Ridgefield's Big Read of
The Great Gatsby kicks off this week and continues through November 23. Here are highlights of activities coming soon.
See the Ridgefield Libray's Big Read page for more about these and upcoming events in this exciting community-wide project.
Thursday, October 2, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
@ Founders Hall
Swanky Speakeasy Soiree
For members of Founders Hall
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 PM
@ Ridgefield Library
Facilitator Training
Orientation and networking session for The Big Read discussion facilitators. Please call 203-438-2282 x1009 to register.
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
@ Keeler Tavern Museum
Cass Gilbert's Speakeasy
Free admission, cash bar; photo ID required.
Saturday, October 4, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
@ Ridgefield Historical Society
Field Trip: Travel Back in Time to the Gatsby Era on Long Island's Gold Coast
Thursday, October 9, 3:00 PM
@ Founders Hall
Book Discussion: Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Fowler
For members of Founders Hall
Friday, October 10, 7:30 PM
@ Ridgefield Playhouse
Big Read Kick-Off Event: Cab Calloway Orchestra
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 NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest. Support has also been received from Connecticut Humanities (CTH), a non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that funds, creates and collaborates on hundreds of cultural programs across Connecticut each year. This program is also made possible with support from Liz and Steven Goldstone. The 2014 Big Read in Ridgefield is presented by The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts and the Ridgefield Library, along with numerous community partners.
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