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Brown Bag Lunch Programs at Birmingham Public Library — Central, Homewood Library, and Emmet O’Neal Library (Mountain Brook) |
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Birmingham Public Library — Central
These programs are held
at 12:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor auditorium of the Linn-Henley Building. The library
provides beverages. For additional information call (205) 226-3604 February 4 – Black Heritage Stamp Series Celebrates Paul Robeson Paul Leroy Bustill Robeson excelled in academics, sports, and the theater. Robeson sang for peace and justice in 25 languages throughout the U.S., Europe, the Soviet Union, and Africa. Join us for the music and the history of this man of all seasons. The United States Postal Service honors Paul Robeson, the 2004 honoree in its Black Heritage Stamp series. February 11 – A Traveler’s Guide to the Civil Rights Movement Jim Carrier is an award-winning journalist and author of seven books. He has spent twenty years as a radio newscaster, Associated Press correspondent, and newspaper editor, including thirteen years as the Denver Post's "Rocky Mountain Ranger." Carrier has written for National Geographic, SAIL, and the New York Times. Carrier will talk about his new book, A Traveler’s Guide to the Civil Rights Movement. Books will also be available for sale and to be autographed. February 18 – Black Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire Carol Jenkins and Elizabeth Gardner Hines have written a wonderful full-length biography about their uncle, A.G. Gaston, titled Black Titan. The Alabama native was a successful black entrepreneurial legend and his achievements pioneered the way for many generations of African Americans. This program promises to be an exciting and educational tour of A.G. Gaston's life. February 25 – Journey Through a Heartbeat One theory is that music originated from the rhythm of a human heartbeat. The drums of Africa follow this cadence and music today continues to reflect the same underlying rhythm. Join us as the Reflections take you on a musical “Journey Through a Heartbeat.” March 3 – The Art of Growing Roses Whether you’ve been growing roses for years or have only recently discovered their beauty, Master Gardener Robert Eskew will have tips and tricks to make your rose experience brighter, easier, and perhaps even more aromatic. Eskew will discuss the importance of spring preparation, pruning, and rose varieties that thrive in the South. Please join us! March 10 – When Good Men Do Nothing: Phenix City and the Assassination of Albert Patterson On a June night in 1954, Alabama Attorney General-Elect Albert Patterson was shot to death outside his office in Phenix City, Alabama. Nicknamed “the wickedest city in America,” Phenix City was infamous for its houses of gambling and ill repute. Patterson had vowed to clean up the town and he paid for that vow with his life. Historian Alan Grady will discuss the Patterson murder and the investigation that followed. March 17 – Old Fashioned Politics: George Wallace in Alabama, 1963-1972 No other politician in Alabama history enjoyed the power and popularity of George Wallace. In this program cosponsored by the Alabama Humanities Foundation, Auburn University historian Jeff Frederick will trace the factors that made Wallace’s rise to power possible and examine the comedy, irony, and tragedy of the Wallace years. March 24 – Sometimes You Have to Take Sides: Charles Brooks on the Art of Political Cartooning Charles Brooks served as the Birmingham News’ political cartoonist for almost forty years. Unlike journalists, cartoonists are expected to take sides on issues and to use their cartoons to provoke thought and debate. Brooks will discuss his most controversial cartoons and the reactions they provoked from a variety of targets including presidential candidate Jimmy Carter and the local Ku Klux Klan. April 7 – Lawrence Block: Mysteries at Their Best Renowned mystery writer Lawrence Block will join us for a discussion and signing of his new book Burglar on the Prowl, a Bernie Rhodenbarr mystery due to be published in mid-March 2004. Block is a Grand Master of Mystery Writers of America and a past president of both the MWA and the Private Eye Writers of America. He has won the Edgar and Shamus Awards four times each, the Japanese Maltese Falcon Award twice, the Nero Wolfe and Philip Marlowe Awards, and, most recently, a Life Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. April 14 – Florida’s Miracle Strip One of the South’s premier vacation spots is featured in the new book Florida's Miracle Strip: From Redneck Riviera To Emerald Coast. Join us as Alabama author Tim Hollis recalls nostalgic days in Panama City Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Pensacola Beach. His talk will highlight motels, restaurants, and attractions such as Goofy Golf, Petticoat Junction, and Jungle Land that have made the Miracle Strip a favorite summer vacation spot for generations. April 21 – Heart of a Small Town: Alabama’s Unspoiled Places Robin McDonald's Heart of a Small Town is a collection of photographs that brings to life the essence of rural Alabama. After ten years of traveling through and photographing the state, McDonald draws upon his findings to capture the appeal of Alabama's small towns. Join us as he shares his thoughts on and experiences gained from creating this delightful book. Copies of Heart of a Small Town will be available for purchase at this program. April 28 – Song of the Gypsy Alabama’s own Niki Sepsas, freelance writer, author, and international tour guide will narrate a slide show featuring Greece and the area where his novel Song of the Gypsy is set. For the past twenty years he has been guiding tours ranging from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to hot air ballooning across Africa, and kayaking in Iceland. Sepsas has had more than 700 articles published in magazines and newspapers and is a contributing author to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. One of his stories from this series has been adapted into a PAX TV film. In addition, he has ghost written three books and a coffee table book commissioned by the City of Birmingham.
Homewood Library
Emmet O’Neal Library
(Mountain Brook) Beverage and dessert provided by library. Call (205) 879-0459 for program details. January 7 - Video - Jane Austen’s Society January 14 - Speaker Niki Sepsas on his new book Song of the Gypsy including a slide show of Greece January 21 - Video - Jane Austen’s Works January 28 - Video - Famous Racehorse Seabiscuit February 4 - Video - Great Barrier Reef February 11 - Video - Ancient Salt Road February 18 - No Program - Booksale February 25 - Video - Quilting in America March 3 - Video - George Fox and the Quakers March 10 - Video - Infamous Donner Party March 17 - Speaker Carrie St. George Comer, poet and author of a new book entitled The Unrequited March 24 - Video - Illustrator Tasha Tudor March 31 - Video - Elie Wiesel April 7 - Video - Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile April 14 - Speaker Jackie Matte from the Alabama Humanities Foundation on the History of the Indians of the Southeast April 21 - Video - Indian Tribes of the Southeast April 28 - Video - Black Hawk Down |
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