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On Fitzgerald focuses on Willa Cather, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Gertrude Stein, three outspoken writers who loved and influenced F. Scott Fitzgerald and his writing. After the performance, Betty Jean Steinshouer will offer a scholarly view of Fitzgerald's relationships with the three writers as well as his relationship with Ernest Hemingway. The audience will also have an opportunity to discuss The Great Gatsby and its place in American Literature.
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents the Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.
Broward County is one of 208 communities nationwide participating in the Big Read in 2009. From March 1 - April 30 our community will celebrate The Great Gatsby with a full calendar of events including lectures, art exhibits, literary dramatizations, book discussions and film screenings.
The Big Read in Broward County is presented in partnership with Florida Center for the Book at Broward County Library, Broward Public Library Foundation, The Writers' Network of South Florida, and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
Events scheduled for The Big Read include the following:
The Big Read - Lectures & Presentations
Discover the real-life relationships of F. Scott Fitzgerald at South Regional/Broward College Library as Dr. Kathleen Dixon Donnelly gives a three-part lecture on "F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Friends." You'll learn about his relationship with his wife, Zelda; his best friends, The Murphys; and Sheila Graham, the woman who was with him in his declining years in Hollywood. Dr. Dixon Donnelly will also explore the role of Fitzgerald's editor, Maxwell Perkins, in The Great Gatsby: "The Making of an American Novel," a lecture to be held at Tamarac Library. Find out about the author's military career from English literature professor Dr. James Meredith as he discusses F. Scott's time in the Army at his lecture "The Great Gatsby and The Great War," which will be presented at the Main Library.
The Broward County Historical Commission offers a special presentation, "The Founding Fathers of Florida Literary Tourism: Hemingway & Fitzgerald," in their downtown Fort Lauderdale office. Learn how these authors contributed to making South Florida a tourist destination for book lovers in this fascinating and informative event.
The Big Read - Book Reviews & Discussions
Everyone is invited to sit down and talk about The Great Gatsby at a series of book reviews and discussions to be held at libraries throughout Broward during The Big Read. What did you think of the book, its characters, and its message? To share your views on the book, see the attached list for locations, dates and times of scheduled book discussions.
The Big Read - Films & Movies
Lovers of the silver screen can enjoy a Jazz Age cinema experience by watching and discussing the 1974 version of The Great Gatsby starring Mia Farrow and Robert Redford. In addition to showings at Broward County libraries, art house movie theatre Cinema Paradiso will present the film on April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
See home movies from the 1920s as well as classics such as Camille during Roaring Twenties Day at Weston Branch Library. Or enjoy Literary Cinema and discussion at Main Library, which will include The Jazz Singer, Love Me or Leave Me, and The Last Tycoon.
Also, movie and music lovers can indulge in an evening of "Scenes and Soundtracks," a program at Northwest Regional Library which will include music and scenes from a wide range of classic movies.
The Big Read - Music & Movement
Celebrate the sounds of the Jazz Age with live jazz performances including a jazz fusion concert at Tyrone Bryant Library and a jazz concert by "ItHad2BeJazz" at Northwest Regional Library.
Learn favorite dances of the Gatsby era, including the Charleston, the fox trot, and quick step from dance instructor Rock Wray at North Regional/Broward College Library. Lessons are free; just wear smooth-soled shoes (no sneakers) and get ready to move.
The Big Read - Drama & Stage
Actress Betty Jean Steinhouser will present "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Three Views" at a special dramatic presentation at the historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale.
Also, actress Debra Conner will perform "Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization" in honor of The Big Read at three separate venues in Broward during The Big Read. You can also enjoy enacted excerpts from literature and plays of the 1920s at "Fitzgerald's Reading List" which will be performed at Main Library.
Moonlight Tales, which will be held under the stars at the Main Library Plaza, will offer an evening of storytelling, jazz as well as a performance of Debra Conner's "Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization."
The Big Read - Art & Visuals
At Soul of a People: Florida Voices from the Writers' Project, works of Florida writers who contributed to the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration will be on exhibit from March 28 through May 1 at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University. Expression of Art: From Jazz to Emotions, which features art by Donovan Steadman, will be displayed from April 1 to April 30 at Northwest Regional Library, which will also hold an all-ages contest for posters showcasing The Great Gatsby on April 24.
The Big Read - English Café
Attendees of The English Café, a conversational practice class for learners of English, are invited to join in The Big Read. The Great Gatsby will be used in regular English Café classes at library locations throughout Broward.
Lectures & Presentations for The Big Read
F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Circle of Friends: This three-part lecture series by Dr. Kathleen Dixon Donnelly will focus on the author's inner circle. Part 1: "F. Scott and Zelda." April 1, 2 p.m. Part 2: "The Fitzgeralds and the Murphys on the Riviera." April 2, 2 p.m. Part 3: "F. Scott and Sheila Graham in Hollywood." April 7, 2 p.m. South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-201-8825.
