Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
Kyrylo Mahlay, an assistant teacher at the Cleveland School of Bandura, will present a lecture on the life of Hnat Khotkevych (1877-1938) and his influence on the Ukrainian instrument, the bandura. After the talk, Kyrylo will demonstrate the harp-like instrument with its distinctive bright sound for the audience. This event is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council.
Paul Revere has been in America’s public consciousness since Henry Wadsworth Longfellow released The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in 1861. The famous poem and its memory made Paul Revere famous, but his life and impacts to the country go well beyond one night in April of 1775. Learn about his incredible contributions to the nation and to our region in this lecture. Dr. Robert […]
John le Carré’s celebrated Cold War novel is brought to life in this tense, deliberately paced espionage thriller. Set within British intelligence, the story follows a quiet hunt for a Soviet mole hidden deep within the agency. The film rewards close attention, favoring mood, performance, and subtle clues over action—very much in the spirit of […]
Did you know FDR’s blood pressure read 300 on the day he died? Join us for an informative talk as Tom Strong, a noted medical lecturer and patient advocate, traces the health problems afflicting our presidents while they were in office. From Geroge Washington to Donald Trump, the president’s health has been a significant issue, and in some cases, impacted history.
Hitch-hiking drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield) gets dropped off in front of the “Twin Oaks,” a diner/service station on the California coast. He sees a sign that says, “Man Wanted” and decides to see if he can get the job. He soon learns that the sign had more than one meaning. He gets hired by […]
“Sargeant” Molly Pitcher- as generals of the Continental army called her- bravely assisted soldiers on the battlefield, even firing cannons at the British during the Revolutionary War. Dolley Madison, with the gifts of charm and hospitality, came to define the role of First Lady when her husband, James Madison, took office as the fourth President of the United States. Join Women in History’s Ruth Pangrace and Leslie Stager for an engaging hour as they breathe […]
The Wager tells the true, dramatic story of the 18th-century British warship HMS Wager, which shipwrecked off Patagonia during a secret mission against Spain, leading to brutal survival, mutiny, murder, and a sensational court-martial back in England, as the crew fractured into competing factions each telling a different version of events.
For four generations, the Adams family had a profound impact on not only the United States’s founding through the American Revolution, but its cultural and political development as well. From John and Abigail Adams to Henry and Clover Adams and their Cleveland friends, this lecture, from Dr. Robert Shimp of the Lakewood Historical Society, will explore the […]
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This groundbreaking musical sensation tells the story of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Hip-hop, R&B, jazz and traditional Broadway style music are used to tell the story of Hamilton's life- including his role in the American Revolutionary War and serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The show has won many accolades, including 11 Tony […]
George Washington went from a young, inexperienced officer in the British colonial forces to supreme commander of a revolutionary army challenging the very same British Empire. How would a man who never led more than a few hundred men command a nascent army facing the best military in the world? How would he keep that army in the field in the face of incredible adversity? And how did he plan and execute a campaign that was daring, innovative […]
Known for its campy humor, colorful design, and heartfelt LGBTQ+ themes, But I’m a Cheerleader is considered a cult classic—worth watching for its sharp social commentary and quirky charm. After the film, Tom Stebal from the LGBT Cleveland Community Center leads a casual discussion.
A Redcoat is here once again in Northeast Ohio! Outfitted with exact reproductions of the clothing, arms and equipment of an original Redcoat, Private David Zeih recreates the stirring days of the Revolutionary War as a British soldier serving King George III. With a piece-by-piece explanation of his uniform and a musket demonstration, he describes life as it was in the Crown’s army. Zeih is a retired history teacher and longtime […]