With a new year comes new programs — here’s the latest programs I have cooking for libraries, but to check out all the programs I offer, head over to the Program Summaries page. To book a program, drop me a line on the Contact page.
BILLY JOEL’S NEW YORK
A spin-off of my popular ROCK N’ ROLL STAYCATION program, BILLY JOEL’S NEW YORK takes audiences on a virtual stroll through the Long Island and New York City landmarks of The Piano Man’s career and songs. Discover the touchstones of his early, formative years; find out what eateries were the inspirations for the Parkway Diner, Mr. Cacciatore’s, and the Italian Restaurant; see the locations where some of his most famous album covers and music videos were shot; and lots more!
65 minutes.
JOHN LENNON – WATCHING THE WHEELS
This program, taking its name from one of his final hits, celebrates the life and times of the poetic Beatle who gave us such classics as “All You Need is Love, ” “Eight Days A Week,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Help” and many others. We’ll trace Lennon’s life from his early days in Liverpool through the Beatles’ success and eventual breakup in 1969, as he moved on to spend the 1970s exploring other interests, from solo albums to campaigning for peace with his wife, artist Yoko Ono. The upbeat, fast-moving program features video, music and the clever insights Lennon was known for. As he sang on Sgt. Pepper, “A splendid time is guaranteed for all.”
75 minutes.
SHELF INDULGENCE: LIBRARIES IN POP CULTURE
Shelf Indulgence takes an amusing, upbeat look at how libraries and librarians are portrayed in movies, TV, rock videos and more. Packed with insights and clips ranging from classic films like Ghostbusters and The Music Man to TV favorites like Friends and Family Guy, the program explores how pop culture’s view of libraries has changed (and sometimes hasn’t changed) with the times.
75 minutes.