MIAMI, February 15, 2008 – The Miami-Dade Public Library System offers a diverse number of ongoing programs for the entire family. Throughout March, the Library System will salute women with performances highlighting their contributions to society. Special workshops for teens and musical storytime for toddlers will also be offered at branches around the community.
On Saturday, March 8, at 3 p.m. at the Main Library, performance artist Alexis Caputo will present Women of the Drum, a theatrical piece encouraging women to pursue their dreams. Visiting Zoraville, a tribute in song and narrative to the life and times of African American author Zora Neale Hurston, will be held on Friday, March 14, at 6:30 pm, at the North Dade Regional Library, and author Diana Abu-Jaber, whose work Crescent was awarded the 2004 PEN Center USA award for literary fiction, will discuss her latest publication Origin, on Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library.
Workshops for teens include “WordSpeak,” a Miami Teen Spoken Word Project to be held March 18-26, under the direction of actor Teo Castellanos and wordspeak artist Dasha Kelly of HBO Def Poetry Jam, image building, life skills and etiquette with consultant Myra Solomon, and SAT preparation.
Little ones will be captivated by the Freddick Bratcher and Company Dance Theater’s “Bedtime Storydance,” a contemporary ballet interpretation of classic French children’s songs and the Momentum Dance Company’s enactment of Mark Twain’s classic, The Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calavera County.
All programs are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of events please visit www.mdpls.org or call 305-375-BOOK (2665).
March Program Lineup:
Authors:
Share your thoughts on Origin with author Diana Abu-Jaber. Abu-Jaber is also the author of Crescent, which was awarded the 2004 PEN Center USA Award for literary fiction, the Before Columbus Foundation's American Book Award, and was named one of the 20 best novels of 2003, by The Christian Science Monitor.
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m. West Kendall Regional - 10201 Hammocks Blvd. – 305-385-7135
Theatrical Performances:
Harry T. Moore - America’s first civil rights martyr
Before civil right marches and bus boycotts Harry T. Moore worked in Jim Crow Florida to organize the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the Progressive Voters League. In 1951, a bomb, placed under Moore’s bedroom ended his life. Writer, director and performer Bob Devin Jones portrays Moore on the eve of his tragic death in 1951.
Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m. - North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305-625-6424
(Program made possible by the Florida Humanities Council.)
Freddick Bratcher and Company Contemporary Dance Theater presents a Storydance for Bedtime
Classic French children’s songs interpreted through contemporary ballet with narration and music. A lovely alternative to reading before bedtime, and sure to capture the hearts of little ones.
Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m. - North Dade Regional -2455 NW 183rd Street -305-625-6424
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. West Kendall Regional - 10201 Hammocks Blvd. 305-385-7135
Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m. Homestead Branch, 700 N Homestead Blvd – 305- 246-0168
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.- Palm Springs North, 17601 NW 78 Ave – 305- 820-8564
Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. South Dade Regional 10750 SW 211th Street – 305- 233-8140
Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. - South Miami Branch - 6000 Sunset Drive – 305- 667-6121
Tuesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. - Coral Gables Branch - 3443 Segovia Street – 305- 442-8706 (Presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables.)
Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m. Kendall Branch - 9101 SW 97th Avenue - 305- 279-0520
Orange Blossom Memories with Chris Kahl - In this nostalgic ode to his home state, Kahl includes not only songs about Florida’s good life, but also of the state’s history.
Thursday, March 6, 2 p.m. - Key Biscayne Branch - 299 Crandon Boulevard – 305-361-6134 (Made possible by a grant from the Key Biscayne Rotary Foundation).
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. - Main Library, 101 W. Flagler Street – 305-375-2665
Women of the Drum by Alexis Caputo
Performance artist Alexis Caputo exhibits her latest work Women of the Drum - a piece combining elements of theater and artistry, designed to encourage women to pursue their dreams. The performance will be followed with the screening of a classic film.
