Month-long Edgar Allen Poe Fest begins at Chappaqua Library 2 p.m. Community Read + Events
Oct 4Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at 2pm
* = Family Friendly programs.
“Chappaqua Library Goes Poe”
Planned events include:
Poe Inspired Horace Greeley H.S. Art
Competition (Deadline for submissions was Sunday, September 27 by 5:00 p.m.)
Katonah Museum will judge the competition, Crabtree’s Kittle House will award a Sunday brunch for the winner and his/her family.
Get Gorey
Thursday, October 8, from 1-5 pm
In the spirit of Poe, drop into the Teen Zone to explore the art of Edward Gorey and create some of your own…
Cask of Amontillado Book Talk & Taste of Amontillado Sherry
Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm
Jim Werner, Professor at W.C.C., will speak about Poe’s famous work; Tim Moriarty from the Wine Enthusiast Magazine will share with participants a taste of Sanchez Romate Amontillado Sherry, imported by Shaw-Ross International Importers.
Cheese and crackers courtesy of the Crabtree’s Kittle House
Tribute to Poe
Friday, October 9 at 2 pm
North of Broadway Players play-reading.
Cosponsor: Senior Center of New Castle
Recreation and Parks
* Spooky Stories, Spooky Music, Spooky Art
Thursday, 10/15 4pm
Children’s Room Program for grades 3 & up.
How Edgar Allan Poe Influences Contemporary Mystery Films
Friday, 10/16 7pm
Carol Durst will demonstrate repeated Poe themes by comparing short clips of classic films with current films.
Sponsor: Friends of the Chappaqua Library
Music Inspired by Poe
Saturday, 10/17 8pm
The Chappaqua Orchestra will delight audiences with music inspired by Poe accompanied by short clips of Poe films.
Cosponsor: Chappaqua Orchestra
* Ragamuffin Parade
Sunday 10/18 3:30pm
Poe inspired float will lead the parade at the Railroad
Station. Cosponsor: New Castle Recreation and Parks
Dinner & Poe Reading
Monday, 10/19 6:30pm
Enjoy an Edgar Allan Poe inspired dinner with a reading of The Pit and the Pendulum by actor, Alan Sklar.
At Crabtree’s Kittle House, Chappaqua.
This event Includes a glass of wine, and a 4-course dinner. $58 inclusive. Res. 666-8044
Book Discussion
Tuesday, 10/20 7:30pm
Adjunct Professor Christine Bobkoff (Westchester Community College) will discuss The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym. Books available at the Information Desk.
Sponsor: Friends of the Chappaqua Library
Poe Related Garden Lecture
Scary, invasive plants
Wednesday, 10/21 10am
Cosponsor: Chappaqua Garden Club
The Pit and the Pendulum, Film & Discussion
Friday, 10/23 7pm
Facilitators: Cathy Paulsen & Chris Trzcinski
Historical perspective, film techniques and Roger Corman’s influence on contemporary film directors.
Read the Book, See the Movie
Sunday, 10/25 12pm
Read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, watch the movie & discuss both over pizza. PG-13, grades 6-12 register at Information Desk or online. Cosponsor: New Castle Recreation & Park-Teen Alliance
How Edgar Allan Poe Influences Contemporary Mysteries
Tuesday, 10/27 7:30pm
This panel discussion features 5 authors from Mystery Writers of American-NY. They include Reed Farrel Coleman, Wendy Corsi Staub (Wendy Markham), Stefanie Pintoff, Persia Walker and moderated by Annamaria Alfieri. Book signings to follow
* Raven and Birds of Prey Lecture
Thursday, 10/29 7pm
Lecture by Sharon Audubon Center with a live raven, crow and 2 birds of prey. Cosponsor: Saw Mill River Audubon
Scavenger Hunt and Teen Film
Friday, 10/30 6pm
Test your internet skills and your book savvy by
participating in our Poe-inspired hunt. Eat pizza and
watch a “creepy” film. Grades 5-8, register.
Cosponsor: New Castle Recreation & Parks-Teen Alliance
* = Family Friendly programs.
All programs will be held at the Chappaqua Library and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
