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Oakton Community College Library
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
847-635-1640
"Dreamers and Demons: The Three Worlds of Isaac Bashevis Singer": Karol Verson will direct a special program performed by members of the Oakton theater department. "Dreamers and Demons: The Three Worlds of Isaac Bashevis Singer" is a play by Isaiah Sheffer, host of the National Public Radio show "Selected Shorts," and a friend of Singer.
This program will be presented at the following times and locations:
September 21 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Emeritus Passages Program, Ray Hartstein Campus
Skokie, Room A 145-152
September 22 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Ray Hartstein Campus Library, Skokie, A200
September 23 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Des Plaines Library, Lower Level
The library web site, www.oakton.edu/library, will feature Singer in 24/7: A Library Research Guide and Webletter. Book exhibitions celebrating Isaac Bashevis Singer's literary works are on display at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campus libraries.
Carmel Clay Public Library
55 4th Ave. SE, Carmel, IN
(317) 571-4281
November 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Carmel Clay Public Library presents "Yentl: From Book to Film."
The film Yentl will be shown, followed by a discussion facilitated by Professor Hilene Flanzbaum to encourage a stimulating dialogue on cultural heritage and the challenges of assimilation.
Jewish Community Center
6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN
(317) 251-9493
November 14th at 1:30 p.m.
The Jewish Community Center's "Ann Katz Festival of Books" presents "Yentl: From Book to Film."
A showing of the film Yentl will be followed by a discussion led by Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's Cantor Janice Roger. Discussion topics will include the numerous challenges Yentl faced as a young Orthodox Jewish woman who wanted to study the Torah, the effect of adding music to the film, and the struggles that Yentl might encounter today if attempting to assimilate in American culture.
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
563-344-4175
July 14 at 6 p.m.
Film screening of Cafeteria at 6 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by a birthday cake in honor of the Isaac Bashevis Singer Centennial and a discussion of the film and of four of Singer's short stories. Speakers will be Owen Rogal from Temple Emanuel in Davenport, Iowa, and Ida Kramer from the Tri-City Jewish Center in Rock Island, Illinois.
Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley
Flint, Michigan 48502
(810) 232-7111
July 13
Isaac Bashevis Singer & His Works: Discussion and Film
Yiddish translator Aliza Shevrin has translated books by Singer from Yiddish to English. Join her for tales of the writer and for a showing of the documentary film Isaac Bashevis Singer: Isaac in America.
July 14
Isaac Bashevis Singer: A Celebration of His Stories
Celebrate Singer's 100th birthday with master storyteller Laura Pershin of Ann Arbor as she shares memorable Singer tales. Stay for birthday cake & ice cream.
July 15
Isaac Bashevis Singer: Movies in the Morning
A showing of Yentl, based on the Singer story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy."
Isaac Bashevis Singer: Kosher Cuisine - Lecture and Baking Demonstration
Hear Bryanchickovick Rubenstein talk about Kosher foods and give a demonstration on Jewish baking as part of the celebration of Isaac Bashevis Singer's 100th birthday.
St. Paul Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(651) 222-3242
October 24 at 7 p.m.
Jan Schwarz, Ph.D., a lecturer at the University of Chicago, will speak about Singer's life and literature, focusing on a few key works: Satan in Goray, short stories, and life writing.
Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library
12 Millstone Campus Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63146
314-442-3721
July 28 at 11:00 a.m.
"Celebrate Singer": Experience New York's 1960s Lower East Side with a cafeteria-style brunch and a program to include a screening of the film The Cafeteria and a discussion led by Nancy Berg, Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature at Washington University in St. Louis
September 8 at 11:30 a.m.
"Celebrate Singer": Program will include a "mini" brunch. Theatre students from Saint Louis University, under the direction of Louise Hung, will perform a dramatic reading of two of Singer's stories followed by a discussion led by local book reviewer and educator Naomi Fishman.
St. Louis Public Library, Schlafly Branch
225 N. Euclid
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-367-4120
July 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Nancy Berg, Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature at Washington University, will present a lecture on the life and works of Isaac Bashevis Singer.
July 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Film screening and book discussion of Enemies: A Love Story.
July 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Theatre students of Saint Louis University, under the direction of Louise Hung, will perform a dramatic reading of several of Singer's short stories.
A reception will follow each event.
Omaha Public Library
215 S. 15th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
402-444-4800
June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
From The Shtetl: A Klezmer Concert
Featuring Tuffy's Klezmorim, with Tuffy Epstein, Steve Thomas, Dan Cervany, and special guest Cantor Gaston Bogolmoni. Distinctively Jewish, klezmer music is a product of Eastern European Yiddish culture and the shtetl communities that inspired much of Singer's work. Reception following. Omaha Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd.
Hanukkah in July
Four storytime programs for children, including two puppet performances of Singer's storybook characters featuring Omaha Public Library Director Rivkah Sass.
July 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Shrewd Dodie &Amp; Lyzer the Myzer
Kids, bring your mom and dad to see Dodie and Lyzer puppets come alive with animated storytelling by Rivkah & Abe Sass. Registration preferred. A.V. Sorensen Branch, 44th & Cass, 444-5274.
July 12 at 2:00 p.m.
The Parakeet Named Dreidel
Presented by JoAnn Prout, Omaha storyteller and children's librarian. Registration preferred. Florence Branch Library, 30th & Bondesson, 444-5299.
July 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Children of Chelm & Other Stories
You have never seen a town like Chelm. Program presented by Marsha Greenhill, Omaha storyteller and former children's librarian. Registration preferred. W. Clark Swanson Branch, 90th & W. Dodge Rd, 444-4852.
July 21 at 1:30 p.m.
When Schlemiel Went to Warsaw
A zany story and puppet show presented by storytellers Rivkah & Abe Sass. Registration preferred. Willa Cather Branch, 44th & Center, 444-4851.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2501 Shaker Blvd.
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
216-831-6868
July 13 at 7 p.m.
Dorothy and Reuben Silver present "The Little Shoemakers," a short story by I.B. Singer followed by the movie Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer.
July 14 at 2 p.m.
Singer stories in Yiddish followed by a Singer movie.
July 15 at 7 p.m.
The Jewish Storytelling Circle will retell a variety of Singer stories for all ages.