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SUMMARY:Disability Law and Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join Roger Desrosiers\, President of the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education for this informative talk and discussion.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/disability-law-and-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion with Mayor Christenson
DESCRIPTION:Location: Malden Public Library.  \n\n\n\nBook discussion for the 2024 Malden Reads selection Being Heumann by Judith Heumann\, led by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. There will be light refreshments beforehand. \n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event. Attend in-person or join virtually at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82244751568?pwd=rd6LsUGD4MsdmOCHdvV882giP4ruxX.1 \n\n\n\nCall the library at 781-324-0218 if you have questions.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/book-discussion-with-mayor-christenson-2/
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SUMMARY:Book Readings—Creative Malden
DESCRIPTION:Join Malden Reads & Creative Malden for readings from Being Heumann\, as well as a new book by community member Julie Ladner Stories of a Special Education Teacher\, read by the author.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/book-readings-creative-malden/
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner at 110 Grill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community dinner! They’re great fun — a chance to socialize\, eat yummy food\, and engage in a discussion related to themes of this year’s book selection. (You DON’T have to have read the book to participate.) \n\n\n\nThe evening will begin with social time and a buffet of appetizers. Guest can order from a limited selection of main dishes. All dishes can be prepared gluten-free. Vegetarian options will be available. The restaurant is fully wheelchair-accessible. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the evening is $28\, including appetizers\, a main dish\, tax and tip. Drinks and dessert may be purchased individually. \n\n\n\nReservations MUST be made and paid for no later than March 18 by directly contacting 110 Grill at 781-605-2172. Please tell them you are with the Malden Reads dinner on March 20. You can provide your credit card number by phone or pre-pay with cash by visiting the restaurant in person. When you arrive for the event you will be given a gift card to pay for your dinner. \n\n\n\nWe need folks to reserve ahead but if you’re not able to come\, you can use your gift card another time. Parking is available at the Jackson St. Garage and 110 Grill will provide free validated parking.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/community-dinner-at-110-grill/
LOCATION:110 Grill Malden\, 200 Exchange St\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Peanut Butter Falcon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Malden Reads Film Screening about The Peanut Butter Falcon. We will be showing this film at the Malden Public Library on Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024: 6:00-8:15pm. We will also be showing a 15-minute preview of the excellent disabilities rights documentary\, Lives Worth Living. \n\n\n\nThese films are part of Malden Reads’ 2024 season of events for the book\, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir Of A Disability Rights Activist\, by Judith Heumann. \n\n\n\nThe Peanut Butter Falcon: “After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler\, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.” The film is Rated PG-13 (97 min.) (2019) 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/film-screening-of-peanut-butter-falcon/
LOCATION:Malden Public Library\, Malden Public Library\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Read Across America Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate “Read Across America Day” for a special story-time. Stories will be read in English and Spanish. Please share this on with your favorite children and their caregivers!  Here’s the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86484343682?pwd=bTEzb2pycmlOTmtHWFpubFBIZjd4dz09Meeting ID: 864 8434 3682Passcode: 157414Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxi6MnjWa
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/read-across-america-storytime/
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SUMMARY:Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Malden Reads screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution followed by a discussion with special guest\, Salima Slimane\, a Special Education educator and on the board of Mass Advocates for Children\, a private\, non-profit organization dedicated to removing barriers to educational and life opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion after the movie via Zoom at 7:30 pm. The link is here: \n\n\n\nMalden Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Malden Reads Film Screening and DiscussionTime: Feb 28\, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88338898184?pwd=eM3ZnYIDx6zHXteidD1kDLRWufi55x.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 883 3889 8184Passcode: 327868 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile+16465588656\,\,88338898184#\,\,\,\,327868# US (New York) +16469313860\,\,88338898184#\,\,\,\,327868# US \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n\n\n\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n\n\n\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n\n\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n\n\n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n\n\n\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n\n\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n\n\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n\n\n\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n\n\n\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n\n\n\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n\n\n\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n\n\n\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n\n\n\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n\n\n\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n\n\n\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n\n\n\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 883 3889 8184Passcode: 327868 \n\n\n\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kBeFHdQNM
