2020 marks the 250th anniversary of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. He was born in December of 1770 in Bonn, Germany and died March 26, 1827 in Vienna, Austria. His music straddles the Classical and Romantic musical eras, and his musical output can be divided into early, middle, and late periods. Beethoven's early period…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Music!
The 4th of July is upon us, and with it comes the fireworks and (normally) the parades & concerts. This year the Hatch Shell will be quiet..
Music and the Very Young
Anyone who has attended a story time at the library (or online while the library is closed) knows that every story time starts with a song. These songs, often accompanied by hand and body movements, are fun for the children. Songs are often repeated from one session to the next because repetition helps the learning…
Art from the World Over
The Library's Museum passes have long been popular offerings at the Library, but during the time of quarantine the museums are closed and potential visitors must stay home. However, some museums have made virtual tours or online representation of their entire holdings available for anyone to see from the comfort of their home. What follows is…
All the World’s a Stage: Theater and Dance
The lights may be off on Broadway and our own Theatre District, but don't let that stop you from taking in some classic theater and dance productions from the comfort of your own home. Free for Everyone Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Ailey All Access For a limited time, “Ailey for All” will offer videos…
Live! Streamed! Music!
With everything closed, musicians and some venues have gotten creative. Here is just a sampling! All of these resources are currently free.
A Night (or Afternoon, or Morning) at the Opera
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has caused opera stages worldwide to go dark. This comes as a big blow to the musicians that perform them and the audiences that love them. Until such time as theaters can reopen, we have put together some resources to keep the fans happy at home. BPL Online Resources Music Online…
March Forth!
March 4th is National Marching Music Day, and the library is here to figuratively strike up the band. Learn more about marching music here.
Have You Hugged Your Guitar Today?
The rock guitarist and singer Joan Jett is quoted as saying, "My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am." If you are a guitarist, then that may really resonate with you. February 11 is National Guitar Day, and the library is here to help you celebrate…
Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack
Clapping games have been a favorite pastime of children for generations. They are found in all cultures. Learning them has been something passed on from one child to another. This has usually happened on playgrounds, but now some children are also watching videos on YouTube (like this one of two girls playing "Slide" and "Miss…
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