Here are some more interesting things coming up in Lincoln…
Reception with author of book about Revolutionary War soldiers from Lincoln
Monday, April 15
5-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Public Library
Meet Lincoln resident Rick C. Wiggin, author of the just-released book, Embattled Farmers: Campaigns and Profiles of Revolutionary Soldiers from Lincoln, Massachusetts, 1775-1783, at the Lincoln Public Library on Monday, April 15. He will sign copies of his book, and music and refreshments will be available.
Special note: Stay tuned to the Lincoln Squirrel for an upcoming full-length feature story about Wiggin and his book.
Film on Spanish artist Antonio Gaudí
Thursday, April 25
7-9 p.m., Lincoln Public Library Tarbell Room
Friends of Modern Architecture / Lincoln present Antonio Gaudí, a 1984 film by Hiroshi Teshigahara, on April 25. The Philadelphia Inquirer called it “an exquisite celebration of the bizarre brilliance of Spain’s greatest architect” while The New York Times described it as “erotic… shocking… madly brilliant! Astounding beauty and boldness.” This event is free and open to the public.
NPR music critic to speak about John Lennon
Sunday, April 28
4 p.m., Bemis Hall
The Bemis Free Lecture Series presents a talk by NPR music critic and author Tim Riley on John Lennon on April 28. Riley will speak about Lennon’s towering contribution to rock ‘n’ roll in an engrossing three-dimensional portrait. Riley has authored five books about popular music, including Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music—The Definitive Life and the influential Tell Me Why, a song-by-song Beatles commentary. He reviews pop and classical music for WBUR-FM’s Here & Now, and has written for The Washington Post, Slate, Salon, and The Huffington Post. Admission to the talk is free.
There will be an author reception afterward with wine and light refreshments. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple, and proceeds will benefit the Bemis Free Lecture Series. For tickets, stop by the Old Town Hall Exchange or e-mail bemislectures@gmail.com.
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