Musical July at UD/Sellers with Beatles history, Bizet opera
UPPER DARBY » Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Public Library, 76 S. State Road, welcomes professional Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz at 7 p.m. Monday, July 17, for “Alter Ego, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Since its release in 1967, The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band has often been regarded as the single greatest rock album ever made, and one of the first rock concept albums.
Krerowicz’s multimedia presentation observes and discusses the landmark album track by track, citing musical and historical precedents, and illustrating the development of the songs through excerpts from interviews with the band members and clips of discarded takes. Mr. Krerowicz won a research grant through the University of Hartford in 2011 to study the band. He has since presented his findings in more than 300 presentations throughout the U.S. and England and has published four books.
The free 90-minute presentation is held in the library’s second floor meeting room (there is no elevator). Seats are limited, and registration is required.
Join other opera lovers at the Upper Darby/Sellers to learn about Georges Bizet’s beautiful work The Pearl Fishers (Les pêcheurs de perles). The Pearl Fishers includes the famous duet for tenor and baritone, “Au fond du temple saint.” Popular lecturer Joseph Erdeljac, B.S., M.Ed., Music and Vocal Performance, discusses the opera. During the course of the two-part lecture series, attendees also listen to the entire recording while following along with a provided libretto.
The free program is held in the library’s secondfloor meeting room (no elevator) from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays July 20 and 27. Light refreshments are available. Seats are limited; registration is required. Audience members are encouraged to attend both parts but may register for only one if they choose.
For information and to register for the above programs, call 610-789-4440 or visit www.udlibraries.org/adults
Sister Circle, kids’ programs at Norwood
NORWOOD » Norwood Public Library, 513 Welcome Ave., hosts the Sister Circle for a special program at 7 p.m. July 11 featuring Dawn Maddox, Financial Advisor, Adaptive Wealth Planning of Raymond James. Dawn’s focus is helping women because Dawn understands the challenges that women face and how to get the answers women need. It is more critical than ever that women are empowered to take control of their finances. According to the U.S. census data, an estimated 42 percent of all women lack financial security.
Maddox teaches tips and techniques for saving, budgeting and financial planning. This talk is for young women just starting out and for women who are retired and find themselves struggling to make ends meet.
Sister Circle focuses on ways to uplift, inform, empower, inspire and raise awareness of women’s issues. Meetings are open to the public. Refreshments are provided. For information, contact Rose Trefz at rosetrefz@gmail.com. For a financial consultation, contact Dawn Maddox at 302477-0712 or email dawn. maddox@raymondjames. com
The library welcomes back the SCIENCETELLERS for a Summer Reading Club event at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, for grades K-5. On Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m., Katie Dunn presents her Music Theory Program at Preschool Connections for children 3-5 five years old. For information, call the library at 610-5340693, email nocsd@delcolibraries.org and follow the library on Facebook.
Local film, Beatles history at Ridley RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Ridley Township Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., welcomes Irv Slifkin, author of the best-selling book “Filmadelphia: A Celebration of a City’s Movies,” at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Slifkin gives an exciting presentation that delves into Philly’s movie heritage, acting as tour guide to clips of films shot in and around Philadelphia, from the silent days to the recent past. This cinematic treasure chest offers treats from the famous to the obscure, and allows audiences to appreciate scenes from the movies as they take in the local scenery.
Irv Slifkin is a film writer and critic, who has taught a film class at Temple University. He has contributed articles on film and video to Entertainment Weekly, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Chicago Tribune. Under the name “Movie Irv,” he reviewed movies and videos each week for WIPAM’s “The Morning Guys” radio show. He has also discussed film related topics as a guest on National Public Radio, ABC-TV and Comcast Cable Network.
The library hosts Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, for “From the Shadow of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America.” His multimedia presentation links two momentous events of the 1960’s: The popularity of the Beatles and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Many Beatles authors have cited JFK’s assassination on November 22, 1963 as a cause of the Beatles’ sudden popularity in the United States in early 1964. Their logic is Kennedy’s assassination made America sad, then the Beatles made America happy again. But this commonly accepted answer is overly simplistic. The real answer is that Kennedy’s life and death inadvertently primed the nation for the Beatles’ arrival and success. This 60-minute program explains how and why. No Beatles fan will want to miss this event.
Despite being born 15 years after the band broke up, Aaron Krerowicz is the United States of America’s only full-time professional Beatles music scholar. He won a research grant through the University of Hartford in 2011 to study the band and since has presented his findings through more than 300 presentations throughout the United States and England. He has authored six Beatles books. This free presentation is held in Garling Hall.
To register for the above programs, email reference@ridleylibrary.org, call 610-583-0593 or visit the library. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Summer reading for all ages at Upper Chi
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chichester Library, 3374 Chichester Ave., #19, Boothwyn, holds a book on discussion on “The Pine Barrens” by John McPhee at 1:30 p.m. July 20. The non-fiction work describes the history, biology and people of the New Jersey pine barrens. To participate, register at the library or call 610-485-0200.
The library welcomes schoolchildren in grades K-5 to “build a better world” by participating in its summer reading program. Program runs June 20-Aug. 15, and prizes are awarded for reading goals through Aug. 31. Children must register at the library to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children should read one book or read for 60 minutes and prizes are awarded for their efforts through Aug. 31. Miss Jenn hosts the programs, which are held Tuesdays at 2 p.m. The schedule is:
• July 11, Art Class with Nils Nelson
• July 18, Magic Show
• July 25, Lego Building
• Aug. 1, The Travelling Camden Aquarium Aquatic Center
• Aug. 8, What’s the Buzz About? (Beekeeping)
• Aug. 15, Super Spectacular Party