Discovery - The Atlantic City Free Public Library

JULY/AUGUST 2012
Discovery
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A Bimonthly Newsletter
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Atlantic City’s sounds of summer ...
Library partners with City, Chicken Bone Beach Foundation to offer free concerts
Local residents and visitors have plenty of free entertainment series to choose from this summer. (From left to right) The featured artists will include Universal African
Dance and Drum Ensemble at the Atlantic City Library International Night Series on July 11; the Chi-Lites at the City of Atlantic City Summer Concert Series on July
21; Orrin Evans at the Chicken Bone Beach Jazz on the Beach Series on Aug. 2 and Gina Roché at the Bartram Beach Block Concert Series on Aug. 3.
As the summer heats up, so too
does Atlantic City’s free entertainment scene.
The Atlantic City Free Public
Library is once again partnering with
the City of Atlantic City and
Chicken Bone Beach Historical
Foundation, Inc., to present an outstanding musical lineup to local residents and visitors.
The library and city will bring a
PLEASE SEE PAGE 3 FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULES
multi-cultural flair to Kennedy Plaza
on Wednesday nights with the Fifth
annual Atlantic City Library International Night Series. The series will
feature music and dance from cultures around the world. The shows
are 90 minutes long and begin at 7
p.m.
The city and library are also co-
sponsoring both the Atlantic City
Summer Concert Series and Bartram
Beach Block Concert Series.
The A.C. Summer Concert Series, which takes place on select Saturdays at Gardner’s Basin, highlights
the talents of local favorites and
popular acts from the 1970s and ’80s.
Shows start at 1 p.m. Headliners take
Dream Big Mosaic Rock on
Sunday, July 1, at 2 p.m. –
Participants will use an ordinary
rock to create an inspirational
statement in mosaic, reminding
them to dream big, imagine and
create. All ages.
Comic Drawing Class on
Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 and
26, at 3:30 p.m. – Learn how to
draw characters or super heroes. Marvel DC Comic Illustra-
tor Joe Del Beato leads the instruction. Ages 7 to 17.
Paws to Read with Baby Bully
on Fridays, July 6 and 20, at
11 a.m. – Read to our pal, therapy dog Baby Bully. Ages 5 to
10.
Baby Bounce on Fridays, July
6, 13, 20, and 27, at 2 p.m. –
Baby Bounce includes songs,
rhymes, stories and movement,
plus play time for parent and
baby. Ages 0 to 2.
LEGO Club on Saturdays,
July 7 and 21, at 11 a.m. – Use
our LEGOs and your imagination to create something spectacular. Ages 6 to 12.
Star Tales Book Club on Saturdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28,
at 3 p.m. – Families read a selection of classical and world
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Library launching
new audiobook, eBook
site for members
Big fun planned for children’s
Summer Reading Program
As part of the Atlantic
City Free Public Library’s
Summer Reading Program,
children from 0-17 years of
age will have an opportunity
to participate in a variety of
fantastic programs.
Children nine and
younger must be accompanied by a supervising adult
in order to attend. All programs will be held at the
Main Library unless otherwise noted.
Space is limited. It’s best
to reserve a spot by calling
(609) 345-2269, ext. 3050.
the stage at 4 p.m. and play until
dusk.
Looking to catch some music on
a Friday night? Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music of some
popular local artists at the biweekly
Bartram Beach Block Series. The
shows will be held 7-8:30 p.m. at
Bartram and the Boardwalk.
Magical Chad’s show on July
8 is part of a busy schedule
planned for the Atlantic City
Free Public Library’s Summer
Reading Program.
myths that explain how ancient
people understood and imagined the night sky. Reading time
will be followed by crafts,
snacks and good talks. Ages 8
to 12.
Magical Chad on Sunday, July
8, at 2 p.m. – Enjoy magic, juggling and magic lessons with
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Atlantic City Free Public Library is proud to offer
best-selling and classic
audiobooks and eBooks,
available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week from the
library’s new Downloadable Media service —
overdrive.acfpl.org.
The library is unveiling
its own Downloadable Media service to respond to an
increasing demand for
downloadable books. The
service will be available
only to Atlantic City Free
Public Library members.
