Writing Contest Winners Announced!

WHAT: Onondaga County Battle Flag Restoration Project
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: 122nd Regiment New York State Volunteers Inc.
NOTES: See the Restoration Project website for details and how to make donations.

WHAT: Announcement of Contest Winners & Student Presentations
WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
TIME: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Smith Room, Central Library
NOTES: Please join us for the announcement of contest winners and student presentations. Please call 435-1817 for more information.

PREVIOUS EVENTS:

WHAT: "Dive Into A Good Book" with Nancy Pearl
WHEN: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TIME: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Central Library's Curtin Auditorium
NOTES: For more information see the flyer. Nancy Pearl developed the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book program, which is being used locally as CNY Reads.

WHAT: In The Kitchen Tea, Celebrates Louisa May Alcott
WHEN: Sunday, September 27, 2009
TIME: 12:30 PM
WHERE:
Smithfield Community Center
5255 Pleasant Valley Road
Peterboro, NY 13134 [click for Mapquest Map]
NOTES: Reservations REQUIRED, seating is limited. See PDF flyer or call 315-546-5583 for more information.

WHAT: Civil War Lecture
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009
TIME: 2:30-4:00 PM
WHERE: Soule Branch Library
NOTES: Featuring John Robert Greene, Ph.D.

Dr. Greene is the Paul J. Schupf Professor of History and Humanities at Cazenovia College, where he has taught for the past thirty years. He is the author of thirteen books, and a regular panelist on WCNY's "Ivory Tower Half Hour." His lecture will offer an overview of the American Civil War, looking equally at military, political, and economic strategy, as well as offering a brief look at both home fronts during the war.

WHAT: History and Art in Geraldine Brooks’ People of the Book, An illustrated lecture by Dr. Samuel D. Gruber
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2009
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Temple Concord, 910 Madison Street, Syracuse.
NOTES: Admission is free; light refreshments will be served. For more information, see the event flyer here.

WHAT: Discovering the Lecture Series - FILM: Little Women
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2009
TIME: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Curtin Auditorium, Central Library
NOTES: See the 1994 movie, Little Women [PG]. Based upon Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, which inspired Geraldine Brooks' March.

WHAT: Movie Screening of "Gettysburg" [Part I]
WHEN: Monday, November 9, 2009
TIME: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Based on the war novel, The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, this award-winning movie is a must see. Part II will be showing on November 13, 2009.

WHAT: Geraldine Brooks
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
TIME: 7:30 PM
WHERE: John H. Mulroy Civic Center
NOTES: For ticket information visit the Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series website.

WHAT: Immerse Yourself in The American War, "Women of the Civil War"
WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 2009
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Cheryl Pula, noted historian, will discuss the significant roles women played in the Civil War as spies, soldiers and more.

WHAT: American Civil War Artifacts & Memorabilia
WHEN: November 1-30, 2009
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Library Window Display. On loan from the private collections of the General Daniel Butterfield Civil War Round Table and Utica History Club members.

WHAT: Movie Screening of "Gettysburg" [Part II]
WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2009
TIME: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Based on the war novel, The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, this award-winning movie is a must see.

WHAT: "Little Women in a White Man's World"
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Join Cazenovia College Professor, Roxana Spano, as she explores Louisa May Alcott's relationship with her father, Amos Bronson Alcott, the inspiration for March by Geraldine Brooks. Sponsored by Great Minds/Great Idea Cazenovia College Lecture Series.

WHAT: Book Talk: March by Geraldine Brooks
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2009
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: Manlius Library
NOTES: Dianne Emmick will discuss how Brooks explores the devastation and moral omplexities of the Civil War through her brilliantly imagined tale of Mr. March, the absent father in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Ms. Emmick, a retired English teacher, has been active in the CNY Reads program since its inception.

WHAT: Book Talk: March by Geraldine Brooks
WHEN: Thursday, December 10, 2009
TIME: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
WHERE: Central New York Teaching Center [CNYTC]
AUDIENCE: High School Teachers - English & Social Studies
NOTES: Dianne Emmick will present a synopsis of the book and ideas for using the book in the classroom, including handouts, project ideas, and materials will be provided. Some books will be available for classroom use. Ms. Emmick, a retired English teacher, has been active in the CNY Reads program since its inception.

WHAT: "Judy's Book Club" will discuss March
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: Barnes & Noble, Erie Blvd.
NOTES: "Judy's Book Club" will discuss March. March by Geraldine Brooks tells the story of the absent father who has gone off to war in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. March is the CNY Reads pick this year, so join the rest of Central New York, read it and come in to discuss!

WHAT: Little Women
WHEN: November 24 - December 27, 2009
TIME: Please contact Syracuse Stage for Ticket & Time information
WHERE: Syracuse Stage
NOTES:

Little Women
Music by Kim Oler
Lyrics by Alison Hubbard
Book by Sean Hartley
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed and choreographed by Anthony Salatino
Musical Direction by Dianne Adams McDowell
November 24 – December 27

What  we cherish most—family, sacrifice, determination, hope and love—never goes out of style. All of Louisa May Alcott’s classic characters are here: warm and loving Marmee, vivacious Amy, sweet and dreamy Meg, tender-hearted Beth, handsome and charming Laurie, Aunt March, Professor Bhaer and of course the passionate and funny Jo. Brimming with 20 beautiful songs, this new musical captures all the struggle, romance and deep emotions of Alcott’s beloved tale. Celebrate your holidays with the March family. 

Ticket Info:
Subscriptions for the Syracuse Stage season are now available by calling 315-443-3275. Single tickets for Little Women and all other productions will be available for purchase starting July 13, 2009, by phone at 315-443-3275, on the web at www.SyracuseStage.org, or in person at 820 East Genesee Street.

WHAT: CNY Reads Writing Contest
WHEN: Submissions need to postmarked by March 12th, 2010
WHERE: Winners will be invited to participate in a reading of their work to be held at the downtown Onondaga County Public Library
NOTES: More details here

WHAT: May on March
WHEN: March 28, 2010
TIME: 2:00 PM
WHERE: Onondaga Historical Association Museum Auditorium
NOTES: The Salt City's own famed abolitionist, the Reverenced Samuel May hosts a dramatic presentation from Central New York Reads 2009-10 Book Choice March , by Geraldine Brooks.
For information and reservation, please call 428-1864 x312.
Cost is $5.00 members, $8.00 non-members.

WHAT: "Little Women in a White Man's World"
WHEN: Saturday, April 3, 2010
TIME: 2:30 PM
WHERE: Petit Branch Library
NOTES: This presentation, led by Cazenovia College English professor Roxana Spano, will focus on Louisa May Alcott, the feminist, suffragette, and abolitionist, including an exploration of her relationship with her father, Amos Bronson Alcott, the inspiration for the character "March" in her novel Little Women.

Last updated: April 9, 2010

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