Providence Public Library: Central Library Events

Creative Coffeehouse: A Monthly Open-Mic at the Library (Thu, Feb 11)

calendar@provlib.org — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:27:50 GMT

7:00 PM-8:30 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, Barnard Room (3rd floor), 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI Presented in partnership with New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Seven Stars Bakery and Rhode Fresh. Second Thursday of Every Month, 7-8:30 pm (sharp) The creative coffeehouse is an open mic forum for acoustic music, a cappella singing, poetry, fiction, and storytelling. All ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate, mingle, and share ideas. Please see our schedule and guidelines below for details. SCHEDULE February 11: General Open Mic No theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome! March 11: Irish Event & Open Jam Special half-hour performance by Celebrating Ireland followed by an Irish Music Jam that is open to the public via sign-ups. April 8: Poetry Open Mic Share your original poems or read your favorite poem in honor of National Poetry Month. All ages welcome. May 13: General Open Mic No theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome! GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS: --Networking, jamming, socializing, and relaxing are encouraged. --Each performer/group has 10 minutes to express themselves, setup included. --We will provide a microphone and stand, but this is an acoustic venue, so no additional amplification is allowed. --Sign-ups take place from 5:30-6pm via phone on the night of the event (call: 401-455-8057) OR from 6:00-7:00 pm in-person on the night of the event at the signup table. If you don't reach a live person via phone, you must sign up in-person. No advance sign-ups. -- CDs or books may be sold, but only by the night's performers! The library does not handle any part of selling, making change, etc. and is not responsible for lost or stolen items. --NOTE: The library is free and open to the public, and our coffeehouses will take place in an open atrium area. As such, performances and readings must be appropriate for all ages. If you are unsure about your material, please ask our host during signups. The library reserves the right to be the sole arbiter of whether a performance adheres to our guidelines and to refuse or truncate any performance for noncompliance. We also strictly adhere to program start and ending times.

Cost: Free

Creative Coffeehouse: A Monthly Open-Mic at the Library (Thu, Feb 11)

calendar@provlib.org — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:06:16 GMT

Cost: Free

Yoga Basics (Sat, Feb 13)

calendar@provlib.org — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:59:12 GMT

1:00 PM-2:30 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, 1st Floor Meeting Room (adjacent to Lippitt Hall), 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI This program is the first in a new series called: Be Mindful at the Library: Empower Your Mind to Improve Your Health -- January–May 2010* Yoga Basics with Andrew Moulton Grounded in the yogic principles of non-harming (ahimsa) and truthfulness (satya), this class is designed to effortlessly strengthen and tone the body while increasing flexibility and suppleness of the joints. Great for beginners, this class explores foundational postures through an attention to body alignment and breath awareness. It is largely a restorative practice aimed at gently soothing tension and refreshing the body through an introspective look at body dynamics in both movement and stillness. Try it; it's a breath of fresh air. Andrew Moulton, Certified Yoga Alliance Teacher-200 hours Andrew holds a degree in Human Ecology and is a certified 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher of hatha and vinyasa yoga styles through Cathy Cesario at All That Matters in Wakefield, RI. In 2004, he spent a transformational three years in Honduras as an agricultural technician with the Peace Corps where, through a self-guided yoga practice, he developed the base of his yogic experience. He enjoys working privately with students to refine their alignment, deepen their practices, and explore the therapeutic aspects of yoga. *What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is "living in the moment," which involves paying attention to present moment with intention, while simultaneously withholding judgment. The theory behind its practice is that it allows us to respond and react more consciously (vs. on autopilot), and access our inner resources for coping effectively with stress and difficulty. Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist meditation practices and Yoga, and is sometimes referred to as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBSR uses meditation and complementary stress reduction techniques to foster healing and build an active partnership between patient and caregiver. It was developed in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and its Stress Reduction Clinic. Events in our Mindfulness series will include: Yoga classes, workshops, and lectures by local professionals, including introductions to MBSR, Reiki, Bonsai, Mindfulness training in Western medicine, and more… Sponsored by: Robert Danforth Watkins Fund for Lifelong Learning. Cost: $5 per person, per class, cash only Saturdays, through May 22.

