Long Island Community Arts Calendar
June 2022
Freeport Memorial Library Presents Faith Ringgold: American People
Faith Ringgold: American People presented by Mary Vahey TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1 p.m. VIRTUAL PROGRAM Faith Ringgold took the traditional craft of quilt making (which has its roots in the slave culture of the South) and reinterpreted its function to tell stories of her life and those of others in the black community. Join Mary Vahey as she explores Ringgold’s art and her quest to expand the art canon to include artists of the African diaspora and to introduce them…
Find out more »Freeport Memorial Library Presents Picturing America
Picturing America presented by Louise Cella Caruso WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1 p.m. HYBRID PROGRAM In this illustrated art lecture, Louise Cella Caruso will explore American art from the early limners of the 18th century – followed by the geniuses of the 19th century – to the masters of the 20th century. Experience the works of artists such as J. S. Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Emanuel Leutze, Norman Rockwell, Childe Hassam, and N. C. Wyeth. Freeport Memorial Library. 144 W. Merrick Road,…
Find out more »Freeport Memorial Library Presents Editing Your Digital Photos on Windows
Editing Your Digital Photos on Windows THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30 p.m. VIRTUAL PROGRAM This class will cover editing pictures, including cropping, resizing, red-eye removal, and more. Prerequisite for both programs: Basic computer skills are necessary. Register online, by phone, or in person at the ASK Desk. Freeport Memorial Library. Visit the event calendar at www.freeportlibrary.info for details and to register. 516-379-3274. Free.
Find out more »Freeport Memorial Library Presents Adult Coloring
Adult Coloring presented by Chris Bisonette FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2:30 p.m. AT THE LIBRARY Studies have shown that coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind. Coloring pages and pencils will be provided. Register online, by phone, or in person at the ASK Desk. Freeport Memorial Library 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY. 516-379-3274, www.freeportlibrary.info. Free.
Find out more »Freeport Memorial Library Presesnts Belle Sylvester Recital Series: Richard Alston, pianist
Belle Sylvester Recital Series presents: Richard Alston, pianist FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 7 p.m. HYBRID PROGRAM In our Arts Season Finale, we will celebrate Juneteenth with a piano recital called Classically Black: Piano Compositions by Composers of African Descent. Performed by award-winning pianist Richard Alston, this program explores black composers from the 19th and 20th Century. Freeport Memorial Library. 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY. To attend in person, register by visiting www.freeportlibrary.info and click on the date of the program…
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