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/film-screening-and-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Kickoff Celebration for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation\, music\, information\, refreshments and a special presentation! \n\n\n\n6pm – Gather with the Malden community. Learn about organizations in the local area that promote disability rights\, accessibility and resources for persons with disabilities. Tables and exhibits will be set up in the main section of the library. Refreshments will be served in the Maccario Room. \n\n\n\n7pm – Join us in the Maccario Room for a thoughtful and varied presentation featuring members of our Malden community sharing their stories\, ideas\, and artistic expressions. Learn more about our book selection through this presentation! There will be opportunity for connection and conversation to follow. \n\n\n\nLIST OF EXHIBITORS: \n\n\n\n\nMalden SEPAC (Special Education Parents Action Council) \n\n\n\nMe2/ Orchestra – classical music organization for individuals with mental illness\n\n\n\nChallenger baseball team – program for children with special needs\n\n\n\nChinese Culture Connection\n\n\n\nShore Educational Collaborative\n\n\n\nEaster Seals\n\n\n\nBionic Project\n\n\n\nHandi Capable Fitness\n\n\n\n& more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us for a Presentation in the Maccario Room! \n\n\n\nLearn more about our book choice and varied ways community members are engaging with its themes. Our presentation is intended to spark interest and conversation and YOUR engagement as we read this book together\, learn\, and journey together toward a more inclusive Malden community … and world! \n\n\n\nKelli Collomb \n\n\n\nKelli is the Transition Coordinator at Malden High School and has over 20 years of experience providing vocational\, career and mental health counseling in a variety of settings. Kelli will share her personal story as it relates to the work of Judy Heumann. She draws a straight line between Judy’s life work and her own ability to work in a school system and pursue her career. \n\n\n\nJames Norris \n\n\n\nJames Norris founded Handi Capable Fitness with the goal of using individual experiences to better the handi-capable community through conscious dialogue and action. James believes no challenge should stop someone from doing amazing things. In addition to his nonprofit and motivational speaking\, James has written children’s books to motivate children of all abilities to be kind and bring an awareness that our differences make us special.  \n\n\n\nSanton \n\n\n\nSanton is an award-winning musician\, who is fully blind from birth and autistic. He was born in Russia\, and grew up in Malden\, MA. An alumnus of the Perkins School for the Blind and a graduate of the Berklee College of Music\, Santon plays several instruments in many different genres\, is an original composer\, and performs regularly throughout the Boston area.  \n\n\n\nLaura Sánchez \n\n\n\nLaura is an award-winning flamenco artist\, creator\, choreographer and educator originally from Cádiz\, Spain. She holds a Professional Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University. Laura is currently working on an autobiographical project entitled “Welcome to Holland!?\,” inspired by her experience as an Hispanic immigrant mother of two children\, one with multiple disabilities. This work challenges preconceived notions about disability to deconstruct internalized ableism.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/kickoff-celebration-for-2024/
LOCATION:Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonders Multicultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:From last year’s holiday event. Photo by Susan Margot Ecker.\n\n\n\nJoin us for a multicultural celebration of holiday traditions from around the world. \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly event offers story time and crafts for pre-school – age 9\, free books (if children are present at the event)\, games\, snacks\, make & take activities and a visit from Santa!  \n\n\n\nSanta will read stories\, along with other community representatives – in multiple languages.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/winter-wonders-multicultural-celebration/
LOCATION:Malden City Hall\, 215 Pleasant St.\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Kids and Family
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SUMMARY:Keith Knight: Social justice & Graphic Novels
DESCRIPTION:Malden native Keith Knight stands in front of the mural he created along the bike trail in Malden. Photo by Susan Margot Ecker.\n\n\n\nKeith Knight is a syndicated cartoonist (K-Chronicles\, The Knight Life\, (Th)ink)\, writer and social activist whose life was featured in the Hulu series “Woke.” Keith (or “Keef” as he is called) is a Malden native currently living with his family in North Carolina. \n\n\n\nAs part of the Malden Reads 2023 program (the graphic novel “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei)\, he will be back in the area giving a talk at the Malden Public Library on the subject of social justice and graphic art – such as novels\, memoirs and cartoon strips. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opportunity to hear from Keith Knight and see his work. We are excited to collaborate with him on this presentation!