Also, the library will
continue
to
offer
d o w n l o a d a b l e b o o ks
through the South Jersey
Audiobook and eBook
Download Center.
You can browse the
books, check out titles with
overdrive.acfpl.org
your library card, and
download to a personal
computer, Mac® and
many mobile devices. Titles can be enjoyed immediately on a PC or Mac®
or transferred to a variety
of devices, including Amazon Kindle®, iPad®,
iPod® and Sony®
Reader™, Android phones
and tablets. Some audio
titles can also be burned to
CD to listen on-the-go.
Titles expire at the end of
the lending period. There
are no late fees!
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Zumba Gold for Active Older Adults
Monday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest:
Saymara Nieves, Certified
Zumba Instructor
Zumba Gold is a fun dance-fitness class
that modifies the moves and pacing of
Zumba for active older adults and is set
to fun Latin music. Please wear comfortable workout clothing and sneakers, and
bring water and a towel.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3119,
for more information
Arts and Crafts: Patriotic Pinwheel
Monday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Jackie Caplan
Living Well, Lighten Up the Fat
Monday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Joanne Kinsey, MS, CFCS, Family & Community Health Educator
Make small changes in food choices and
preparation to reduce your fat intake.
Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Monday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Emma Escobar, Department of
Health, City of Atlantic City
Escobar will provide information on supplements and herbs, and the possible
interactions with prescription medicines.
Senior Wellness: Joint Health
Monday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Steven Chang, Pharmacist
Arts and Crafts: Sumi Painting
Monday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Jennifer Boyce, Glazed Over Studio
Participants will try their hand at this style
of Japanese painting on rice paper.
Arts and Crafts: Design Your Own Mosaic Magnet
Monday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Michele Pasciullo
Zumba Gold for Older Active Adults
Monday, Aug. 20, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest:
Saymara Nieves, Certified
Zumba Instructor
(See description for July 30 program)
Senior Wellness: Health Monitoring
Monday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Guest: Steven Chang, Pharmacist
(All programs are free and materials are
supplied. No registration is required.)
versary. Please note this event is open
only to current Film Society members,
and advanced registration is required.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112;
or, e-mail Theresa Hawkins at
[email protected] for information.
View and Discuss: Shallow Grave
Saturday, July 14, at 1 p.m.
This 1994 British cult classic stars Ewan
McGregor. Danny Boyle directed. It is
rated R and runs 92 minutes.
Year Six Anniversary Party
Monday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m.
The Film Society celebrates its sixth anni-
Computer training
for library members
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3066,
for more information
Computer Fundamentals
Tuesday, July 3, at 4:30 p.m.
Beginning Word
Tuesday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m.
Job Applications and Resumes
Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m.
Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3115,
for more information
ESL Intermediate Class
Mondays from July 2-Aug. 27 from 1-4
p.m.
A general ESL class which will focus on
grammar, listening, writing, vocabulary,
reading and writing.
Getting Your Driver’s License: ESL
DMV Class
Fridays from July 6-Aug. 31 from 10 a.m.12 p.m.
This class is designed to teach students
how they can get a driver’s license in the
State of New Jersey. This educational
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View and Discuss: Blade Runner: The
Final Cut
Saturday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m.
The group will watch the 2007 re-issue of
the 1982 science fiction classic starring
Harrison Ford. Ridley Scott directed. It is
rated R and runs 117 minutes.
Director’s Cuts
Monday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m.
This classroom session will focus on the
various reasons and ways in which filmmakers revisit their previous films. Famous director’s cuts will be discussed.
Fundamentos de Computacion
Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 4:30 p.m.
Beginning Excel
Saturday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m.
Computer Fundamentals
Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 4:30 p.m.
(These training sessions are open only to
Atlantic City Free Public Library members.)
Registration is required. Visit the computer help desk at the Main Library to
register. Classes are three hours long.
course will help students better understand the New Jersey driver's manual,
which will be provided, so they can pursue a license with the Department of Motor Vehicle.
ESL Conversation Class: Manners and
Etiquette
Wednesdays from July 11-Aug. 29 from
4:30-7:30 p.m.
This class is designed to help students
learn about manners and proper etiquette
(i.e. dining, phone, gift giving) needed for
everyday life in the United States.
