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The Post Library Association
Exhibits and Events
The Post Library Association is devoted to planning
many cultural and educational functions for
the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library. In the quarter
century that the Post Library Association has been in
existence it has contributed greatly to the cultural life on
the C.W. Post campus in general and in the Library specifically.
The Hutchins Gallery has become a
showcase of fine art with its wide variety of beautiful art exhibits
that have been uniformly praised for their high quality.
The PLA "Friday Night Programs", a dinner and
lecture series, have attracted a wide array of
nationally and internationally renowned scholars.
Other events sponsored by the PLA include the
annual book sale, various booktalks, poetry readings
and special events, such as museum and opera trips.
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Friday Night Programs |
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- March 5 -
The Last Days of Shea
- Dana Brand, lecture.
- Dana Brand is the author of
The Last Days of Shea:
Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan,
in which he focuses on his love for the now-demolished Shea Stadium and his experiences
following the Mets' misfortunes since 2006. This book is not just about baseball. It is about
family life, community, hope, fun, and suffering. The book has been praised by Mets announcers
Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Howie Rose, as well as by the great Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman.
It has also received recognition in the world of literature where it has been praised by the novelist
Jonathan Lethem and the essayist Phillip Lopate. Dana Brand received his Ph.D. in English from
Yale and is a Professor of English and American Literature at
Hofstra University.
- March 26 -
Great Gardens of the World
- Vincent A. Simeone,
lecture.
- This garden lecture will take a journey around the globe to visit great gardens of Europe,
Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and more! Come along for a train ride through the
Canadian Rockies, a hiking trip into the wild bush of Australia, a whale watching expedition to Cape
Town and a visit to a 15th century abbey in jolly old England. Don't miss this unique and inspiring
journey around the globe!
- April 23 -
1964/1965 New York World's Fair
- Pierre Montiel, lecture.
- The 1964/1965 World's Fair was one of the biggest expositions of the post World War II years,
attracting 50 million people and costing $1 billion. The theme of the Fair was "Peace through
Understanding," and all of corporate America came to the Fair to display their products.
Robert Moses, President of the Fair, said "my Fair will have something for everyone, from
Michelangelo to Walt Disney. " This lecture will be an overview of the Fair, its exhibits and
shows, and its impact on the American public. Prior to the days leading up to the lecture, the
B. Davis Schwartz Library will have an exhibit on display of
1964/1965 World's Fair souvenirs and paraphernalia from the collection of Derek Stadler.
- Programs in the library are free and open to the public.
Programs begin at 8:00 p.m. in the library lobby.
Please call 516-299-2892 to reserve a seat.
Social hour and dinner before the
programs begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Hutchins Gallery.
Reservations are
required. $34 per person. Call 516-299-2892.
- Explanation of Charges:
- Our charges per person cover only our out-of-pocket costs.
- The PLA makes no profit but tries to avoid losses.
- Members who cancel within 48 hours of the event remain responsible
for payment as we must pay their costs.
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Art Exhibits |
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Hutchins Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- March 2 - 28 :
Art in Spring!
- Manhasset Art Association
Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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- April 25 - May 1 : Thesis Shows
- C.W. Post Art Department
- June 7 - 26 :
Oriental Brush Painting
- In Kwon Kim
- Past Exhibits:
- February 1 - 26 :
Abraham Lincoln:
The Great Emancipator and his Legacy
- Dan Christoffel
- A series of portraits of President Lincoln and works inspired by the Civil Rights
movement of the 60s.
For over 30 years, Christoffel, a national and international exhibiting artist who is a
board member of the Art League of Long Island, has rendered the 16th president artistically
in a variety of forms, from charcoal sketches to oil paintings. Part of a series of
Abraham Lincoln events
on campus.
- Artist's Talk and Reception: Thursday, February 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- January 4 - 29 : A Life from the
Beginning
- Park, Eun Jung
- 21st Solo Exhibition
- Artist's Reception: January 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
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Special Events |
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Open to members and their guests
- March 11 -
Silk Road at the American Museum of Natural History
- Travel to the Upper West Side of Manhattan in a coach bus and experience the
American Museum of Natural History, one of the largest and most celebrated museums
in the world. The highlight of the visit will be a guided tour of the exhibit,
Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World.
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey along the greatest trading route in
history, the Silk Road, and traverse the ancient cities of Asia and the Middle East as
well as ancient Baghdad. This will be followed by
Journey to the Stars at the
Hayden Planetarium, a stunning voyage through time and space to experience
the life and death of the stars in our night sky. Finally, you will be treated
to an IMAX film,
Mysteries of the Great Lakes.
Light refreshments will be
available on the bus. If you wish to purchase lunch at the museum, you will
have the opportunity to visit the museum food court.
- April 29 -
Fun Day in Downtown Manhattan
- Travel to Manhattan's historic lower tip for a tour of some of its famous attractions. First stop will be
a brief walk through New York City's oldest park,
Bowling Green, followed by a tour of the
National Museum of the
American Indian. This museum has one of the most extensive collections of Native American
arts and artifacts in the world. The highlight of the tour will be the exhibit titled
A Song for the Horse Nation which presents the
epic story of the horse's influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present. Lunch will be had
at historic Fraunces Tavern where General
George Washington said farewell to his officers of the Continental Army. After lunch we will walk past the
James Watson House, currently part of the
Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, on our way to Battery
Park. Here, there will be a tour of the relatively new addition to Manhattan, the
Skyscraper Museum which focuses on the beautiful and
tall structures that make up our skyline. This will be followed by a brief walk through
Battery Park to see some of its famous memorials and
monuments, and relaxing ride home on a cozy coach bus.
For additional information, please call
516-299-2892 or 516-299-2307.
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PLA Annual Book Sale 2010 |
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April 7, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. :
Open to PLA Members and LIU Cardholders only
April 8, Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. :
Open to the Public
April 9, Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. :
Open to the Public
April 10, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. :
Open to the Public
- We are happy to accept donations until Friday, March 26th.
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- All books (except textbooks and encyclopedias) are accepted, as well as DVDs, CDs,
Tapes and Records.
- Please label bags and boxes clearly with "PLA BOOK SALE" on them.
Enclose a sheet with name and address, and the total amount of material donated.
This can be used for income tax purposes.
- Bring your material to the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library
- Call first (516-299-2892) to make sure that someone will be available to
receive your material.
- With the exception of weekends, material may be dropped off at the
Library Business Office at the northwest corner of the Library.
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