Francois Truffaut’s 1966 film of the novel
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), in partnership with the Brunswick-Glynn County Library of the Three Rivers Regional Library System, is proud to have been chosen to participate in this nationwide project. The Big
Read, launched nationally in 2006 by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest, encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss a single book.
Ritz Theatre,1530 Newcastle St., Dowtown Brunswick
Tues.Oct. 2 at 7:00 pm
Call 912-262-6934 for more information
The Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival takes place on Jekyll Island on Oct 12 – 14. Lots of activities for everyone from the casual nature bird enthusiast to the most experienced birder. Field trips to over twenty-five different natural areas, including barrier islands, and informative seminars on a wide range of topics are the cornerstones of the festival.
Bradbury’s chillingly prophetic story tells of a world in which people scorn reading, books are burned, and the media dominate everyone’s lives. The compelling tale follows the awakening of Guy Montag, a “fireman” (an agent assigned by the government to destroy the unwanted books) who begins to question his work on behalf of a society given over to banal amusements in a time of endless wars. Playwright Rob Nixon has adapted the text directly from the book (without alterations to Bradbury’s language or themes) for a troupe of actors/readers who will present the novel on stage with an original score composed by Dan Nettles and performed live by the ensemble Kenosha Kid. The production also features video segments to illustrate the media distractions that trap the characters in meaningless lives. You won’t want to miss this powerful, once-in-a-lifetime event!