Saturday, March 8, at 3 p.m. - Main Library, 101 W. Flagler Street – 305-375-2665
The Momentum Dance Company presents - Mark Twain’s - The Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calavera County.
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. Coral Gables Branch – 3443 Segovia Street – 305-442-8706
Visiting Zoraville
A tribute, in song and narrative, to the life and times of African American author Zora Neale Hurston. Performed by Kitty Oliver, Mike Di Liddo and Ed Reardon.
Friday, March 14, 6:30 pm - North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street, 305-625-6424
The Greater Miami Youth Symphony – Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with this group of talented musicians.
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. Edison Branch Library - 531 NW 62nd Street – 305-757-0668
Poetry for the Soul
An evening with Linda Saunders-Finney, and a special appearance by the Miami Carol City Jazz Band under the direction of Sherea Randle.
Thursday, March 20, 6- 9 p.m. – North Dade Regional -2455 NW 183rd Street -305-625-6424
Workshops:
Etiquette for Teens - Image consultant, Myra Solomon offers tips on life skills, manners and business protocol.
Tuesday, March 4, 4 p.m. Edison Branch - 531 NW 62nd Street – 305- 757-0668
Thursday, March 6, 4 p.m. - South Miami Branch – 6000 Sunset Drive – 305-667-6121
Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. - Miami Lakes Branch – 6699 Windmill Gate Road- 305-822-6520
Wednesday, March 12, 4 p.m. -Lakes of the Meadow Branch- 4284 SW 152 Ave. 305-222-2149
Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m. - North Central Branch - 9590 NW 27 Avenue – 305-693-4541
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. Coral Gables Branch - 3443 Segovia Street – 305-442-8706
Tuesday, March 18, 3 p.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch - 350 NW 13th Street 305-579-5322
Thursday, March 20, 4 p.m. Opa Locka Branch -780 Fisherman Street – 305-688-1134
Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m. - Coconut Grove Branch- 2875 McFarlane Road - 305-442-8695
Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. Coral Reef Branch -9211 Coral Reef Drive -
“Read Around the Town”: A multicultural journey through stories, games and hands-on activities with storyteller/librarian Melinda Munger
Bring your children in for this four-week literacy program, for children ages 7-10.
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3:30 p.m. - Allapattah Branch – 1799 NW 35 Street- 305-638-6086 – (Sponsored in partnership with The Friends of the North Miami Public Library and the Dade Community Foundation.)
SAT Workshops - These workshops offer basic review and provide tips for improving your SAT score.
Saturday, March 8, 1- 5 p.m. – Math, Reading/Writing - West Dade Regional - 9445 Coral Way - 305-553-1134
Saturday, March 15, 2-6 p.m. – Math, Reading/Writing - North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street- 305-625-6424
WordSpeak: Tigertail's Miami Teen Spoken Word Project
This project includes workshops, slams and performances with Wisconsin-based poet Dasha Kelly and Miami-based artist Teo Castellanos. Check out these workshops at one of the following branches.
Teo Castellanos - Acclaimed for his work NE 2nd Ave, actor, writer, director, and Miami’s own Teo Castellanos knows how to express feelings through performance. Join him and create your own Spoken Word project.
Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m. - Golden Glades – 100 NE 166 Street – 305- 787-1544
Wednesday, March 19, 4 pm - California Club – 850 Ives Dairy Road- 305-770-3155
Thursday, March 20, 4 p.m. - South Miami Branch - 6000 Sunset Drive- 305-667-6121
Dasha Kelly -WordSpeak artist Dasha Kelly brings her experience, from HBO presents Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam, Upscale, Black Enterprise, Today’s Black Woman, to help teens translate their feelings into poetry and rhythms.
Monday, March 24, 6-8 pm - South Dade Regional - 10750 SW 211th Street – 305- 233-8140
Tuesday, March 25, 6-8 pm - West Kendall Regional - 10201 Hammocks Blvd. – 305-385-7135
Wednesday, March 26, 6-8 pm - North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street- 305-625-6424
Media Contact:
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org
Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org |
