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Art Exhibits
June 1 - 29 -- A Thousand Words
Photographs by Cynthia O'Connor and Marc Isolda. Photographers' reception on June 1 from 2 until 4 PM. All are welcome.
A Thousand Words Web site
September 1 - October 12 -- Photographs by
Barbara Paul
December 5 - 31 -- The Artwork of Diana Oliveira
Brazilian born artist Diana Oliveira will share some of her rich,
vibrant work at the Ridgefield Library throughout December.
Her site:
www.geocities.com/dianadavinte
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ARTalk
October 26 -- ARTalk 2 PM
Swedish Design in America Today. Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish
will present a Powerpoint presentation based on their book Swedish Interiors.
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Book Sales
May 16-19 -- Friends Annual Spring Sale - Last day to bring book
donations - May 9. Book collection will resume on May 23.
May 16 - 9 AM to 5 PM Early bird entry fee of $10 from 9 until noon. Free
entry after noon.
May 17 - 9 AM to 5 PM
May 18 - 1 to 5 PM All books 1/2 price.
May 19 - 10 AM to 5 PM Bag o' books $5.00
October 17-20 -- Friends Annual Fall Sale - Last day to bring
book donations - October 10. Book collection will resume on October 24.
December 4-7 -- Holiday Boutique.
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Lectures
May 31 -- Lecture 1 PM
Panel Discussion: Alternative Approaches to
Treating Chronic Illness, Stress or Pain. A panel discussion will be
moderated by Mitchell Prywes, M.D., Integrative Medicine physician, Board
certified in Physical Medicine and Medical Acupuncture. Joining Dr. Prywes will
be Linda Lubin, M.A., Integrative Health & Wellness Counselor & Educator, David
Johnston, D.O., Osteopathic Medicine Physician, Deana LoGiudice, L.M.T., M.A.,
Massage Therapist and Energy Healer, and JoAnn Duncan, M.S., R.M.T., Master
Reiki Practitioner and Teacher.
The multilayered effects of chronic illness, pain, and stress are often
challenging to treat, and can be frustratingly difficult to cope with. Learn
about approaches to healing which may be of value to you or a loved one. Dr.
Prywes will present an overview of alternative, integrative, holistic approaches
to treatment, with brief presentations by each of the panelists. A Q. & A. will
follow.
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Memoir Writers 10 AM
The Memoir Writing Group meets on the first
Saturday of every month in the History Room. The sessions will include advice
from other writers, a prompt with writing time, critique and sharing. Date:
June 7.
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Performances
October 3 -- Theater of the 30's, 40's and 50's 7 PM
Actor Stephen Collins will return to the
Library with his new one-man performance featuring monologues and songs from the
theater of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Collins will perform excerpts of plays by
Eugene O'Neil, Thornton Wilder, Arthur Miller and more.
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Ridgefield Folk
June 8 -- Meg Hutchinson 2 PM
Although only 29, Meg Hutchinson has already won numerous songwriting awards in
the United States, Ireland and the UK, including renowned competitions at
Merlefest, Mountain Stage NewSong Folk Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival and
Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Hutchinson's new CD Come Up Full, the Red
House Records label debut of this Boston-based songwriter, confirms that she is
one of the great voices of the next generation of acoustic musicians. Tickets
will be given out on the day of the concert starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at
1:30 and the concert starts at 2 p.m. Thanks to the Friends of the
Library, this is a free concert. Meg's web site
September 21 -- Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies 2 PM
Tickets will be given out on the day of the concert starting at 1 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 and the concert starts at 2 p.m. Thanks to the Friends
of the Library, this is a free concert. Their web site.
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Shutterbugs 9:30 AM
The Ridgefield Library's photography group the
Shutterbugs meets on the second Saturday of the month to discuss their craft
and/or head out on their many field
trips. New members are always welcome. As the group sometimes goes
straight out to take photographs contact Mary Harold at 438-7350 or
e-mail if you are interested in joining the group.
Dates for meetings: June
14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
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Writers Group 7 PM
The Ridgefield Writer's Guild - A Networking
Group for Writers will meet once a month in the History Room. Writers get
together to network and talk about their craft. Call Eileen Hackett at
203-438-1432 for more information. Dates for meetings:
May 27 and June 17.
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