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SUMMARY:Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Robert Penn Warren
DESCRIPTION:Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. \nJoin Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. \nWarren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. He won major awards in poetry\, drama\, fiction and criticism and is the only writer to win Pulitzer Prizes in both poetry (twice) and fiction (All The Kings Men). His text Understanding Poetry (collaboratively written with colleague Cleanth Brooks) underwent four editions and became a major influence in establishing a new analytical theory for literature. “The New Criticism” consists of the close reading and analysis of a literary text as an object in itself. \nUnderstanding Poetry provides a lens which will be used to discuss Warren’s poetry. It combines close observations of nature and reflections on human action. \nScruton\, M.A. (The Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Advance registration is required. Register and find more details online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-robert-penn-warren/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Free,Lecture,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Robert Penn Warren
DESCRIPTION:Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. \nJoin Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. \nWarren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. He won major awards in poetry\, drama\, fiction and criticism and is the only writer to win Pulitzer Prizes in both poetry (twice) and fiction (All The Kings Men). His text Understanding Poetry (collaboratively written with colleague Cleanth Brooks) underwent four editions and became a major influence in establishing a new analytical theory for literature. “The New Criticism” consists of the close reading and analysis of a literary text as an object in itself. \nUnderstanding Poetry provides a lens which will be used to discuss Warren’s poetry. It combines close observations of nature and reflections on human action. \nScruton\, M.A. (The Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Advance registration is required. Register and find more details online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-robert-penn-warren/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Free,Lecture,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Robert Penn Warren
DESCRIPTION:Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. \nJoin Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. \nWarren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. He won major awards in poetry\, drama\, fiction and criticism and is the only writer to win Pulitzer Prizes in both poetry (twice) and fiction (All The Kings Men). His text Understanding Poetry (collaboratively written with colleague Cleanth Brooks) underwent four editions and became a major influence in establishing a new analytical theory for literature. “The New Criticism” consists of the close reading and analysis of a literary text as an object in itself. \nUnderstanding Poetry provides a lens which will be used to discuss Warren’s poetry. It combines close observations of nature and reflections on human action. \nScruton\, M.A. (The Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Advance registration is required. Register and find more details online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-robert-penn-warren/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Free,Lecture,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Robert Penn Warren
DESCRIPTION:Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. \nJoin Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. \nWarren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. He won major awards in poetry\, drama\, fiction and criticism and is the only writer to win Pulitzer Prizes in both poetry (twice) and fiction (All The Kings Men). His text Understanding Poetry (collaboratively written with colleague Cleanth Brooks) underwent four editions and became a major influence in establishing a new analytical theory for literature. “The New Criticism” consists of the close reading and analysis of a literary text as an object in itself. \nUnderstanding Poetry provides a lens which will be used to discuss Warren’s poetry. It combines close observations of nature and reflections on human action. \nScruton\, M.A. (The Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Advance registration is required. Register and find more details online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-robert-penn-warren/2024-02-29/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Free,Lecture,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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SUMMARY:1959 in Jazz History with Gil Harel: Davis' Kind of Blue
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for the first program of a new four-part series with Dr. Gil Harel on the seminal jazz albums of 1959. The series will run as follows: \n3/20/24: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue\n4/10/24: Dave Brubeck’s Time Out\n5/22/24: John Coltrane’s Giant Steps\n6/19/24: Jazz Post-1959 Diverging Paths \nThe year 1959 might be described as no less than a seismic year for jazz. Indeed\, this relatively short stretch bore witness to the release of many iconic\, innovative\, and forward-looking albums. Celebrated figures including Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Dave Brubeck\, Charles Mingus\, Ornette Coleman\, and more wrote and performed at this time. During this introductory lecture\, Dr. Harel considers one of the albums recorded in the spring of that year: Kind of Blue. Featuring songs such as “So What” and “Blue in Green\,” this record is remembered both for the novel writing as well as the individual contributions of musicians including Davis\, Coltrane\, Bill Evans\, and others. \nHarel (PhD\, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interests include styles ranging from the western classical repertoire to jazz. Previously\, he served on the faculty at CUNY Baruch College\, where he was awarded the prestigious “Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching”. Currently\, he is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley\, where he has been presented with the AFT “Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College” for 6 consecutive years. In 2020\, he was honored with the coveted Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) Teaching Award. At NVCC\, Dr. Harel conducts the college chorale\, a cappella ensemble\, teaches music history and theory\, and serves as musical director of theater productions. \nRegistration is strongly recommended online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/1959-in-jazz-history-with-gil-harel-davis-kind-of-blue/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Library,Musical,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wilton Reads: Spring Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: From the Atlantic to the Pacific — Imagination is Prolific
