THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF FLAGLER COUNTY

FEBRUARY 2012
Friday February 10  2:00 p.m. Peter Fletcher Concert - Doug Cisney Room
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher returns to the Flagler Public Library where he had delighted audiences with his performance. He visits us after his fifth appearance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on January 10th. Peter Fletcher  gives recitals at cultural centers across the United States including many radio and television appearances. He began guitar study at the age of seven under classical guitar instructor, John Suterland. His distinguished career includes three recordings and his most current release "Peter Fletcher Plays Baroque Music for Guitar" by Tower Hill Recordings. For a full biography of Mr. Fletcher click here.
For Mr. Fletcher's program click here.


 

• Saturday February 11  9:00 – 2:00 Book Sale
   

• Tuesday February 14  2:00 p.m. Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration featuring theatrical performers, Meritt and Moreau. - Doug Cisney Room 
   

  From Broadway to nightclubs to television, Don Meritt and Annette Moreau weave a spell of warmth and excitement that captivates every audience. They combine good looks, comedy and sensational singing in an act that's bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and an obvious love of music. They offer their audience some of the greatest music ever written. The finest Broadway show tunes, the best in popular music past and present, and even opera! These two versatile performers can sing it all without compromise! You're just going to fall in love with Don Meritt and Annette Moreau.

  If you need additional information, go to the website: www.meritt-moreau.com.  

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• Saturday February 18 2:00 p.m. World Slavery – The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music (alternate title: Freedom, Slavery and the Roots of American Music) presented by Ray Kamalay
  
       Ray Kamalay traces the development of slavery from ancient times to its links with American society and into the early jazz age, putting American music in the perspective of world history. Discussion will include freedom, ancient and modern slavery, the Haitian Revolution, the origin of blackface, spirituals, blues, minstrel shows, ragtime and jazz. Ray is a long-time professional musician and contributes performances of the various genres.
  
       Ray Kamalay is a Detroit native, with a degree in philosophy from the University of Detroit. He has been a professional musician since 1974 and has performed at some of the most prestigious venues including the Edinburgh Festival, Interlochen, Winnipeg, Mariposa and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. In 1997, his work with Howard and Ralphe Armstrong was nominated for the W. C. Handy Award.

  See Ray Kamalay research paper and program description on adobe pdf

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• Tuesday February 21 3:00 p.m.  FAT TUESDAY (Mardi Gras) Celebration with Linda Cole and Mother Cole.  Poetry and music with a Mardi Gras flair.  We again celebrate the local talent of the Cole family.

February 29 -  6:30 p.m. Daniel Schafer, (author of Thunder on the River) - Freedom Was Close as the St. Johns River:The Blacks of Northeast Florida in the Civil War.

Daniel L. Schafer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Florida, is the author of six books, including Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley: African Princess, Florida Slave, Plantation Slaveowner.

             
March 3 Kickoff 2:00 p.m. Joe Vetter – Stephen Crane re-enactor 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Program featuring a live performance of re-enactor Joseph Vetter as the legendary author Stephen Crane, who wrote “The Red Badge of Courage.” Mr. Vetter is a US History instructor in Volusia County Schools and at Daytona State College, who frequently performs in the Civil War era. Crane’s adventurous life ended shortly after a shipwreck rescue off Ponce Inlet, and he spent time recovering in Daytona Beach (Lilian Place). This incredible story, as well as the story of the War Between the States, will be dramatically presented.

        Joe Vetter at Olustee reenactment

March 9 program 2:00 John Mann – Captain Edward Murphy
Re-enactment, in costume of Captain Edward Murphy.  Murphy was the Captain of the ship wrecked boat that Stephen Crane was on and, the captain Crane writes about in "The Open Boat"  He has a vast knowledge of Stephen Crane.  Mann is the chief docent of ponce Inlet Lighthouse and a frequent presenter at Lilian Place, the house in Daytona Beach where Stephen Crane took refuge after his board, piloted by Captain Murphy, sank on a gun running mission to Cuba.

March 14 2:00 Bill Ryan: Photography of the Civil War - Flagler Beach Library
  Bill Ryan's analysis of original images from Ansco Mathew Brady collection. Prints from
 original Brady glass plates with remarkable detail.
See brochure on program.

March 16 program 2:00 Civil Seders in the Civil War.
Two presentations are being prepared by local resident and Friends of the Library and Executive Board member, Muriel Levy.  She creates short skits or programs which she researches and develops.  She then recruits Friends members, Library patrons or local organizations to perform.  Two events planned. Civil Seders in the Civil War performed by the local Hadassah organization.  After the presentation, local Seder food will be served. This presentation was prompted by an article from the American Jewish Historical Society which explained how Jewish soldiers fighting for the North saw parallels between the Union freeing the South’s slaves and Moses leading the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.

March 30 Great Speeches of the Civil War 2:00

 Muriel Levy creates short skits or programs which she researches and develops on her own. She then recruits Friends members, Library patrons or local organizations to perform. This year, we have two events planned. . Her second program is titled Great Speeches of the Civil War and will focus on speeches given by: Henry Highland Grant, John C. Calhoun, Frederick Douglass, John Brown and Abraham Lincoln.   John Anderson will appear as Frederick Douglass while reciting one of his speeches. Ms. Levy has an uncanny knack of picking just the right personality for each speech. These locally produced presentations have become very popular and proven to be a good way to get community members involved in Flagler Reads Together. Several of her programs have been recreated at libraries or senior centers in local communities
 

March 17 program 2:00 Keith Kohl, author; The St. Johns River Region during the Civil War
Author and presenter from Ocala.  His presentation includes period archival photos, sketches and maps as well as items and equipment from the time period.  He appears wearing a period Civil War uniform.

March 21 program 2:00 Mary Fears; battle of Olustee and free slaves of the Civil War
A retired Volusia County school media specialist, and a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University and Florida State University, Mary Fears is a professional storyteller, Civil War re-enactor, genealogist and author.  Ms. Fears will present with her husband who will talk about the battle of Olustee, while she speaks on the role of free slaves during the Civil War era.  She dresses in the clothing style representative of that era as well.

March 24 program 2:00 Nancy Avera, Storyteller performing as Belle Boyd, Confederate spy
Nancy Avera is a member of Taletellers of St. Augustine and the Florida Storytellers Association.  She holds a Master's Degree in American History from Jacksonville University.  She presented at the Olustee Battle re-enactment as part of "Women During the Civil War."

March 30 FRT finale 2:00 Great Speeches of the Civil War; recited by the Flagler Repertory Company; prepared by Muriel Levy