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Case Closed on the 1873 Smuttynose Ax Murders
For almost 150 years the moonlight ax murder of two Norwegian women on the rocky Isles of Shoals has haunted New England. Popular historian and lecturer J. Dennis Robinson cuts through the hoaxes, lies, rumors, and fiction surrounding the arrest, trial and execution of 28-year old Louis Wagner, who claimed his innocence to the end. If you read the bestselling novel Weight of Water or saw the Hollywood film -- that's not what happened. A longtime summer steward of Smuttynose Island, Robinson lays out the facts based on his book-length study, Mystery on the Isles of Shoals.
Film Award Discussion 2: The Gold Statue Returns
It's awards season, and Liz and Mark return to discuss the biggest night in Hollywood!
(You know, the one where they hand out a statue of a little gold man, but we can't say the name because of copyright)
What will win? What SHOULD win? What was snubbed? Will there be another slap? Tune in as we discuss all this and more before the awards on March 12th!
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.
Be the Match
Every year, 12,000 patients are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or diseases for which a blood stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor may be their only chance at a cure. Be The Match is a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers who deliver cures by helping patients get the life-saving blood stem cell transplant they need. The Be The Match Registry® is the world’s most diverse donor registry.
Film Screening: NOPE
A tie-in with our Jordan Peele Deep Dive program.
"After random objects falling from the sky result in the death of their father, ranch-owning siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood attempt to capture video evidence of an unidentified flying object with the help of a tech salesman and a documentarian."
Film Screening: The Farewell
"A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies." Directed by Lulu Wang
Rated PG for thematic material, brief language and some smoking
Screening will be held in meeting room B. As this is a small space, masks are encouraged.
Film Screening: The Woman King
"A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries." Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity.
Screening will be held in meeting room B. As this is a small space, masks are encouraged.
Welcome Home: A First Time Home Buyers Tutorial
Are you currently renting? Do rising rental costs have you concerned? Have you ever considered purchasing your own home? Not sure where to begin?
Knitting/Crochet Meet Up
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting?
Meeting other fiber friends?
Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
We will be meeting every other Tuesday evening.
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