FOR RELEASE: January 4, 2010
(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. Come in
out of the January cold for the following:
Sunday Afternoon with the Arts at the
Library Concert
January 10, 3 pm
Lea Blackney, Troy cellist and Troy Public Library Youth
Chamber Music Institute alumna, recently completed her Master’s Degree in Cello
Performance at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, studying with Kneisel Trio cellist Stefan Kartman. Blackney will
perform with her University of Wisconsin trio, feturing
clarinetist Nicholas Carolson and pianist Joel Matthys. The program
will include clarinet trios by Beethoven and Brahms, improvisational solos and
an original composition.
Urbanism and Public Art – Art
Photography as Business
January 22, 12-1 pm
As part of
the collaborative series between the Library, the Troy Chamber of Commerce, and
the Image and Arts Council of Troy, Troy resident and professional photographer
William Cowger will discuss how to transform a hobby
into a lucrative business. Bring a
lunch. Coffee and cookies can be purchased from the Cup & Chaucer Coffee
Shop at the Library.
Art & Architecture of the Ancient
World with Michael Farrell
January 24, 3:30 pm
This month’s
session, entitled “Gothic Architecture,” examines the roots of this style of
architecture. It is most familiar as the
architecture of many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and parish churches of
Europe. It is also the architecture of
many castles, places, town halls, guild halls, and universities.
Bulgarian Art Day
January 31, 3 pm
Troy Pianist
Angelina Pashmakova and a musical professional
American Trio will provide a recital of Bulgarian classical music and songs.
The Troy
Public Library is located at 510 West Big Beaver Road. For more information, 248.524.3568 (concerts)
or 248.524.3543 (fine arts) or go to www.troylibrary.info.
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