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Art Infiltrates WWII

Thursday, April 23

High Tea At St. Margaret’s Church

Saturday, April 25

Theater: Man Of La Mancha

Saturday, April 25

Thursday, April 23

Art Infiltrates WWII

The Plainview library welcomes attendees to learn about how art was expressed in WWII at 2 p.m. During World War II, nothing could light up the face of a military man more than the sight of a beautiful girl from back home. Pin-up art became a significant and rich part of 20th century culture, and essential to the war effort. This illustrated lecture, presented by Louise Cella Caruso, will bring light to the pretty girls reminiscent of the sweethearts the soldiers left behind—images that adorned aircraft and carried American popular culture onto foreign shores.

Friday, April 24

Movie: Birdman

The Bethpage library presents two showings, 2 and 7:30 p.m. of the Academy Award-winning film Birdman. In this dark comedy, Riggan Thomson, a faded Hollywood actor famous for his superhero roles struggles to mount a Broadway adaptation of a Raymond Carver story in the hope that by spearheading an ambitious new Broadway play he will, among other things, revive his moribund career. In many ways this is a foolhardy move, but the former movie superhero has high hopes that this creative gambit will legitimize him as an artist and prove that he is not just a Hollywood has-been. As he preps for the stage debut he has many possible disasters to deal with. The film was nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards and Keaton won Best Actor. Starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galiflanakis, Naomi Watts and Emma Stone. Rated R. 119 minutes.

Saturday, April 25

High Tea At St. Margaret’s Church

Wear your best hat and gloves (or not) and enjoy an afternoon of fine teas, scones, finger sandwiches and sweet treats at St. Margaret’s 11th annual High Tea. Two spring boutiques will offer delightful items for loved ones (or yourself). Sobornost for the World Foundation will sponsor Fair Trade assortment with proceeds going to support children across the globe, and there will also be plants, jewelry, birdhouses and more for sale. Door prize, raffles and a “Hat Prize” add to the fun. RSVP and pay by April 22. Tickets are $25. Call the church office at 516-692-5268 ext. 103 for more information. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is located at 1000 Washington Ave. in Plainview. All are welcome.

Theater: Man Of La Mancha

The Plainview library welcomes attendees to experience the remarkable story of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, as they tilt at windmills and fight to right all wrongs, in this fully staged production of the famed Broadway musical. The award-winning score features The Impossible Dream, Dulcinea and I’m Only Thinking Of Him. Plaza Theatrical Productions presents the fully-staged production at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.

Recycled Weavings

Come to the Bethpage library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and create miniature woven wall hangings made with commonly discarded materials, such as magazines and food containers, in honor of Earth Day. Easy weaving techniques will be taught for all levels while we discuss the importance of being green as well as other innovative and creative ways to be so. You will also study examples of weaving from different cultures brought in by the instructor. Taught by art teacher and certified creative arts therapist Lauren Singer.

The Karowska Sisters Duo

The Bethpage library marks the return of The Karowska Sisters Duo for live show featuring “Great Romantics from St. Petersburg & Paris” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. By popular demand the talented and beautiful Karkowska sisters return to the library with another of their award-winning programs. Anna, virtuoso violinist and Kasha, concert pianist have performed both in North America and Europe, from Warsaw to New York, from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center, to delighted audiences and rave reviews by music critics. Their goal is to make great music a bit more approachable and a lot of fun.” According to critics around the world they have accomplished this. As a duo they communicate easily and delightfully with an audience as they tell wonderful stories and produce music that critics have said will “take your breath away.”

Tuesday, April 28

Yearning For Poetry

The Bethpage library presents “Yearning For Poetry: How Abraham Lincoln & Walt Whitman Influenced One Another’s Writings,” present by Anne Starnes Kingsbury, poet and educator at The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, from 2 to 4 p.m. Abraham Lincoln, statesman, and Walt Whitman, poet, were two of the most interesting and different figures of their era. Yet, these two became admirers of each other and their literary work. Many people can think back to their English literature classes, and recall the moving elegy to Lincoln, Oh Captain! My Captain, penned by Whitman after Lincoln’s death. This lecture will examine the nature of their writings before and after the other’s influence, including Lincoln’s poetry and Whitman’s essays. Interesting anecdotal accounts will be included, and examples of speeches and poems will be read. This free event promises to be an enlightening literary afternoon for all.

The Plainview library presents two showings, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., of Gone Girl. When Nick Dunne’s (Ben Affleck) wife of five years (Rosamund Pike) disappearance becomes an intense media circus, he sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be as innocent as he claims to be. Also features Neil Patrick Harris. 2 hours 25 minutes. Rated R.