Author-photographer Cathryn Griffith discusses her book HAVANA REVISITED: AN ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, which juxtaposes vintage postcards of Havana's historic buildings with photographs of what they look like today. This event includes a 20-minute film and book signing.
This author event is part of a month-long series of events celebrating Cuban culture at the Connolly Branch Library.
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Month-long exhibit, January 2012: CUBAN MOMENTS: 50 YEARS AFTER THE REVOLUTION by Jamaica Plain artist Kerri Schmidt.
Art reception for artist Kerri Schmidt: Monday, January 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Family Story Time in English & Spanish - Stories from Cuba and the Caribbean: Monday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion: WAITING FOR SNOW IN HAVANA: CONFESSIONS OF A CUBAN BOY by Carlos Eire: Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m.
Film Screening: ¡SALUD! A look at the health care system in Cuba, one the BBC calls "one of the world's best," despite the island's poverty. Monday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
All events are free and open to the public.