(These training sessions are open only to
Atlantic City Free Public Library members.)
Registration is required, and it will be
held from 12-1 p.m. on Mondays at the
Main Library. Please visit the Reference
Desk to sign up for these classes. For
more information, call (609) 345-2269,
ext. 3115.
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Magical Chad Juros. Registration is required for the lessons after the magic
show. All ages.
Shadow Puppets on Tuesday, July 10,
at 10:30 a.m. – Participants build miniature shadow puppets and a small stage
and perform stories. It’s a Balinese theatre tradition. Ages 8 to 16.
Basic Beading for Teens on Tuesday,
July 10, at 1 p.m. – Create your own
jewelry. Participants will take home a
piece they created. Ages 13 to 17.
presents a side-splitting selection of famous folktales from Africa starring Anansi
the Spider, whose appetite always overrules his intellect. All ages.
Assemblage Sculptures on Tuesday,
July 17, at 1 p.m. – Create an abstract
sculpture on a panel from “found art”
wood pieces and other cast-off objects.
Materials supplied or bring your own.
Ages 13 to 17.
Ventriloquist John Pizzi and Andy on
Wednesday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m. –
Enjoy this one-man show of comedy,
magic and ventriloquism. All ages.
Storytime for Tots on Wednesdays,
July 11 and 25, at 10:30 a.m. -- This
program features stories, rhymes, songs,
fingerplays and crafts. Ages 2 to 6.
Wetlands Institute: Life in a Salt Marsh
on Thursday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. –
Participants will learn about the elements
of a salt marsh and create a living model
of a salt marsh. Activity includes live animal touch tanks. Ages 8 through adult.
Act Up for Literacy on Wednesday,
July 11, at 1 p.m. – Participate in theatre
games and performance skits that help
reading comprehension. Ages 8 to 16.
World of Reptiles on Thursday, July
19, at 1 p.m. – Learn about and interact
with exotic large reptiles from around the
world. All ages.
Choo Choo Charlie on Thursday, July
12, at 10:30 a.m. – Choo Choo Charlie
will take you on a magical adventure with
a unique blend of train effects, comedy
and magic. Ages 5 to 12.
Traumatropes on Sunday, July 22, at 2
p.m. – Create your own hand-drawn animation of the constellations by learning
how to make “traumatropes” optical illusions. All ages.
Philadelphia Zoo Live Animal Show on
Thursday, July 12, at 1 p.m. – Discover
the excitement of the zoo at the library!
The Philadelphia Zoo will bring an interactive, educational and engaging experience with live animals. All ages.
Sciencetellers: Dragons and Dreams
on Tuesday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. –
This fun, high-energy program teaches
the science of fire and ice by telling a tale
of Dragons and Dreams using experiments. Ages 6 to 12.
Star Lab Traveling Planetarium on
Friday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. (at All
Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic
Ave.) – Learn how to locate planets,
stars and constellations in a giant inflatable planetarium, and how the night skies
are named for Greek, Egyptian and Roman myths. Age 5 to 12.
Teen Self-Defense: Mixed Martial Arts
on Tuesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. – Learn
the basics of self-defense with mixed
martial arts by Sensei Brian “Graveto”
Morágne. Ages 13 to 17.
Go on a Fossil Dig on Friday, July 13,
at 1 p.m. (at All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave.) – Search for
and keep the fossils you find, including
shark teeth, coral, sea urchin spines,
bones and more. Fossils are up to 20
million years old. Ages 5 to 12.
Tween Day in the Teen Lounge on Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. –
Kids are invited to rock out in the Teen
Space. This is your chance to enjoy gaming: Xbox360, PlayStation3, Nintendo
Wii. Participants need a library card in
good standing. Ages 9 to 12.
Dino Man Space! on Wednesday, July
25 at 1 p.m. (at the All Wars Memorial
Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave.) – Dino
Man Space uses giant inflatable dinosaurs, meteors, comets, liquid air and a
goldfish to take children on a fast-paced
exploration of the heavens. Ages 5 to 12.
Storytelling with Balloon Animals on
Thursday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. –
Cheryl-Anne tells stories while creating
colorful balloon animals. Ages 2 to 10.
