UPCOMING EVENTS!

Opening reception for A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 & Recital featuring vocalist Hillary Zeigler and pianist Michael Braz

Opening Reception & Recital for A Fine Romance, Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965Thurs. March 8, 2012
6:30- 8pm
Zach S. Henderson Library - First floor exhibit area

Using images from Broadway musicals, classic films, and personal collections, "A Fine Romance" tells the story of Jewish artists who created songs of wit, sophistication and optimism through America's ups and downs during the 20th century. A Fine Romance is a national traveling exhibit on display from March 8 until April 20, 2012. We were one of 55 sites throughout the United States selected for the exhibit tour.

Reception begins at 6:30pm with a 7pm recital by pianist Dr. Michael Braz and vocalist Hillary Zeigler.



Sheet musicAlso on Display: Sheet music from our collection. Begins March 8th. Second floor display cases

Tues. March 20, 2012 @ 7pm
Nessmith-Lane Room 1915
Jewish Songwriters & the Making of American Song by Michael Lasser

Wed. March 21, 2012, 7-9pm
Nessmith-Lane Room 1915
PANEL DISCUSSION: Jewish Songwriters & the Evolution of American Musical Theater.
Panelists: Michael Braz, Adrian Gnam, Roger Miller

Fri. April 13, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Performing Arts Center
Georgia Southern Symphony's tribute performance of A Fine Romance.

Friends of Henderson Library

Limited Edition Frank Fortune Print

Limited Edition Frank Fortune Print

Only a few copies remain of the brilliant, limited edition prints of the Frank Fortune photograph of the newly renovated Zach S. Henderson Library of Georgia Southern University. Fortune served as the official photographer of Georgia Southern University for thirty years until his retirement in 2009.  He has won numerous awards, including the 2007 CASE Photographer of the Year.

This spectacular 16″ x 20″, high-resolution print can be purchased for $135. Please contact us at library@georgiasouthern.edu or 912-478-5115 for details.

  Look for the "Pursuit of Knowledge" by Rebecca Hampton, an Eagle Nation on Parade sculpture funded by the Naomi Davis McElveen Memorial Art Fund contributed by the McElveen Family. Read more about its dedication and unveiling on our blog...

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