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Event

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Admission Information

Mon., Jan. 25 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Fairport Public Library 1 Fairport Village Landing FAIRPORT

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 223-9091.

Tues., Feb. 2 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Chili Public Library 3333 Chili Ave. CHILI

(Sponsored by Friends of the Chili Public Library)

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 889-2200.

Tues., Feb. 2 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Warsaw Public Library 130 N. Main St. WARSAW

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 786-5650.

Sat., Feb. 13 10:30-11:30am

Creative Approaches to Bel Canto: A Workshop for Teachers, Librarians and Discussion Leaders1

Writers & Books 740 University Ave. ROCHESTER

Free but registration is required. Email karen@wab.org by Tues., Feb. 9 at 12pm.

Thurs., Feb. 18 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

East Rochester Senior Citizens Center 111 W. Elm St. EAST ROCHESTER

(Sponsored by East Rochester Public Library)

Free. No pre-registration required. For more information call (585) 586-8302.

Wed., Feb. 24 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto with the Titles Over Tea Group

Barnes & Noble 330 Greece Ridge Center Dr. ROCHESTER

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

Mon., March 1 7:00-8:30pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Pittsford Community Library 24 State St. PITTSFORD

Free but registration required. Call (585) 249-5481 to register and for more information.

Mon., March 1 7:00-8:30pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Winton Branch Library 611 Winton Rd. ROCHESTER

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

Mon., March 1 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Gates Public Library 1605 Buffalo Rd. ROCHESTER

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

Mon. March 8th, 12 Noon

Books Sandwiched In with Alison Albright, CA English teacher

Wood Library, 134 North Main St., Canandaigua

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-1381.

Tues., March 9 7:00pm

International Opera (screening) series: Il Trovatore (Verdi) from Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain)

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Admission to each screening is $20; $18 for Little Theatre Film Society and W&B members. For information call (585) 258-0401.

Wed., March 10 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Irondequoit Public Library

The Helen McGraw Branch 2180 E. Ridge Rd. IRONDEQUOIT

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 336-6060.

Thurs., March 11 6:00-7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Arnett Branch Library 310 Arnett Blvd. ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. Call Jennifer Hammond at (585) 428-8214 for more information.

Fri., March 12 3:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Irondequoit Public Library

The Helen McGraw Branch 2180 E. Ridge Rd. IRONDEQUOIT

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 336-6060.

Sun., March 14 12:00pm

International Opera (screening) series: Il Trovatore (Verdi) from Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain)

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Admission to each screening is $20; $18 for Little Theatre Film Society and W&B members. For information call (585) 258-0401.

Sun., March 14 2:30-4:30pm

Presentation on the operas of Bellini by Agneta Borgstedt of Mercury Opera of Rochester (Part I)

Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Rd. PENFIELD

Free but registration required. Register starting Feb. 26 in person, by calling (585) 340-8720, or by going online at www.penfieldlibrary.org.

Wed., March 17 1:30pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Osher Rivers Run Community 50 Fairwood Dr. (off River Rd.) ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. Call Carole Hass at (585) 292-8989to register.

Thurs., March 17 7:00pm

Community Reading Partnership's Book Discussion with CA Drama Students (readings from the novel) and CA Choral Groups (excerpts from arias)

All Things Art, South Main St., downtown Canandaigua

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-1381.

Wed., March 17 2:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Fairport Public Library 1 Fairport Village Landing FAIRPORT

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 223-9091.

 

Wed., March 17 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Brighton Memorial Library 2300 Elmwood Ave. BRIGHTON (Sponsored by Friends of the Brighton Memorial Library)

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 784-5300.

Thurs., March 18 12:00-1:00pm

Ann Patchett talks live with host Bob Smith and local callers on “1370 Connection”

WXXI Radio—1370 AM

Free. Call 263-9994 to join the conversation.

Thurs., March 18 10:30am-12:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Valley Manor

1570 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 770-1956 or email Gail Reeves at greeves@seniorsfirstonline.com.

Sun., March 21 2:00-3:00pm

Presentation of the operas of Bel Canto, with live narration, music and singing by the Mercury Opera Guild

Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Tickets: $10/person in advance; $15 at the door. Available in advance by calling W&B at (585) 473-2590, x. 107.

