Staten Island OutLOUD presented 30+ free events in celebration of the life and work of Emily Dickinson for the National Endowment for the Arts – The Big Read, 2020-21. Here’s a family-friendly video featuring Staten Island community leaders reading selected poetry by Emily Dickinson, together with compelling musical variations, “Images of Emily” by composer Vivian Fine, performed by members of the DaCapo Chamber Players, featuring Patricia Spencer (flute) and Steven Beck (piano). Our readers (in order of appearance): Willi Chu (photographer), Carissa Pignatelli (Registered Nurse who’s cared for Staten Island COVID patients since the early days of the pandemic), Gregory Taylor (Director, community activist), Edwin Santiago “Pupa” (musician, composer), Esme Maria Ng (playwrite, performer, dramaturg), Olivia Roldan (actress).
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Staten Island and the Revolution: Exploring early American history and Staten Island’s role as a Loyalist Stronghold
Sunday, Aug 3rd, 1pm at Historic Fort Wadsworth
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Braiding Sweetgrass – OutLOUD
Saturday, July 26, 2pm Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Ave, SINY 10314 (@Brielle Ave) Staten Island OutLOUD invites you to this free event on Saturday, July 26 at 2pm, We’ll explore Braiding Sweetgrass, by Dr Robin Wall Kimmerer. This beautiful book interweaves indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants. It focuses on a reciprocal relationship with the living … Read More
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Declaration of Independence
Friday, July 4th, 2pm. Historic Fort Wadsworth, located at the intersection of Bay St & School Road. Every July 4th, Staten Island OutLOUD hosts a community reading of the Declaration of Independence and a conversation about our nation’s historic document. Enter the grounds of Fort Wadsworth via the Guard Station at Bay St & School Road (just a few steps … Read More
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The Souls of Animals
Saturday, May 3rd, 2pm – Rain cancels! Mariners Marsh Park, 130 Holland Ave, SINY 10303 (btw Benjamin Place & McCormick Place, just a few blocks off Richmond Terrace) Staten Island OutLOUD invites you to join us to read & discuss excerpts from “The Souls of Animals” by Gary Kowalski. After our reading, a Parks Dept volunteer will lead an optional … Read More
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James Baldwin: “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Thursday, May 8th at 1pm St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave, Staten Island 10301 This year we continue the celebration of James Baldwin’s centennial. Join Staten Island OutLOUD and our fabulous librarian friends Kristen Strmel and Peter Hegel at the St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave. We’ll explore Baldwin’s novel If Beale Street Could Talk. Plenty of copies … Read More
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Slay Your Dragons! An open mic event
Sunday, April 27th, 2pm An open mic event Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay Street, Staten Island 10301 Slaying your dragons doesn’t always mean having the courage to do what you love. Sometimes it means having the courage to do what you don’t want to do, but know that it needs to be done. This open mic invites you … Read More
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National Poetry Month – Poem-In-Your Pocket
Thursday, April 10th is Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day National Poetry Month extends throughout the month of April. At all Staten Island branch libraries, Staten Island OutLOUD is giving away free poems for you to keep in your pocket, to read and enjoy anytime you like. Just ask the librarian to give you one of Staten Island OutLOUD’s free poems! Share your “pocket … Read More
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Joy Harjo’s “Directions to You” on the 2021 Winter Solstice
Staten Island OutLOUD reads Harjo’s poem “Directions to You” on the beach, before swimmers made a winter’s morning plunge Winter Solstice December 21, 2021
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On the Winter Solstice, Joy Harjo’s “Directions to You” – on the beach
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