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The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe

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Big Read Premier at Ghoul's Night Out

At an annual Winter Haven community celebration, Polk County's Big Read Initiative featuring The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe will be unveiled.

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library Gallery, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Big Read and Family Week Kickoff

Family Week is an annual event that attracts approximately 1500 adults and children with a parade of local cultures. A short selection from Poe will be read in their native languages. At the Big Read booth, attendees will transform into Poe and walk away with a photo keepsake.

Event Location: Central Park-Downtown, Winter Haven, FL 33830

Date: Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

City Proclamation: January 2013 is Big Read Month

The City of Winter Haven will proclaim January 2013 the month of The Big Read, featuring the poetry and stories of Edgar Allan Poe, at its monthly City Commission meeting.

Event Location: John Fuller Auditorium, City Hall, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Mon, Dec 10, 2012
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Poe on Display

During the month of January, the Winter Haven Public Library will kick-off a month long celebration of Edgar Allan Poe with a display of Poe related art, books, and media.

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 3381

Date: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 – Sat, Jan 5, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 – Sat, Jan 12, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 – Sat, Jan 19, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Jan 21, 2013 – Sat, Jan 26, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 – Thu, Jan 31, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Winter Haven Library Morning Book Discussion

Join us for an informal discussion of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including favories such as The Masque of Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Raven. The program will also feature discussion of how Poe influenced many genres and authors in modern literature and film.

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

POE-tions

1/9 Recitation of Poe's "Lines on Ale" and brief lecture about Poe's hometown of Richmond, Virginia during the 1830-40's featuring Dr. Peter Preston, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. 1/16 Recitation of "The Raven" featuring Winter Haven City Manager, Deric Feacher. 1/23 Recitation of "The Tell Tale Heart" featuring Doug Lockwood, Attorney, Peterson & Myers The recitations will be followed by a book discussion.

Event Location: Bean & Grape Cafe, 1133 First Street South (Bell's Alley), Winter Haven, FL 33880

Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2013
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Winter Haven Library Evening Book Discussion

Join us for an informal discussion of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including favorites such as The Masque of Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Raven. The program will also feature discussion of how Poe influenced many genres and authors in modern literature and film.

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Movie in the Park

Bring your blankets to Winter Haven's Central Park for this outdoor showing of unabridged, multimedia editions of 3 of Edgar Allan Poe's most-renowned works: The Cask of Amonitillado, The Tell Tale Heart, and The Raven.

Event Location: Downtown Central Park, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Poe Project: A Midnight Dreary

A stage reading of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee, The Black Cat, and selections from The Bells performed as activated dramatic text rather than simply reading aloud.

Event Location: Polk State College Theatre, 999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Biography Film "The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe"

The Big Read Presents: Biography Film "The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe"

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Thu, Jan 24, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Poe! Poe! Poe! and The Bostick Bells

The All Saints Academy Bostick Bells will perform background music to a recitation of 'The Bells' by Poe. Theatre Winter Haven Academy presents Poe! Poe! Poe! - a 25 minute play with excerpts form some of Edgar Allen Poe's most celebrated writings - including The Raven, Life of Thingum Bob, Esq, The Masque of the Red Death, Annabel Lee, The Tell Tale Heart, Israfel and Some Passages in the Life of a Lion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. General seating. Admission is free.

Event Location: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens (Chain O' Lakes Complex), Winter Haven, FL 33880

Date: Wed, Jan 30, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell Tale Heart

This unique reading of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" takes place in Winter Haven's Central Park in conjunction with the First Friday's Pickin' in the Park. Blankets and lawn chairs will be needed for this interactive reading, which incorporates drummers and audience members, as they represent the beating heart.

Event Location: Downtown Central Park, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Westwood Student Art Display

Edgar Allan Poe inspired artwork created by Westwood Middle School students will be on display in the entrance of the Winter Haven Public Library from February 14 - March 1.

Event Location: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, FL 338861

Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 – Sat, Feb 16, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Feb 18, 2013 – Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013 – Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe



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