Mon., March 22 7:00-8:30pm

Screening: Diva (1981), directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix

Writers & Books 740 University Ave. ROCHESTER

Free For more information email karen@wab.org.

Tues., March 23 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Perry Public Library 70 N. Main St. PERRY

Free. No registration required. Call (585) 237-2243 for more information.

Tues., March 23 7:00pm

International Opera (screening) series: Viva la Mamma (Donzetti) from Teatro alla Scala (Milan, Italy)

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Admission to each screening is $20; $18 for Little Theatre Film Society and W&B members. For information call (585) 258-0401.

Wed., March 24 12:00pm

Brownbag book discussion of Bel Canto

Central Library of Rochester Rundel Auditorium 115 South Ave. ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For information call Carol Moldt at (585) 428-8375.

Wed., March 24 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Seymour Library 161 East Ave. BROCKPORT

Free. No registration required. For information contact Jennifer Hammond at (585) 637-1050.

Wed., March 24 2:00-4:00pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

Nazareth College

4245 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 389-2993.

Wed., March 24 7:00-9:00pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

Penfield Public Library/Penfield Community Center 1985 Baird Rd. PENFIELD

Free but registration required. Register starting Feb. 24 in person, by calling (585) 340-8720, or by going online at www.penfieldlibrary.org.

Thurs., March 25 1:00-2:00pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

Finger Lakes Community Charles J. Meder Library 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. CANANDAIGUA

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-3500, x7367.

Thurs., March 25 3:00-4:00pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

Wood Library 134 N. Main. CANANDAIGUA

Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-1381.

Thurs., March 25 7:30-9:00pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

St. John Fisher College Basil B 135

3690 East Ave. ROCHESTER

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

Thurs., March 25 7:00-8:30pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

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

Free. No registration required. Call (585) 289-3559 for more information.

Thurs., March 25 7:00-9:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Rush Public Library 5977 E. Henrietta Rd. RUSH

Free but seating limited. Call (585) 533-1370 to register.

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

On-stage interview and book signing with Ann Patchett

Monroe Community College Building 3, Warshof Conference Center, Monroe A & B

1000 East Henrietta Rd HENRIETTA (Parking in Lot N)

Free but registration required. Reservations can be made online at www.monroecctickets.com or by calling (585) 292-2534.

Fri., March 26 3:00-4:30pm

Reading and book signing by Ann Patchett

Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Free but registration required. Call (585) 770-1956 or email Gail Reeves at greeves@seniorsfirstonline.com.

Fri., March 26 5:30-7:30pm

A Novel Evening with Ann Patchett, hosted by University of Rochester President Joel and Dr. Friederike Seligman2

ROCHESTER

Tickets are $100/person and are available by calling W&B at (585) 473-2590, x. 107 by Wed., March 10 at 5pm.

Sat., March 27 10:00-11:30am

Master Class for Writers with Ann Patchett3

Writers & Books 740 University Ave. ROCHESTER

$75 general public/$55 members and students. Register in advance by calling W&B at (585) 473-2590, x. 107 by Mon., March 22 at 9pm.

Sun., March 28 12:00pm

International Opera (screening) series: Viva la Mamma (Donzetti) from Teatro alla Scala (Milan, Italy)

Little Theatre 240 East Ave. ROCHESTER

Admission to each screening is $20; $18 for Little Theatre Film Society and W&B members. For information call (585) 258-0401.

Sun., March 28 2:30-4:30pm

Presentation on the operas of Bellini by Agneta Borgstedt of Mercury Opera of Rochester (Part II)

Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Rd. PENFIELD

Free but registration required. Register starting Feb. 26 in person, by calling (585) 340-8720, or by going online at www.penfieldlibrary.org.

Mon., March 29 7:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Wadsworth Library 24 Center St. GENESEO (Sponsored by Friends of the Wadsworth Library)

Free. No registration required. For information call (585) 243-0440.

Thurs., April 1 7:00-9:00pm

Book discussion of Bel Canto

Rush Public Library 5977 E. Henrietta Rd. RUSH

Free but seating limited. Call (585) 533-1370 to register.

"If All of Rochester Read the Same Book..."

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Ann Patchett: A Biography
A Conversation with Ann Patchett
Discussion Points for Readers of Bel Canto
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