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for a special poetry seminar series with Judson Scruton as part of this year’s Wilton Reads program which features Cristina Henriquez’s The Great Divide\, an epic novel on the construction of the Panama Canal. His series will run on four Thursday mornings starting on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. They will distribute a packet with a detailed schedule of readings and links to the poems in advance. \nAs part of this year’s Wilton Reads\, Scruton will conduct four seminars mingling literary responses to two massive undertakings that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:\n– the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-1960) featuring poems by Bret Hart\, Walt Whitman\, Theodore Roethke\, and others.\n– the building of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) featuring Henriquez’s novel The Great Divide. \nAlthough he will make references to the novel throughout the series\, the fourth Thursday’s discussion will have the primary discussion related to the novel (April 25). \nScruton\, M.A. (Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator\, Judson also directed publications\, communications\, public relations\, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K.\, including the Newberry Library in Chicago. \nAdvance registration is required online or call 203.762.6334. There is no charge for this program. There is automatic registration for all four sessions upon registering for the first session. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Email Andrea Sato with any questions.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-reads-spring-poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-from-the-atlantic-to-the-pacific-imagination-is-prolific/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Lecture,Library,Presentation
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SUMMARY:1959 in Jazz History with Gil Harel: Brubeck's Time Out
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for the second program of their new four-part series with Dr. Gil Harel on 1959’s seminal jazz albums. The series runs as follows: \n• March 20: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue\n• April 10: Dave Brubeck’s Time Out\n• May 22: John Coltrane’s Giant Steps\n• June 19: Post-1959 Impact and Aftermath \nAmong the jazz albums of 1959\, Time Out\, recorded by the Brubeck Quartet at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio in New York City\, contains some of the most unusual innovations. Fresh off a State Department-sponsored trip abroad\, the quartet recorded a litany of songs featuring unusual rhythmic and metrical features. Despite the unusual nature of the rhythms that suffuse the album\, it still quickly gained popularity. It rose to No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart\, while its signature single\, “Take Five” became the first jazz single to sell 1 million copies. During this program\, Professor Harel will discuss the album’s genesis\, the extraordinary musical features\, and its place in 1959 and beyond. \nHarel (PhD\, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interested in styles ranging from the western classical repertoire to jazz. Currently\, he is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley\, where he was presented with the AFT “Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College” for 6 consecutive years. At NVCC\, Harel also conducts the college chorale\, a cappella ensemble\, teaches music history and theory\, and serves as musical director of theater productions. \nRegistration is strongly recommended online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/1959-in-jazz-history-with-gil-harel-brubecks-time-out/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Library,Musical,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wilton Reads: Spring Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: From the Atlantic to the Pacific — Imagination is Prolific
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for a special poetry seminar series with Judson Scruton as part of this year’s Wilton Reads program which features Cristina Henriquez’s The Great Divide\, an epic novel on the construction of the Panama Canal. His series will run on four Thursday mornings starting on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. They will distribute a packet with a detailed schedule of readings and links to the poems in advance. \nAs part of this year’s Wilton Reads\, Scruton will conduct four seminars mingling literary responses to two massive undertakings that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:\n– the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-1960) featuring poems by Bret Hart\, Walt Whitman\, Theodore Roethke\, and others.\n– the building of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) featuring Henriquez’s novel The Great Divide. \nAlthough he will make references to the novel throughout the series\, the fourth Thursday’s discussion will have the primary discussion related to the novel (April 25). \nScruton\, M.A. (Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator\, Judson also directed publications\, communications\, public relations\, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K.\, including the Newberry Library in Chicago. \nAdvance registration is required online or call 203.762.6334. There is no charge for this program. There is automatic registration for all four sessions upon registering for the first session. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Email Andrea Sato with any questions.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-reads-spring-poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-from-the-atlantic-to-the-pacific-imagination-is-prolific/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Lecture,Library,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wilton Reads: Spring Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: From the Atlantic to the Pacific — Imagination is Prolific
