National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

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The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe

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The Sounds of Poe

An introduction to the Big Read will be made as well as to Edgar Allen Poe his life and his works. a concert of original music will be performed by the composer Kristen Lawrence who has written and recorded several CDs of Poe and Halloween music. Her main piece is "The Raven" which is a beautiful piece who's text is taken directly from Poe's writing of the same name. A meet and greet as well as a signing will take place at the end of the performance.

Event Location: Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502

Date: Thu, Oct 4, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

" A Poe-fect Movie"

An introduction of The Big Read will be made to the audience and the explanation of it's purpose will be made to the public before they see an appropriate film of an Edgar Allan Poe story. The film to be viewed is "The fall of the House of Usher." A film and book discussion will take place after the viewing and discussion groups will be established to address the correlations between the film and the Poe story represented.

Event Location: Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502

Date: Fri, Oct 5, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

" A Poe-fect Movie 2"

An introduction of The Big Read will be made to the audience and the explanation of it's purpose will be made to the public before they see an appropriate film of an Edgar Allan Poe story. The film to be viewed is "The Pit and the Pendulum." A film and book discussion will take place after the viewing and discussion groups will be established to address the correlations between the film and the Poe story represented along with a preliminary book discussion.

Event Location: Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502

Date: Sat, Oct 6, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Children Meet Edgar Allan Poe

The Big Read and all it stands for will be introduced and discussed. Child appropriate stories and poems of Poe's will be read with and by the children culminating with discussions and an arts and crafts time when the children make their own raven to take home with them along with bookmarks etc.

Event Location: Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Sun, Oct 7, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

"Meet Edgar Allan Poe....Perhaps"

This event is scheduled on the day of our author's death. The atmosphere of this place of business is perfect for our event as we will be holding a mock "seance" to re-connect with Mr. Poe and inquire as to the motivations of his writings. There will be professional readings of some of his works and a discussion of their impact and significance. Big Read Give-aways of book marks etc. will take place. A grand time will be had by one and all!!!

Event Location: Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Sun, Oct 7, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Poe

Performances and readings with book discussions.

Event Location: Barns & Noble, San Fernando Rd., Burbank, CA 91505-2104

Date: Mon, Oct 8, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening With Edgar Allen Poe

The evening will consist of a detailed introduction of the Big Read and its purpose. Professional actors will provide staged readings of Poe's selected stories and poems. Some audience participation will be encouraged and employed. Book discussion groups will be organized and implemented. Big Read bookmarks will be distributed as well as books of his works.

Event Location: Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502

Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Poe

Readings with Book discussions

Event Location: 1923 W. Malvern Ave, Irvine, CA 92833

Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Poe

Readings with Book Discussions

Event Location: 111 W. colorado Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91105

Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Literary Fair at Woodbury University

Day of book fair and Readings with Discussions.

Event Location: San Frenando Rd, Burbank, CA 91502-2104

Date: Sat, Oct 13, 2012
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

" A Poe-fect Movie 3"

An introduction of The Big Read will be made to the audience and the explanation of it's purpose will be made to the public before they see an appropriate film of an Edgar Allan Poe story. the film to be Viewed is "The Raven." A film and book discussion will take place after the viewing and discussion groups will be established to address the correlations between the film and the Poe story represented along with a preliminary book discussion.

Event Location: Buena Vista Library, 300 N. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening wih Poe

Readings with Book discussions

Event Location: 4001 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Haunted House

Advertisements and banners of the Big Read will be posted all around the location. A scary Haunted House course will be build consisting of rooms made in the theme of one of Poe's stories. There will be a Raven room, a Pit and the Pendulum room etc. Readings will take place in various locations with audience participation. Book marks and books will be distributed.

Event Location: The Boys and Girls Club, 2244 N. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Fri, Oct 19, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Poe at the Gardens

Advertising and explanations of the Big Read will be given throughout the afternoon as the following takes place. All through the beautiful vastness of the Huntington Gardens small groups of professional actors will perform staged readings of some of Poe's finest works. The people then move from one story to another as they walk around the gardens. The encouragement of the audience to read them for themselves is always a strong aspect of these performances and are aided by the book discussion groups created and implemented.

Event Location: The Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxnard Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Poe

Readings with Book Discussions.

Event Location: 17490 Colima Rd, Pico Rivera, CA 91748

Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Hudson on Poe

The Big Read and all it stands for is introduced. Then, actor Duffy Hudson performs a one man show as Edgar Allan Poe portraying Mr. Poe and demonstrating his times, life, and inspirations for his writings. Discussions, give-a-ways, and personal readings take place as well as book discussion groups will be formed and implemented.

Event Location: Buena Vista Library, 300 N. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Poe and the Ghoul School

The Big Read is introduced. The entire outdoor space at the location is converted to a Halloween carnival with music, readings, games, food, face-painting, pony rides, arts and crafts, etc. Children act out scary creatures to original music by Kristen Lawrence and join small group poem readings where book discussion groups are made and implemented. Art contests and others will be engaged and focused on reading to encourage greater reading participation.

Event Location: Boys and Girls Club Burbank, 2244 N. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91504

Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Another Evening With Edgar Allan Poe

The evening will consist of a detailed introduction of the Big Read and its purpose. Professional actors will provide staged readings of Poe's selected stories and poems. Some audience participation will be encouraged and employed. Book discussion groups will be formed and implemented. Big Read bookmarks will be distributed as well as books of his works.

Event Location: Buena Vista Library, 300 N. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Poe on the Air

Live on air Interview about The Big Read and then professional actors will provide readings of selected works of Edgar Allan Poe.

Event Location: KPFK Radio Los Angeles, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West, North Hollywood, CA 91604

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe



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