as seen in The Examiner
by Thomas Hall
The Alliance for the Arts continues its Member Gallery Book Club on Tuesday, January 21 from 7-9 p.m. with a discussion of The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean.
The Madonnas of Leningrad tells the story of Marina, a docent at the State Hermitage Museum during the 900 day Siege of Leningrad. Marina's clear and detailed recollections of the Hermitage collection and the war are interspersed with her current dementia-impaired life in Seattle, Washington as she prepares to attend a granddaughter's wedding. The novel uses the vivid memories of the past to contrast with the struggles of an Alzheimer's victim in dealing with everyday life.
The Member Gallery Book Club meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. Club members must purchase their own copy of each book. Pre-registration is encouraged – all that’s needed is an active Alliance membership. The club continues on Tuesday, February 18.
Alliance individual memberships are $50 per year, families can join for $75 per year and students can become a member for just $15. Membership benefits include 20% discounts on all classes and workshops, a wide variety of FREE class Try It sessions, discounts on theatre tickets and youth camps, special exhibition opportunities and the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting a vibrant community of artists and art enthusiasts here in southwest Florida.
Visit ArtInLee.org or call 239-939-2787 to become a member today.
The Alliance for the Arts proudly supports area artists and art organizations as the state-designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The Alliance for the Arts galleries and gift shop are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The Alliance's 20-acre campus is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard.
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