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January 27–March 7, 2010
Orestes, A Tragic Romp
The war is over, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra murdered, and Orestes and Electra await the judgment of the citizens and the gods. Euripides’ gripping drama is deftly re-imagined by playwright Anne Washburn in this razor-sharp modern adaptation.
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| Exhibition | |
January 28–May 25, 2010
Extending the Book: The Art of Extra–Illustration
For centuries, booklovers created their own personalized editions of their favorite texts by adding prints, letters, and even original artwork. This exhibition includes editions of the plays of Shakespeare, theatrical biographies, historical works, and other volumes that have been “extended” by bibliophiles from various backgrounds from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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| Special Event | |
February 11, 2010
Gallery Talk
Extending the Book: The Art of Extra–Illustration
Join us for a members-only Gallery Talk with Stuart Sillars, co-curator of Extra-Illustrated Books, followed by an after-hours viewing of the exhibition.
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| Lectures | |
February 17, 2010
Pre–show Talk: Orestes, A Tragic Romp
Classicist Dr. Jay Freyman shares his perspective on Orestes, A Tragic Romp in a pre-show talk.
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| Poetry | |
February 22, 2010
Charles Wright
Wright received the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for his 1997 collection, Black Zodiac, and the National Book Award for Country Music: Selected Early Poems.
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| Special Event | |
February 25, 2010
Acquisitions Night
Browse and perhaps adopt recent additions to the Folger collection during our annual benefit for the acquisitions endowment. More than 100 rare books, manuscripts, and works of art will be on display with Folger curators and librarians are on hand to answer questions. Buffet dinner served in Great Hall.
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| Poetry | |
March 1, 2010
Patricia Smith & John Burnside
Smith’s Blood Dazzler, about the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, was a 2008 National Book Award Finalist. Scottish poet Burnside is the author of the award-winning collections Feast Days and The Asylum Dance.
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| Special Event | |
March 12–13, 2010
Member Appreciation Weekend
Explore every aspect of this lively library in this annual members-only open house. More details to be announced in December.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
March 15, 2010
E.L. Doctorow & Ivy Meeropol
PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novelist Doctorow discusses The Book of Daniel, his fictionalized account of the Rosenberg trial and execution, and Meeropol, granddaughter of the Rosenbergs, discusses her documentary film Heir to An Execution.
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| Music | |
March 17, 2010
Early Music Seminar: Ballets and Brawls
Drawing on 30 years of researching Folger Consort programs, Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein shares his encyclopedic knowledge on the composers and music of the upcoming concert.
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| Music | |
March 19, 2010
Ballets and Brawls: French Music of Court and Countryside
For a delightful springtime concert, the Folger Consort performs a program of French romance and wit circa 1610, including charming dances and songs for voice and lute, in both sophisticated and rustic styles.
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| Music | |
March 20, 2010
Ballets and Brawls: French Music of Court and Countryside
For a delightful springtime concert, the Folger Consort performs a program of French romance and wit circa 1610, including charming dances and songs for voice and lute, in both sophisticated and rustic styles.
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| Music | |
March 21, 2010
Ballets and Brawls: French Music of Court and Countryside
For a delightful springtime concert, the Folger Consort performs a program of French romance and wit circa 1610, including charming dances and songs for voice and lute, in both sophisticated and rustic styles.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
March 26, 2010
Walter Mosley
The acclaimed mystery writer, author of The Long Fall, and recipient of PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award reads from his work.
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| Music | |
April 7, 2010
Early Music Seminar: A Musical Banquet
Drawing on 30 years of researching Folger Consort programs, Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein shares his encyclopedic knowledge on the composers and music of the upcoming concert.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
April 7, 2010
Ian McEwan
In one of only four U.S. appearances, celebrated author Ian McEwan reads from his forthcoming novel, Solar. McEwan is the bestselling author of thirteen books, including Atonement.
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| Poetry | |
April 8, 2010
Jane Hirshfield on Georgia O'Keeffe
Jane Hirshfield (After, The October Palace) reads poems selected in response to The Phillips Collection's exhibition Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction. Ticket price includes viewing of exhibit. Not part of the subscription series.
