Film Movement Series: The Wind Journeys

Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00 pm

Library Community Room

The Dover Town Library is proud to continue our participation in the Film Movement Series.  Film Movement is a North American distributor of critically acclaimed award-winning independent and foreign films.  August’s film is The Wind Journeys (Colombia, 2009), showing on Wednesday, August 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 

For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner. On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio  accepts the young man as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them. Note: Due to their sometimes mature themes and content, these films are recommended for adult audiences.

Ever Dream About Retiring to Costa Rica?

Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm

Library Community Room

Costa Rica is quickly becoming the ideal destination for retirement overseas.  Costa Rica offers miles of deserted beaches, great sping-like climate all year in select regions, and excellent, affordable medical and dental care.  Is retirement in Costa Rica right for you? Learn all of the advantages and disadvantages of life in Costa Rica from Jim Livergood on Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm.  Jim has been living in Costa Rica for over 25 years and will share his knowledge of the country.  He will answer questions about life in Costa Rica, the real estate market, healthcare in Costa Rica, and much more.

Artist Elizabeth Carter brings "What a World" to the Dover Town Library in July

The Friends of the Dover Library is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Carter of Newton is the July Artist of the Month. Her exhibit, titled, “What a World” will be on display from July 2nd to the 31st, and Carter is hosting a reception at the library on July 10, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Carter’s exhibited work will be monotype and collage. They are investigations into the natural world. Repeating images include birds, oceans and maps, which she used to create intimate environments.

Carter received a degree in printmaking from Mass Art and did monotypes and drawings for an MFA (1990) from the Museum School. She works from her back yard studio in Newton.

In addition to monotype and collage, Carter makes small wall sculptures.

She shows her work both locally and nationally. Recent shows include the Bromfield Gallery's Holiday show, MGNE's "Unlimited Vision: One-of-a-Kind Prints and the Boston Biennial at Atlanticworks Gallery. She is a member of Galatea, an artist's cooperative on Harrison Ave.

Carter has taught drawing since 1993 at the Rhode Island School of Design pre-college program. Carter has also taught drawing in the Museum School’s continuing education program, Arts Lexington, the Fuller Museum School and the Danforth Museum School. She has also worked as an artist-in-residence at high schools and elementary schools in Massachusetts.

For more information on the artist, please visit her web site at www.elizabethcarter.biz.

The Artist of the Month program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Library. Each month, a different local artist’s work is displayed in the library. Pieces are available for sale and 10 percent of all sales go to the library.