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The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
"Nevermore" becomes "Evermore" in this exhibit on the enduring appeal of Poe's "The Raven" depicted and adapted in cinema, print and popular culture. The display will feature a rare 1850 edition of "The Raven" as it appeared in Volume 2 of "The works of the late Edgar Allan Poe: with notices of his life and genius" on loan from the Bullis Rare Book Collection at the Macedon Public Library. "Ode to Poe" a welded steel Raven by sculptor Wayne Williams stands guard over the exhibit. The sculpture is on loan from the Phelps Arts Center.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Get ready for the Masquerade Ball by creating your own unique mask. Make it as fancy as you like by coloring it and adding jewels, glitter, or feathers. It can be the perfect accessory to any costume! All families are welcome for this free activity.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
As the official kick-off of The Big Read, historic Sonnenberg Mansion is the perfect fit for a masquerade ball in honor of Edgar Allan Poe. The lights will be dimmed as dramatic readings of Poe’s major works, like “The Raven” and The Tell-Tale Heart, are chillingly delivered by state officials and other community members to a captivated audience. Students from Canandaigua Academy’s Drama Department will play the parts of Poe’s troubled characters including Fortunato, Roderick Usher, and Prince Prospero, and Poe himself will make an appearance. Guests will be challenged to guess the characters and the stories or poems they hail from. Costumes will be judged and prizes awarded. Teens and adults are welcome at this ticketed, catered event.
Event Location: 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, NY 14424
Granger Homestead will host this talk by Mason Winfield, author and supernatural folklore historian of western New York. Winfield will explore paranormal incidents and reports in the Canandaigua community including ghost sightings and spirit writing at Granger Homestead. Free and all ages encouraged to attend. Meets at Granger Homestead, 295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY.
Event Location: 295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Get together and discuss “Annabel Lee,” “To Helen,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Fall of the House of Usher” at Phoenix Coffee. Free books available at Wood Library.
Event Location: 325 N. Main St., Canandaigua, New York 14424
Poe Projected Film Series begins with "The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe," a bio-film that explores the tragedies and torments of Poe’s life - the underpinning of his dark and brilliant art. We will look at how Poe inspired director Roger Corman to project Poe onto the big screen in his 1960s “Poe Cycle.” We will screen three films from the "Poe Cycle."
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
Mystery Fiction writer Charles Benoit will teach a four-session writing workshop that will explore the key elements of this exciting and always popular genre, the mystery, first pioneered by Edgar Allan Poe. It includes creating believable characters and realistic dialogue and compelling settings, mapping out your mystery, playing fair with the reader and getting the technical details right. Adult participants will have the opportunity to share their writing—whether it’s short pieces from a work in progress, or things written specifically for this class—and they will find out what publishers and editors are looking for in today’s mystery market. Charles Benoit is a successful new author in the mystery genre. His debut novel, Relative Danger was named Best Mystery / Suspense Book of the Year by the Publishers Marketing Association and was nominated for an Edgar Award. His second book, Out of Order was published by Poisoned Pen Press. This writer’s group is open to adults only.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Kathy Morris will present a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven." A discussion led by Wood Library staff will follow. This event is hosted by All Things Art, Ontario County Arts Council. Call 396-0087. Copies of "The Raven" available at All Things Arts and Wood Library.
Event Location: 65 South Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
The Poe Projected classic film series continues with this screening of "The House of Usher." Close to the original story, House of Usher starts director Roger Corman's 8-film Poe Cycle. It is a Gothic tale of cursed bloodlines, foggy castles, trances and doom. (Color, 1960, 80 mins. Directed by Roger Corman. Starring Vincent Price. Written by Richard Matheson, author of I Am Legend) Followed by discussion.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
Get together and discuss “The Raven” & “The Cask of Amontillado” at the Victor Free Library. Free books available at Victor Free Library and Wood Library.
Event Location: 15 W. Main St., Victor, New York 14564
Ontario County Historical Society and Museum will present the film Visions: True Stories of Spiritualism, Secret Societies and Murder. The documentary by Rochester, NY film maker Michael Keene offers three stories about spiritualism, murder and mystery in 19th century Western New York State. Museum members free. Non-members admission fee.
