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Upcoming Programs and Events
The Aurora Free Library proudly presents the following events and programs list for the 2008 season at the Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House. Event and program sponsors include the Aurora Free Library, the Aurora Free Library Family Art Series, The Aurora Stage Partnership, The Morgan Opera House, and the Aurora Free Library Preservation Committee.
For convenience, the following events that are sponsored by various programs and organizations, are listed chronologically, with the appropriate sponsor identified. This year's past events are archived at Past Events and Programs for 2008.
Sponsored by the Aurora Preschool
The Aurora Preschool proudly presents the Briar Rose Puppeteers performing the Fairy Tale of Snow White and Rose Red. Puppeteers include Aurora's own Dee Nance and Deb Carlisle. The show is geared toward the young child between 4 and 8 years of age, but will be enjoyed by all. Donations will benefit the Aurora Preschool.
For three years, the Briar Rose Puppeteers, under the direction of Karen Lonsky, have been performing classic Fairy Tales and Folk Tales from around the world with their silk marionettes. Silk marionettes have frequently been used in Waldorf schools as they are a delight to the senses; the colors and draping effects of the silk combined with gentle music and storytelling are a healing balm in today's fast paced world.
Suggested donation $5 per family
Our biggest evening event of the Spring takes place on May 17th from 6:30-8:30 at the Morgan Opera House. We call it Food for the Palate and the Mind and includes wine tastings offered by three local wineries, sample dishes of appetizers, main courses, and desserts made by 20 or so local 'celebrity' chefs. This year a few of our chefs are Vienna Farlow (local thespian and playwright), Nancy Tisch of Bet the Farm, and Cookie Wheeler, chef at Pumpkin Hill Restaurant. We also will have a fun raffle with prizes ranging from cookbooks, to golf passes, and wine baskets. Ticket prices are $15 for this event and are available at the Library. It will be a great evening and a unique way to support the Library.
By popular demand, Klezmer Kings return to the MOH play list! This outstanding local group will play the rhythmic, rollicking tunes and the haunting minor-key ballads of Eastern Europe. You'll want to dance and sing along with the high-energy, traditional Klezmer group. Sponsored by Mandel Therapy Group of King Ferry and Moravia.
Donations welcome.
Charles Snyder, historian and raconteur, will tell of General John Burgoyne's master plan to split and conquer the fledgling American forces in New York State in 1777. "Gentleman Johnny" sent General St. Leger and Joseph Brant and his Indian cohorts down the Mohawk River, stopping at Fort Stanwix, on their way to capture Albany. What happened there is an unbelievable story.
Donations welcome.
We are hoping to provide some theater experience for young people of the area some time in July or August, but are still looking for a producer(s) to organize the program. If you feel that this is a worthwhile program and are willing to commit to it, please call Ellen Wikstrom at 315-364-7237 for details.
Tom Knight and his puppets will entertain at the Teddy Bears' Picnic
Photo by Dewey Neild
Tom Knight has been writing and performing for kids since 1988. Based in Ithaca, New York, Tom brings his portable stage and hand-made puppets to schools, libraries, theaters and festivals all throughout the Northeast. The show is a vibrant collection of original songs and skits, each 3-5 minutes long, with variety enough to keep even the very youngest children waiting to see what will happen next.
Traditionally at the Teddy Bears' Picnic, everyone brings their own picnic to enjoy on the lawn before the performance. And, children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear. While the bears meet with the Assistant Librarian and judges in the library, everyone enjoys the puppet show in the Morgan Opera House, upstairs from the library. Following the performance, a "beary" cute presentation of bears and awards delights the audience.
Come travel with the "Stars of Tomorrow" to the musical 60s. The voice and piano students of Susan May will join SUsan and her duet partner, Bosti Sidoti, to transport us back in time with the music of the 1960s. Be ready to sing along and relive that glorious musical era! This performance is a benefit for the Morgan Opera House.
Adults/Students/Seniors $5; Children $3
An acoustic duo from New York State with gentle, tight harmony singing classic and original folk and pop songs. More details on the The Morgan Opera House website.
Adults $10, Students/Seniors $8, Children $5
Sponsored by The Morgan Opera House
This original play offers a brief glimpse into the romantic courtship and early lives of two our our most famous Victorian poets, Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. More details on the The Morgan Opera House website.
Adults $10, Students/Seniors $8, Children $6
Daniel Kirk, author and illustrator, will talk about the art of writing and illustrating books
Daniel Kirk is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including his own Go!; Snow Family; and Hush, Little Alien. He is the illustrator of Tugga-Tugga Tugboat, My Truck is Stuck! and Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo. New books in 2007 include Tugga-Tugga Tugboat; Library Mouse, and Cat Power!
A warm thank you to all of our 2008 Family Art Series
SPONSORS:
All events in the Aurora Free Library's Family Arts Series are FREE thanks to the support of our sponsors:
For more information about the Family Arts Series or other programs at the
Aurora Free Library, contact Sandra Groth, Librarian, at the library at
315-364-8074 or at home at 315-364-8726.
Through grants and the generosity of its patrons the library hosts an Artists/Authors Program. Special emphasis is placed on promoting local artists and authors to present their works.
Some visiting artists/authors from previous years are:
Take a peek at our newly planted Children's Garden and see how it connects with the summer reading program this year!!!!
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Created: March 2, 2002. Last updated: March 7, 2008
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