Donegal – Glencolumbkille by Ronald Wilson

Throughout October, the photography of Ronald Wilson of Plymouth will be on display in the Wotiz Gallery of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.  during His exhibit is called: “Return to Ireland.”  Travel with him as he explores the west coast of Ireland from a gorse-filled valley in Glen Columbkille in County Donegal to a pine island in Derryclare Lough in Connemara to a coral beach in Carroroe on County Galway.  The exhibit is free to the public.

Mr. Wilson produced exhibition quality prints in his darkroom for nearly 30 years, and now his images are digitally printed on Fuji Crystal Archive material.  The close contact with nature that he experiences through photography has made him intimately aware of the expressive potential of the landscape and it is those qualities that reveal something about the subject he seeks to convey in his photography.  Through the creative use of the elements of line and texture, color and shape, he hopes to absorb the viewer in the aesthetic qualities found in a palette of lichen clinging to a granite boulder, pond lily pads floating in the still reflection of fall foliage, or a windblown ridge of a sand dune etched sharply against a cloudless blue sky.

The artist has shown his work since 2004 all over Massachusetts and New England, and can be reached at his 6 Main Street Extension Studio, Plymouth, MA (508) 732-0170 or you may visit his website: www.rwilsonphoto.com

Please come and enjoy this beautiful display during October and there will be an open reception in the gallery on Thursday, October 16th from 6-8 PM.  For more information about exhibiting your art at the library, contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757.

Lost Boston by Anthony Sammarco

Discover the intriguing lost landmarks of old Boston!  On Wednesday, October 8th at 7 PM,  author and historian Anthony Sammarco will present his new book called Lost Boston which is about vanished local landmarks including schools, churches, theatres and more.  Hear his entertaining talk in the Keys Community Room of Milton Public Library, lower level, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.  Admission is free to the public.  For more events information visit the MPL website:  www.miltonlibrary.org

Veronica Guerrero Macia

There will be a college planning workshop on Tuesday, October 7th at 7 PM with Milton resident and educational consultant Veronica Guerrero Macia in the Keys Community Room, downstairs at the Milton Public Library,  476 Canton Avenue in Milton.  With 20 years of experience in education and college admissions, her goal is to get every student into the “best fit college” for success.

Photographer Ruth Baltopoulos

The public is  invited to a free artist’s reception on Monday, September 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring photographer Ruth Baltopoulos of Milton whose equestrian, landscape, and animal photography is on display throughout September at the Wotiz Gallery, main floor of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton, MA.

The Milton Library Foundation 10^th Annual Literary Gala, Where Stories Begin, will feature New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Genova and journalist and author Greg O’Brien on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease. Chaired by Tom Wayne, the Literary Gala will take place on October 23, 2014 at Lombardo’s in Randolph.  The evening will celebrate the Foundation’s 10^th anniversary, highlighting its history, numerous milestones and offer a glimpse into the future.  The Gala will include a seated dinner, the authors’ presentation, and a silent and live auction.

Individual tickets to this event are set at $150 per person and can be purchased on-line at http://www.mlfliterarygala.org/

Dr. Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of Left Neglected, Love Anthony and Still Alice, soon to be a major motion picture. While traveling worldwide, Dr. Genova has dedicated her life to speaking about Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and autism. She has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, the Diane Rehm Show, CNN, Chronicle, Fox News, and Canada AM and was featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary film, TO NOT FADE AWAY. Lisa’s fourth novel is about a family living with Huntington’s disease. She now lives with her family on Cape Cod.

Greg O’Brien, a long-time reporter and newspaperman, authored the new book On Pluto: inside the mind of Alzheimer’s after he was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Acting on instinct and journalistic grit, he has decided to face down the disease and his imminent decline by writing frankly about the journey in his upcoming book. Although Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, O’Brien’s inspiring work focuses on living with Alzheimer’s not dying with it. He is the former editor and publisher of the Cape Codder and an award-winning writer at the Boston Herald and Boston Magazine.

This year’s Presenting Sponsor is Curry College and Blue Hills Bank is the Early Literacy Sponsor.  Additional Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact SD Events at 781.416.9500 or milton.library.foundation@gmail.com.