Event Location: 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua, New York 14424
Wood Library will also host a panel discussion surrounding the stories and poetry, the author, the history, and the dark themes of Edgar Allan Poe. Kathi Nacca, retired Canandaigua Academy English Teacher and Wood Library employee, will moderate a panel of Poe experts as they discuss his many poems and short stories. Panel speakers include Sam Martina, Scott Schauman, Julie Leahey, Bob Burns and Keith Pedzich. Students studying the work for the first time and adults revisiting it for a second time are encouraged to join the panel in discussion. Free and open to all ages. Free books available at Wood Library.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Poe Projected: Pit and the Pendulum
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Get together and discuss “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” & “The Raven” at Wood Library. Free books available at Wood Library.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
Bristol Valley Theater and the Veteran's Administration collaborate with Wood Library and The Big Read to celebrate the 200th birthday of America's Master of the Macabre, in a dramatic performance of Edgar Allan Poe's most haunting tales. Featuring BVT’s Artistic Director Karin Bowersock and local actor Jim Ditmars. Ditmars has been with Bristol Valley Theater since 1995 and is no stranger to dramatic macabre. His past roles have included Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, Major Powell in Corpse! and Tomton in the world premiere of Nevermore. Students from Canandaigua Academy will grace the stage and treat the audience to period Gothic choral pieces. Performances are free and open to the public. The event will be held at the Veteran's Administration Auditorium in Building #5. Parking nearby.
Event Location: 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424
Erica Bapst, owner and designer of Adorn Jewelry in Canandaigua, will teach teens the art of creating their very own gothic jewelry. Teens will learn the basics of jewelry design while they construct a gothic necklace. Teens in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Bristol Valley Theater collaborates with Wood Library and The Big Read to celebrate the 200th birthday of America's Master of the Macabre, in a dramatic performance of Edgar Allan Poe's most haunting tales. Featuring BVT’s Artistic Director Karin Bowersock and local actor Jim Ditmars. Ditmars has been with Bristol Valley Theater since 1995 and is no stranger to dramatic macabre. His past roles have included Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, Major Powell in Corpse! and Tomton in the world premiere of Nevermore. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Admission is free. Bristol Valley Theater, 151 South Main Street, Naples, NY 14512. Call 585 374-9032.
Event Location: 151 S. Main St., Naples, NY 14512
Poe may be too scary for young children, they are sure to enjoy this hour-long story and craft program. The program is for children in kindergarten through 2nd grades and parents are welcome to enjoy the stories with their children. Come in costume for some slightly spooky tales followed by a craft session.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Imagine turning a single square of paper into the title item in a Poe poem or story. That’s just what will happen in this origami class. Learn to make a raven, a hop-frog, a gold bug, and a tell-tale heart (it really beats!). The creations are fun enough that the grown-ups will enjoy them too. For grades 5 and up, including interested adults.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
The Poe Projected classic film series concludes with a screening of "The Masque of the Red Death." Prince Prospero and his subjects take refuge in Prospero's castle, hoping to escape the dread Red Death disease that is decimating the countryside. But their fun and frolic at a masquerade ball is interrupted by an uninvited guest. Followed by discussion. Explore how Corman and Price interpret Poe's story. (Color, 1964, 88 mins. Directed by Roger Corman. Starring vincent Price. Written by Charles Beaumont, prolific author of science fiction and horror stories, including now classic episodes of the Twilight Zone.)
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424
Wood Library Café, a monthly daytime event since 2003, will host a special “after-dark” cafe in October. Cafe volunteers will transform the cafe into one with a Poe-like ambiance. The event will include a special dramatic Poe reading. Free and open to all ages. Children under age 13 must be supervised by adults.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Get together and discuss “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” & “The Tell-Tale Heart” at the Bloomfield Public Library. Free books available at Bloomfield Public Library and Wood Library.
Event Location: 9 Church St., Bloomfield, New York 14469
Be prepared to be scared when we turn down the lights and step up the spookiness! This storytelling program is for young people in grades 3 – 5 and we guarantee that the tales will be creepy. Come in costume. Participants in our Scary Storytelling Workshop classes will be invited to share the stories they’ve mastered.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Bet you never thought board games could be spooky! John Michalko, game aficionado, brings piles of the scariest strategy board games to Game Night on Friday, October 30, just in time for Halloween! Play horrifying games like Last Night on Earth, Zombies, and Mall of Horrors from 5-12 PM. Pizza will be provided. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration and permission slip required.
Event Location: 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