Sunday Matinees: Film Noir at PPL continues (Sun, Feb 14)

calendar@provlib.org — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:37:55 GMT

1:30 PM-3:30 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, Auditorium Theater, 3rd floor, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI Watch these classic noir films on the big screen this winter! All matinees take place on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 pm OR 2:00 pm in our Auditorium Theater, which seats 300 and has a built-in screen and stereo sound. The library is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please call our Facilities department in advance (M-F) for accommodation: (401) 455-8141. Note: Parents/guardians should determine which movies are age-appropriate for their children. If the movie is in question, previewing is suggested. ADDITIONAL DATES AND TITLES Due to popular demand, we will continue our Film Noir series! Please note: these new films begin at 1:30 pm! 2/7, 1:30 pm: --rescheduled-- THE THIRD MAN, 1949 Joseph Cotton, Holly Martins, Alida Valli, Orson Welles. Directed by Carol Reed; Written by Graham Greene et al.; B&W; NR; 104 min. Cynical pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in shadowy Vienna to investigate the mysterious death of his old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime, and thus begins an ever-thickening web of love, deception, and murder that adds up to one of cinema's most immortal treats, as well as one of its trickiest. 2/14: -- NO MOVIE! -- 2/21, 1:30 pm: THIS GUN FOR HIRE, 1942 Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Robert Preston,Laird Cregar. Based on the novel A Gun For Sale by Graham Greene. Directed by Frank Tuttle; B&W; NR; 81min. In the movie that made Alan Ladd a star, he plays a cold-blooded killer out to get back at a double-crossing nightclub owner. Veronica Lake is the beautiful femme fatale. Secret formulas, Nazis, and vicious chauffeurs pop up in this film noir classic based on Graham Greene's thriller. 2/28, 1:30 pm: LAURA, 1944 Vincent Price, Clifton Webb, Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Judith Anderson. Based on the novel Laura by Vera Caspary. Directed by Otto Preminger; B&W; NR; 87min. One of the greatest Hollywood whodunits ever made, Otto Preminger's noir-flavored thriller stars Dana Andrews as a detective who becomes infatuated with the image and memory of the New York socialite whose murder he is investigating. Memorable support is given by Clifton Webb as a sardonic columnist and Vincent Price as Tierney's callous playboy fiance. Academy Award ® Winner: Best Cinematography; Nominee: Best Supporting Actor (Clifton Webb); Best Director (Otto Preminger); Best Screenplay, Best Interior Decoration (B&W) 3/7: 1:30 pm -- NO MOVIE! -- 3/14, 1:30 pm: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, 1946 Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn, Leon Ames, Audrey Totter, Alan Reed. Based on the novel by James M. Cain. Directed by Tay Garnett; B&W; NR; 113 min. The original Hollywood version of James M. Cain's steamy tale of love, deception and murder stars John Garfield as a drifter who finds work in a roadside cafe and romance in the arms of sultry Lana Turner, the boss's wife. 3/21, 1:30 pm: IN A LONELY PLACE, 1950 Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Carl Benton Reid, Art Smith, Jeff Donnell, Martha Stewart. Based on the novel by Dorothy B. Hughes. Directed by Nicholas Ray; B&W; NR; 94min. Potent and brooding film noir, Humphrey Bogart plays a short-fused screenwriter, exonerated in the murder of a hat-check girl through the alibi of neighbor, Gloria Grahame. But as the romance between Bogart and Grahame grows, doubts as to his innocence begin to arise. 3/28, 1:30 pm: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, 1951 Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll. Based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith and adapted by Raymond Chandler. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; B&W; PG; 101min. One of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest films about two men who meet by chance on a train and facetiously discuss swapping murder targets in each other's lives. But when one man carries out the killing, he tries to force the other to fulfill their "bargain." Academy Award ® Nominee: Best Cinematography (B&W) 4/4: -- Library is Closed for the Holiday -- Additional movie schedule, TBA Cost: FREE Sundays, through Mar 28.