Reading Rocks on Thursday, July 26,
at 1 p.m. – Enjoy a combination of
magic, comedy, books and more. Ages 5
to 10
Duct Tape Flowers on Sunday, July
15, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, July 31, at 1
p.m. – Participants create flowers using
colorful duct tape. Ages 10 to 17
Sumi Painting on Sunday, July 29, at 2
p.m. – Working with traditional rice paper
and ink, participants transfer dreams and
thoughts onto paper through symbols in
painting. All ages.
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre on Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. (at All Wars
Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave.)
– Award-winning touring puppet theatre
World Folk Tales with Bridget on
Tuesday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. – Listen
to folktales about the night sky and make
a craft to take home. Ages 5 to 10.
Downloadable books
more.
This service is free with your
library card. To get started
downloading audiobooks, eBooks,
and more, visit www.acfpl.org or
overdrive.acfpl.org.
Interested in learning more? The
Library will be offering workshops
this summer to help new users take
advantage of this great service.
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With hundreds of popular fiction
and non-fiction titles to choose from,
the new collection is guaranteed to
have something for everyone. You
can download best-selling novels,
well-known classics, study guides,
language learning guides and much
Concert series
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The Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation and library are
teaming up again for the 13th annual
Jazz on the Beach Series, which
showcases some of the top jazz artists in the nation, along with great
opening acts. Shows are held 7-10
p.m. on Thursdays at Kennedy Plaza.
The Atlantic City Library International Series, City of Atlantic City
Summer Concert Series and Chicken
Bone Beach Jazz on the Beach Series
are funded in part by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
To receive updates and view
photos and video of some of these
musical performances, please like the
Atlantic City Library’s Facebook
page at www.facebook.org/acfpl and
follow us on Twitter
@AtlanticCityLib.
(See page three of this issue for
the schedules of all four series).
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Don’t miss these free Atlantic City summer concerts
ATLANTIC CITY LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL NIGHT SERIES
(co-sponsored by the City of Atlantic City)
7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Kennedy Plaza on Atlantic City Boardwalk
July 11: Universal African Dance and
Drum Ensemble — Based in Camden,
Universal African Dance and Drum delivers one electrifying performance after
another, dazzling spectators with performances that are acrobatic, energetic
and educational. The group, which has
been featured throughout the country at
many prestigious events, will perform
ancestral dancing, intensified drumming
and stilt walking.
July 18: Dancing Crane — Dancing
Crane will present the music and dance
of the country of Georgia, located in the
Caucasus region (at the border of Europe
and Asia between the Black and Caspian
seas). Georgian dance is powerful yet
elegant, and it rivals classic ballet in its
demanding and refined technique. Dancing Crane will also play native music on
traditional folk instruments.
July 25: Niyaz — Since forming in 2005,
Niyaz, which means “yearning” in Persian
and Urdu, has toured the world, including
shows throughout North America,
Europe,
Asia and
the Middle East.
T h e
b a n d
borrows
from
a
historic
lineage of Middle Eastern poets, setting
verse to music. The Huffington Post declared the band “an evolutionary force in
contemporary Middle Eastern music.”
Aug. 1: Magdaliz and her Latin Ensemble Crisol — Crisol, which is Spanish for
melting pot, is an ensemble that has
been performing in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delaware and New York since
1997. This group is dedicated to the interpretation of a variety of folk and traditional music genres from Cuba, Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and
other parts of Latin America.
Aug. 8: Everybody Loves Italian —
Everybody Loves Italian says its goal is
to celebrate the decent, wonderful and
generous personalities of the Italians and
their descendents. Strength of character
enveloped in love and affection is the
positive message it wishes to convey.
The group accomplishes that through
classically presented song, dance and
warmly humorous stories.
Aug. 15: The Barley Boys — The Barley Boys play original, traditional and
contemporary
Irish
music. The
group’s
powerful
drums, melodic bass,
high-energy
fiddle and
i nno va ti ve
guitars join
together to form an exciting and entertaining sound.
