Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The 'Audrey in the Afternoon' flim-lecture series continues today at 1 pm in the Barrington library auditorium.
“Audrey in the Afternoon,” the multi-week film lecture series celebrating actress Audrey Hepburn, continues today with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The film series is being presented by librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz on Wednesdays at 1 pm in the Barrington Library auditorium. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is director Blake Edward’s 1961adaptation of Truman Capote’s novella. Hepburn plays Holly Golightly, a seeming urban sophisticate who lives off the gifts of New York City gentlemen, but who is really a frustrated romantic with a secret past and a hidden vulnerability, said Swiszcz. George Peppard plays a struggling writer whose livelihood, like Holly’s, depends on the generosity of others, he said. Can these “two drifters” break away …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Barrington Public Library has a quilt hanging just inside the front door that you must see to believe.
You probably won’t believe it’s a quilt. The Barrington Public Library has received on permanent loan a quilt that looks more like painting on fabric. Or stained glass. It hangs just inside the front door on the right. The quilt was created by Sally Boynton of South Kingstown, whose best friend is the weekend children’s librarian. That’s how Debbie Barchi, Barrington’s library director, discovered Boynton and her quilts. “Sally just decided she'd like to make and donate the handmade quilt to Barrington library,” said Barchi. “We will mostly use it in winter to help shelter the staff and public from some of the strong arctic blasts that come in through our doors. “ Boynton is a 1973 Rhode Island School of Design graduate in sculpture and …
The teacher-themed movie and lecture series concludes tonight at 7 in the Barrington library auditorium with the Hilary Swank film.
The Barrington library concludes its series of Teacher Movies Through the Years today with "Freedom Writers," starring Academy Award winner Hilary Swank. The series has been screening one teacher-themed movie a month. The show starts at 7 pm with a follow-up discussion led by Gino Sangiuliano of the RI Department of Education. Sangiuliano has 20 years of experience as an educator and brings his knowledge and passion of teaching and his love of films to the library. Today's movie features Swank, a young teacher who inspires her class of at-risk students how to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. The 2007 drama also features Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey. The movie is based on the …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The "Audrey in the Afternoon' film-lecture series continues today at 1 pm in the Barrington library auditorium.
“Audrey in the Afternoon,” a multi-week film lecture series celebrating actress Audrey Hepburn, continues today with 'Nun's Story." The film series is being presented by librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz on Wednesdays at 1 pm in the Barrington Library auditorium. "The Nun’s Story is based on the true story of a young woman in 1930s Belgium who joins the convent and faces a great spiritual struggle with her vows of charity, humility and obedience," said Swiszcz. "Hepburn’s portrayal proved her dramatic acting abilities after a series of lighter roles, and earned her the New York Film Critics Best Actress award," he said. Fred Zinnemann, who directed such classics as High Noon and From Here to Eternity, directed this film, Swiszcz …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Mostly sunny and 70; Rotary Club meets; percussion group plays; see movie at Senior Center; view landscapes and mixed-media art in the library.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz debuts his latest film-lecture series in the Barrington library auditorium on Wednesday May 1.
“Audrey in the Afternoon,” a six-week film lecture series celebrating the work of actress Audrey Hepburn, will be presented by librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz at the Barrington Public Library starting Wednesday afternoon. All the films air at 1 pm in the theater-like library auditorium. "Hepburn was a movie star nonpareil, possessing stylish elegance and grace, unconventional beauty, and genuine warmth and vulnerability," said Swiszcz. "You would think that someone of Hepburn’s stature would have a swelled head, but she knew humility. "Incredibly, she didn’t find herself particularly attractive," he said. "And she never hesitated to credit the directors and co-stars of her movies for helping her to learn her craft as she went…
Friday, April 26, 2013
Mary Jane Begin will launch her newest children's book at Barrington Books on Saturday afternoon.
Mary Jane Begin, an award-winning author-illustrator from Barrington, launches her newest book, My Little Pony: Under The Sparkling Sea, at Barrington Books on Saturday afternoon. The book is a brand new My Little Pony underwater adventure published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Begin will sign books and paint faces from 1-4 pm. The event also include My Little Pony prizes and giveaways throughout the afternoon (while supplies last), according to Anika Denise of Barrington Books. About the book: When Twilight Sparkle receives an invitation to visit the underwater city of Aquastria, she invites all her pony friends and Spike to travel with her. The ponies are welcomed by the ruler of Aquastria, King Leo, who sits on the Cosmic …
Barrington High School seniors Karl Aspelund and Michael Caizzi present and star in a high school version of 'La Cage aux Folles' in the library auditorium starting this weekend.
Karl Aspelund and Michael Caizzi present their senior project in Barrington starting this weekend. Prepare to laugh out loud. The two Barrington High School seniors are producing, directing and starring in what could be the first-ever high school version of the the smash Broadway musical, “La Cage aux Folles.” It starts in the Barrington library auditorium tonight and Saturday, April 26-27, and continues next weekend, May 3-4. Shows are 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. You might better recognize the musical as the movie, “The Birdcage,” a remake of the international stage hit. It starred Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. “We’re bringing Broadway to Barrington,” said Michael, who is teaming up with his longtime friend …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Another Local Brew Coffeehouse will be held Saturday, April 6, at the Bay Spring Community Center in West Barrington.
No fooling, there will be another Local Brew Coffeehouse in West Barrington on Saturday night. The Bay Spring Community Center hosts another concert, titled "April Fools," to help raise money for the renovation of the second floor. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7 pm concert. The community center is located at 170 Narragansett Ave. The musical lineup includes acoustic guitarist and singer Scott Baer; MeccaLily, a renowned quartet; singer and guitarist Mark Bowle, and Bay Spring Folk, Barrington's own folk quartet. Local poets Stan D'Angelis and Karen Donovan will read some of their poetry as well. Tickets are $5. Children 12 and under are free. Coffee and pastries will be sold. RSVP now to sydney_mike@fullchannel.net to hold your tickets. …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Barrington librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz wraps his 'Fond of Fonda' film and lecture series today.
Librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz wraps up his Fond of Fonda film and lecture series saluting actor Henry Fonda today at the Barrington Public Library. The film Swiszcz features this week is "Clarence Darrow." It starts at 2 pm in the auditorium. "Fonda won acclaim in 1974 playing the famed lawyer on stage," said Swiszcz. "This slightly shortened version was videotaped for television and earned the actor an Emmy nomination," he said. "Essentially a tour-de-force, one-man performance, Clarence Darrow allowed the actor to find common ground with the attorney in their shared liberal philosophies and their identification with and support of the common man." The program is in color and runs for 81 minutes. Swiszcz will provide …
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