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Interfaith Panel
January 6, 2009 at 12 p.m.
Bala Cynwyd Library
131 Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd
A lively, interfaith panel discussion of the common ground of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Panelists will be Father Donald G. Clifford, S.J., Director Emeritus of the St. Joseph's University Jewish-Catholic Institute; Rabbi David Strauss of Main Line Reform Temple; and a prominent imam from the local Muslim community. Bring your own lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. |
| A Conservator, A Curator... and Your Own Bookshelf Treasure
January 11, 2009 at 2 p.m.
Lower Merion Township Building Board Room
75 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
Introduction by Rabbi Ben Richman, who will explain how a Haggadah is used during a Passover Seder.
Lynne Farrington, Curator of Printed Books at Penn's Annenberg Rare Book & Manuscript Library, will discuss her career and also show an on-screen facsimile of the Sarajevo Haggadah
Susan Bing, Conservation Assistant at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, will discuss her career and the work of the Center.
Roadshow-Style Event -- David Bloom, Vice President for Rare Books & Manuscripts at Freeman's Auction House, will provice oral appraisals of up to three books per person. (The Lower Merion Library System and One Book One Lower Merion are not responsible for the accuracy of any aspect of the appraisals.)
Dessert reception after the program in the lobby of the Township Building. |
| The Secret World of Art Theft
January 13, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Ludington Library
5 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
Former FBI agent Robert K. Wittman has recovered over 1,000 artistic and cultural works with a combined value of over $225 million. His stories and experiences rival any adventure movie, and will make for a fascinating and exciting evening. |
| BOOK DISCUSSION
January 15, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Bala Cynwyd Library
131 Old Lancaster Rd., Bala Cynwyd
Emilie Passow, a very popular reviewer for local book clubs, and a professor in the Judaic Studies Program and the Department of English and Philosophy at Drexel University, will lead a discussion of People of the Book.
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| Movie : The Rape of Europa
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Watch the epic story of the deliberate theft, calculated destruction and astounding rescue and survival of some of Europe's most treasured art during the Third Reigh and World War II. Tickets may be purchased at the BMFI box office. |
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Geraldine Brooks Appearance & Book Signing
January 25, 2009 at 2 p.m
Thomas Great Hall
Bryn Mawr College
Geraldine Brooks will speak on the art of writing an historical novel and making fiction from fact. The audience will have an opportunity to chat with her as she signs books. Books will be available for sale, or you may bring your own copy. |
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