Aug. 22: Taiko Masala — By combining
the training and discipline of Japanese
martial arts with the precision and power
of complex drumming, Taiko Masala
brings visually stunning and breathless
excitement to its performances. The
group’s arsenal of instruments, all handmade by the ensemble, ranges from eight
-inch hand-held drums to five-foot barrel
drums, and includes the giant 250-pound
O-daiko.
Aug. 29: N.Y. Korean Marching Band
— Enjoy a meditative performance featuring the changgo, the traditional Korean
hour-glass drum, adapted for p’ungnyu,
the classical ensemble music
of Korean nobility. P’ungnyu also refers
to a state of human leisure, a removal from the mundane and elevation to
a harmonious state appreciative of poetry, music and companionship.
Sept. 5: Hawaiian Luau Entertainment
— Hawaiian Luau
Entertainment presents a show of contrasts. One minute
hula girls are gracefully dancing to slow
and relaxing Polynesian music, and the
next the group turns
up the heat and energy, pounding away
on the drums as the
male members perform a warrior dance
or sensational fire
dancing exhibition.
All shows are free. Call (609) 345-2269,
ext. 3112; or, visit www.acfpl.org for more
information.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library is a
service of the City of Atlantic City. This
series is funded in part by the Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority.
CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
(co-sponsored by the Atlantic City Free Public Library)
1 p.m.-dusk Saturdays at Gardner’s Basin
July 21: WAR and the Chi-Lites —
WAR’s mix of jazz, rock, funk, reggae,
soul, R&B and Latin influences has been
a recipe for success. “The World Is a
Ghetto” was Billboard’s 1972 Album of
the Year, and hit singles such as “Low
Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
remain popular. The Chi-Lites still feature
original member Marshall Thompson and
are widely known for a couple of their hits
in the early ’70s, including R&B No. 1
songs “Have You Seen Her” and “Oh
Girl,” which also soared to the top of the
Pop chart. Rick Cason Express, Mark Big
& Tasty Baxter, and Judah Dorrington
open the show.
Aug. 4: Gospel Fest featuring Kurt
Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers — National gospel-recording artist Kurt Carr
has performed throughout the world, including for President George W. Bush in
2008 at the White House – and has received gospel’s prestigious Stellar and
Dove awards. The John Howard Gospel
Caravan and many local choirs open the
show.
Aug. 18: Cameo and Enchantment — It
was hard to turn a radio in the mid-to-late
1980s without hearing the hit single
“Word
Up!”
from Cameo,
an outlandish
group with a
hard-driving
funk
sound.
The
single
came from the
“Word Up!” album, which reached No. 8
on the Billboard 200. Just one year after
putting out “Gloria” and “Sunshine” – both
top-five songs on the R&B chart – Enchantment’s single “It’s You That I Need”
soared to No. 1 in 1978. Coolist & Maceo
Mobley, Special Occasion, and Angela
Burton and Passion, open the show.
DJ Maurice “The Voice” Watts from 90.3
FM in New York and www.lovezone.com
is the concert emcee.
All shows are free. Schedule is subject to
change. The raindate for postponed
shows is the Sunday of that same weekend. This series is funded in part by the
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
Call (609) 347-5643 for more information.
CHICKEN BONE BEACH HISTORICAL FOUNDATION’S JAZZ ON BEACH SERIES
(co-sponsored by the Atlantic City Free Public Library)
7-10 p.m. Thursdays at Kennedy Plaza on Atlantic City Boardwalk
July 5: Odean Pope — Philadelphia
saxophone legend Odean Pope integrates several musical
influences – including the
church choir of his youth,
Philadelphia jazz and
R&B of the 1950s, and
classical
wood wind
chamber music – to create a sound all his own.
Famed for the husky
sounds he produces on
the sax, Pope spent
more than two decades
as a member of the Max
Roach Quartet and has
received acclaim around the globe, including Best Tenor Saxophone Player at
the North Sea Jazz Festival. The Brenda
Bass Ensemble is the opening act.
July 12: Tim Warfield — Hailed by the
New York Times as “possibly the most
powerful tenor saxophonist of his generation,” Warfield owns an
impressive resume that
includes
work
on
Grammy-nominated
albums by Nicholas
Payton and Stefon Harris. Warfield’s “A Cool
Blue”
(1995)
and
“Gentle Warrior” (1998)
were chosen among the top 10 recordings of the year in New York Times
critics’ polls. Crosswinds is the opening
act.
