DC Public Library: Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives

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The DC Public Library system presents “Ancient Greeks / Modern Lives.” 

The talks, acting workshop and actor staged reading will discuss “how classical literature influences American culture.” 

http://www.dclibrary.org/ancientgreeks

Two notable talks are Stranger in a Strange Land and From Homer to Hip-Hop that will be delivered by Brett Rogers.

Stranger in a Strange Land will be held tomorrow, Monday, April 30, at the West End Neighborhood Library, 1101 24th Street, NW at 7 PM. (The West End Neighborhood Library is located near the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, and served by the Blue and Orange lines. A walk from the Foggy Bottom Metro station to the library takes approximately five minutes.)

The talk will discuss how Greek mythic hero Odysseus helps us to understand the experience of being a stranger in both foreign (strange) and home lands. 

For more information: http://www.dclibrary.org/westend

From Homer to Hip-Hop will be presented on Wednesday, May 16, 7 PM at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th Street, NW. (The Shaw Neighborhood Library is located next to the Shaw/Howard University Metro stop on the Green and Yellow lines.)

Brett Rogers will discuss how Homer and various ancient Greek poets are similar to current day filmmakers, comic book writers, and hip-hop artists. 

For more information:    http://www.dclibrary.org/watha 

  

Both presentations may be of interest not just to the general public but also to college and high school students. 

College and high school teachers are encouraged to let their students know about all the events in the series.  

Other presentations in the Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives” series include:

Homecoming, with Judith Hallet

Tuesday, May 1, 7 PM, Palisades Neighborhood Library, 4901 V Street, NW

Explore Vergil’s poem, The Aeneid, and Aeneas’ relationship with the Carthaginian queen Dido as both his lover and therapist. 

For more information:    http://www.dclibrary.org/palisades

Rites of Passage, with Judith Hallett

Tuesday, May 22, 7 PM. Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R Street, NW

Explore Roman holidays for males in their roles as warriors, participants in the political process and husbands/lovers during the month of March.

For more information:     http://www.dclibrary.org/georgetown

Acting Workshop with the Aquila Theatre Company 

Tuesday, May 29, 5:30 PM, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW

An introductory acting workshop hosted by classically trained actors. Actors of all levels and spectators welcome. 

Actor Staged Reading,   with Aquila Theatre Company

Tuesday, May 29, 7 PM, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW

A repertoire of scenes from Greek drama featuring professional actors. Post-show discussion follows. 

For more information:    http://www.dclibrary.org/mlk

Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives:Poetry-Drama-Dialogue is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. 

Visit http://www.ancientgreeksmodernlives.org 

Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Georgetown Library, Friends of the Palisades Library, Friends of the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library and Friends of the West End Library. 

Questions? Call or visit DC Public Library online. (202) 727-1288   http://www.dclibrary.org/ancientgreeks