The Big Read 2009 - Programs
Charles Shields will discuss why he chose to write a biography of Miss Lee; the surprises he encountered along the way, including her efforts to discourage friends from speaking with him; the parallels between To Kill a Mockingbird and Miss Lee's life; and the reasons why she never published a second book. Registration required - Village.
Join us for southern snacks, desserts & music as we celebrate the beginning of our month-long Big Read 2009.
Special Guest Speakers will begin at 1:00 pm.
Copies of To Kill a Mockingbird will be available (while supplies last), prize drawings, along with February program information and sign up!
Sponsored by The Livingston Diversity Council.
Shown on the large screen at the Hartland Music Hall. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winner of 3, including Best Actor for Gregory Peck, and in his debut role, Robert Duval can be seen as Boo Radley. Drop-in - Hartland Music Hall.
Join Robert Jones and Matt Watroba as they lead you through a musical journey exploring the music and songs leading up to the Civil Rights Movement.
For those who read To Kill A Mockingbird, expect to see some of the most poignant themes come alive through the music of the era. Robert and Matt will remind us all that we wouldn't have the music we love today without the sharing of diverse cultures throughout our rich American history. Drop-in - Hartland Music Hall.
How have our civil rights changed since 1930 when To Kill a Mockingbird takes place? How about since the 1960s when Harper Lee wrote the novel? Donna Harahuc and John Golaszewski from the State of Michigan Department of Civil Rights will be at Cromaine to discuss Civil Right since the 1930s. Registration required - Village.
Local Eddie Shell will discuss growing up in rural Mississippi and how the Jim Crow laws have affected his life. Registration required - Village.
Local historian Nadine Cloutier will present a historical view of Hartland/Livingston County, Michigan in the 1930s. Registration required - Village.
A local attorney will discuss changes that have occurred in our legal system between the 1930s, the 1960s when the book was written, and current times. Registration required - Crossroads.
Veteran teacher and Drama Coach, Ray Merrill, interprets passages fromTo Kill a Mockingbird. Join us for this original performance that will enrich your understanding of the book. Registration required - Crossroads.
O’Malley’s Chef Karin Deighan will visit Cromaine Crossroads to discuss foods specifically from To Kill a Mockingbird and generally from the south. Taste testing will be done, so come ready to snack on southern foods. Registration required - Crossroads.
Sponsored by O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.