July 19: Webb Thomas Superband —
Drummer Webb Thomas enrolled at the
Settlement Music School as a 5-year-old,
and he hasn’t put down the sticks since.
An extraordinarily versatile drummer,
Webb has made quite a name for himself
locally, nationally and abroad. He has
been a promoter for Philly’s premier jazz
club Zanzibar Blue, where he has appeared with Doug Carn, David “Fathead”
Newman, Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of
Havana, and Benny Golson. Tony Perez
(Ola Latina) is the opening act.
July 26: Kim Thompson — Kim Thompson has taken her immense talent as a
drummer all over the
world, performing in 33
countries. In addition to
going on tour to promote
Beyonce’s “B’Day” album,
Thompson has worked
with an impressive list of
artists that includes Jay-Z,
Meshell N’Degeocello and
Rev. Run from Run DMC.
Gina Roché is the opening
act.
Aug. 2: Orrin Evans — Described as
“the clear-cut best pianist of his time” by
Hot House Magazine, Evans has toured
with such diverse talents as the evolutionary Wallace Roney, Stefon Harris and
Antonio Hart. He is also a teacher and
musical commentator, having conducted
workshops, clinics and master classes
both in the United States and abroad.
The Chicken Bone Beach Youth Jazz
Ensemble is the opening act.
Aug. 9: Javon Jackson
Band — A show featuring the Javon Jackson
Band presents many
different musical styles,
including jazz, funk, R&B
and rock. As a recording
artist, Jackson, a tenor
saxophonist, has appeared on more than 125 recordings.
Jackson credits his three years playing
with the great Art Blakey, a former Northfield resident, and his Jazz Messengers
for helping him get to where he is today.
Tori Gee is the opening act.
Aug. 16: Bill Jacobs Ensemble — With
compositional influences extending beyond mainstream jazz and utilizing global
sources – Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Reggae, Mambo, Salsa, Pop, Calypso – the
Bill Jacobs Ensemble contains all of the
building blocks necessary for a deeply
intimate connection and musical conversation with audiences. Dwain Davis is the
opening act.
Aug. 23: Taekó — Singer Taekó has
drawn rave reviews in the jazz world from
peers and critics. Singer/actress Juanita
Fleming calls her “one of the best of her
generation.” Writing about her 2007 album “One Love,” jazz critic Jordan
Richardson says Taekó
“tempers deep soulfulness reminiscent of
Anita Baker with sophisticated scatting a la Ella
Fitzgerald.” She released “Voice,” which
features
a
vibrant
patchwork
of
jazz
styles, in 2010. George A. Johnson, Jr.,
is the opening act.
Aug. 30: Mimi Jones — New York native
Mimi Jones is a multi-talented bassist,
vocalist and composer. She released her
debut CD, “A New Day,” and is currently
working on her second. Mimi has performed or recorded with, the great Lionel
Hampton, Kenny Barron, Tia Fuller and
Terri Lyne Carrington. Mimi toured extensively throughout Europe, the United
States and has performed on five continents as a U.S. Jazz Ambassador. Luke
Carlos O’Reilly is the opening act.
The 13th annual Jazz on the Beach Concert Series is funded in part by the NJ
State Council of the Arts/Department of
State through the Atlantic County Office
of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Casino
Reinvestment Development Authority
(CRDA), Atlantic City Free Public Library,
Comcast, PNC Bank, Kinematica Inc,
Kramer Beverage Co. COORS, Just 4
Wheels, Atlantic City Convention Center,
City of Atlantic City and ZEO Brothers.
Tune in to Stockton College Radio Station WLFR 91.7 FM on Wednesdays from
7-8 p.m. for Chicken Bone Beach hour.
Call (609) 441-9064 or (609) 841-6897;
or, visit www.chickenbonebeach.org for
more information.
CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY BARTRAM BEACH BLOCK CONCERT SERIES
(co-sponsored by the Atlantic City Free Public Library)
7-8:30 p.m. Fridays at Bartram Avenue and the Atlantic City Boardwalk
July 6: Tony Day — A local favorite who
has played all over the country, drummer/
percussionist Tony Day presents an entertaining mix of funk, blues, Latin jazz,
swing and improvisational solos.
