Events in November 2019
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Celebration of Willa Cather's "My Antonia"
Celebration of Willa Cather's "My Antonia"
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November 1, 2019
Join us! for a month-long celebration of Willa Cather's 1918 novel, My Ántonia. We are starting a new tradition at Vail Public Library (VPL) by offering a month of Willa Cather. Cather’s seminal My Ántonia was published Sept. 21, 1918 and cemented her as a force to be reckoned with in American literature.
Willa Sibert Cather (December 7, 1873– April 24, 1947) was an American writer who achieved recognition for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, and My Ántonia. In 1923 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours (1922), a novel set during World War I. Cather graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh for ten years, supporting herself as a magazine editor and high school English teacher. At the age of 33 she moved to New York City, her primary home for the rest of her life, though she also traveled widely and spent considerable time at her summer residence on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick.
Local Artist, Pia P. Reynaldo, on display.Local Artist, Pia P. Reynaldo, on display.
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November 1, 2019
Pia believes, “Just being an artist is a calling. Everyone considers themselves gifted. Not everyone puts their soul on canvas to be seen. You need faith. Overcoming narrow-mindedness and embracing oneself is integral. Ultimately, the product reflects the artist". -
Books 'n' Bites - “My Antonia" by Willa Cather
Books 'n' Bites - “My Antonia" by Willa Cather
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November 13, 2019
Join us during November's Books 'n Bites, to discuss Willa Cather's My Antonia, in the centennial anniversary of its publication, with a presentation and discussion by CMC College Writing instructor and writer Alane Hall who holds a Master's Degree in English Literature from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX, with a focus on story telling and the art of novel writing, and an undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.
Celebrating 100 Years
2018 marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of Willa Cather’s My Ántonia, which depicts life on the rural farms of Nebraska in the late 1800s. The story is narrated by Jim Burden, who moves from Virginia to Nebraska as a boy to live with his grandparents. On the way, he meets the Shimerda family, also on their way to Nebraska. The Shimerdas, including their daughter Ántonia, come to the United States from Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic). Jim strikes up a friendship with Ántonia and begins teaching her and her younger sister English. Together they face the struggles of adjusting to an unforgiving environment, an experience drawn from Cather’s own life.
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Golda Meir: Choices & Chances - A Living History by Helen Trencher
Golda Meir: Choices & Chances - A Living History by Helen Trencher
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November 20, 2019
During this one-hour event that starts in 1974, you will have a rare opportunity to meet the soon-to-be former Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Golda Meir, as she reflects on the early years of her storied career: 1914 - 1948. The 45-minute monologue will be followed with a 15-minute Q&A: first as Golda Meir (nee Golda Meyerson), finishing with a Q&A with the scholar/presenter, Helen Trencher.Golda Meir’s hope and vision for the Jewish people — to exist as a sovereign state and to live and thrive in peace with their Arab neighbors — is as vital today as it was in the 20th century.
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Molasses Stack Cake Making
Molasses Stack Cake Making
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November 21, 2019
In celebration of the month of Willa Cather.Join Vail Public Library & Pastry chef Heather Romero from Rimini Gelato, in making an old fashion stack cake. Made for gatherings or wedding in pioneer times.
Please, RSVP to reserve your spot as we have limited space. Reserve at SRivera@vailgov.com or 970.4792
We will provide ingredients and tools, come and have fun this November.
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Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
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November 26, 2019 – November 30, 2019
Revely Vail's Gingerbread Contest - The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories. Plus, the winners will take home money! Chefs will receive a $500 Prize for first, $200 prize for second and $100 prize for third. Adult (non chefs) will receive $200 prize for first, $100 prize for second and $75 for third. Children will receive $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Registration deadline is November 15. Please read all competition rules at https://forms.gle/sF9bKVY94zGYQhG8A -
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
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November 26, 2019 – November 30, 2019Revely Vail's Gingerbread Contest - The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories. Plus, the winners will take home money! Chefs will receive a $500 Prize for first, $200 prize for second and $100 prize for third. Adult (non chefs) will receive $200 prize for first, $100 prize for second and $75 for third. Children will receive $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Registration deadline is November 15. Please read all competition rules at https://forms.gle/sF9bKVY94zGYQhG8A -
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
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November 26, 2019 – November 30, 2019Revely Vail's Gingerbread Contest - The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories. Plus, the winners will take home money! Chefs will receive a $500 Prize for first, $200 prize for second and $100 prize for third. Adult (non chefs) will receive $200 prize for first, $100 prize for second and $75 for third. Children will receive $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Registration deadline is November 15. Please read all competition rules at https://forms.gle/sF9bKVY94zGYQhG8A -
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
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November 26, 2019 – November 30, 2019Revely Vail's Gingerbread Contest - The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories. Plus, the winners will take home money! Chefs will receive a $500 Prize for first, $200 prize for second and $100 prize for third. Adult (non chefs) will receive $200 prize for first, $100 prize for second and $75 for third. Children will receive $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Registration deadline is November 15. Please read all competition rules at https://forms.gle/sF9bKVY94zGYQhG8A -
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
Revely Vail’s Gingerbread House Competition Exhibition
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November 26, 2019 – November 30, 2019Revely Vail's Gingerbread Contest - The Gingerbread Competition will take place on November 26, 2019 at Vail Public Library at 4 p.m. There are 3 categories: chefs, adult (non-chefs) and children. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all 3 categories. Plus, the winners will take home money! Chefs will receive a $500 Prize for first, $200 prize for second and $100 prize for third. Adult (non chefs) will receive $200 prize for first, $100 prize for second and $75 for third. Children will receive $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. Registration deadline is November 15. Please read all competition rules at https://forms.gle/sF9bKVY94zGYQhG8A