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for a special poetry seminar series with Judson Scruton as part of this year’s Wilton Reads program which features Cristina Henriquez’s The Great Divide\, an epic novel on the construction of the Panama Canal. His series will run on four Thursday mornings starting on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. They will distribute a packet with a detailed schedule of readings and links to the poems in advance. \nAs part of this year’s Wilton Reads\, Scruton will conduct four seminars mingling literary responses to two massive undertakings that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:\n– the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-1960) featuring poems by Bret Hart\, Walt Whitman\, Theodore Roethke\, and others.\n– the building of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) featuring Henriquez’s novel The Great Divide. \nAlthough he will make references to the novel throughout the series\, the fourth Thursday’s discussion will have the primary discussion related to the novel (April 25). \nScruton\, M.A. (Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator\, Judson also directed publications\, communications\, public relations\, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K.\, including the Newberry Library in Chicago. \nAdvance registration is required online or call 203.762.6334. There is no charge for this program. There is automatic registration for all four sessions upon registering for the first session. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Email Andrea Sato with any questions.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-reads-spring-poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-from-the-atlantic-to-the-pacific-imagination-is-prolific/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Lecture,Library,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wilton Reads: Spring Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: From the Atlantic to the Pacific — Imagination is Prolific
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for a special poetry seminar series with Judson Scruton as part of this year’s Wilton Reads program which features Cristina Henriquez’s The Great Divide\, an epic novel on the construction of the Panama Canal. His series will run on four Thursday mornings starting on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. They will distribute a packet with a detailed schedule of readings and links to the poems in advance. \nAs part of this year’s Wilton Reads\, Scruton will conduct four seminars mingling literary responses to two massive undertakings that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:\n– the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-1960) featuring poems by Bret Hart\, Walt Whitman\, Theodore Roethke\, and others.\n– the building of the Panama Canal (1904-1914) featuring Henriquez’s novel The Great Divide. \nAlthough he will make references to the novel throughout the series\, the fourth Thursday’s discussion will have the primary discussion related to the novel (April 25). \nScruton\, M.A. (Johns Hopkins University\, The Writing Seminars\, specializing in poetry)\, taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. In his career as an educator\, Judson also directed publications\, communications\, public relations\, and development at a variety of educational institutions in the U.S. and U.K.\, including the Newberry Library in Chicago. \nAdvance registration is required online or call 203.762.6334. There is no charge for this program. There is automatic registration for all four sessions upon registering for the first session. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Email Andrea Sato with any questions.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-reads-spring-poetry-seminars-with-judson-scruton-from-the-atlantic-to-the-pacific-imagination-is-prolific/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Educational,Lecture,Library,Presentation
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SUMMARY:1959 in Jazz History with Gil Harel: Coltrane's Giant Steps
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for the third program of their new four-part series with Dr. Gil Harel on the seminal jazz albums of 1959.The series will run as follows: \n3/20/24: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue\n4/10/24: Dave Brubeck’s Time Out\n5/22/24: John Coltrane’s Giant Steps\n6/18/24: Jazz Post-1959 Diverging Paths \nThe year 1959 was an exceptionally busy year for John Coltrane. Indeed\, the iconic saxophone player and composer was featured prominently on Kind of Blue (the style of that record — modal jazz — would be one that Coltrane would revisit in subsequent years). Later in the year\, he recorded an album that would become one of the most influential in the genre: Giant Steps. The name of the album proved apropos. The unprecedented chord progressions and improvisational patterns leap rose Coltrane’s status to that of a legend. Even today\, multiple tracks on the record remain standard practice templates for aspiring saxophone players. Join Professor Harel in diving into this massively influential album’s history and score. \nHarel (PhD\, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interests include styles ranging from the western classical repertoire to jazz. Currently\, he is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley\, where he received the AFT “Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College” for 6 consecutive years. At NVCC\, Dr. Harel conducts the college chorale\, a cappella ensemble\, teaches music history and theory\, and serves as musical director of theater productions. \nRegister online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/1959-in-jazz-history-with-gil-harel-coltranes-giant-steps/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Library,Musical,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Jazz Post-1959: Diverging Paths
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library for the final program of their new four-part series with Dr. Gil Harel on the seminal jazz albums of 1959. The series will run as follows: \n3/20/24: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue\n4/10/24: Dave Brubeck’s Time Out\n5/22/24: John Coltrane’s Giant Steps\n6/18/24: Jazz Post-1959 Diverging Paths \nJazz historians and scholars often point to 1959 as a watershed year. Indeed\, the volume and breadth of the music created in that single year has perhaps few analogues in jazz — or any other genre\, for that matter. During this program\, Professor Harel will therefore consider the critical and artistic impact of the seminal albums of 1959. In doing so\, he also discusses the trajectories pursued by the artists who made the year so special. Subsequently\, three distinct and markedly divergent directions can be analyzed. This discussion will consider them through the important works of three celebrated musicians: John Coltrane\, Miles Davis\, and Dave Brubeck. \nHarel (PhD\, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interests include styles ranging from the western classical repertoire to jazz. Currently\, he is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley\, where he received the AFT “Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College” for 6 consecutive years. At NVCC\, Dr. Harel additionally conducts the college chorale\, a cappella ensemble\, teaches music history and theory\, and serves as musical director of theater productions. \nRegister online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/jazz-post-1959-diverging-paths/
LOCATION:Wilton Library Brubeck Room\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd\, Wilton\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:discussion,Library,Musical,Presentation
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