Tuesday, April
2, 2002
Store Book Group Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
Northern Lights Books, 307 Canal Park Drive
7 p.m.
Wednesday,
April 10, 2002
Classics Book Group Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
Barnes & Noble, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April
11, 2002
West Duluth Book Club Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
West Duluth Branch Library, 5830 Grand Avenue
6:30 p.m.
Friday, April
12, 2002
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
UMD, 191 Sports & Health Center
1 p.m.
The Let's Go Show series presents the 1962 prize-winning
film.
Monday, April
15, 2002
Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
UMD, The Rafters, Kirby Student Center
3:30 - 5 p.m.
A multi-generational discussion, involving UMD students, faculty
and University for Seniors members, will be led by author and
Mockingbird expert Claudia Durst Johnson. Registration
required: Call 726-7810.
Monday, April
15, 2002
To Kill a Mockingbird Lecture by Claudia Durst Johnson
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
7 p.m.
Mockingbird expert Claudia Durst Johnson discusses the
novel's historical context, including the Scottsboro Trial and
the influences of race, gender & class.
Tuesday, April
16, 2002
Teacher Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
Duluth Public Schools, Central Administration Building, B1
4 - 5 p.m.
Mockingbird expert Claudia Durst Johnson will lead a discussion
for K-12 teachers on classroom issues while teaching To Kill
a Mockingbird. Registration required. Call 734-4150 x224
or e-mail bjardr@duluth.k12.mn.us
Tuesday, April
16, 2002
Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
The Bookstore at Fitgers, 600 East Superior Street
7 p.m.
Wednesday,
April 17, 2002
Kindness and Acceptance: Stories for Preschoolers
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
Toddler Time (ages 2 and under) - 10:15 a.m.
Storytime (ages 3-5) - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday,
April 17, 2002
Why is Harper Lee's Novel a Legal Classic?
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
7 p.m.
Dr. Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo and advanced UWS Legal Studies students
will present a multi-layered analysis of the social context, author's
context, legal issues and long-term legal legacy created by Harper
Lee's classic novel.
Thursday, April
18, 2002
Kindness and Acceptance: Stories for Preschoolers
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time (ages 2 and under)
Thursday, April
18, 2002
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
Washington Center, 310 N. lst Avenue West
5 - 7 p.m.
The African American Cultural Center presents the Academy Award-winning
1962 film based on Harper Lee's novel, starring Gregory Peck and
Robert Duvall.
Saturday, April
20, 2002
Writers Speak Out: Discrimination
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
2 - 4 p.m.
Presented by Tom Peacock, a young woman from New Moon Publications
and others. The featured readers will address the question "What
is the writer's responsibility to the topic of discrimination?"
Sponsored by the Lake Superior Writers Series.
Sunday, April
21, 2002
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
J.W. Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Avenue, Superior
1 p.m.
Beecroft's Movie Book Group will host a showing of the 1962 Academy
Award-winning film. An open discussion of the book and movie will
follow.
Monday, April
22, 2002
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird
Washington Center, 310 N. lst Avenue West
5 - 7 p.m.
The African American Cultural Center presents the 1962 Academy
Award-winning film based on Harper Lee's novel, starring Gregory
Peck and Robert Duvall.
Wednesday,
April 24, 2002
Neighbors and Friends: Stories for Preschoolers
Duluth Public Library, Gold Room
Toddler Time (ages 2 and under) - 10:15 a.m.
Storytime (ages 3-5) - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday,
April 24, 2002
Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
J.W. Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Avenue, Superior
6:30 p.m.
Joseph Maiolo, Professor of English at UMD, will read from To
Kill a Mockingbird. An open book group discussion will follow.
Wednesday,
April 24, 2002
Fiction vs. Reality: Harper Lee's Novel and the Lynchings in Duluth
Barnes & Noble, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
7 p.m.
This round-table discussion facilitated by the Clayton, Jackson,
McGhie Memorial Committee will focus on the historical context
of To Kill a Mockingbird by comparing it to the actual
events of June 15, 1920, in Duluth.
Thursday, April
25, 2002
Neighbors and Friends: Stories for Preschoolers
Duluth Public Library, Gold Room
10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time (ages 2 and under)
Thursday, April
25, 2002
The Art of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: A Panel
Discussion Concerning the Artistic, Racial and Legal Dynamics
of a Great Book
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Avenue, Superior
7 p.m.
Bring your comments and questions! Panelists include Anthony Bukoski,
Professor of English at UWS; Maria Cuzzo, Associate Professor
of Legal Studies at UWS; Lee Parker, Admissions Counselor at UWS;
and Deborah Schlacks, Associate Professor of English at UWS. Co-sponsored
by J.W. Beecroft Books and the Superior Public Library.
Saturday, April
27, 2002
To Kill a Mockingbird: A Moot Court Presentation of the
Hypothetical Appeal in the Case of Tom Robinson
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
What kind of arguments could be made in an appeal of the conviction
of Tom Robinson, the main character in To Kill a Mockingbird?
What kinds of claims would the state of Alabama and Atticus Finch,
representing the defendant, have made in this rape case? Come
and hear one interpretation of the key legal issues in the hypothetical
appeal of the State of Alabama v. Thomas Robinson. Presented
by students of the UWS Legal Studies program.
Monday, April
29, 2002
Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
Duluth Public Library, Green Room
7 p.m.
Duluth's Carleton College Alumni Club will lead a discussion for
adults and young adults. Bring a copy of the book, if possible,
and your ideas about the story. Don't worry if you've never discussed
a book before - we'll provide plenty of topics to get the ball
rolling!
