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Opera Program - In the Footsteps of Italian Opera Composer Giacomo Puccini
The next program in The Sunday Afternoons at Goodnow Program Series funded by the Friends of the Goodnow Library will be an opera program. Erika Reitshamer returns to Goodnow with one of her newest opera programs entitled In the Footsteps of Italian Opera Composer Giacomo Puccini. This engaging talk will feature Puccini’s operas as well as highlights from his colorful personal life.
Date: Sunday, January 27, 2019 Time: 3PM Location: Community Meeting Room at the Goodnow Library The famed Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini not only wrote 12 operas, he lived them. His private life was as colorful as his operas, and it was sprinkled with shocking adulterous escapades. He said of himself, “I am a mighty hunter of wild fowl, operatic librettos, and attractive women.” The presenter, Erika Reitshamer is a popular teacher whose knowledge and love of opera will inspire her audience. Her open style and sense of humor are irresistible. She has lectured on opera and great singers of opera for many years and was active in the formation of the Boston Lyric Opera Company more than 35 years ago. She is a board member of the New England Opera Club, a member of the Sudbury Opera Lovers Organization, former vice president of the Boston Wagner Society and teacher of opera appreciation for LLARC at Regis College, for WISE at Assumption College and Newton Lifelong learning. A capacity audience attended her last program for the Friends of the Goodnow Library, The Tenors Sing Out, and the program was very well-received. This program is free and open to the public.
Each month the series will have a theme selected by participants, and the library will set aside suggested cookbooks for participants to browse. Patrons will be asked to reserve a place for each program, and enrollment will be limited to 24. While continuing participation is strongly encouraged, patrons may also sign up just for those themes that interest them.
Participants will provide food, serving utensils, and their own place settings. The Friends will provide the group leader as well as drinks. Announced dates for 2018-2019: Saturday, September 22 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, October 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, January 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, February 23 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, April 20 11:30 am - 1:00 pm The theme for September is "5 Ingredients or Less." The theme for October is "Around the World for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner." Flyers will be posted in the library before each gathering detailing sign-up instructions and themes for each gathering. Information will also appear in the newspaper, in the library newsletter, on the Friends bulletin board, and online on the Friends website, on Facebook, and Twitter. If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… people who give you their food give you their heart. —Cesar Chavez
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EVENTS WITH FRIENDSIn addition to sponsoring library programs (see the list at the bottom of this page for examples), the Friends run our own cultural, fundraising, and other events for community members. Friends events include our Annual Book and Bake sale, our summer book sale, Cooking with Friends, Trivia Night, special Friends and Supporters events, and more. Friends events enliven our community and raise funds for vital library programs. We invite you to join us! |
