* Craft activity following the program
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Tuesday May 15 - 1:00 p.m. - Book Discussion, in the Library Auditorium
"Talking at Sea"
- The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Book discussion lead by Joan Lange, Library staff member and Steve Orvis. Joan and Steve are active contributors to the Library's monthly Book Discussion Group.
* Light lunch served at 12:15
* Sign-up encouraged by calling the Library - 508-896-3913
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Thursday May 17 - 7:00- 8:00 p.m. - Art Show &
Reception, in the
Library Auditorium & Children's Room
"Picture It!" by the Laurel School Students
The students of the Laurel School in Brewster have been reading Rodman Philbrick's book The Young Man and the Sea and present their original interpretations of the work through artwork and essays.
* Desserts and beverages served during the reception
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Friday May 18 - 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Slide show and
Commentary, in the Library Auditorium
"Beyond Our Borders: Cuba Today" - Prof. Christine Esperson
Professor Christine Esperson, (B.A., M.A. Spanish from Inter American University) will present a slide show and commentary based on the International Studies Program 2003 visit to Cuba by faculty and students from Cape Cod Community College.
* Come early for a TASTE of CHILI serving at 6:30 pm
* Transportation for senior citizens provided by the Brewster Council on Aging
Click here to see Prof. Esperson's slides
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Saturday May 19 - 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Hemingway's Havana: A Cuban Fest !
at Epoch Assisted Living in Brewster
855 Harwich Rd.
(508) 896 3252 (contact Holly Michaud)
The public is invited to attend a Cuban Fest which will feature great Cuban music, a Cuban stew, and drinks. Meet the contestants in the "Old Man and The Sea" beauty pageant!
* Food provided by their outstanding culinary staff
* Free and open to the public
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Tuesday May 22 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Panel
Presentation, in the Library Auditorium
"Bottom of the Barrel": A Panel Presentation by the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association
Lara Slifka-Cooperative Research Program Coordinator, Jeff Norgeot and Steve Tucker will discuss the policy and research questions relevant to Sea and River Herring. This Association is dedicated to conserving marine resources through sustainable fishing.
* Come early for a TASTE of CHOWDER serving begins at 6:30 pm
* Transportation for senior citizens provided by the Brewster Council on Aging
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Thursday May 24 - 9:00a.m to 5:00 p.m. - "REEL- IT- IN!"
Final Day Activities (various locations at the Brewster Ladies' Library)
* 10:00 a.m. Kids Costume Parade - Join the fun at 10:00 a.m. with a Kids Costume Parade. Dress as your favorite fish, fisherman (woman) or sea creature and make waves. The parade will leave the library and march to the Brewster General Store for "fishy" treats and a sing-a-long with Kathleen Healy. Craft activities at the library after the parade.
* 11:00 a.m. Cuban dance demonstration with Norah Bourbon. She has studied jazz, ballet, tap and flamenco dancing at The Valerie Buck Ballet and Dance Arts Center in West Chatham.
* 3:30 p.m. Book Discussion, in the Library Auditorium. Younger readers are invited to attend a discussion of the book The Young Man and the Sea by Rodman Philbrick.
The discussion will be led by library staff, the Eddy School librarian and a teacher from the Laurel School. The discussion is geared for students in Grade 4 and up. All who have read the book are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
* Food stations throughout the Library: desserts, appetizers, beverages.
* Prize drawings for the "Test Your Knowledge" contest.
Must Sea Video Showings running throughout the day:
* The Old Man and the Sea starring Spencer Tracy in his Academy Award nominated performance
* The Old Man and the Sea Oscar winner for Best Animated Short Film version
* Sacrifice Fly produced by Seth Rolbein. This documentary looks at life in Cuba through the eyes of a championship Cuban Little League team. Filmed on Cape Cod and in Cuba.
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