{"id":11454,"date":"2013-03-25T07:51:07","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T15:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=11454"},"modified":"2013-03-25T07:51:22","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T15:51:22","slug":"carlsbad-reads-lisa-see-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=11454","title":{"rendered":"Carlsbad Reads Lisa See Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Shanghaigirls\"<\/a>This April (2013) the Carlsbad Library’s ninth Carlsbad Reads Together<\/a><\/strong> program is diving in on Shanghai Girls<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, by Lisa See<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of Peony in Love<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and Dreams of Joy<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, as well as the critically acclaimed memoir On Gold Mountain<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. She will give a free talk and signing on April 13 at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library\u2019s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, located at 1775 Dove Lane.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more information on the book and all the free and open-to-the-public Carlsbad Reads Together<\/strong> events in April 2013, please follow the jump.Carlsbad Reads Together 2013 Features \u201cShanghai Girls\u201d by Lisa See
\nFree events throughout April<\/p>\n

Carlsbad City Library\u2019s ninth \u201cCarlsbad Reads Together,\u201d a communitywide reading program, will feature \u201cShanghai Girls\u201d by New York Times best-selling author Lisa See. Carlsbad Reads Together is designed to bring community members together and engage them in discussion about the same book at the same time. Free events will take place in April 2013 to coincide with National Library Week (April 14-20). See below for a full list of events. For more information, call 760-602-2012 or visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org.<\/p>\n

Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of Peony in Love, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy, as well as the critically acclaimed memoir On Gold Mountain. She will give a free talk and signing on April 13 at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library\u2019s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, located at 1775 Dove Lane.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Reads Together 2013 Events
\nAll events are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org. Events are sponsored in part by Friends of the Carlsbad Library.<\/p>\n

The Art of Chinese Tea: Mystery and Beauty in the Everyday
\nSaturday, April 13 at 1 p.m.
\nCarlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane<\/p>\n

Award winning author, China-scholar and health educator Ken Cohen will discuss the legends and lore of Chinese tea, including the traditional Chinese understanding of how tea calms the mind and treats disease. Ken will demonstrate the Chinese Tea Ceremony, and guests will have a chance to enjoy Chinese tea. Free tickets will be given out at Schulman Auditorium beginning 12 p.m. the day of the event.<\/p>\n

An Afternoon with Lisa See
\nSaturday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
\nCarlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
\nAcclaimed author Lisa See will discuss and sign her books. Seating is limited and tickets are required. Free tickets will be given out at Schulman Auditorium beginning 12 p.m. the day of the talk. Books will be available for purchase at the library.<\/p>\n

Shanghai Girls Book Discussions
\nCarlsbad City Library Gowland Meeting Room
\nWednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m.
\nThursday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
\nMonday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
\nGeorgina Cole Library Community Room
\n Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
\n Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
\nApril 23 at 6 p.m.
\nJoin a Spanish-language book discussion for Dreams of Joy\/Suenos de felicidad, Lisa See\u2019s thrilling sequel to Shanghai Girls.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Reads Together Movies
\nFilms will be shown Wednesdays in April at the Carlsbad City Library\u2019s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium.
\nApril 10 at 6 p.m.
\nSnow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011, rated PG-13, 120 min.)
\nApril 17 at 6 p.m.
\nCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000, rated PG-13, 120 min.)
\nApril 24 at 6 p.m.
\nThe Joy Luck Club (1993, rated R, 138 minutes)<\/p>\n

Concert Featuring Grammy-nominated Musician Wu Man
\nSunday, April 21, 2-3 p.m.
\nCarlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
\nWu Man is an internationally renowned pipa (Chinese lute) virtuoso, leading ambassador of Chinese music and a principal member of Yo-Yo Ma\u2019s Silk Road Project. www.wumanpipa.org.<\/p>\n

Cannon Art Gallery Exhibition
\nVanishing Traditions: Textiles and Treasures from Southwest China
\nApril 2-June 2
\nWilliam D. Cannon Art Gallery
\nFeaturing the stunning private collection of local collector Bea Roberts, this exhibition showcases Chinese textiles, clothing and crafts of the Guizhou Province in Southwest China.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Reads Together Teen Event
\nMonday, April 29, 3:30-5 p.m.
\nCommunity Room, Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
\nSan Diego Museum of Art will bring a fun, hands-on art activity geared for teens, tied to the current exhibition, Vanishing Traditions. Limited to the first 40 teens.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Reads Together Youth Events
\nDragons of Ancient China Story Craft
\nTuesday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m.
\nStories, games and a craft for kids in grades K-5.
\nChinese Kite Making
\nThursday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m.
\nKids in grades K-5 can fly their own work of art. Sign-ups required.
\nJourney to the Starry River of the Sky
\nThursday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m.
\nInteractive read-aloud and game for grades 3 and up. Sign-ups required.
\nChinese Folk Tales Story Craft
\nTuesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m.
\nStories and a craft for kids in grades K-5.
\nBlue Ming Chinese Dancers
\nTuesday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m.
\nPerformance showcasing traditional and ethnic Chinese dances for all ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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