POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
by Polly Guerin
March 9, 2009
NEW YORK CELEBRATES/MUCH ADO IN MARCH
If you want my opinion of the influence of women, "Nothing's been the same since women had
the vote, and honoring and celebrating women's got my vote. It really is divine I feel like a
hero-ine. Beauty's brief I say, while wisdom lasts forever. I'm so glad they love us for our brains
for what is charm without the gain? I have no cause to grovel, I ought to write a novel." Here's the
scoop!!!
Writing women back into history, "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet" is the mantra
of Women's National History month, which honors women who have taken the lead in the
environmental or "green" movement. Top honors go to Rachel Carson, writer and activist, the
iconic founder of the contemporary environmental movement. She wrote the landmark book,
THE SILENT SPRING in the l962 about the poisonous pesticides killing wildlife and the
environment. Honors also go to scientists, environmentalists, philanthropists and community
leaders. You'll find inspired gifts, teaching resources, literature, posters and promo aides at:
www.nwhp.org.
CALLING ALL SINGERS to FREE interactive concert experiences at neighborhood venues
throughout New York City that provide singers of all ages and levels with an opportunity to make
music with major artists. Raise your voices in "A Celebration of the African American Cultural
Legacy," curated by renowned soprano Jesse Norman at the community sing with gospel for
teens on Friday, March 13th at 6:30 PM at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture,
515 Lenox Ave. @Wl35th St. 212.491.2200 or www.carnegiehall.org/neighborhoodconcerts.
The Word's UP!!! It's READ ACROSS AMERCIA month. Organize a book swap with your kids
and their friends and get them excited about reading. Set an example and find a cozy corner and
curl up with a novel. Start your own adult book club and invite the ladies in for tea and
discussion. Read aloud and savor the printed word. Find your niche in romantic, author-specific
or mystery categories. You can see the latest family picks at www.familycircle.com/books or go to
the romantic writer's website: www.rwanyc.com, author-specific www.emilydickinson.org. or
www.sistersincrime.org.
Parlez Vous Francais? Quebec, Canada settled in 1608, turns 400 this summer. For a
modern take on America's last remaining walled city, check out the Festival de Cinema des Trois
Ameriques, featuring films shot locally (March 26-30; www.fc3a.com). In April, cinema gives way
to the printed words as literary types gather to air their love affiar with the city (April 16-20;
www.silq.org). On July 3, the official anniversary festivities abound around the city, plus a firelit
parade. For details check out this website: www.endlessvacation.com.
Well, my darlings, there's Much Ado in the Big Apple and north of the border you can visit
French Canada without going to Europe. Tune in next week and remember you heard all about it
in PollyTalk on the Big Apple News Network. I'd love to hear from you. Keep in touch!!! Fan mail
goes toinfo@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.
by Polly Guerin
March 9, 2009
NEW YORK CELEBRATES/MUCH ADO IN MARCH
If you want my opinion of the influence of women, "Nothing's been the same since women had
the vote, and honoring and celebrating women's got my vote. It really is divine I feel like a
hero-ine. Beauty's brief I say, while wisdom lasts forever. I'm so glad they love us for our brains
for what is charm without the gain? I have no cause to grovel, I ought to write a novel." Here's the
scoop!!!
Writing women back into history, "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet" is the mantra
of Women's National History month, which honors women who have taken the lead in the
environmental or "green" movement. Top honors go to Rachel Carson, writer and activist, the
iconic founder of the contemporary environmental movement. She wrote the landmark book,
THE SILENT SPRING in the l962 about the poisonous pesticides killing wildlife and the
environment. Honors also go to scientists, environmentalists, philanthropists and community
leaders. You'll find inspired gifts, teaching resources, literature, posters and promo aides at:
www.nwhp.org.
CALLING ALL SINGERS to FREE interactive concert experiences at neighborhood venues
throughout New York City that provide singers of all ages and levels with an opportunity to make
music with major artists. Raise your voices in "A Celebration of the African American Cultural
Legacy," curated by renowned soprano Jesse Norman at the community sing with gospel for
teens on Friday, March 13th at 6:30 PM at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture,
515 Lenox Ave. @Wl35th St. 212.491.2200 or www.carnegiehall.org/neighborhoodconcerts.
The Word's UP!!! It's READ ACROSS AMERCIA month. Organize a book swap with your kids
and their friends and get them excited about reading. Set an example and find a cozy corner and
curl up with a novel. Start your own adult book club and invite the ladies in for tea and
discussion. Read aloud and savor the printed word. Find your niche in romantic, author-specific
or mystery categories. You can see the latest family picks at www.familycircle.com/books or go to
the romantic writer's website: www.rwanyc.com, author-specific www.emilydickinson.org. or
www.sistersincrime.org.
Parlez Vous Francais? Quebec, Canada settled in 1608, turns 400 this summer. For a
modern take on America's last remaining walled city, check out the Festival de Cinema des Trois
Ameriques, featuring films shot locally (March 26-30; www.fc3a.com). In April, cinema gives way
to the printed words as literary types gather to air their love affiar with the city (April 16-20;
www.silq.org). On July 3, the official anniversary festivities abound around the city, plus a firelit
parade. For details check out this website: www.endlessvacation.com.
Well, my darlings, there's Much Ado in the Big Apple and north of the border you can visit
French Canada without going to Europe. Tune in next week and remember you heard all about it
in PollyTalk on the Big Apple News Network. I'd love to hear from you. Keep in touch!!! Fan mail
goes toinfo@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.
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