Chamber Music, Conversation, and Community

“Chamber Music, Conversation, and Community”

Malden Reads announces its kickoff event to be held Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Malden Public Library (Carr Gallery and Ryder Gallery) from 6:30 – 8:30pm. The evening will offer an opportunity to find out more information about the Malden Reads: One City, One Book program and meet other community members taking part in the program.

The night’s featured performer is local resident Anton Sviridenko, a student at both Berklee College of Music and the Perkins School for the Blind, performing on violin and piano. Also enjoy classical music played by Malden High School student musicians, hear selected readings from “The Soloist” performed by Malden High drama students, mix and mingle with your fellow community members, and enjoy refreshments (provided by Dockside Restaurant, Brother Trucker Food Services, and New England Coffee).

Tours of the old section of the library will also be offered throughout the evening. The main book selection (“The Soloist”) and all the K-8 book selections will be available to check out – bring your library card or apply for one onsite!

The event is family friendly, though the seated half-hour performance (offered in two seatings) is recommended for ages 12 and up.

For reservations to this free event, please email kickoff@maldenreads.org or call 781-321-6504 so that we can plan for refreshments and seating, please RSVP before Monday, Feb. 21.

Enter the event through the library’s Salem St. entrance. (Handicapped entrance is on Park St.) A donation jar will be set up at the entrance. Donations in any amount are welcome and go to support programming for Malden Reads.

For complete information about the Malden Reads program, visit the website at www.maldenreads.org.