Community MusicWorks Players with Pianist Sakiko Mori (Sun, Feb 14)

lmiller@provlib.org — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:20:48 GMT

2:00 PM-3:00 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, Auditorium, 3rd floor, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI Special Valentine's Day Concert Community MusicWorks Players with pianist Sakiko Mori will perform chamber music by Mendelssohn and Shostakovich. In its third season, the CMW Players is a flexible ensemble which includes members of the Providence String Quartet, participants in our Fellowship Program, and guest artists. The creation of the CMW Players allows Community MusicWorks to present more varied repertoire, include more musicians, and provide additional concerts for audiences in Rhode Island and beyond. For more information visit: www.communitymusicworks.org Sponsored by: The Robert Danforth Watkins Fund for Life Long Learning. Cost: FREE

Family Learning Sunday - Bubble Artist Keith Michael Johnson (Sun, Feb 14)

calendar@provlib.org — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:47:32 GMT

2:00 PM-3:00 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, Young Children's Room, Ground Floor, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI Providence Public Library is proud to present its 2010 series of Family Learning Sundays. Join us...every 2nd Sunday of the month, January - May, as we offer "learning families" varied opportunities to seek new knowledge - together - at the Library. "In a learning family, both parents and children are equal partners in shared learning experiences," according to Richard Louv, Senior Editor of Connect for Kids and columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribute, who first used the term in 1999. PPL's Family Learning Sundays are FREE programs, made possible with generous support from the Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of Rhode Island. 2010 FAMILY LEARNING SUNDAYS SCHEDULE Sunday, February 14 - Bubble Artist Keith Michael Johnson With an emphasis on fun & science, Bubble Artist Keith Michael Johnson will showcase the Secret World of Bubbles. Yes we can learn a lot from a bubble...good science & amazing art. Sunday, March 14 - Drummer George Terzis Drummer George Terzis invites families to join in the drumming fun on drums of all shapes and sizes. This program requires your FULL PARTICIPATION!! Sunday, April 11 - Mark Hall, Marine Biologist, Biome Center of North Kingstown Biologist Mark Hall will introduce us to local marine life featuring 12 of our most fascinating species. With discussion on animal petting, the program is lively and highly educational. Sample animals include a sea star, brittle starfish, spider crab, horseshoe crab, lobster and a puffer fish. Sunday, May 9 - Lanham Bundy, Artist Local artist/librarian Lanham Bundy will lead families in a fun project where, working together, participants will form collages using a whole variety of fascinating materials. Sponsored by: Masonic Grand Lodge Charities of Rhode Island. Cost: Free

Evening Yoga Basics (Mon, Feb 15)

calendar@provlib.org — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:01:58 GMT

7:15 PM-8:30 PM, Providence Public Library, Central, Barnard Room (3rd Floor), 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI Evening Yoga Basics with Andrew Moulton Grounded in the yogic principals of non-harming (ahimsa) and truthfulness (satya), this class is designed to effortlessly strengthen and tone the body while increasing flexibility and suppleness of the joints. Great for beginners, this class explores foundational postures through an attention to body alignment and breath awareness. It is largely a restorative practice aimed at gently soothing tension and refreshing the body through an introspective look at body dynamics in both movement and stillness. Try it; it's a breath of fresh air. Andrew Moulton, Certified Yoga Alliance Teacher-200 hours Andrew holds a degree in Human Ecology and is a certified 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher of hatha and vinyasa yoga styles through Cathy Cesario at All That Matters in Wakefield, RI. In 2004, he spent a transformational three years in Honduras as an agricultural technician with the Peace Corps where, through a self-guided yoga practice, he developed the base of his yogic experience. He enjoys working privately with students to refine their alignment, deepen their practices, and explore the therapeutic aspects of yoga. Sponsored by: Robert Danforth Watkins Fund for Lifelong Learning. Cost: $5 per person, cash only Mondays, through May 24.