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/keith-knight-social-justice-graphic-novels/
LOCATION:Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Updated information for event due to rain. This supercedes the information below. Please join us inside!!\n\n\n\nJoin us as we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Malden at the Malden River behind the Malden DPW (356 Commercial St.). Appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nThomas “Spirit Tree” Green of the Neponset Band of the Massachusett will be sharing his wisdom with us. \n\n\n\nCome EARLY for a beautiful ceremony blessing the Malden River\, followed by the building of a fishweir and ending with canoeing on the Malden River.  \n\n\n\n8:30 am – Blessing of the water ceremony8:30-10:00 – Interactive fishweir building (how Indigenous people traditionally caught fish)10:00-12:00 – canoeing on the river (free) \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by the Friends of the Malden River and Malden River Works.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Malden River – behind Malden DPW yard\, 356 Commercial St.\, Malden\, Massachusetts\, 02148
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event,Special Program
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SUMMARY:Courageous Poets at PorchFest
DESCRIPTION:The Courageous Poets return to Malden PorchFest on Saturday\, June 10! Come listen to original poetry\, song lyrics and personal stories from members of this year’s “Stories Only You Can Tell” workshop led by author\, poet and spoken word artist CD Collins. Performers include CD Collins\, Ian Conley\, Anne D’Urso-Rose\, Candace Julyan\, Parto Khorshidi\, Will Pollard\, Lisa Terrelonge\, and Maria Yulikova. There will be musical accompaniment. \n\n\n\nThe performance will be held at 32 Swan St. from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Please arrive early to find seating in the shaded backyard area where the performance will take place. The street will be blocked off (for a block party)\, so plan to walk a short distance if you drive. Our performance will be one of many offerings held throughout the city on that day. The full listing of events is posted at maldenporchfest.com.  \n\n\n\n The “Stories Only You Can Tell’ workshop was coordinated through Urban Media Arts and offered in collaboration with Malden Reads: One City\, One Book. The program is funded through the Malden Cultural Council\, a local agency\, supported through the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. 
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/courageous-poets-at-porchfest-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event,Performance
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SUMMARY:Citizen Lyceum "The Loyalty Question"
DESCRIPTION:A Citizen Lyceum held by Malden Reads in 2018 with Roger Desrosier (back row center left) from the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education.\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk & Discussion with Roger Desrosiers from the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education\, who has engaged Malden Reads participants from previous years in civic discussions around themes from the books.  \n\n\n\nThis talk will look at the “The Loyalty Question” and will include a screening of film snippets “Resistance at Tule Lake” \n\n\n\nAt the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/citizen-lyceum-the-loyalty-question/
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner: Zuru Zuru Ramen
DESCRIPTION:On left\, dishes from Zuru Zuru Ramen. On right\, a previous Malden Reads Community Dinner at Infused Kreyol in 2019.\n\n\n\n\n\nMalden Reads will host a Community Dinner at Zuru Zuru Ramen restaurant in Malden as part of the 2023 event series. \n\n\n\nCommunity Dinners at local restaurants are a tradition for the One City\, One Book program. They are a chance to meet others\, share a delicious meal\, and support a local business\, all while engaging in informal discussions related to the topics of this year’s book selection. Though encouraged\, you do NOT need to have read the book to attend. General “Table Talk” prompts will be provided. \n\n\n\nZURU ZURU is the sound effect for a slurping motion\, like when eating noodles very fast. Zuru Zuro Ramen’s mission is to bring Japanese soul food to your taste buds and transport you to downtown Tokyo. The owners are proud of their high quality ingredients\, freshness\, and authenticity of the flavors and prepared dishes. \n\n\n\nSelect one menu item below per ticket. Miso soup and a salad is included. \n\n\n\n#1 Tonkotsu Ramen. The original Tonkotsu broth flavored with Okinawa Sea Salt\, thin straight noodle\, pork