Did you know that you can take over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses from home through the Nyack Library? Including classes to improve your financial skills, revamp your home decor or rein in that unruly family pet, all from the comfort of your computer screen. Visit Universal Class to learn more. Want to know more? There are many more resources available on the Library’s Database page.
Here’s the week at a glance at the Nyack Library.
Tuesday at 2p (Nov 11)
Tuesday at Two Film Series Presents: Big Night (1996)
Big Night is foodie drama with a side of comedy staring Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci. The film was directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci and nominated for the “Grand Jury Prize” at the Sundance Film Festival.
Wednesday at 7p (Nov 12)
Book Talk: Inside the Whimsy Works – My Life with Walt Disney Productions
“My father works for Walt Disney!” was a great mixer line in the early 60s at the bus stop and kids’ birthday parties,” says Grey Johnson, the son of Disney legend Jimmy Johnson. His dad wrote Inside the Whimsy Works: My Life With Walt Disney Productions. “After that one truth, I could make up whatever lies I wanted and they would believe me!” Johnson speaks at the Nyack Library on Wed Nov 12 at 7p in the Community Room about the wonderful world of Disney and some of the truths and authenticity behind this ubiquitous media empire. Register by calling the Library at (845)358-3370 ext.214 or by visiting NyackLibrary.org.
Friday at 7p (Nov 14)
Carnegie Concert Jazz Series: Blues Guitarist/Vocalist SaRon Crenshaw
SaRon Crenshaw is an extremely talented guitarist and vocalist who travels the country playing Jazz and Rhythm and Blues. In 2010 and 2011, SaRon had the honor of opening up for Robert Cray and B.B.King on the big stages in Connecticut and won love from the audience with his acoustic performances. SaRon’s love is the Blues and he has been inspired by some of the greatest singers and players of all time, B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy to name a few.
Pressented by Rockland Jazz & Blues Society. Visit rcjbs.org for advanced tickets.
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