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Programs & Events

2008—If All of Rochester Read the Same Book…

If All of Rochester Read the Same Book…” 2008

Calendar of Public Programs & Events

Date

Event

              Venue                                         

Admission Information

Sat., Jan. 19          10:00-11:30am

Creative Approaches to Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits: A Training for Teachers and Book Discussion Leaders1

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free and open to the public but pre-registration required. Email karen@wab.org by Jan. 17 to register.

Wed., Jan. 30          6:45-8:15pm

Morocco on Film video series: Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles (1998) by Jennifer Baichwal

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Wed., Feb. 6          6:45-8:30pm

Morocco on Film video series: Morocco (1930) by Josef von Sternberg

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Wed., Feb. 13          6:45-8:45pm

Morocco on Film video series: Casablanca (1942) by Michael Curtiz

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Wed., Feb. 20          6:45-8:45pm

Morocco on Film video series: La Haine (1995) by Mathieu Kassovitz

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Mon., Feb. 25 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Wadsworth Library
24 Center St.
GENESEO

Free. No registration required. For more information contact Anna Grace at (585) 243-0440.

Tues., Feb. 26 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits with the Words on Women Book Discussion Group

Barnes & Noble
330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. ROCHESTER

Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call (585) 227-1495.

Wed., Feb. 27          6:45-8:45pm

Morocco on Film video series: Hideous Kinky (1998) by Gilles MacKinnon

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Wed., Feb. 27 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Red Jacket Community Library 
7 Lehigh Ave.
@ Rte. 21 SHORTSVILLE

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 289-3559.

Mon., March 3 7:00-8:45pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Winton Branch Library
611 Winton Rd. N. 
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 428-8204.

Wed., March 5          6:45-8:45pm

Morocco on Film video series: Ali Zaoua, Prince of the Street (1995) by Nabil Ayouch

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Fri., March 7 7:00-8:30pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits with LAVA (Literature and Visual Arts)

Susan B. Anthony Room
First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Rd. S.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call Bill at (585) 381-5393.

Mon., March 10 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Gates Public Library
1605 Buffalo Rd.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 247-6446.

Tues., March 11 7:00-8:30pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Pittsford Community Library
24 State St
PITTSFORD

Free. Reservations required. Call (585) 249-5485.

Thurs., March 13 10:30am-12:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Valley Manor Apartments 
1570 East Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. Reservations required. Call Carol or David at (585) 770-1800.

Wed., March 19 6:45-9:30pm

Morocco on Film video series: Babel (2006) by Alejandro González Iñárritu

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Wed., March 19 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Brighton Library
2300 Elmwood avenue
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 784-5346

Thurs., March 20 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Lift Bridge Books
45 Main St.
BROCKPORT

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 637-2260.

Thurs., March 20 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Rush Public Library
5977 East Henrietta Rd.
RUSH

Free, reservations required, seating limited. For more information call (585) 533-1370.

Thurs., March 20 6:30-7:45pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 473-2590, x107.

Mon., March 24 12:00-1:00pm

Author Laila Lalami talks live with host Bob Smith and local callers on “1370 Connection”

WXXI Radio—1370 AM

Call 263-WXXI (9994) to offer your comments on the book or pose a question to Laila Lalami, who will be on the Live Line.

Tues., March 25 6:30pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Maplewood Community Library
1111 Dewey Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 428-8232.

Tues., March 25 6:30pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Ontario Public Library
1850 Ridge Rd.ONTARIO

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) (315) 524-8381.

Wed., March 26 11:00am

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Brockport Seymour Library 
161 East Ave.
BROCKPORT

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 637-1050.

Wed., March 26 12:00-1:30pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Kate Gleason Auditorium
Bausch & Lomb Building
Rochester Public Library
115 South Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 428-8051

Wed., March 26 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits with the Titles Over Tea Book Discussion Group

Barnes & Noble
330 Greece Ridge Center Dr.
ROCHESTER

Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call (585) 227-1495.

Wed., March 26 7:30pm

Reading by Laila Lalami, followed by Q&A and book signing

Penfield Public Library/ Community Center
1985 Baird Rd
PENFIELD

Free, reservations required, seating limited. Call (585) 340-8720.

Thurs., March 27 11:00am-12:30pm

Reading by Laila Lalami, followed by Q&A and book signing

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT
150 Research Blvd.
ROCHESTER

Free, reservations required, seating limited. Call (585) 292-8989.

Thurs., March 27 2:00-3:30pm

Reading by Laila Lalami, followed by Q&A and book signing

Valley Manor
1570 East Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free, reservations required, seating limited. Call (585) 770-1800.

Thurs., March 27 7:00pm

Reading by Laila Lalami, followed by Q&A and book signing

Basil 135
St. John Fisher College
3690 East Ave.
PITTSFORD

Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call (585) 385-8412.

Fri., March 28 12:00-1:30pm

On-stage interview with Laila Lalami, followed by book signing

Monroe Community College
R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center Monroe A and B
1000 East Henrietta Rd.
HENRIETTA

Free, reservations required. Call (585)428-8350

Fri., March 28 3:00pm

Reading by Laila Lalami, followed by Q&A and book signing

Kate Gleason Auditorium
Bausch & Lomb Building Rochester Public Library
115 South Ave.
ROCHESTER

Free, reservations required. Call (585) 428-7300.

Fri., March 28 7:00pm

Reception with Laila Lalami

Join author Laila Lalami for a reception at Writers & Books featuring Moroccan food, drink, sights and sounds. Vegetarian options will be available.

Writers & Books
740 University Ave.
ROCHESTER

$25 members and students with ID; $30 non-members. Advance reservations required by March 14. Call (585) 473-2590, x107 for tickets.

Thurs., April 3 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Borders Books & Music
30 Square Dr.
VICTOR

Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call (585) 421-9230.

Thurs., May 15 7:00pm

Book discussion of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

Penfield Public Library
1985 Baird Rd.
PENFIELD

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 340-8720.

 

DETAILS ABOUT CALENDAR EVENTS

1. Creative Approaches to Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits: A Training for Teachers and Book Discussion Leaders. Join W&B’s Director of Youth Education and Outreach, Wendy Low, and “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book…” Coordinator, Karen vanMeenen, for a presentation and discussion of various approaches to leading book discussions of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits. This session will revolve around analyzing the writer’s craft; character development, choices, and change; social, family, religious, and cultural issues raised within the text; the use of creative writing and personal writing assignments to explore issues of craft and theme; and other pertinent information. This training is geared toward anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the book, especially teachers looking for insight and creative approaches to the learning process and others leading discussions of the book for youth or adults. Free, but pre-registration required: call 473-2590, x104 or email karen@wab.org by January 17 at 5pm.

2.Reception with Laila Lalami. Join author Laila Lalami for a reception at Writers & Books featuring Moroccan food, drink, sights and sounds. Vegetarian options will be available. Check our web site at www.wab.org for the full menu. Advance reservations required by March 14. Call (585) 473-2590, x107 for tickets.

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