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No Elaboration: The Surreal World of David Lynch

 There are few directors working today like David Lynch. Since his 1977 cult favorite Eraserhead became one of the early titans of indie cinema, the man has blazed a trail across movies and television as strange as it is influential. Join hosts Todd and Ellie on a journey through that weird trail, from strange apartments, to supernatural logging towns, to other planets and all points in between.

Genealogy Series: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy

Are you interested in getting your DNA tested but don’t know where to get started? Have you had your DNA tested and are not sure what to make of all the information? Do you have a family mystery that you think might be solved by testing your DNA? Are you thinking testing your DNA is suspect altogether? Let’s take some time to demystify this new and exciting branch of genealogy with an expert!

Genealogy Series: Penning the Perfect Obit

No one likes to think about writing an obituary, and yet this small contribution to the weekly newspaper is a vital narrative. Obituaries can celebrate life, personality, struggles and triumphs. Unfortunately, obituaries are often left to the last minute, relying on the most willing family member to dig up details. Why not take a moment now to write that obit? Do it for yourself or do it for a friend! We’ll examine a variety of obituaries. We’ll discuss standard framework and structure.

Genealogy Series: Town Histories as a Local Touchstone

Town histories, often penned by local experts and town historians, can be a treasure trove of information. Made up of local history and genealogies, not only can they help make linkages throughout the family tree, but they can also build context for the lives of your ancestors and be a springboard to further research. Join us as we explore these useful secondary resources! This program was rescheduled from January 24th.

A Tribute to Roger Ebert

 Probably the most famous film critic of all time, Roger Ebert left his mark on the world of cinema- and gave Liz, our resident film librarian, her first glimpse at how to critically look at film. We're going to take a look at his early days in Chicago, the juggernaut that was Siskel and Ebert, and his constant quest to elevate new filmmakers.

Oh, and we WILL be talking about that movie he made with Russ Meyer...

This program will be presented via Zoom.

 

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