February events at Petersburg Public Library

1) Feb 7, 2pm – 3pm, Bright Moments Jazz Ensemble 2) Feb 9, 10am – 5pm, African American Read-In 3) Feb 10, 10am – 11am, Carl Winters: Kalimba King Concert 4) Feb 11, 6pm – 7pm, Free Tax Seminar 5) Feb 13, 10am – 11am, Free Tax Seminar 6) Feb 13, 6pm -9:30pm, Friday for the Arts, James Bassfield 7) Feb […]

February 4, 2009; 5:33 PM • by brenda p

1) Feb 7, 2pm – 3pm, Bright Moments Jazz Ensemble
2) Feb 9, 10am – 5pm, African American Read-In
3) Feb 10, 10am – 11am, Carl Winters: Kalimba King Concert
4) Feb 11, 6pm – 7pm, Free Tax Seminar
5) Feb 13, 10am – 11am, Free Tax Seminar
6) Feb 13, 6pm -9:30pm, Friday for the Arts, James Bassfield
7) Feb 14, 10am – 3pm, Valentines Heart Free Clinic
8) Feb 21, 3pm – 5pm, Author’s Discussion: Dr. Charles N. Smith

1) FEB 7, 2pm – 3pm, Bright Moments Jazz Ensemble

Location: Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old Street
Cost: FREE
Info: 804-733-2387

A Piano, Bass, and Drums trio with Vocals presenting Classic 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s jazz by the Richmond Jazz Society. This is a fun and interactive show that would be great for Adults and Seniors!

2) FEB 9, 10am – 5pm, African American Read-In

Location: McKenney/Central Library, 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: FREE
Info/Sign-up: 804-733-2387

Honoring a rich tradition of education and literacy. Speakers and listeners welcome. Now in its 20th year nationwide, the African American Read-In continues to focus on literacy and black literary culture. The Read-In includes readings of black literature by local and national personalities, poets, orators, community members, and community leaders. The Petersburg Public Library is pleased to present the 2009 African American Read-In. We are still accepting speakers.

3) FEB 10, 10am – 11am, Carl Winters: Kalimba King Concert

Location: McKenney Branch, 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: FREE
Info: 804-733-2387

A fun and informative Children’s Concert with the African American Thumb Piano! Carl Winters is a brilliant performer and composer. His personality and insight are reflected in his original “Jazz-a-bet” composition. It is obvious in this particular work that Winters hopes to convey a sense of musical history, accomplishment, and pride to young, black audiences. Nevertheless, Winters’ “Jazz-a-bet” is as inspirational and as international in appeal as jazz itself. I would strongly recommend that you experience the music of Carl Winters. You probably won’t get many chances in this life to hear a kalimba and you probably will get even fewer chances to hear the kalimba played by a master. – Dr. John E Ware, Professor of Music

4) FEB 11, 6pm – 7pm, Free Tax Seminar

Location: McKenney Branch , 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Registration: 804-733-2387

Petersburg Public Library partnered with H&R Block is providing a free Tax Seminar for our community members. This seminar focuses on understanding forms 1040 and Schedule C. Bring your previous year’s Tax Return for individual help and questions.

5) FEB 13, 10am – 11am, Free Tax Seminar

Location: Rodof Sholom Branch, 1865 S. Sycamore St
Cost: Free, Registration Required

Petersburg Public Library partnered with H&R Block is providing a free Tax Seminar for our community members. This seminar focuses on understanding forms 1040 and 1040EZ. Bring your previous year’s Tax Return for individual help and questions.

6) FEB 13, 6pm -9:30pm, Friday for the Arts, James Bassfield

Location: McKenney Branch, 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: Free
Info: 804-733-2387

James Bassfield started painting at the early age of three. He graduated from Hampton University and worked for IBM for thirty years. Upon retirement, James became a member of the Bon Air Artists Association and spent several years painting, drawing and teaching. In May of 2002, James and fellow artist Jennifer Kirby opened the Crossroads Art Center in Richmond. James has been commissioned to paint or draw many works in most any medium, from the 1991 pencil portrait of then Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder, to his largest painting of a mural in Fabulous Foods Café in Midlothian, Virginia.

7) FEB 14, 10am – 3pm, Valentines Heart Free Clinic

Location: McKenney Branch, 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: Free
Info: 804-733-2387

Petersburg Health Department’s Cardiovascular Health Program will be conducting blood pressure and cholesterol screening at the McKenney Library Branch, with counseling about the results.

8) FEB 21, 3pm – 5pm, Author’s Discussion: Dr. Charles N. Smith

Location: McKenney Branch, 137 S. Sycamore Street, Lower Level
Cost: Free
Info: 804-733-2387

A book on Barrack Obama’s political positions and the challenges he and others faced in pursuit of achievement.

In January 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the President of the United States. Dr. Charles N. Smith was a strong supporter of President Elect Obama. He presents his reasons in a well-organized manner. My one criticism is the continued use of the phrase Black Americans. Race was not to be an issue in this election, yet in this book, it is repeatedly pointed out. Smith does a superb job of stating Obama’s political stance. It is yet to be seen whether Barrack Obama is the hope of a people forgotten or a man whose time has come. -Deborah Gaynor, Outskirts Press

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