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Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture
Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture
About the Dweck
Conveniently located at BPL's Central Library on Grand Army Plaza, the auditorium seats 189 people - nearly twice the capacity of the Second Floor Meeting Room, the Library's next largest space - and is fully accessible. The Dweck features an elevated stage (25 feet wide and 10 feet deep) and wood and perforated acoustic wall and ceiling panels that make the space particularly well suited to musical performances. Other essential modern amenities include a control room, adjustable stage lighting, a movable "smart" podium equipped with a control panel, removable seating to accommodate wheelchairs, and an assistive listening system to improve auditory access.
The Dweck Center's inaugural year was a great success, with the presentation of an ambitious roster of 200 educational and cultural programs, including literary series, scholarly lectures, film screenings and discussions, and musical performances. The new space enables BPL to better accommodate our expanding audience for public programs, which had enjoyed steady growth over the past several years and swelled as a result of the Dweck. FY08 saw a 116% increase in attendance at PED programs conducted at Central Library, the majority of which were held in the auditorium. Attendance at Dweck programs alone totaled 17,000.
Contact library for reservations and policy. Central Administration Office: 718.230.2198.
All events are free unless stated otherwise.
Highlights from the Dweck
Somi, "African Lady"
Musette Explosion
Will Holshouser, accordion; Matt Munisteri, guitar; Marcus Rojas, tuba
Meet Cornelia Hamilton, author of "NORO Meet the Man Behind the Legendary Yarn - Knit 40 Fabulous Designs." NORO offers an inside look into the makings of this bestselling brand of yarn and insight into its enigmatic creator, along with 40 stunning projects to knit and wear. From colorful hats, scarves and bags to cardigans, pullovers and throws, each design utilizes the unique properties of Noro yarns to create a one-of-a-kind fashion statement!
Bob McGrath--award-winning author, musician and original cast member of the show--performs his own music. THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Frank Capra directed this Depression-era story of an honest everyman assailed by thievery, adultery, mobsters, gambling and capitalism gone mad. Tom Dickson, president of Union National Bank refuses to let his bank get taken over by the New York Trust. Tom is not interested in profits, but rather sees depositors as decent citizens. His idealism costs him. This program will last approximately 90 minutes.
Trio Solisti is comprised of three brilliant instrumentalists - violinist Maria Bachmann, cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach and pianist Jon Klibonoff. Trio Solisti has earned a reputation for its passionate and adventurous performances. They will play a program of Mendelssohn, Piazzolla, and Mussorgsky. This program will last approximately 90 minutes. Please exit via Eastern Parkway Exit
Director Yasujiro Ozu explores the relationship between a father and daughter as the traditional patterns of family life are affected by a changing society. While the film's themes are deeply rooted in Japanese culture, they nevertheless speak directly to audiences around the world. This program will last approximately 90 minutes.
(Some of) The World's Best Movies: Smiles of a Summer Night
Director Ingmar Bergman is not known for comedy, and yet this film is a fast-moving, witty, and utterly delightful farce enacted by a superb ensemble cast. Set in upper-middle class Sweden at the turn of the twentieth century, Bergman's characters have little but their romantic adventures and misadventures to trouble them.
Winkler is a platinum award-winning singer and lyricist who has had over 150 of his songs performed by such artists as Dianne Reeves, Randy Crawford, Liza Minnelli, Bob Dorough and Lea Salonga. He has written songs for the hit musical review "Naked Boys Singing!" and has penned lyrics for tunes by composers Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Joshua Redman and David Benoit.
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Acknowledgments
Brooklyn Public Library gratefully acknowledges the many donors who have provided generous support for public programs at the Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture, including:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Circle Apartments LLC, Con Edison, The Fund for Brooklyn History, Herman Goldman Foundation, Cheryl and George Haywood Endowment for Cultural Diversity, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., The Kahn Endowment for Humanities Programs, The Miriam Katowitz and Arthur Radin Fund, Mapleton Endowment, National Endowment for the Arts, New York Council for the Humanities, New York State Council on the Arts, Martin L. and Rona Schneider, Sandra and Peter Schubert Endowment Fund, The Shen Family Foundation and the Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Charitable Trust.
