Staten Island OutLOUD hosts a variety of community gatherings this summer. Global literature, American classics, creative writing workshops, spoken-word performances. James Joyce’s Ulysses, Chinese poetry, Declaration of Independence, Walt Whitman, Moby Dick, memoir workshops, fun readings for very young children. All events are free – Bring family & friends!
Past Events
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Paws & Read OutLOUD for Kidz: Tuesday, Oct 23, 4pm
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 4pm – St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave, SINY 10307
Kids ages 5-10 can have a lot of fun while they strengthen their reading skills and build confidence, by reading aloud to patient listeners: Two adorable, licensed therapy dogs – Sweetie Pie (a kindly boxer) and Gracie (a dachsund princess). Kids can bring their favorite books from home, or borrow books from the library’s collection. Free
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Young Writers OutLOUD – Wednesdays July 11, 18 & 25, 2pm at Richmondtown Library
Staten Island OutLOUD is proud to continue Young Writers OutLOUD, our popular creative writing workshop series for ages 10-16. Our Young Writers OutLOUD workshops will take place Wednesday afternoons, July 11, 18 & 15 at 2pm in the Richmondtown branch library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306.
Our Young Writers OutLOUD workshop series is free.
We welcome young Islanders who’ve done a lot of creative writing, as well as those who are just getting started. During each workshop session we’ll experiment with different writing styles. Then, during the week everyone will have a chance to work on short original pieces, which we’ll enjoy sharing with each other at the next workshop session.
With parents’ permission, we’ll publish participants’ short original works on our website, and (also with parents’ permission) we’ll create a magazine featuring their original work.
To join our workshop, all you have to do is show up with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a readiness to work cooperatively with other young people, and with our workshop leader. It’s fun and it’s free!
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Amelia Earhart’s Flight, Sunday July 8, 3pm at Miller Field
Amelia Earhart – Aviation Pioneer. Sunday, July 8, 3pm at Miller Field, 801 New Dorp Lane, SINY 10306 (at Cedar Grove Ave, 2 blocks off Hylan Blvd).
Amelia Earhart, pioneering American aviatrix, disappeared mysteriously during a flight over the South Pacific. A search party is setting out in July 2012 to investigate reports that the remnants of her plane may have been sighted.
Staten Island OutLOUD invites you to join us at historic Miller Field as we reflect on the life of this pioneering American aviator. Bring a lawn chair and gather with us near the airplane hangars as we read from her letters, journals and other historic materials. If it rains, we’ll meet in the Ranger Station.
Free and open to the public. Be sure to bring a lawn chair!
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The Declaration of Independence – OutLOUD, Sat June 30, 2pm
Saturday, June 30, 2pm at the historic Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd, SINY 10307 (southern end of Hylan Blvd, at 298 Saterlee St)
When was the last time you had a chance to read the Declaration? Join us as we reflect on the meaning of the national holiday – On the sacrifices of our forebears – On the work of our founders.
We’ll read the Declaration together and share ideas on the document that proposed a radical new idea. We’ll also feature a few related texts, plus a literary surprise or two.
Kids and parents, Islanders of all ages read together at the Conference House
This event is perfect for all ages.
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Paws & Read OutLOUD – For Kidz! Thursday June 21, 4pm at Tottenville Library
Thursdays, June 7 & 21 at 4pm – Tottenville Branch Library, 7430 Amboy Road, SINY 10307
Kids ages 5-10 can have a lot of fun while they strengthen their reading skills and build confidence, by reading aloud to patient listeners: Two adorable, licensed therapy dogs – Sweetie Pie (a kindly boxer) and Gracie (a dachsund princess).
Kids enjoy reading aloud to our therapy dogs, Sweetie Pie & Gracie
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Saturday March 17, 2pm – Party Cries In Ireland
Alice Austen House Museum
2 Hylan Blvd, SINY 10304
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – and Alice Austen’s birthday!
