Literary Program Schedule 2011-2012
Afternoon programs for all ages. Meet the performers and enjoy complimentary refreshments in the Art Gallery following each performance. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. Free street parking. Call 781-659-7100 for more information.
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For credit card purchases call 781-659-7100 and save $2 on each adult and senior ticket. Tickets may also be purchased by mail and at the door (space permitting).
Poetry Nights
Join fellow poetry lovers at these informal gatherings held on the second Tuesday of the month at The James. Bring a poem to share or just come and listen to others read and discuss poetry. Led by Stuart Twite. Open to all ages. Call 781-659-7100 to confirm dates.
Book Group
Vivian Perry leads the James’ resident book club, “The Bookworms”. The group welcomes new members and meets in the mornings at the library on the last Monday of the month. All are welcomed to join in on these lively discussions on a wide variety of books. Call the 781-659-7100 for more information.
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Mystery writer and lecturer Judith Campbell shares her secrets and tips on how to get your work in print with a focus on commercial, self, and electronic publishing. The author will also discuss her latest book, An Unspeakable Mission. Free but donations at the door to benefit the library are appreciated. |
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Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 3 p.m. Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of our sixth president John Quincy Adams, was a woman of charm and grace who lived her life in the rough and tumble world of politics. She followed her husband around the world as he pursued his calling as diplomat, secretary of state, and president. Visit Mrs. Adams as she shines the light of her wit on the trials of being married to a great and dedicated man whose first love is his country. Tickets $13 in advance/ $15 at the door. Sponsored by Carol C. Neely, Attorney at Law with support from the Norwell Historical Society |
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Date to be Announced What does it mean to live in a visual world? Some answers lie in analyzing images that have shaped American culture. Harvard professor and Norwell native John Stilgoe will explore the differences between looking at the real world and the worlds of advertising and other media. Tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door. Sponsored by U.S. Wealth Management LLC, John Napolitano
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Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. An evening of original short stories read by writers Deedee Agee Sprecher, Jocelyn Emerson, Esther Maschio and P.B. O’Sullivan. Enjoy live storytelling in the intimate space of the James’ Victorian recital hall. Refreshments. Free, but donations at the door are appreciated. |
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Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Former deputy chief of the Wall Street Journal’s LA bureau, Roy Harris discusses the upcoming 2012 Pulitzer prizes with a focus on Boston-based writers. Harris is the author of Pulitzer’s Gold, which tells how planning, talent, dedicated newsrooms and sometimes luck can create stories that expose major issues facing our society. Free, but donations at the door are always appreciated. Sponsored by North River Equipment Co., David DeGhetto |
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 3 p.m. Don’t miss this afternoon celebration of music and poetry. Dickinson’s life is explored through this dramatic one-act, two - character musical based on the book by Mabel Loomis Todd. Featuring soprano Kelly Demers and pianist Miriam Raiken-Kolb. Tickets $22/$20 senior/$10 student. Purchase tickets in advance and save $2 on adult and senior tickets. Sponsored by the Estelle Mosher Memorial Fund |
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Friday, May 11, 2012 at 6-9 p.m. Welcome spring! All three floors of the James are filled with creative flower arrangements depicting favorite books selected by thirty different South Shore artists. Support the James by attending the festive benefit party celebrating the magical combination of books and flowers. This event features live music, fine food, and spectacular artistry. Proceeds benefit the library. Tickets $20 in advance/$22 at the door. Sponsored by Jackson Ltd. Real Estate, Hub International New England, LLC. and Scituate Federal Savings Bank. Purchase Tickets for this event online! |
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