New Rochelle, N.Y. - There's plenty to do this summer at the New Rochelle Public Library:
International Music and Dance: The librarys hit performance series, International Music and Dance, will be returning for its 29th season on six Tuesday evenings, starting July 3. All performances are free and begin at 7:00 P.M. Doors open at 6:30 in the 145-seat-capacity Ossie Davis Theatre.
Kicking off this years festivities is the Homegrown String Band, a group that's helping bring the rural sounds of early 20th century Americana to the 21st century. Rick and Georgianne Jackofsky, along with their daughters Erica and Analee, have been performing around the country since 1997. They've been described by the major music publication Sing Out as Heartfelt, original, insightful, and impressive. Modeled after the traditional family band, they feature a unique brand of roots music infused with a variety of instruments which includes fiddles and jaw harps.
Family Film Series: The 1961 comedy "The Absent-Minded Professor" will be the first in this popular film series that begins at the library Monday July 2 at 6 p.m. The event is free; seating is limited.
Free Summer Workshops for Children
No appointments are necessary for these events, held on on a first-come/first-served basis.
Craft Workshops: Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in to create wonderful projects to take home. Mondays, July 2Aug. 6, from 10:30 a.m.noon at the main library.
Exploring Other Lands Workshops: Children ages 6-12 will get a glimpse into past and present traditions of different cultures when the talented 2 Hands 2 Learn team introduces great crafts, fascinating beliefs, delicious foods, and other aspects of daily life, on Tuesdays, July 3-Aug. 7, from 11:00 a.m. noon, at the main library.
Calligraphy: The beautiful art of handwriting using italic lettering is taught by librarian Mary Jackson to children ages 8-11, on Fridays, July 6Aug. 10, from 1011 a.m. at the Huguenot Childrens Library, (sign up at first class); and from noon1:00 p.m. at the main library, (sign up at first class). Chess: John Gallagher, N.Y. state-certified teacher and chess instructor, provides the chess boards and pieces, and expert guidance to assist beginners, intermediates and pros, ages 8-12, on Thursdays, July 5-Aug. 9, from 5:00 6:00 p.m. at the main library.
Yoga and Creative Movement: Fun movements and games that promote strength, flexibility, balance, relaxation, concentration and self-confidence while stimulating creativity, for children ages 410, on Thursdays, July 5Aug. 9, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at the main library.
Stay tuned for more events, and for additional information, visit the New Rochelle Public Library calendar at http://www.nrpl.org/calendar/.
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