The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide—the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie theaters in a... Read More
The comic book store is now a common feature of American towns and cities across the nation. Our guest author, Dan Gearino will read from his book, Comic Shop, and trace the history and development of comic book stores and their impact on the art form. He will also discuss the current challenges the comic book... Read More
Join historian and journalist David Mould on a journey to borders, both real and imagined. In his latest book on travel, history and culture, Postcards from the Borderlands, David explores the meaning of borders. Are they simply political and geographical, marked by posts, walls and fences, or should we think of them more broadly?
Paul Gaus is a native Ohioan, who has had a life-long fascination with the Amish culture, particularly as expressed in the county where he grew up, Holmes, which has the largest Amish population in the world. Taking inspiration from fellow mystery-writer and friend, the late Tony Hillerman, Gaus writes mysteries that authentically and respectfully explore... Read More