Wayne Richards
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The Music of Wayne Richards: A
Celebration
Monday, April
11, 7 p.m.
Audiovisual
Department
From the gold coast of
Chicago, throughout the Midwest and to international ports of call,
Wayne
Richards has demonstrated his fine
piano and vocal style in some of the most respected and popular
venues. In addition to his respectable resume of
engagements at such popular places as Pheasant Run Resort,
Eagle Ridge Resort, Murray on Mackinac
island
and the Sheraton Stockholm, Richards deserves attention for some
very solid contributions to the world of
songwriting.
This year marks the
maestro’s 35th year in the professional ranks of
entertainment, and to celebrate we offer this specially prepared
concert featuring an array of original compositions written for the
adult contemporary market, documentaries and the
stage.
In 1989, Richards
released a recording titled "Mackinac Dreams," which has since
become a well known anthem on the popular
Michigan based
island.
Working with
videographer Rand Shackelton, Richards has written more than 15
original music scores for a variety of best selling documentaries,
the latest of which is "Pure Antarctic," which is slated for
Broadcast on the
popular PBS series, NOVA.
Wayne
Richards' first album, "All My
Travels,"contains a collection of songs that have become fan
favorites. "Rosie's Roadside Cafe", "66 is Still Alive" and
"Roadside Attractions" are only a few of the selections slated for
performance in this concert.
Richards has also
composed a stage musical, "A Summer Storm," which had its first
reader’s theatre production here at the library. Highlights will be
featured.
Joining Richards will
be drummer Rodney Harper and Wayne Jones on bass. Join us for this
special event beginning at 7
pm.
Show time is 90 minutes.
Seating is limited and will be
available on a first-come,first-seated basis. Wayne Richards
accepts inquiries by calling (630) 213-8678 or e-mail to
WAYNE
RICHARDS
[PIANOMAN_WAYNE207@MSN.COM]
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April
Programming
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Join
us from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 10 to kick off our National
Library Week celebration in the lobby of the central library. Bring
family and friends for carnival games, contests, prizes,
entertainment and more under the big top! Bring your camera for
pictures with Reggie the Reading Raccoon and circus
cutouts!
All entertainment and most games will be in the
central library lobby. There will also be a Duck Pond in Youth
Services and a Book Walk in the Audiovisual Department. The Hoffman
Estates and Hanover Park branch libraries will each have a week-long
contest.
This is our fun-packed schedule for Sunday, April
10.
Noon to 4
p.m. Carnival
games
Noon to 3
p.m. Pianist
Wayne Richards
Noon to 12
p.m. The Yo-Yo
Guy
1 p.m to 3
p.m. The
Stilt Walker/Juggler
2 p.m to 4
p.m.
Magician
This year's theme, "Celebrate @ Your Library,"
will emphasize the many resources and services the library has for
all ages. Throughout the week there will be various
National Library Week programs and contests going on. Please check
your library Program Guide for a complete listing. If you did not
receive one through the mail, there are copies available in the
library's lobby.
Audiovisual
National Library Week Contest
Starting April
10
Join
the Audiovisual staff on Sunday, April 10 as we celebrate National
Library Week. Audiovisual is sponsoring a
contest called "Under the Big Top."
Questions deal with AV materials that relate to carnivals and
clowns. Contest forms will be placed
at the Audiovisual Information Desk on the day of the kick-off,
Sunday April 10. Contestants will have one week to complete the
questionnaire.
Completed forms need to be returned to the AV Information
Desk by April 16. The drawing will take place on Monday,
April 18. Contestants will be notified by telephone. The prizes
include:
1st
prize - SpokenCD - Bet Me by Jennifer
Crusie
2nd
prize - Compact Disc - Inspirational
Journey by Randy Travis
3rd
prize - Compact Disc - Irresistible by Jessica
Simpson
Movie Licensing,
USA
The
library has acquired a Movie Copyright Compliance Site License from
Movie Licensing USA.
| Wednesday Night
at the Movies |
| Wednesdays |
7
p.m. |
Audiovisual Department |
| Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Audiovisual Department
will exhibit a feature film. For additional information,
contact the Audiovisual Department at (847)
923-3182. |
| Thursday
Afternoon at the Movies |
| Thursdays |
2
p.m. |
Audiovisual Department |
| Every Thursday at 2 p.m. the Audiovisual Department
will exhibit a feature film. For additional information,
contact the Audiovisual Department at (847)
923-3182. |
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Jazzmin
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Jazzmin
Monday, April 18, 7
p.m.
Audiovisual
Department
Jazzmin was
born in the
late 1990's when three Chicago area musicians decided they
needed a more avant-garde venue to play their improvisational music.
Wide open improv music, an amazing synergy of performance and
creative, interwoven melodic line characterize their
approach.
Saxophonist Ron Koules
received his first saxophone when he was 8- years-old. It has been
an integral part of his life. His education includes degrees from
DePaul University, Northern Illinois University and Northwestern
University. He has worked as both a teacher and actor.
Ron also plays the saxophone with Seymour's Big Band, which will be
a featured performance on Monday, Aug. 22 in Town Square.
Vibist Sam DiCesare began in
music as a drummer. His work on the vibraphone is lyrical, powerful
and frequently incandescent and is heavily influenced by Gary Burton
and Milt Jackson.
Pianist Bob Villwock's
keyboard efforts provide the foundation on which the tunes are built
as well as exciting solo flights. He is at home with bebop,
progressive jazz and blues, and names Brubeck, Monk and Silver as
his primary influences.
Bassist Erwin Yasukawa began
his musical life as a trombonist. He has studied at Loop College,
Columbia College and Northwestern University. His professional
experience ranges from teaching bass to playing club dates,
concerts, studio sessions for films and commercials and touring the
Midwest and Europe with a variety of musical groups.
Seating is
limited and will be available on a first-come,
first-seated basis. Ron
Koules accepts
inquiries by calling (847) 356-2261 or by e-mail to Ronald
Koules [ronk@avenew.com]
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Midwest Ballroom
with John Russell
Ghrist