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EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, February 8 - Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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Tuesday, February 9 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Black Love Stories in Film:
Where is the Romance?
Fox 4 film critic Shawn Edwards hosts a panel discussion on how African Americans have been portrayed in film when it comes to romance and love.
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Wednesday, February 10 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Joseph R. Fischer:
The First Indian War
Historian Joseph R. Fischer suggests that the historical focus on the campaign's failure has overshadowed its importance as a vehicle for understanding the Continental Army at a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
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Thursday, February 11 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
John Brewer:
The American Leonardo
Author John Brewer discusses his new book that traces the twisting path of the Hahn La Belle -- a painting of famously uncertain origin.
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Sunday, February 14 · 2 p.m.
Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Schumann in Love
This ensemble performance of an original multimedia production offers a dramatic retelling of the legendary romance between composer Robert Schumann and virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck.
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TALKS, PRESENTATIONS & ACTIVITIES |
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Friday, February 12 · 7 p.m.
Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Friday Night Family Fun:
Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove
Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove, Kansas City's favorite kids' rocker, performs songs about family, friends, and love in honor of Valentine's Day.
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Saturday, February 13 · 2 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Saturdays at Central:
Kwabena Dinizulu
Poet and griot Kwabena Dinizulu presents Aesop to Hip Hop -- a collection of fables, folk tales, poetry, and proverbs.
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Sunday, February 14 · 2 p.m.
Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Teens "Un-Valentine's Day" Party
Are you between the ages of 12-17? Are you not a fan of Valentine's Day? If you answered "yes" to both questions, then the Library has just the event for you: the first "Un-Valentine's Day" party.
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January 11 - March 14, 2010
All locations
Readers in the Rue Morgue:
Adult Winter Reading Program
The Kansas City Public Library invites patrons to become Readers in the Rue Morgue through the 2010 Adult Winter Reading Program, focusing on the best in classic and contemporary crime fiction.
In addition to rewarding reading experiences, participation earns special prizes and opportunities to engage like-minded readers at book discussions, film screenings, and author events.
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Thin Man Mondays Film Series
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
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After The Thin Man (1936)
Monday, February 8 · 6:30 p.m.
Nick and Nora are in San Francisco visiting family when a cousin asks Nick to find her missing spouse. The action picks up after a visit to a Chinese nightclub, leaving Nick with two bodies and in search of a murderer.
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The Movies We Love: The Most Romantic Black Movies (Ever) Film Series
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
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She's Gotta Have It (1986)
Saturday, February 13 · 1:30 p.m.
Nola Darling is a young sexually independent woman who juggles three suitors: the polite and well-meaning Jamie Overstreet; the self-obsessed model Greer Childs; and a fast-talking bicycle messenger Mars Blackmon. Nola is attracted to the best in each of them, but refuses to commit.
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February 6 - March 7, 2010
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Nosotras: Portraits of Latinas
Organized by photography historian Virginia Dodier, Nosotras is a collection of 50 photographs documenting the lives and culture of Latina immigrants in the United States.
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January 27 - July 31, 2010
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Shooting Stars: The Celebrity Photography of Orval Hixon
The permanent gallery's inaugural exhibit showcases the local legend's most famous subjects from the golden age of theater and film.
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November 21, 2009 - February 14, 2010
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Lasting Light: 125 Years of
Grand Canyon Photography
An exhibit of 60 framed photographs, showcasing one of the most stunning landscapes on earth.
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September 4, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Keys to the City
Kansas City Sanborn maps and accompanying postcards, advertising cards, and photographs shed light on local history and research opportunities.
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NEXT WEEK
February 15 - February 21, 2010 |
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Monday, February 15 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Film: Another Thin Man (1939)
Wednesday, February 17 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Marc Wortman: The Bonfire
Thursday, February 18 · 6:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Jay Greene: Which Education Reforms are Most Likely to Succeed?
Friday, February 19 · 7 p.m.
Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Friday Night Family Fun:
Brother John
Saturday, February 20 · 1:30 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Film: Guess Who's Coming
to Dinner (1967)
Sunday, February 21 · 2 p.m.
Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.
Milton Katz: Making Creativity Dance
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