Planning for 2011 Programs

Save the date, and please plan to come to one (or some, or all!) of our programs this year. We have collaborated with some wonderful people and organizations, on-campus and off-campus, to offer these great programs in 2011.
So, here is a quick run-down of all the programs and exhibitions that the Arne Nixon Center is planning for the first half of this year:

• February 3: Exclusive Film Screening
  Everyone is invited to see an exclusive Central Valley film screening of The Library of the Early Mind: A Grown-Up Look at the Art of Children's Literature, on Feb. 3 at the Henry Madden Library. This event is free for the public, but space is limited to the first 100 people. To see the trailer (and 'Like' it!) and get more info on the film, click here.
  
• February 10: A Child's Garden of Verses Recital
  The public is invited to a recital of Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems set to music and performed by pianist Hatem Nadim and Fresno State vocal students from the Voice Studio of Professor Emerita Helene Joseph-Weil. This event is free for the public, the recital will start at 12:30 pm at the Henry Madden Library. For more info, click here

• Exhibit: Walter R. Brooks (February 1 - March 31)
  Walter R. Brooks was the author of Freddy the Pig children's books series about the talking animal detective. Brooks was also the author of more than 200 short stories for adults, 20 of them featuring Ed the Talking Horse, whose adventures formed the basis of the kitsch classic TV show of the 60s, "Mr. Ed."
  This exhibit will be displayed at the Arne Nixon Center's reading room and gallery. It is open to the public during the Arne Nixon Center's open hours.
• March 24: GLBTQ Collection Showcase and Open House
  This showcase and open house, in collaboration with the Henry Madden Library's Development Office, will show some of the many GLBTQ themed books from Henry Madden Library and Arne Nixon Center collections. For more information about this event, see flyer (jpg) or visit the event's Facebook page (requires a Facebook account to access).
• March 26-27: Friends of Freddy Convention
  As we posted on this blog, this group celebrates the writings of Walter R. Brooks (1886-1958) and his literary alter ego, Freddy the Pig. Arne Nixon Center will host its convention at the Henry Madden Library. Registration is free for Friends of Freddy members, and only $25 for non-members, which also includes a two-years membership to the group. For more info, click here.
  
• April 10:  Centennial Secret Garden Party
  Keeping up with Fresno State's Centennial celebration, our annual Secret Garden Party will have that 'Centennial' feel that you just must see! To reserve or sponsor this year's Secret Garden Party, please contact Kellie Willis at 559.278.5790. 

We have more programs and exhibit planned for the second half of this year, including our Arne Nixon Center Advocates annual meeting, the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) Regional Conference, and our special Lewis Carroll exhibit.