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Celebrating Unity through Community Arts is designed as a literary and performing arts workshop to engage the Union Township and County community through poetry and literature and opportunities to engage with the poetry community and others.
Teaching and performing artists will conduct workshops with open mics and Q & A sessions. The artists selected for this exhibit have deep community connections with Union Township and Union County. They include: Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal, Lisa Gil, Mwikali Mundi, Michelle Cruz, and Susan Justiniano | RescuePoetix.
The event is FREE and open to the public. To reserve free tickets visit www.speranzatheatre.com
For more information, please email Debbie Walter, Adult Services Librarian, Union Public Library, at dwalter@uplnj.org
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The Nellie Bly Book Club
Thank you for your interest in the Nellie Bly Book Club! We are thrilled to welcome you to a special performance of Speranza's new historical play, A CHAIN AROUND THE WORLD by Jennie Contuzzi, followed by an exciting book club discussion for both adults & children. We have limited courtesy copies of each book for families in need.
Adult Book Club
Book: Around the World in 72 Days by Nellie Bly
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Note: This book club session will take place after a special VIP dress rehearsal performance. Wine & cheese will be served! (20 Slots)
PLEASE RSVP BY 9/12
Children's Book Club
Book: Who Was Nellie Bly? by Margaret Gurevich
WHEN: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Note: This book club session will take place after Sunday's matinee. Children are asked to bring a picnic lunch!
PLEASE RSVP BY 9/16
WHERE: Both play performances & book club sessions will take place at The Apple Tree House (298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306).
