MHI Calendar 2007

the lives and times of these great mid-nineteenth century composers.

Wed 12/12 Memorable One-Pot Meals for Everyday Cooks - Kathleen King, Owner, Tate’s Bake Shop Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Bring a bag lunch and join us for a special visit with Kathleen King, owner of Tate’s Bake Shop, who will share recipes for – and samples of – easy and delicious one-pot meals sure to please the whole family.

Fri 12/14 The Dickens! 12:00 pm David Houston, actor, in a Recreation of the Charles Dickens American Tour of 1867. Charles Dickens, one of the greatest writers in the history of the English language, was also a performer on the London stage and in his day was the most famous theatrical interpreter of his own stories and characters. David Houston now offers three readings from Original Dickens adaptations for acting: “Boots at the Holly Tree Inn,” a delightful tale of two 7-year olds who run away to be married and are aided by a gardener along the way; “Sikes and Nancy,” the amazingly chilling and exquisitely written murder scenes from Oliver Twist; and “Doctor Marigold,” an unforgettable, funny and very touching novelette about an itinerant salesman and his deaf and dumb adopted daughter.

Mon 12/17 Favorite Films: Amazing Grace - Michael Apted, director, 111 minutes, PG 3:00 p.m.

If you missed this detailed, affectionate biography of William Wilberforce, one of the great souls, who moved humanity forward to end the importation of slaves into England, be sure and join us for this viewing. We’ll serve movie snacks.

December Exhibition in the Madelle Hegeler Semerjian Gallery : Steve Marciw “East End Scenes III” Folk art painting on wood THE JOHN JERMAIN LIBRARY 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor 725-0049 FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES JJML’s popular Friday at the Movies series is shown on a large screen in the library’s third-floor rotunda. Seating is limited, so please arrive by 6:15 p.m.. Films start promptly at 6:30 p.m. No children allowed unless accompanied by an adult. Free.

Fri 12/7 Auntie Mame - 1958 Not Rated Comedy/drama starring Rosalind Russell and Peggy Cass. Directed by Morton DaCosta. Nominated for six Oscars, including a best actress nomination for Rosalind Russell.

Fri 12/21 The Santa Clause 3 Rated G Family comedy starring Tim Allen, Alan Arkin, Martin Short and Elizabeth Mitchell. Directed by Michael Lembeck.

PERFORMANCES Sun 12/9 Naomi Zeitlin Performing Artist 2:00 p.m.

From Broadway to Soulful Jazz, Naomi Zeitlen entertains with you favorite music.

Sun 12/16 Happy Holidays and All That Jazz 2:00 p.m.

Jazz artist Shenole Lattimer is back with a wonderful holiday program.

CANIO’S BOOKS 290 Main Street in Street, Sag Harbor 725-4962 Sat 12/1 Poet Marvin Bell reads from his new collection Mars Being Red. 6:00 pm Sat 12/8 Essayist David Bouchier reads from a new collection. 6:00 pm Sun 12/9 A Holiday reception for the Gallery exhibition, Deck the Walls. Featuring Gallery artists Pam & Ron Focarino, Whitney Hansen, Franco Marinai, Pat Moran, and Kathryn Szoka. 3:00 pm - 5 pm Mon 12/10 Emily Dickinson’s Birthday: stop in for tea and 20% off all new poetry during the week.

4:00 pm - 6 pm Sat 12/15 Donna Schaper, Senior Minister at Judson Memorial Church (Greenwich Village) reads from her book Grass Roots Gardening: Rituals to Sustain Activists 6:00 pm Sat 12/29 Irish writer Frank Delaney reads from his new novel Tipperary. 6:00 pm EAST END BOOKS & GALLERY 53 The Circle, East Hampton 631 324-8680 11/23 – 12/31 Gallery Exhibition: The Artists’ Press, South Africa: An exhibition of Limited Edition artists’ prints and handcrafted African decorations.

Sat 12/1 Meet the Author: Colin Goedecke 6:00 pm–7:00 pm