Twain’s short story about life and politics in Northern Ireland is a witty seasonal treat.Join us in Alice’s charming 18th century waterside cottage. Maybe it will remind you of Aunt Polly’s house in St. Petersburg (Hannibal).
And we’ll also share your favorite chapter from Tom Sawyer. Which chapter do you want to hear? Send us an email & let us know!
This event will be especially interesting to adults and to young readers age 10 & older.
For directions to the Alice Austen House via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com
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Sunday, March 11, 3pm – Tom & Huck In the Cemetery!
Historic Lake Cemetery
1688 Forest Ave, SINY 10302
Tom & Huck crept into the cemetery late one night . . .They wanted to create a cure for warts, but they got more than they bargained for!They were surrounded by tombstones, and the dark, velvety night . . . It was quiet in the cemetery – Quiet as the grave . . .But as they sat near a freshly-dug plot, they suddenly heard a noise!
Who’s there?
Grave-robbers?!
Could it be???!!!
Dear Lord! Did you see that???!!!!
What happened??!!!???
Something too frightening to tell anyone!
Tom & Huck were the only eye-witnesses …
They were terrified to talk about it!
But their old friend Muff Potter might hang for a crime he didn’t commit!
What would YOU do, if you were Tom or Huck?
Perfect for all ages!
For directions to Lake Cemetery via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com
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Saturday March, 10 2:30pm – American Idol: A Fresh Look At Tom Sawyer
College of Staten Island Center for the Arts – Recital Hall
2800 Victory Blvd, SINY 10314
An unusual, cross-disciplinary symposium on Tom Sawyer and Mark Twain.
OutLOUD’s Tom Sawyer symposium has something to interest everyone – Scholarship & literature meet performance art & painting. We welcome academics & artists, writers, critics, musicians, teachers & students, all Staten Island residents, anyone who’s interested in Mark Twain.
PANELISTS: Professor Richard Currie (College of Staten Island), Professor Ellen Goldner (College of Staten Island), Professor/Poet Marguerite Rivas (Borough of Manhattan Community College), Artist/Curator/Educator Robert Bunkin (Curator, Staten Island Museum; Adjunct Lecturer, BMCC), Performance Artist D. B. Lampman, who will present her new piece, Tom And the River
Prof. Goldner will examine masculinity in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as it relates to Westward expansion. Prof. Currie will consider contrasting views of childhood in Mark Twain and in Charles Dickens. (For example, Tom and Huck might love to join Fagin’s band of thieves.)
Prof. Rivas is a Staten Island poet whose new book Tell No One, will be released in April. She will use the vehicles of oral history and primary source documents to explore how the adventures of Tom, Becky and Huck played out yesteryear, in the forests, caves and ponds of Staten Island.
Painter/Curator Robert Bunkin will don a Mark Twain mask to critique some of the European paintings that Twain mocked in Innocents Abroad.
Performance Artist D.B. Lampman (Pollock-Krasner awardee) will debut her newest piece, Tom And the River. She will portray the Mississippi River (wearing a green wetsuit, goggles and a kinetic sculpture created from 300 feet of sparkly garden hose), while her young son Henry portrays Tom Sawyer. (www.dblampman.com)
This event will be particularly interesting to adults and young readers age 14 & older.
Artists, writers, educators and students are especially welcome – But all Islanders are invited!
For directions to the College of Staten Island via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com
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Saturday evening, March 3 – Las Aventuras de Tomas Sawyer
An intimate at-home evening among neighbors – en espanol – in a Victorian home
Space is limited – Location & other details TBA
As part of OutLOUD’s Big Read-Tom Sawyer series, some of our neighbors are hosting special intimate gatherings in their homes.
On Saturday evening, March 3, guests will gather for a Spanish reading & discussion of Tom Sawyer in a neighbor’s charming Victorian.
More at-home events are now being scheduled, and information will be posted as plans are confirmed.These events will include lively readings from Mark Twain, good conversation, and a cup of tea or a glass of wine. If you’re interested in hosting an at-home event, please give us a call at 718-907-0709. The guest list, date & time can be arranged according to the host’s convenience.
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