July 20: Denise Black and Triangular
Swing — Denise Black and her group
take listeners back in time by performing
some of the popular music of the Big
Band Era.
Aug. 3: Gina Roché — A vocalist, guitarist and composer, Gina Roché and percussionist Jim Hamilton will perform Brazilian, blues and original compositions.
She recently released her second CD,
“Thankfully.”
Aug. 17: Tony DeLuca Trio —
Affectionately known as the “Minister of
Music,” Tony DeLuca is a versatile musician who specializes in jazz and Italian
songs.
Aug. 31 : Eddie Morgan Trio
— Get ready for some fun and great music when local legend Eddie Morgan and
his group perform their entertaining brand
of funky contemporary jazz and standards.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets.
Call (609) 377-7117 or (609) 345-2269,
ext. 3112, for more information.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ACFPL AND TWITTER @ATLANTICCITYLIB
REMEMBERING THE MAGIC OF KENTUCKY AVENUE
THE MAIN LIBRARY
IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS
A WEEK!
Those who frequented Kentucky
Avenue from the 1930s to ’60s often
remember it as a golden era in Atlantic City history.
The Atlantic City Free Public
Library pays tribute to “KY and the
Curb” on its Atlantic City Experie n c e ®
w e b s i t e
—
www.atlanticcityexperience.org.
Visitors can learn about “The Magic
of Kentucky Avenue” by clicking on
the “Experience the …” tab.
The section features information
about some of the people and places
that made Kentucky Avenue such a
special place, a virtual exhibit, a
section to leave personal Kentucky
Avenue memories and a listing of
library resources related to the city
and Kentucky Avenue.
(This image of the legendary
Club Harlem is from the collection
of Diane Parker)
The Atlantic City Free Public Library
is a service of the City of Atlantic City.
There are many ways to get news
about the Atlantic City Public Library
City of Atlantic City
www.cityofatlanticcity.org
Lorenzo T. Langford, Mayor
Ron Cash,
Business Administrator
Wilbur Banks,
Director Health and Human Services
Atlantic City Council
(Listed by Ward)
Aaron Randolph (1st)
Marty Small (2nd)
Steven L. Moore (3rd)
William Marsh (4th)
Rizwan Malik (5th)
Timothy Mancuso (6th)
Moisse Delgado (At-Large)
Frank Gilliam (At-Large)
George Tibbitt (At-Large)
Library Board of Trustees
William Cheatham
Curene Clark Ervin
Mary Lou Faulk
Donna Haye
Muhammad Gofran Uddin
Maureen Sherr Frank, Library Director
Don Latham, Discovery Editor
The Atlantic City Free Public always has news to
share with its members and the community — whether it
be about a great new resource it is providing, updates
about ongoing projects or information regarding the array
of library programming.
There are many ways for those who want to be kept
in the loop about such library news to stay informed.
Two of the most popular options are the library’s
website — www.acfpl.org — and this newsletter, Discovery. Did you know that in addition to picking up a copy
of Discovery at the Main Library and Atlantic City Library Express locations, you can go to our website to read
it online (under the Library News tab) or subscribe to
receive a link to the newsletter when the newest issue
comes out? The subscribe option is located on the left
side of the library website.
Social media websites — such as Facebook and
Twitter — are great options, as well. Facebook and Twitter are the quickest ways to get breaking news, such as an
unexpected change in library hours or important updates
about programs. Also, photo galleries and video about
Atlantic City history or library programs — such as the
International Night Series — are posted on Facebook.
Find the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/acfpl
and follow on Twitter @AtlanticCityLib.
The library also created its own YouTube channel
last year. Videos of library programs — including the
annual Kwanzaa celebration — are available, and additional videos will be added throughout the year.
www.facebook.com/
acfpl
Follow us on Twitter:
@AtlanticCityLib
YouTube.com/
AtlanticCityLibrary
Main Library
1 North Tennessee Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345-2269
Visit us on the web at www.acfpl.org
Free parking — ask for details
Main Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Library Express
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 340-0215
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We are on the Web!
www.acfpl.org