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Everything You Wanted to Know about Opera, But Were Afraid to Ask Saturday, March 18, 1:00 pmAn introduction to Opera, presented by lifelong opera enthusiast Mike Cascia. Learn what opera is, how it started, and enjoy various musical examples to help understand the whole bit about
opera. Attendees will even see how an opera is
written. Click for more information and to register »
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Monologue Writing Workshop Tuesdays, March 21, 28, & April 4, 1:00-2:00 pmCome explore your inner playwright! Facilitated by Via
Arts' Kristianna Smith, participants write monologues inspired by their
real- life experiences. After creating written work, participants will
be coached through performance technique to make their words on the page
fit for the stage. Join us for this three day exploration of
storytelling and performance. These workshops are sponsored by the Berlin Senior Center and Friends of the Library. Click for more information and to register for March 21 »
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The Refugee Experience Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 pmWhat is it like to be a refugee? What do refugees go through in order to enter the U.S., and what is it like for them once they arrive in a new country? Join Solange Rossignol and Hope Lennartz of Refugee Advocacy Services as they speak about their experiences in meeting new refugee families as they arrive in Connecticut and learning about their often traumatic journeys. Volunteers have helped establish many families in new homes and helped them adapt to American culture as they also try to hold on to the virtues of their own cultures.
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Sinatra and Me: The Very Good Years
Saturday, March 25, 1 pmFrank Sinatra had a history with New Haven, CT thanks to his lifelong friendship with Tony Consiglio, part of the family that ran Sally's Pizzeria on Wooster St. Sinatra called Tony "The Clam" because he kept his mouth shut, but Consiglio finally told his tales to writer Franz Douskey and the revelations are published in "Sinatra and Me: The Very Good Years." Join author Franz Douskey and hear the stories. All are welcome. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Literary Wreath Making
Thursday, March 30, 6:30 pmTurn trash into treasure! Join us to make your own curled paper wreath using pages from old books. This is an easy yet beautiful craft project for the true bibliophile. No experience needed.
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
234 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT 06037
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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday
10-8
Friday
10-5
Saturday
10-4
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