belly cha-shu\, ajitama egg\, nori seaweed\, kikurage mushroom\, scallion\, bamboo shoots. \n\n\n\n#2 Gyudon Sliced marbled beef slow cooked in Yuru take with carmelized onion\, scallion\, pickled vegetables\, sesame seeds\, served on steamed rice. \n\n\n\n#3 Vegetable Chintan Shoyu Ramen 100% vegan Kombu broth seasoned with Shoyu soy sauce \, thick wavy noodle\, seasonal vegetables\, tofu skin\, nori\, bamboo shoots. \n\n\n\nZuru Zuru Ramen & Donburi\, 74 Pleasant St. Malden \n\n\n\nYour $25 ticket price includes your entree choice\, miso soup\, salad and a non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and tip are included. Alcohol is not served at this establishment. You must register and pay in advance for this event.  \n\n\n\nClick here for registration link
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/community-dinner-zuru-zuru-ramen/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Justice Denied: A Talk by Margie Yamamoto
DESCRIPTION:Margie Yamamoto will share personal family stories from the Japanese-American internment during WWII.\n\n\n\nMalden Reads\, in collaboration with the Malden Public Library\, is pleased to present a talk by Margie Yamamoto on Saturday\, April 29\, from 2 – 4pm entitled Justice Denied: A Personal Perspective. Yamamoto recently retired as co-president of the New England Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League\, a national human rights and educational organization.  \n\n\n\nJustice Denied tells the story of the Japanese incarceration during World War II as seen through the eyes of Yamamoto’s Japanese American family. Yamamoto was two months old when her family entered the American internment camps. It follows her family’s passage from immigration in the1890s through their imprisonment during the war years and documents how they rebuilt their lives thereafter. The 45-minute presentation is richly illustrated with more than 100 family and historic WWII photographs\, many of the latter obtained from U.S. government archives. \n\n\n\nBeyond describing the internment experiences of a single family\, the talk focuses on the plight of the 120\,000 Japanese — two thirds of them American citizens — who were imprisoned\, sometimes for years\, by a Presidential order deemed by many then and now to be in violation of the United States Constitution. \n\n\n\nFor audiences not familiar with the details of the WWII Japanese incarceration\, this story will serve as a primer on one of America’s darker historic moments as well as its efforts in later years to compensate those who suffered through it. This year’s Malden Reads book selection\, They Called Us Enemy by George Takei\, is a graphic memoir which tells the story of Takei’s family experience of the internment camps during WWII. \n\n\n\nMargie is retired after more than 40 years in the marketing and communications fields. Before retirement\, she was Director of Community Program Initiatives at WGBH\, Boston’s public broadcasting station. She has also worked for Walt Disney Productions\, General Electric and a number of education and healthcare organizations in New York\, California and Massachusetts.Yamamoto still serves on the Board of the New England Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. She has also served on the boards of the Japan Society of Boston and the Cambridge Center for Adult Education. She has also served on advisory committees for the PBS Adult Learning Service and the Institute for Asian American Studies\, UMass Boston.  \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served following the presentation. \n\n\n\nRSVPs appreciated. Email maldenreads@gmail.com and let us know you will be attending. \n\n\n\nAt the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/justice-denied-a-talk-by-margie-yamamoto/
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SUMMARY:Art Talk & Tour – Ukiyo-e Prints: Hokusai & Hiroshige and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“Oe no Chisato” by Utagawa Kunisada\, woodblock print – collection of the Malden Public Library\n\n\n\n\n\nDora St. Martin\, Director of the Malden Public Library\, will present a talk and tour of the Converse Art Galleries and the library’s stunning collection of Japanese ukiyo-e prints purchased in the early 1900s.   \n\n\n\nThe collection includes woodblock prints by the Japanese artists Katsushika Hokusai\, Utagawa Hiroshige\, Utagawa and more.   \n\n\n\nThe woodblock ukiyo-e prints show images of everyday Japan and were mass-produced for popular consumption in the Edo period (1615-1868).  Brought to Europe and America\, these prints influenced many Western artists\, including Monet and Van Gogh; as well as the creators of our popular manga and anime series.   \n\n\n\nAmong the treasured prints exhibited are works by Katsushika Hokusai\, best known for his work “Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa” or “The Great Wave” from his series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.   \n\n\n\nThose interested in Japanese prints can also check out the new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence” running from March 26 thru July 16\, 2023. \n\n\n\nAt the Malden Public Library – Converse Memorial Building
