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Friday, July 3

07/03/2009 12:00 pm
P.W. Catanese, author
Community: New Britain Museum of American Art - New Britain, CT 06052-1417
Book: The Call of the Wild
Event Location: New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT 06052

The NBMAA will host a lecture by keynote speaker P.W. Catanese, author of adventure novels inspired by classic fairy tales. Publishers Weekly praises Catanese’s novels as “a rare variant that will appeal to boys-not a princess nor romance in sight.” He will discuss the important elements of adventure novels, take questions from participating attendees and inspire youth to continue to read and to write their own adventure tales. Following the keynote speaker, a docent-led tour will be offered of Hudson River School paintings, illustrating the nineteenth-century, rugged terrain journeyed by Buck. Excerpts from the book will be read aloud throughout the tour to connect the narrative with our collection. Participants will have the opportunity to join staff, docent and author P.W.Catanese at a reception of cookies and refreshments donated by local beverage-maker Avery soda.

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07/03/2009 12:00 pm
Book and Reader's Guide Distribution
Community: Houma Regional Arts Council - Houma, LA 70361
Book: Fahrenheit 451
Event Location: Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, Houma, LA 70360

The public can pick up copies of our Big Read book Reader's Guides for Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 at the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, and Saturday 12pm-4pm. Pick up a handfull for your office, community group and friends! Take a tour of the museum which highlights life in South Louisiana through exciting displays. Admission is $3 adults, $2.50 senior citizens, $2 children 2-12. Group rates also available.