On Friday, October 1 at 6pm WesternU will be hosting a screening of the film Fahrenheit 451. The screening will be in the Health Education Center, Lecture Hall 1.
This 1966 film adaptation features Julie Chrisitie and Oskar Werner in the starring roles. Synopsis of the film, "In an oppressive future, a fireman whose duty it is to destroy all books begins to question his task."
Popcorn and reader's guides for all attendees.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Big Read
The Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library has partnered with the Pomona Public Library to host their kick-off event for the Pomona Big Read, October 8, 6pm – 9pm in Health Education Center (HEC), Lecture Hall I.
The book chosen for this year’s Big Read is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The evening will feature an interactive program with Ray Bradbury and Sam Weller. Sam Weller, Bradbury’s authorized biographer, will discuss his books, The Bradbury Chronicles and the newly released Listen to the Echoes: the Ray Bradbury Interviews. A reception will begin the event at 6pm and a book signing will follow the event.
The Big Read is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information please visit our Big Read guide or our Facebook wall.
The book chosen for this year’s Big Read is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The evening will feature an interactive program with Ray Bradbury and Sam Weller. Sam Weller, Bradbury’s authorized biographer, will discuss his books, The Bradbury Chronicles and the newly released Listen to the Echoes: the Ray Bradbury Interviews. A reception will begin the event at 6pm and a book signing will follow the event.
The Big Read is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information please visit our Big Read guide or our Facebook wall.
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