Opening Reception
A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Thursday, March 8, 7:00p-8:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C
Enjoy a wonderful performance by Jean Calvert and Company as we open the exhibit, A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965, outlining the lives and contributions of Jewish songwriters who wove the American songbook deep into the fabric of American culture. Featured music will include tunes from the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Leonard Bernstein and Rodgers & Hammerstein, along with other selections. Take advantage of the new additions to the library's collection and talk with staff. Call 527-9293 to register.

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A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Saturday, March 10, 1:00p-5:30p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
This spring, the public is invited to celebrate classic films that feature Jewish songwriters. Join us for Oscar Hammerstein's 1945 and 1956 musical films State Fair (1:00p) and The King and I (3:30p). Film showings are presented in conjunction with our ongoing exhibit (see page 1). Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is not rated. Call 277-0161 to register.

A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Saturday, March 17, 11:00a-5:30p
Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch
Join us for Irving Berlins's 1938 and 1945 musical films Alexander's Ragtime Band (11:00a) and There's No Business Like Show Business (12:45p) and Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1955 musical film Oklahoma! (3:00p). Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. These films are not rated. Call 834-3650 to register.

A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Thursday, March 22, 6:00p-8:30p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Join us for Oscar Hammerstein's 1954 musical film   Carmen Jones starring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy  Dandridge.  Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is not rated. Call 277-0161 to register.

A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Saturday, March 24, 1:00p-5:30p
Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch
Join us for Oscar Hammerstein's 1945 and 1956 musical films State Fair (1:00p) and The King and I (3:00p). Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. These films are not rated. Call 963-9031 to register.

A Fine Romance: Dorothy Fields
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Thursday, March 29, 6:30p-8:00p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
Furman University and Presbyterian College theatre professor, Kristin Stultz, will present a lecture on Dorothy Field's unique lyrical style. Call 527-9293 to register.

Jewish Songwriters: George and Ira Gershwin
A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Thursday, April 5, 7:00p-8:30p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A
SC Governor's School for the Arts music instructor, Dr. Kyra Zhang, will lead a combined clarinet performance and lecture on a later 20th century adaptation of Gershwin songs for solo clarinet. Call 527-9253 to register.

A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Thursday, April 12, 6:00p-8:30p
Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch
Join us for Rodger and Hammerstein's 1956 musical film Carousel starring Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones. Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This film is not rated. Call 277-0161 to register.

A Fine Romance: Film Series
Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965
Saturday, April 14, 12:00p-4:00p
Taylors (Burdette) Branch
Join us for the classic 1943 film Stormy Weather (12:00p) with music by Harold Arlen and Rodgers and  Hammerstein's 1958 musical film South Pacific (2:00p). Refreshments served. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. These films are not rated. Call 268-5955 to register.