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/art-talk-tour-ukiyo-e-prints-hokusai-hiroshige-and-beyond-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
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CREATED:20230321T144422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T172148Z
UID:39288-1681930800-1681934400@maldenreads.org.dream.website
SUMMARY:Art Talk & Tour – Ukiyo-e Prints: Hokusai & Hiroshige and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“Oe no Chisato” by Utagawa Kunisada\, woodblock print – collection of the Malden Public Library\n\n\n\n\n\nDora St. Martin\, Director of the Malden Public Library\, will present a talk and tour of the Converse Art Galleries and the library’s stunning collection of Japanese ukiyo-e prints purchased in the early 1900s.   \n\n\n\nThe collection includes woodblock prints by the Japanese artists Katsushika Hokusai\, Utagawa Hiroshige\, Utagawa and more.   \n\n\n\nThe woodblock ukiyo-e prints show images of everyday Japan and were mass-produced for popular consumption in the Edo period (1615-1868).  Brought to Europe and America\, these prints influenced many Western artists\, including Monet and Van Gogh; as well as the creators of our popular manga and anime series.   \n\n\n\nAmong the treasured prints exhibited are works by Katsushika Hokusai\, best known for his work “Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa” or “The Great Wave” from his series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.   \n\n\n\nThose interested in Japanese prints can also check out the new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence” running from March 26 thru July 16\, 2023. \n\n\n\nAt the Malden Public Library – Converse Memorial Building
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/art-talk-tour-ukiyo-e-prints-hokusai-hiroshige-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
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SUMMARY:Origami at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Origami lotus flowers\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate an origami lotus flower! \n\n\n\nJoin Jim and Terese and learn to make one of these beautiful origami lotus flowers.  \n\n\n\nAll supplies will be provided although we ask that you bring your own ruler. \n\n\n\nCall 781.324.0218 to reserve your spot. Class limited to 15. \n\n\n\nAt the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/origami-at-the-library/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230313T152149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T183442Z
UID:39345-1681326000-1681333200@maldenreads.org.dream.website
SUMMARY:Community Dinner: Omori Izakaya & Sushi
DESCRIPTION:Food from Omori on the left. A photo from a previous Malden Reads community dinner on the right.\n\n\n\n\n\nMalden Reads will host a Community Dinner at Omori Izakaya & Sushi restaurant in Malden as part of the 2023 event series. \n\n\n\nCommunity Dinners at local restaurants are a tradition for the One City\, One Book program. They are a chance to meet others\, share a delicious meal\, and support a local business\, all while engaging in informal discussions related to the topics of this year’s book selection. Though encouraged\, you do NOT need to have read the book to attend. General “Table Talk” prompts will be provided. \n\n\n\nIzakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. They are casual places for after-work drinking. Food and drinks are ordered throughout the course of the session as desired. Have a seat and enjoy a taste of our Japanese culture! Kanpai! \n\n\n\nOur book selection “They Called Us Enemy” is George Takei’s graphic memoir of his time in the internment camps during WWII. Inspired by his story of his Japanese culture\, we will dine at Omori Izakaya. \n\n\n\nOmori has planned a special menu for us to enjoy while we discuss a variety of themes and topics\, inclusive of everyone who would like to join the event. \n\n\n\nThe $25 ticket price includes an appetizer\, entree\, a non-alcoholic beverage\, tax and tip. Alcohol is available for purchase. \n\n\n\nOmori Izakaya & Sushi\, 166 Eastern Ave. Malden \n\n\n\n*Parking is very limited!! Plan to walk from a parking spot or use alternative transportation. \n\n\n\nYou must register and pay in advance. Please visit the following link for complete information on the menu choices\, Covid policy and the link to register:  \n\n\n\nDetails and registration at this link.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/community-dinner-omori-izakaya-sushi/
