Week of Events
Photo Exhibit
Photo Exhibit
Maureen Drennan: Highway to the Sun
On exhibit in January
Of her exhibit, photographer Maureen Drennan writes, "My family lives in Middlebury and my stepfather, who is now 85, is featured prominently in this photographic project.
The photographic series ...is about a cross country road trip my stepfather took in 1951 while traveling to Alaska for work. He and his friends traveled in two model A Fords and barely made it due to constant car trouble. They kept a detailed log and took many photos along the way. The project includes their old photographs from 1951 and pictures I have made imagining their trip based on my fantasy and their stories.
Here are a few of the images from Highway to the Sun on my website.
My photography style is documentary and straddles description and lyricism.
I had the good fortune to have my photographic series on Broad Channel, Queens, a remote island community in New York City, get published last fall in the New York Times. Additionally, an image from my series on a reclusive pot farmer in Northern California was published in The New Yorker magazine in 2013."
Chess Club of Addison County
Chess Club of Addison County
This new club is open to chess players of all ages and abilities. It offers casual play, rated matches and coaching. It is led by Parker Montgomery, an expert player who has been a member of the U.S. Chess Federation for 46 years.
Tai Chi Class for Seniors
Tai Chi Class for Seniors
Beginning February 1 and running for eight weeks, Ruth Barenbaum will be teaching the CVAA introduction to Tai Chi class for seniors 50 and up. To participate in the class, it is necessary to attend each class in sequence. Free. For more information, call Ruth at 388-2651.
Shakespeare Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
Shakespeare Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
Join us as we brush up on early numeracy skills with Little Master Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet: A Counting Primer" and sing along to the silly song: "Hamlet Put Your Pants On", as well as other fun rhymes, games and stories. There will be no Storytime on February 16th.
Youth Media Lab
Youth Media Lab
Join MCTV and Ilsley Public Library staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV's state-of-the-art media stations. For children in Grades 4+.
The Zone of Wednesdays
The Zone of Wednesdays
Drop in and enjoy crafts, movies, book clubs, computer programming, food, and more! Ages 10 and up.
Shakespeare First Folio Events
Shakespeare First Folio Events
Keynote Lecture: Shakespeare in America
Professor James Shapiro explores how the history of Shakespeare in America is also the history of America itself. Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, Middlebury College, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Free, no tickets required...
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Join Kathryn for stories, rhymes, songs and crafts designed for the preschool crowd. No Storytime on February 19th.
Gamer Fridays
Gamer Fridays
Got a competitive streak? Challenge your friends to a game on our Wii. Ages 10 and up.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join Ilsley youth services staff for stories, rhymes and songs targeted for PreK-2nd Grade, but open to all!