The Great Gatsby: The Making of an American Novel. This lecture by Dr. Kathleen Dixon Donnelly will focus on the role of Scribner's star editor, Maxwell Perkins, in the success of The Great Gatsby. Tamarac Branch Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac; 954-720-2282. April 8, 2:30 p.m.
The Great Gatsby and the Great War. American literature professor Dr. James Meredith will present a multimedia presentation describing F. Scott Fitzgerald's experiences in the U.S. Army. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 28, 2 p.m.
The Founding Fathers of Literary Tourism: Hemingway & Fitzgerald. Broward County Historical Commission, 151 S.W. 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-765-4670. April 29, noon.
Book Discussions and Reviews for The Big Read
Lunch with the Librarian: The Great Gatsby. North Regional/Broward College Library 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek; 964-201-2600. March 19, 2 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Century Plaza Branch Library 1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach; 954-360-1330. March 25, 1 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Davie/Cooper City Library, 4600 S.W. 82 Ave., Davie; 954-680-0050. April 6, 1:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 8, noon.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale; 954-968-3840. April 25, 11 a.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-492-1881. April 15, noon.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Pembroke Pines Branch, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines; 954-437-2635. April 15, 1 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-201-8825. April 15, 1 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center, 3403 Galt Ocean Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 954-537-2877. April 20, 2 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Rd., Hollywood; 954-985-2689. April 21, 1:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library, 255 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach; 954-926-2420. April 22, 11 a.m.
Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby. Parkland Library, 6620 N. University Dr., Parkland; 954-757-4200. April 25, 10:30 a.m.
Films & Movie Screenings and Discussions for The Big Read
The Jazz Singer Film Discussion. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 1, 1 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Discussion. Tamarac Branch Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac; 954-720-2282. April 7, 1:30 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Discussion. South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-201-8825. April 7, 6 p.m.
The Roaring Twenties Film Discussion. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 8, 1 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Screening. South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 954-201-8825. April 11, 1 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Screening. Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. 9th Ct., Pompano Beach; 954-968-3820. April 11, 6 p.m.
Love Me or Leave Me Film Discussion. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 15, 1 p.m.
Scenes and Soundtracks. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900. April 15, 6 p.m.
Camille Film Screening. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston; 954-389-2098. April 15, 11 a.m.
Girl Shy Film Screening. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston; 954-389-2098. April 15, 12:30 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Screening. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston; 954-389-2098. April 15, 2 p.m.
Roaring Twenties Day with Camille, The Great Gatsby and Home Movies from the 1920s. Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston; 954-389-2098. April 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Discussion. Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center, 3403 Galt Ocean Dr.; 954-537-2877. April 21, 2 p.m.
The Last Tycoon Film Discussion. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 22, 1 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Screening. Lauderhill Towne Centre, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.; 954-497-1630. April 30, 12:30 p.m.
The Great Gatsby Film Screening. Cinema Paradiso, 503 S.E. 6th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-3456. April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Music & Movement for The Big Read
Great Gatsby Dance Lessons. North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek; 964-201-2600. April 14, 2 p.m.
Scenes and Soundtracks. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900.
Live Jazz Fusion Concert. Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, 2230 N.W. 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-497-1675. April 20, 6 p.m.
Jazz Concert by "ItHad2BeJazz." Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900. April 29, 6 p.m.
Drama & Stage Performances for The Big Read
F. Scott Fitzgerald: Three Views, A Literary Dramatization. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 900 Birch Rd.; 954-563-5393. March 23, 2 p.m.
Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900. April 11, 2 p.m.
Fitzgerald's Reading List. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 14, 2 p.m. and April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization. Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-262-5477. April 22, 2 p.m.
Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization. All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 954-467-6496. April 22, 7 p.m.
Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization. North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek; 964-201-2600. April 23, 2 p.m.
Moonlight Tales. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444. April 25, 7 to 10 p.m.
Art & Visuals for The Big Read
Coral Springs Art Festival. The Walk at Coral Springs, 2912-14 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-796-7999. March 21 & 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Soul of a People: Florida Voices from the Writers' Project. Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-262-5477. March 28 through May 1.
Expression of Art: From Jazz to Emotions, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900. April 1 through April 30.
The Great Gatsby Poster Contest. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs; 954-341-3900. April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
English Café & The Big Read
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6 p.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach; 954-360-1380.
April 8, 6 p.m. Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-357-7444.
April 13, 6:30 p.m. and April 15, 20, & 22, noon. Sunset Strip Library, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise; 954-749-2525.
April 13, 20 & 27, 6:30 p.m. Hallandale Beach Library, 300 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale; 954-457-1750.
April 18, 10 a.m. and April 20, 6 p.m. Carver Ranches Branch, 4785 S.W. 18 St., West Park; 954-985-1945.
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