CATEGORIES:Community Dinner,Community Dinner,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T200000
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SUMMARY:Talk Baseball with Steve Kluger
DESCRIPTION:It’s Spring in New England\, and that means mud\, occasionally snow\, and baseball. To talk all thingsbaseball\, including his efforts to restore the baseball field at Manzanar Internment Camp\, Malden Readsis pleased to host best-selling author and baseball enthusiast\, Steve Kluger.Kluger\, author of several books including Last Days of Summer and Changing Pitches\, will visit theMalden Public Library on Thursday\, April 6\, 2023 at 7 pm. to discuss baseball\, the Red Sox\, and hisinvolvement in lobbying the US Government to restore the baseball field at Manzanar Internment Campin Manzanar\, CA.In the aftermath of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor\, the U.S. government ordered 120\,000 JapaneseAmericans to be imprisoned in hastily built camps. They were given 48 hours to sell their homes\,businesses\, and possessions and were able to take only what they could carry—typically two suitcasesper adult. These camps were surrounded by barbed wire\, equipped with search lights\, and patrolled byarmed guards. Japanese-American citizens’ draft eligibility was reassigned as 4C\, enemy alien status\, inthe process.They Called Us Enemy by actor/author/activist George Takei\, the Malden Reads selection for our 13thseason\, takes place during these years. This book is a memoir of Mr. Takei’s youth while incarceratedduring WWII in an internment camp\, and tells not only his personal story\, but chronicles a difficult timein American history.Life in the camps was hard and people were looking for distractions to keep their spirits up. Baseball hadbeen introduced in Japan in the 1870’s and was very popular there as in America. Baseball teams wereformed within seven of these camps and four of the teams were able to travel to play each other.“Without baseball\, camp life would have been miserable\,” said George Omachi\, a prisoner who laterbecame a scout for Major League Baseball.In 2000\, although the Department of the Interior began restoring Manzanar as a historic landmark\, thisproject did not include the renovation of the baseball field. Mr. Kluger joined a group lobbying the U.S.government to begin that restoration process that was approved in 2022. To quote Mr. Kluger\, “Amemorial to Manzanar without its baseball diamond is like the Pledge of Allegiance without theflag…baseball was perhaps one of the few aspects of the lives they’d led prior to incarceration that theywere allowed to keep with them after everything else had been taken away. The inclusion of a diamondmight achieve what reparations alone couldn’t facilitate: healing.”This talk is free to the public and will be held at the Malden Public Library’s Converse Art Galleries from7-8 pm with a Q&A following. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/talk-baseball-with-steve-kluger/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T210000
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SUMMARY:Poetry from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Hear poetry in world languages read by local residents (with English translation).\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chinese Culture Connection and Malden Reads are planning for another “Poetry from Around the World” event. Our poetry program last year was so successful that we are planning a second event for 2023!  \n\n\n\nLast year\, we had 11 local participants representing many countries with their native languages\, including Chinese\, Arabic\, Hebrew\, Vietnamese\, Italian\, and more. (Poems were also shared in English).  \n\n\n\nThe event will be held on April 3 at 8:00 p.m. The event will be held on Zoom so that more people from near and far will be able to participate.  \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in presenting your original poetry or poetry from your country\, please get in touch with us at maldenreads@gmail.com and info@chinesecultureconnection.org. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click on this link.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/poetry-from-around-the-world-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Featured Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T170000
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SUMMARY:Draw Your Story!
