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The Hamilton Lane Library presents the thirteenth annual Reading & All That Jazz summer program. This series of alternating weekly jazz performances and book reviews will entertain you all summer long on Tuesdays at noon, June through August. |
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2009
Summer Brown
Bag Book Reviews
Serendipity brings Nathaniel Ayers to the attention of Steve Lopez when the LA Times columnist hears the homeless man creating beautiful music on a battered, 2 string violin. Ayers' musical talent is evident but he struggles with schizophrenia and dementia. Lopez feels compelled to help the Skid Row violinist who had been a Julliard classmate of Yo Yo Ma. This is an elegantly written, inspirational tale of disappointment and hope as each small victory out of the dark is celebrated and each setback is mourned. Movie released in April, 2009.
Would you turn your back on virtually all 20th century conveniences? The author and his family made such a commitment. With humor and honesty, Ward recounts the struggles and victories his family encountered during their year on a Virginia farm. Snakes in the hen house and pests attacking the garden produce were but two of the trials they overcame. A far cry from today's reality TV, Ward's narrative draws you in and gives you hope.
Shaara is
a top writer of current military historical fiction. He's respected for
his thorough research and his well-developed character portraits. Well-known
military commanders share space in his novels with soldiers on the ground.
The Steel Wave focuses on the Normandy campaign, better known as
D-Day. Shaara, the storyteller, consummately weaves the story of Allied
build-up, German defense and then the horrific and bitterly fought battle
that changed the course of history.
Arnaldur Indridason is a bestselling, award-winning crime writer in his native Iceland. The Detective Erlendur crime series has been published in 26 countries and translated into 12 languages. He received the '05 CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave, the second of Erlendur's many crime-solving adventures. The series gives us an up-close snapshot of Reykjavik and Icelandic culture. Background information on the author will also be presented.
French readers fell in love with this Parisian tale two years ago. Now translated and available in the U.S., we can also enjoy this tender, amusing story. The double narrative features Madame Michel, a seemingly drab, uneducated, unsophisticated concierge who tends to a Left Bank apartment building. Paloma Josse is a twelve-year-old resident of the building who also lives behind a façade. Their lives are transformed in unanticipated ways by the appearance of a new tenant who looks past their guises to discover the exceptional talents of two intriguing people.
Remember the Great Books of Western Civilization - all 54 volumes? Boston Globe columnist, Beam, offers up an interesting description of how the GBWC project was born, took shape and the personalities who pushed it. Did the GBWC series leave a legacy? Does it have any relevance today? Let Alex Beam put it all in perspective. |
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2009
Summer Jazz Performances Tuesday,
June 9, Noon The outstanding duo of Bobby "Blues" Cunningham and Wayne Cunningham will kick off a summer of great music with the soulful sounds of traditional blues and jazz. Tuesday, June 23, Noon Buffalo Ridge Dixieland Jazz Band  Banjo, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, drums, vocals Bob Adams and his lively band will treat you to Dixieland Jazz at its best. Bob will entertain with his singing and the fun really begins when he invites the audience to sing along. This group brings down the house every time! Tuesday, July 7, Noon Rob Allgeyer Duo  Keyboard and bass This outstanding area musician plays modern and traditional jazz with great back up on the bass. Rob Allgeyer is well known in jazz clubs and music festivals throughout southwestern Ohio. Tuesday, July 21, Noon Just The Two of Us: Lowell Woodrey and Jerry Robinson 
Keyboard and sax This keyboard and sax duo offers big band sounds that come from years of playing the big band music of Sammy Kaye and Dizzy Gillespie. Enjoy the sounds of two of Cincinnati's fine musicians. Tuesday, August 4, Noon Ricky Nye: The Piano Guy 
Keyboard Ricky Nye has developed his own brand of blues, boogie woogie and New Orleans-style piano playing and singing. He is the producer of the annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit in Greater Cincinnati, and has performed at concerts and clubs throughout the world. Tuesday, August 18, Noon Lynne Scott and Jack Doll  Keyboard and vocals Listen to Lynne's wonderful voice, accompanied by Jack on keyboard. Lynne and Jack perform at the Celestial Room in Cincinnati on a regular basis. |
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June 2, Noon
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June 16, Noon
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June 30, Noon
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July 14, Noon
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July 28, Noon
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August 11, Noon