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| Music | |
April 9, 2010
A Musical Banquet: Songs for Lute, Voice, and Viol
The Folger Consort returns to its English roots with music from a 1610 anthology of songs entitled A Musicall Banquet, published by Robert Dowland, the son of the great lutenist John Dowland. A feast of varied styles, the collection includes English lute ayres, French court airs, and famous Italian monodies.
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| Music | |
April 10, 2010
A Musical Banquet: Songs for Lute, Voice, and Viol
The Folger Consort returns to its English roots with music from a 1610 anthology of songs entitled A Musicall Banquet, published by Robert Dowland, the son of the great lutenist John Dowland. A feast of varied styles, the collection includes English lute ayres, French court airs, and famous Italian monodies.
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| Music | |
April 11, 2010
A Musical Banquet: Songs for Lute, Voice, and Viol
The Folger Consort returns to its English roots with music from a 1610 anthology of songs entitled A Musicall Banquet, published by Robert Dowland, the son of the great lutenist John Dowland. A feast of varied styles, the collection includes English lute ayres, French court airs, and famous Italian monodies.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
April 12, 2010
Vendela Vida & Heidi Julavits
Authors and co-editors of The Believer magazine, published by McSweeney’s, read from new works of fiction and discuss the magazine. Vida, with husband Dave Eggers, wrote the screenplay for the 2009 film Away We Go, and Julavits is the author of The Uses of Enchantment.
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| Lectures | |
April 16, 2010
James Shapiro
James Shapiro reads from and discusses his new book, Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?
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| Lectures | |
April 17, 2010
Elizabethan Garden Tour
Explore our garden, inspired by herbal references in Shakespeare's plays and also incorporating plants popular in his time, including lavender, creeping thyme, and English ivy; a knot garden; and Shakespearean statues by American sculptor Greg Wyatt. Folger docents offer insights into plantings, Elizabethan customs, and more.
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| Special Event | |
April 20, 2010
2010 Folger Gala
The Folger Shakespeare Library's annual gala is its most important fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event will support the outstanding cultural and educational programming the Folger offers to the greater Washington area and beyond.
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| Theater | |
April 21–June 6, 2010
Hamlet
Haunted by his father’s ghost, Prince Hamlet seeks truth—and revenge. In arguably the greatest play of the English language, Shakespeare paints an enigmatic portrait of a man grappling with life, love, and the specter of death.
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| Shakespeare's Birthday | |
April 25, 2010
Shakespeare's Birthday Open House
Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday with jugglers and jesters, music and theater performances, birthday cake, and a tour of the Folger’s reading rooms!
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| Lectures | |
April 26, 2010
Birthday Lecture 2010: Jonathan Bate
Jonathan Bate, professor of English at Warwick, will speak on "The Good Life in Shakespeare" and aboutthe Epicurean tradition. He is the author of The Genius of Shakespeare and a Governor and Board member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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| Special Event | |
April 29, 2010
Opening Night
Hamlet
Enjoy the opening night performance of Folger Theatre's production of Hamlet followed by a reception with the cast and company.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
April 30, 2010
Isabel Allende
An evening of readings and conversation with the celebrated Chilean-American author of The House of Spirits and The Sum of Our Days.
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| Poetry | |
May 3, 2010
W.S. Merwin
Merwin (The Lice, The Carrier of Ladders) reads from his latest collection about the profound power of memory, The Shadow of Sirius, for which he received the 2009 Pulitzer Prize.
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| Lectures | |
May 5, 2010
Pre–show Discussion: Hamlet
Gail Kern Paster, Director of the Folger and editor of Shakespeare Quarterly, shares her perspective on Shakespeare's Hamlet in a pre-performance discussion.
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| PEN/Faulkner | |
May 8, 2010
30th Annual PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Ceremony
This celebration of literary excellence will feature readings by the Finalists and Winner with presentations by the judges Rilla Askew, Kyoko Mori, and Al Young. Buffet dinner will follow the ceremony.
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| Exhibition | |
Ongoing, Monday–Saturday
The Shakespeare Gallery
Explore the Folger through our visitor film, digitally leaf through a First Folio with our touchscreen kiosk, and explore our collection through copies of Infinite Variety.
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