DESCRIPTION:“Mirror Image Doppelganger” by Sky Malerba\n\n\n\n\n\nTell a short personal story through words and pictures in this graphic illustration workshop taught by a talented young animation artist. \n\n\n\nGrounded in George Takei’s They Called Us the Enemy\, participants will construct an auto-biographical strip of one or more panels. We will use the comic as a reference for style\, voice\, drawing and narrative. \n\n\n\nThe class will cover development of your personal story idea\, writing the script and drawing\, with guidance from the instructor. \n\n\n\nAfter the initial Saturday workshop\, class participants will have time to refine their illustrated story on their own and present it to the class on a weekday evening via Zoom. The completed stories will be publicly displayed online\, at an in-person Malden Reads event and potentially through a short-term exhibit. \n\n\n\nSky Malerba is a filmmaker\, animator\, illustrator and voice actress. Visit https://filmfreeway.com/SkyMalerba.  \n\n\n\nHeld at Urban Media Arts\, 145 Pleasant St. Malden \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 1\, 2:00 – 5:00 PM (in-person at UMA) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 7:00 PM (tentative date\, virtual class sharing event)  \n\n\n\nClass is open to age 16 – adult. \n\n\n\nRegister by emailing maldenreads@gmail.com OR through Eventbrite at this link.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/draw-your-story/
CATEGORIES:Featured Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T203000
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SUMMARY:Books & Brews at Idle Hands
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a thought-provoking discussion about “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei over a made-in-Malden brew at Idle Hands Craft Ales. Malden Reads offers this fun and casual environment to discuss the book in small groups with prompts provided. A dinner of pizza and salad will be served for a pre-paid price of $12. Beer and other beverages can be purchased on your own. If you have questions\, email anne@umaverse.org. \n\n\n\nIdle Hands Craft Ales\, 89 Commercial St. Malden \n\n\n\nThis is a 21+ venue.   \n\n\n\nTo enjoy pizza & salad\, you must register here in advance. (Show your confirmation.)
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/books-brews-at-idle-hands/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230222T230759Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion at First Parish
DESCRIPTION:Join members of First Parish for a lively book discussion of “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. This discussion will take place following the coffee hour after the Malden Reads Worship Service at 10:30 AM. You are welcome to attend the service and/or coffee hour or come just for the discussion!  \n\n\n\nLed by Rev. Aisha Ansano \n\n\n\nFirst Parish of Malden\, 2 Elm St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/book-discussion-at-first-parish/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230222T232726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T005516Z
UID:39150-1679826600-1679830200@maldenreads.org.dream.website
SUMMARY:Interfaith Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Aisha Ansano of First Parish Malden will lead an Interfaith Worship Service based around themes from this year’s Malden Reads book selection.\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople of all faiths and no faith are welcome to attend a special service from the First Parish of Malden with Reverend Aisha Ansano\, offered hybrid – both online and in-person.  \n\n\n\nThe service will explore the themes of this year’s Malden Reads book selection\, “They Called Us Enemy\,” a graphic memoir by George Takei. The service will include related readings\, a children’s message\, music and a sermon that draws from the book’s themes. Participants that come in-person have the option to stay for the book discussion at noon. The book discussion is offered in-person only. No need to register in advance to attend the service in-person.  \n\n\n\nFirst Parish of Malden have been longtime collaborators with Malden Reads\, engaging with the book selection’s themes and inviting their congregation and larger Malden community to participate. \n\n\n\nIf attending the hybrid worship service online\, click the button below to register: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/interfaith-worship-service/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230222T225749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T144040Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Gary Christenson preparing for his upcoming book discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss this year’s book selection with Malden Mayor Gary Christenson!  \n\n\n\nAs he does every year\, the Mayor will lead a thoughtful discussion about this year’s book discussion with Malden Reads participants. Come join the discussion and add your thoughts and impressions to the mix.   \n\n\n\nThe discussion will be held at the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.  \n\n\n\nRSVP (requested) at maldenreads@gmail.com.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/mayors-book-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230301T134024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T134028Z
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SUMMARY:Stories Only YOU Can Tell
