Art as Activism @ AARLCC

A Conversation with Revolutionary American Artist Emory Douglas
April 20, 6-7:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)
Hear Emory Douglas, the Black Panther Party’s Revolutionary Artist and Minister of Culture, discuss art as activism and share his experience on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement in this free presentation, held in conjunction with AARLCC’s walls turned sideways are bridges exhibit. Emory Douglas’ work has been included in numerous journals and magazines. Black Panther, The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas, a collection of his graphic artwork, was published in 2007.

Exhibit: walls turned sideways are bridges
Through May 27, African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)
Discover the images and materials of the activist movements of the 1960s and 1970s in this free exhibit, which is open during AARLCC’s regular service hours. The exhibition includes photos, books, pamphlets, vintage buttons, pins, historical mainstream newspapers, flyers, t-shirts, vinyl records and posters.

Spring into Spring

Northwest Regional Library Open House
April 11, 5:30-6:30PM
Let’s celebrate the season at this all-ages event, which includes magic, arts & crafts, green-screen photo ops and more. Meet Temi, our library service robot, and enjoy the beautiful music of flautist Laura Sue, the Silver Nightingale.

April Author Appearances

Book Signing with Nevin Sutlas, Author of Marvelous Silly Brain: From the Perspective of a Neurologist
April 15, 2-5:30PM, Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Turkish-born Nevin Sutlas is a retired neurologist who worked for over 30 years at Istanbul’s Bakirkoy Hospital and Research Center for Mental Disorders. The author of numerous books, Marvelous Silly Brain, is a collection of fascinating stories about her work with patients with neurological disorders.

Book Talk with C.P. Florez, Author of The Daughter Bond
April 21, 2:30-3:30PM, Beach Branch
Meet author, poet and storyteller C.P. Florez for a discussion of her new novel, The Daughter Bond. This psychological thriller explores the tragic world of trauma, PTSD and the brave psychologist who gambles personally and professionally on a research project that goes beyond science and into the supernatural.

Book Talk with Peggy Hinaekian, Author of The Girl from Cairo: A Memoir
April 22, 3-4PM, Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center
Artist and local author Peggy Hinaekian will discuss and sign her book The Girl from Cairo. This true coming-of-age tale spans decades and continents, from Egypt during WW II to Montreal, Boston and New York.

May Program Preview

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events

Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Golden Repair
May 3, 6:30-7:30PM, Main Library
Turn something broken into something beautiful! This workshop highlights the Japanese art of kintsugi, in which broken pottery is mended with lacquer that’s dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Bring your own broken object to repair or use one of our own.

An Introduction to Japanese History, Art and Culture
May 10, 1-2PM, Pompano Beach Library & Cultural Center
Presented by Wendy Lo, Curator of Education for the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, this free presentation takes you on a cultural journey through Japan’s most important eras and the influential events that shaped the nation’s society, art and culture. Two attendees will win tickets to the Japanese Tea Ceremony taking place on July 19 at Pompano Beach Library.

Jewish American Heritage Month Events

Concert featuring Florida Grand Opera Soloist Ester Brewda
May 6, 2-3PM, Weston Branch
Lyric soprano Ester Brewda, accompanied by pianist Gregory Szeto, performs a unique repertoire in three languages featuring Jewish music throughout the centuries.

The Jewish Contribution to America with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal
May 18, 2-3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library
In this lecture, Dr. Sandra Lilienthal of the Hebrew University's Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning discusses the contributions Jews and Judaism have made to American life, culture and history.

European Culture Online

Europeana
This online resource lets you explore Europe’s cultural heritage virtually. Search, save and share art, books, films and music from thousands of cultural institutions. Discover inspiring art, artifacts, manuscripts and stories from the digital collections of European museums, galleries, libraries and archives. View virtual exhibits, objects and more – there are more than 50 million items in their collections – online, whenever and wherever, free with your Broward County Library card.

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April Magazine

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