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Bookhouse

Welcome! You have found the BookHouse, home of the Eastern Monroe Public Library's series of cultural programs. Programs generally take place on the fourth Friday of each month, except for August and December. Admission is free, and refreshments are available for a modest charge.

The intention of the BookHouse is to provide a venue for literary and musical events that are outside of the commercial and literary mainstream. Suggestions are always welcome. To suggest a BookHouse performer, or to sign up for monthly email reminders on upcoming programs, send email to: bookhouse@monroepl.org

Doors will open at 7 p.m. the night of each event, and the performance will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Please plan to arrive before the scheduled starting time. All BookHouse programs are free and open to the public. The BookHouse program takes place in the Edinger Community Room of Eastern Monroe Public Library, located at 1002 North 9th Street (Rt. 611 and Chipperfield Drive) in Stroudsburg. For more information call (570) 421-0800, x28.

 

Upcoming BookHouse Events

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all events begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Edinger Community Room at Hughes Library.

“CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN POCONO, PA” WITH PHILLIP MENTOR AT THE BOOKHOUSE

Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Born in Belmont, Port of Spain in the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, Earl Mentor Phillip is a trained opera singer and has performed in musical plays, and theaters, and with symphony orchestras. Phillip's voice training has been in the classic mode and his extensive repertoire includes German, French, Italian as well as English material, which include Gospel and Negro spirituals. As a concert vocalist and baritone, Phillip has performed throughout most of the United States and Caribbean.

Among his awards are first place in the North American Guild Voice Competition, African-American Singer of the Year in 1986, first runner-up in the Metropolitan Opera Regional and Outstanding Young Vocalist of New Jersey.

Phillip has conducted several Master Classes and Workshops at several universities across the United States and for children as well. He is a lively clinician, his quick sense of humor and self-deprecating manner are most-winning. He is a fine teacher with vivid insight. Phillip is a great story teller and his presentations are thought provoking and he is a delightful performer. For further information contact Phillip Mentor at phillip571@live.com or call 908-812-5168.

Doors will open at 7PM. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.  Refreshments will be available for a small charge.  Please plan to arrive prior to the scheduled starting time. All Bookhouse programs take place in the Edinger Community Room of the Hughes Building, Eastern Monroe Public Library, located at 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg.  For more BookHouse information, please call Linnae Cintron at 570-421-0800 x28 or visit www.monroepl.org/bookhouse.html

BookHouse 2012 Upcoming Programs

Four Shillings Short —  Celtic Musicians - May 18th

Tom Doyle & Sandy Cory - Tribute to Les & Mary Paul – June 22nd

Toby Walker – Blues Musician - July 27th

Matthew Fishteyn -  Composer/Pianist - Sept. 21st

Judy Cook – “Ghosts” – Oct. 26th

Take a look at our Photograph Gallery of past BookHouse events.

Connect to the webpages of some of our past BookHouse performers using the links below:

Saycon Sengbloh

John Abernathy

Robin Greenstein

Joe Lutton and Lee Morgan

Too Human

Eric Mintel Quartet

The Homegrown String Band

 

last updated February 2, 2012