Buy tickets on-line at http://www.mlfliterarygala.org/

Mystery Trivia Night at Abby Park Restaurant

Trivia teams return to vie for prizes based on mysteries and detectives from TV, movies, and literature.  A fun Trivia Night with family and friends come sto Abby Park Restaurant, 550 Adams Street in Milton on Sunday, September 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Participants will enjoy free appetizers, cash bar and a special discount menu.  Or make dinner reservations and stay later at Abby Park.

Sign up a team or register as an individual and meet new friends on an assigned team.  The event is free but pre-registration is required. Visit www.miltonlibrary.org  and click onto Events.

Trivia Night is part of Milton Reads, a communitywide annual project to read one book, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

For more information, contact the library’s Reference Desk at (617) 698-5757 or visit the library’s website, www.miltonlibrary.org

North Sea Gas, one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands

A U.S. fall tour is underway for one of Scotland’s most popular bands.  The Scottish folk group, North Sea Gas, will give a free one-hour concert at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton, MA on September 25, Thursday, at 7 PM. The musicians for North Sea Gas are Dave Gilifillan, Ronnie McDonald and Grant Simpson. Entertaining audiences for over 30 years, they are stronger than ever! This trio of talented musicians entertains with guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, bodran, whistles, banjo, and great vocals, featuring tremendous three-part harmonies.

Over the years North Sea Gas has released 18 albums and are constantly adding new material to their show. Their latest album, “The Fire and Passion of Scotland,” was released in July 2013. Celtic Radio (USA) named their CD their “Album of the Year” and they also won first place in the Jigs and Reels category with a piece from the same CD. Their albums and performances consistently receive wonderful reviews from folk magazines, newspapers, etc. including Dirty Linen, The Scots Magazine, and The Living Tradition. Their show consists of traditional, contemporary, and self-penned material, all put together with a style of their own. With Gold and Silver disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association, they always sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Please join us for the only stop at the Milton Public Library during their Fall tour of the U.S.  The library is located at 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, the program is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library, light refreshments will be served, and it is suitable for all ages.  For more information, contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757.

Dr. Henry Lee, famous forensics expert

If only Sherlock Holmes could be there! World famous forensics expert Dr. Henry Lee will talk about his life and investigations into notorious crime cases, such as the O.J. Simpson case, the murders of Laci Peterson and JonBenet Ramsey, the re-investigation of JFK’s assassination, and more.   His appearance is set for Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton 02186.  Admission is free.

Dr. Lee is one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists and founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.  In major investigations, Dr. Lee was the go-to expert, such as the death of Deputy White House Counsel Vincent Foster, the D.C. sniper shootings, Michael Peterson who was convicted of killing his wife, Kathleen Peterson, and the early stages of the disappearance of Caylee Anthony.

Dr. Lee’s talk is part of Milton Reads, a communitywide annual project to read one book, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

For more information, contact the library’s Reference Desk at (617) 698-5757 or visit the library’s website, www.miltonlibrary.org

The Milton Players at the MPL

Locked doors, a mysterious death, how is it possible?  “The Speckled Band,” one of the mysteries in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes comes alive in a dramatic reading by the Milton Players.  Be enthralled by one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s best loved stories on Saturday, September 20 from 2-3 p.m. in the Keys Community Room, lower level of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton 02186.  Admission is free.

Founded in 1933, The Milton Players perform live community theater and production. The artists are lending their talents to support the annual Milton Reads, a communitywide project to read one book, sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

For more information, contact the library’s Reference Desk at (617) 698-5757 or visit the library’s website, www.miltonlibrary.org

Sept. 16 at the Milton Library

Sherlock Holmes made an actual impact on criminal investigation and forensics.  Watch the PBS documentary, How Sherlock Changed The World on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.  The free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library, is open to the public.  This film is part of the Milton Reads special events where the entire town is reading all or part of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The documentary features experts, historians, and forensic scientists, such as Dr. Henry Lee, who will be speaking at the Milton Library on September 24.

For more information, contact Shirley Pyne, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757 or email: jhlady@ocln.org.  Visit the library’s website, www.miltonlibrary.org