What's Happening at the Library in March?

Here's a look at what's going on at the Sachem Public Library in March:

Film Discussion: Reel Rebels: Tuesday, March 1, 6 p.m.: The Tillman Story: Intriguing, informative, sometimes controversial but always thought provoking, this monthly series combines the best in film and discussion. This month's selection paints a passionate, angry, and insightful portrait of Pat Tillman's inspiring life and untimely death.

The Wedding Series: Part III: This Year's Trends: Wednesday, March 2, 7 p.m.: You're engaged...now what?  In this four-part series experts will share ideas and advice, as well as answer questions on all aspects of planning and executing the wedding of your dreams.

Jazz with Alison O'Reilly and Marc Devine: Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m.: Vocalist Alison O'Reilly lists among her influences the great jazz singers Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. Accompanied by jazz pianist/bandleader Marc Devine, Ms. O'Reilly will present a selection of jazz standards.

Frida Kahlo: Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m.: Art historian Emilia Baer will examine the life and art of Mexican painter and feminist icon Frida Kahlo. Best-known for her surreal and colorful self-portraits, Ms. Kahlo's work was not widely recognized until decades after her death.

Opera & Art Film Series: Frida: Wednesday, March 9, 1:30 p.m.: A biopic about revered Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who lived a bold and uncompromising life as a political and artistic revolutionary.

Meet Kee Malesky: Wednesday, March 9, 7 p.m.: Kee Malesky is NPR's longest-serving librarian. In her new book, All Facts Considered: The Essential Library of Inessential Knowledge, Ms. Malesky shares some of the memorable facts that she has researched over the years. How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in a All Facts Considered. Meet the author and learn from her compendium of fascinating trivia on subjects ranging from history to science to art.

Foreign Film: Saturday, March 12, 2 p.m.: Curse of the Golden Flower: Set behind the walls of the Forbidden City in the 10th century, this film tells a tale of revenge, redemption, and strife within the Chinese royal family. Chinese with English subtitles.

A Celtic Voyage with Sean Grace: Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m.: Award-winning recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and virtuoso flute player Sean Grace celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a program of Irish music and storytelling. Through both classic and original works, Mr. Grace will demonstrate his amazing ability to blend classical, jazz, celtic-folk and progressive rock sounds. Whether breathlessly burning up the keys of one of his many flutes and whistles, dancing about the stage with his arsenal of frame drums and hand percussion, or charming audiences with his stories, Sean Grace's captivating and energetic stage presence sets him apart as a true entertainer. Let Mr. Grace and his group of world-class musicians take you on a captivating musical journey through the Celtic Isles.

Rising Stars of Classical Music: Friday, March 18, 7 p.m.: Winners of the special audition for the second annual Carnegie Hall Concert Festival will present this preview concert two days before their festival performance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear a range of performances by the future stars of classical music, ages five to twenty-five.

An Afternoon with Lois Morton: Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m.: An accomplished songwriter and cabaret performer, Lois Morton has delighted audiences with her wit and musical talent. Focusing on humorous songs of social commentary, Ms. Morton will bring down the house with hilarious performances of her original songs on subjects such as clutter, cell phones, and psychotherapy.

"Remember the Ladies: A History of American Women in Song": Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m. This presentation by Linda Russell is a musical survey of the history of women in America. By looking at the popular songs of the past -- the ballads, love songs, suffrage anthems, work songs and dance tunes -- we can trace the perceptions and realities of women's lives. The music of the day shows the role of women in 18th and 19th century American society. Accompanying herself on mountain and hammered dulcimers, pennywhistle, guitar and limberjack, Ms. Russell explores the images in the songs, interspersing the music with lively commentary that includes excerpts from diaries and letters in which the women tell their stories in their own words.

500 Million Years of Climate Change: Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m.: Climate Change has been going on for longer than the human race has inhabited the planet. While there is no question that greenhouse gases are being released to the atmosphere at alarming rates by fossil fuel burning, it is less certain that global temperature is increasing as a result.  Professor Troy Rasbury will review the sedimentary rock record for long-term changes in atmospheric CO2 that can be linked to climate change, and suggest how her research on seawater chemistry change through time will aid in the evaluation of global climate issues.

Naomi Zeitlin: Women of the Movies: Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m.: Some of Hollywood's most famous movies wouldn't be the same without the women who lent their unique voices to the soundtracks. In this performance, singer Naomi Zeitlin pays tribute to songstresses Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli, and more, performing timeless tunes from treasured Hollywood classic.

Convert your Lawn into a Vegetable Garden: Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 p.m.: Grow farm-fresh produce right in your own backyard. Garden expert John Miller will teach you how to prepare the soil, choose the best plants, care for your garden, and determine the best time to harvest.

Thursday Movies

The Town: March 3, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m: A Boston bank robber decides he wants to leave behind his life of crime when he falls in love with the bank manager taken hostage in his last heist, but he finds that getting out is more difficult than he imagined.

The American: March 10, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Hiding out in Italy for one last assignment, an assassin befriends a priest and pursues a romance with a local woman.

Shrek: Forever After: March 17, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Bored with domestic life, Shrek is tricked into allowing himself to be cast into a dark alternate universe where ogres are hunted, and where he and Fiona have never met.

Flipped: March 24, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.: When they meet as second-graders in 1957, Bryce does everything he can to avoid the attentions of his free-spirited neighbor Juli, but eventually comes to realize that he might be in love with her.

Inception: March 31, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Dom Cobb can enter people's minds through their dreams, and is employed by corporations to steal business secrets. Now he is hired to pull off a different kind of feat-to plant an idea rather than steal one, in a scheme that grows ever more complex, layered, and dangerous.