"A Raisin in the Sun" - play reading
Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, 7:00pm, York Public Library
In co-sponsorship with the York Diversity Forum, the York Readers Theater and Jukwaa Mazoa, a theater group from Portsmouth, present a reading of the award-winning play by Angela Hansberry.
Beneath the economic prosperity that characterized America in the years following World War II roiled growing domestic and racial tension. The stereotype of 1950s America as a land of happy housewives and blacks content with their inferior status resulted in an upswell of social resentment that would finally find public voice in the civil rights and feminist movements of the 1960s. A Raisin in the Sun explores not only the tension between white and black society but also the strain within the black community over how to react to an oppressive white community. Hansberry's drama asks difficult questions about assimilation and identity.
All are welcome. Admission is by donation
"Shooting Beauty" - Film, Reception, Photo Exhibition
May 8, 2010, 3:00 pm, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands, York, ME
A stunning and uplifting movie that tells the story of a volunteer at a community center for people with cerebral palsy. With a wave of emotion this film will take you on a unique journey and make you aware of your feelings and attitudes toward people with disabilities. Winner of six top audience awards at film festivals. The producer will introduce the film and be available for discussion.
Co-sponsored by The York Art Association and The York Hospital
Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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