DESCRIPTION:“Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde \n\n\n\nWe all have a story to tell and the sharing of personal stories allows us to realize our common humanity\, bridge differences\, experience meaningful connection and build community. In George Takei’s graphic memoir\, “They Called Us Enemy\,” \n\n\n\nUrban Media Arts in collaboration with Malden Reads is pleased to present another workshop experience by acclaimed local author\, poet\, spoken word performance artist and instructor CD Collins. \n\n\n\nIn this 5-session workshop (offered remotely via Zoom)\, participants will explore their roots and family legacies through in-class exercises and sharing. Several media forms will be explored\, including traditional narrative\, poetry and even songwriting. Each participant will create a final presentation\, choosing one of these forms. A diversity of language expression is encouraged – participants can present poetry\, song or short form narrative in their native language with translation provided for the final presentation. \n\n\n\nA public performance will be planned for Malden PorchFest on Saturday\, June 10. \n\n\n\nA commitment to the 5-session workshop and final performance is required. The nominally-priced workshop fee can be waived if it presents a financial hardship. Contact Anne at anne@umaverse.org. \n\n\n\nThis project is supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council\, a local agency\, supported through the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, March 21\, 28\, April 4\, 11\, & 25\, 7:00 – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nWorkshop fee: $25 \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/stories-only-you-can-tell/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Zoom Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Media Arts":MAILTO:anne@umaverse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Cats of Mirikitani
DESCRIPTION:(2006) Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps\, Hiroshima\, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home\, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy’s painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of community and art. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the film here. \n\n\n\nRSVP (requested) at maldenreads@gmail.com.  \n\n\n\nHeld at the Malden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/film-screening-the-cats-of-mirikitani/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T004734
CREATED:20230223T163049Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Discussion w/Felicia & Chris
DESCRIPTION:Join a thoughtful book discussion online (later to be made into a podcast) with Chris Hickey (left) and Felicia Ryan (right)\n\n\n\nJoin a book discussion with Chris Hickey\, facilitator of the Malden Writer’s Collaborative\, and Felicia Ryan\, writer and host of the Hi Felicia! podcast. \n\n\n\n“Can it happen again? Are we doomed to repeat our history?” \n\n\n\nWriters love books because they give us windows into other worlds — some real or imaginary. These two writers will host a facilitated discussion of the 2023 Malden Read’s book selection “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. Together with the participants\, they will explore the many rich themes of family\, history\, and perspective done through a timeless black and white graphic novel.  \n\n\n\nWe will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow is the graphic novel as a format a useful way of re-telling painful history or apocalyptic fiction?\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can ask the question “Why does history repeat?”\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is “They” and “Us” in this story? How does making someone the “other” de-humanize them?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat effect does telling the story in black and white have on the reader?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhich character(s) do you most emphasize with? And why?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a particularly poignant or moving scene you remember?\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you learn anything new from reading this story that you didn’t already know?\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be online via Zoom and recorded as a podcast as well. You must register in advance at this link. \n\n\n\nQuestions/comments can be submitted in advance for discussion by emailing maldenwriters@gmail.com
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/virtual-book-discussion-w-felicia-chris/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Featured Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000
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SUMMARY:"Allegiance" - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Scene from “Allegiance” – film screening of the Broadway play.\n\n\n\n\n\nA mysterious envelope leads Sam Kimura back 60 years to a time when he and his sister Kei strive to save their family from the wrongful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II.  \n\n\n\nJoin Malden Reads residents in a film screening of the Broadway play\, inspired by the true-life experience of George Takei. ALLEGIANCE follows one family’s journey in this untold American story. \n\n\n\nGeorge Takei is a starring cast member in this filmed version of the Broadway play. \n\n\n\nThis film screening will also officially kickoff the events for this year’s program. The evening will include some goodies and surprises for Malden Reads enthusiasts and those just discovering the program. \n\n\n\nMalden Public Library\, 36 Salem St.
URL:http://maldenreads.org.dream.website/event/allegiance-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Film Screening
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