Friends of the Middlesex Library

FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX LIBRARY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FOR MARCH AND APRIL, 2014

IAN GALLAGHER: TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC 

          Thursday, March 13, 7:00 P.M.                

     Ian Gallagher is a performer equally at home singing traditional Irish folk tunes and contemporary music including blues, rock, jazz, country and soul. Ian Gallagher has his heart and soul deeply rooted in Irish tradition. His talent is as eclectic and bright as tomorrow. Come join us in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BUSINESS MEETING    

Wednesday, March 19, 7:00 P.M.

     It’s time to begin working on the Book Sale! Anyone interested in taking an active part in the book sale and other fundraising events is urged to attend this business meeting.

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19^th CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHERS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY    

Sunday, March 30, 3:00 P.M.

     Of the approximately 3,000 different photographers who were active in New Jersey before 1900, a substantial number worked in Middlesex County. Gary Saretzky will profile these pioneers and discuss them within the larger context of New Jersey photography in the Nineteenth-Century.

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FRANK SINATRA, THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC

Sunday, April 13,  3:00 P.M.      

     Rick Busciglio is a lifelong Sinatra fan who, as a TV executive, was involved in a "Music of Van Heusen" project with Sinatra and Bob Hope. Currently, he is a music historian/lecturer on the swing era, with emphasis on Frank Sinatra. He has been a disk jockey, TV and radio host, and advertising executive. Join Rick for a musical slide show garnished with his personal recollections and stories of Old Blue Eyes.

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CATHERINE SPRAGUE, THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES & ITS MUSIC             

Friday, April 25,  2:00 P.M.

     This unique presentation covers the history of Versailles and the music composed and performed over the 150 years from its inception through the French Revolution. Entertainment and music were closely intertwined with the court life of Versailles and widely imitated throughout Europe. Catherine combines live video and music including court composers Lully, Rameau, Couperin, Gluck, and Mozart. Join us for this unusual and entertaining event!

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An Adult Book Discussion Group meets at the library the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. For further information about the book group, call Beverly Weber at 732-356-3536, or click here.

      This Book Discussion group is currently full and accepting names on a waiting list.

     If you'd be interested in forming a new Book Discussion Group, please email us at info@middlesexfol.org



All events are free of charge and are held in the Community Room of the Library.

Please note: Some of our programs take place during the hours the Library is closed. Their hours of operation do not affect our performances.

MIDDLESEX LIBRARY

1300 MOUNTAIN AVE.

MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846

732-356-6602

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