Español The Hosmer Art Gallery is designed to provide opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Exhibits include a wide range of media and content reflecting…s (Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Berkshire counties) are eligible to apply. First-time exhibitors, individuals and groups are welcome. We value diversity and inclusivity in our gallery exhibitions. Facts and policies in brief Exhibits run for one month. Groups of four or more artists may use the entire space; individual artists generally use one-quarter to one-half the space, with two to four exhibits shown simultaneously. The total wall space…
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Display / Exhibit Space Request Form
Applications for use of display space will be honored on a first-come basis. Organizations based in Northampton or serving primarily Northampton residents which have not used display space within the…brary <a href=”http://forbeslibrary.org/wordpress/info/policies/displayexhibit-policy/”>Display/Exhibit Policy</a> and my group agrees to abide by said policy and its guidelines. By clicking the Submit button below, the applicant agrees to be personally responsible for any infractions thereof and to assume all responsibilities indicated in the regulations. I provide the aforementioned materials for exhibit at the Forbes Library for the time period…
Cutter’s Way
“These are just the facts, Rich. I mean, I haven’t even begun to let my imagination loose on this thing.” A film about our first head librarian? Telling a tale…elf on the front page of the paper. Cutter, in turn, becomes obsessed with this case and is convinced he knows who has committed the terrible act. Cutter’s Way is an overlooked film that explores the limits of friendship and expertly combines the genres of drama, mystery, comedy, adventure and film noir….
Position Title: Library Assistant
Supervisor: Head of Children’s and Young Adult Services Salary and benefits: Grade 4 25 hrs/week ($16.09-$18.47/hr) including evenings and some Saturdays. Benefits including health insurance, sick time, vacation time If you…materials (e.g., clothing). Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Ability to work around dust, mold, adhesives and other potential allergens. Closing date: August 25, 2021 To apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and names of three references to Sarah Johnson, Head of Children’s and Young Adult Services, via email at sjohnson@forbeslibrary.org Revision Date: 7/2021…
Summer Hours
Three siblings’ memories of the past and aspirations for the future collide when confronted with their shared inheritance of an exceptional 19th century art collection and the family’s country house…ced to celebrate the Musée D’Orsay’s twentieth anniversary (the other film, The Flight of the Red Balloon, also starred Binoche). Despite these heady themes and what sounds like a relatively mundane plot, the film remains focused and often riveting due to its great casting and exceptional cinematography. French Language, with subtitles….
The Fifty Review Club: An Unconventional Post
Fifty Films I was glancing at the sidebar on the Forbes Staff Picks Blog and noticed that the number fifty was next to my initials. Fifty reviews. Moments later I…-arts and crafts A Serious Man -Jefferson Airplane Simon of the Desert -the funniest religious film Small Change -one of the few realistic portrayals of children Smiles of a Summer Night -wait, Bergman’s funny?? The Squid and the Whale -Pink Floyd plagiarism Straw Dogs -a violent film that strongly advocates nonviolence Sullivan’s Travels -Sturges makes a road movie They All Laughed -an ingredient in the Wes Anderson formula The Thin Man -my favor…
The story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Based upon the true story of the celebrated husband and wife dancing team who popularized ballroom dance, this film is the most realistic, the most tragic, and the most touching…st realistic, the most tragic, and the most touching of the Astaire-Rogers films. The film takes place in the years between 1911 and 1918, and the costumes and music are largely appropriate to that era. Most of the dance sequences emulate the Castle’s distinctive style—Astaire tap dances in only one number and Rogers not at all—and the musical numbers are fewer and more tightly integrated into the plot than in other Astaire films. Of course, the f…
Celestial navigations : Short Films of Al Jarnow
The first DVD release from Numero Group, known for archiving and resurrecting forgotten folk, pop and soul classics and private press musical gems on CD and LP. Beautifully restored 16mm…es, imaginative leaps, and whimsical illustrations of letters, numbers, animals and the world around us were the work of one man is astounding and inspiring. Includes 45 of his award winning shorts and experimental films, including pieces now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, and a 30-minute documentary with Al explaining his creative process. Highly recommended for young and once-young audiences alike….
Steampunk
April 23, 2014 — Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and alternate history premised on a Victorian world where steam power is still widely used. Compiled by Forbes Library Staff | Summaries from…th mechanical machinery, forms an alliance with Deryn, who is learning to fly genetically-engineered beasts. Land of Hope and Glory by Geoffrey Wilson In an alternate Europe ruled by the Indian empire Rajthana, veteran Jack Casey’s efforts to avoid an uprising are shattered when the Rajthanans offer to dismiss his daughter’s death sentence if he captures the rebel’s leader, his best friend. The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder T…
Coolidge and Civil Rights
Resources Regarding Calvin Coolidge’s Record on African-American Rights, Native American Rights and Immigration The Board of Trustees of Forbes Library recently renewed its commitment to “seek out and eliminate underlying…hat the media landscape was changing, and the American presidency was rapidly becoming an office heavily reliant upon a cultivated image and press coverage. Although Coolidge’s astute self-awareness about the evolving demands of the presidency provided prescient, many of his beliefs about Native Americans were firmly grounded in the previous century’s predominant paternalistic policies of assimilation. In that sense, Calvin Coolidge’s relationship…
Where We Live: Steve Alves’ Western Massachusetts Film Collection
Filmmaker Steve Alves has been making movies about Franklin County since 1997. These six short documentaries were produced over a period of several years and explore the cultural, economic…o be fascinated by the lives going on around us, both human and environmental. Steve really gets it, and he’s a fine director too. He is currently working on a new film called Food For Change. Watch for it!…
Election for Trustees of Forbes Library
March 31, 2021 — Forbes Library, Northampton’s public library, is governed by an elected board of trustees, as stipulated in the will of Charles E. Forbes. The five trustees, who serve as volunteers, are…rom the City Clerk of Northampton. These papers are available at the City Clerk’s Office in Northampton’s City Hall by appointment. Applicants need to have their papers signed by at least 50 Northampton registered voters and then return them to the Registrar’s Office in City Hall by July 30, 2021. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Forbes Library Board of Trustees is encouraged to contact Library Director, Lisa Downing (director@forbesl…
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