Exploring the Roots of Jazz
// November 1, 2006
In his talk on the roots of jazz music, Distinguished Lecturer Bob Stewart (Music) transports us back to New Orleans' Congo Square in the 1800s and then forward to New York's contemporary jazz scene. In this excerpt, he talks about how the peaceful atmosphere in 1860s New Orleans contributed to the creation of jazz.
Elizabethan Fashion and Costumes
// October 2, 2006
Professor Susan Soetaert of the Department of Journalism, Communication and Theatre gave a talk on Elizabethan fashion and costumes September 18 in conjunction with exhibition "Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend." This national traveling exhibition, on view at the Library until October 6, commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of England's Queen Elizabeth.