Join The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts and the Ridgefield Library this fall as we organize a community-wide reading initiative of The Great Gatsby under the auspices of The Big Read.
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. The Ridgefield Playhouse, in partnership with the Ridgefield Library, is one of 77 not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant to host a Big Read project between September 2014 and June 2015. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest. This program is also made possible with support from Liz and Steven Goldstone.
How can you participate in The Big Read?
PLAN AHEAD! Sign up at news@ridgefieldlibrary.org to get all the latest updates on this exciting community reading project.
DISCUSS! Sign up for one of numerous book discussions taking place around town, or register your book group to participate. Contact Karen Kazzi, klkazzi@ridgefieldlibrary.org, at the Library to get a special book group kit, including multiple copies to borrow, plus special facilitator and book group materials.
LEARN! Find out more about the book, the author and the times at one of many lectures, exhibits and other educational programs by clicking here.
ENJOY! The Big Read is not just about books. Don't miss related music, art and other cultural programs, including the special kick-off performance by The Cab Calloway Orchestra on Friday, October 10 at the Ridgefield Playhouse.