FOR RELEASE: JANUARY 8, 2009
(TROY, MI) – The Troy Public Library is hosting
a variety of programs that will offer valuable cultural experiences to its
patrons. During the month of January, library visitors can turn toward lectures
and concerts to expand their view of the world beyond the City limits.
Activities include:
Sunday Afternoon with the Arts at the
Library Concert
January 11, 3 pm
Canadian-born
pianist Pauline Martin studied with Menahem Pressler (Beaux Arts Trio) for her Master’s in Piano
Performance at Indiana University, and completed her DMA at the University of
Michigan. Her solo and chamber music performances and recordings garner
world-class recognition. Dr. Martin has performed at TPL to acclaim with DSO
principal cellist Robert deMaine and Oakland
University clarinetist George Stoffan. This winter
she returns to the Library for a solo piano performance. The program will
feature works by Chopin and Mendelssohn.
Urbanism and Public Art
January 16, noon-1 pm
This is a
collaborative series with the Troy Chamber of Commerce and I/ACT - Image and
Arts Council of Troy. Learn how Troy community leaders plan to improve Troy’s
image in the business world and for our residents through art and culture.
Bring a lunch. Coffee and cookies will be served.
January’s
event features the Cultural Data Project sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trust.
This online standardized data collection system designed for nonprofit
organizations has been implemented most recently in California, after its prior
success in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. Come to learn more about the
Cultural Data Project and how it could benefit the arts and cultural sector in
Michigan; support advocacy; benchmarking; financial and grant reporting; and
make a strong case for our creative sector.
Art & Architecture of the Ancient
World with Michael Farrell
January 18, 3:30 pm
This month’s
session, entitled “Art and Architecture of the Aegean, An Age of Heroes,”
examines the roots of Greek art and architecture, which lie in Mycenaean
culture that lasted from 1600 to 1100 BC. This era has become known as the age
of the heroes, through such stories as those of Achilles and Odysseus that
Greek poet Homer later recorded it in his epic poems, the Iliad and the
Odyssey.
Far Away Places
January 20, 7 pm
Listen to
fascinating travel accounts and see slide presentations by Margaret Kaminski.
The month of January will feature her presentation on Grizzlies of Brooks
Falls, Alaska.
Chinese Art Day
January 25, 2 pm
Celebrate the
Chinese New Year of the Ox. Enjoy a Suzuki violin recital as well as a soloist
concert of American and Chinese music, and a Chinese dance recital. This event
is a collaboration with violinist Lyuan
Sun, Troy School of Music, and various Chinese cultural organizations.
The Troy
Public Library is located at 510 West Big Beaver Road. For more information, call 248.524.3568
(concerts) or 248.524.3543 (fine arts).
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