Banned Books Week
by Rebecca Rafferty
Efforts to control people come in many forms, and not all are overt, physical oppression. Throughout history, various powers have tried to cut off access to information or discussion of said information, whether the subject was criticism of a particular ruling group, or content considered too risqué for the masses. This censorship has at times affected our access to print media, and the targets of censorship are too often young, developing minds.
According to the American Library Association, hundreds of books are removed from or challenged in school libraries each year, and the organization estimates that 70 percent to 80 percent of such cases are never reported. Banned Books Week falls September 30-October 6 this year. Take a moment this week to browse a surprising (and dismaying) short list of banned books that shaped America at bannedbooksweek.org, and take part in one of several events held in honor of dangerously poignant literature. Resolve to read classics and obscure books alike. Check out the kids' titles (including "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Harry Potter") that were pulled from shelves, read them with youngsters, and discuss what content might have been "threatening" to some groups and organizations.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, May 23
Special Event: The Roc City Ribfest runs today, 5-11 p.m., through Monday, May 27, and includes live music, the YMCA kids zone, food and retail vendors, a variety of cook-off competitions featuring teams from across the nation, and even Canada, and the World Bacon Competition.
- May 23, 2013
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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, May 22
Art: Check out "Shapes, Light, and Color....An Ode to Architecture," a photography exhibit by Dan Neuberger, held at Image City Photography Gallery (722 University Ave.) through June 9. Today's hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 271-2540 or visit imagecityphotographygallery.com.
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ART | "Mortal: A Portfolio of Woodcuts by Kiki Smith"
- May 22, 2013
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Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28
Special event: Brighton High School (1150 Winton Rd. South, Brighton) will host World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day 2013 on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m.
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, May 23
Special Event: The Roc City Ribfest runs today, 5-11 p.m., through Monday, May 27, and includes live music, the YMCA kids zone, food and retail vendors, a variety of cook-off competitions featuring teams from across the nation, and even Canada, and the World Bacon Competition.
- May 23, 2013
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Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, May 22
Art: Check out "Shapes, Light, and Color....An Ode to Architecture," a photography exhibit by Dan Neuberger, held at Image City Photography Gallery (722 University Ave.) through June 9. Today's hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 271-2540 or visit imagecityphotographygallery.com.
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ART | "Mortal: A Portfolio of Woodcuts by Kiki Smith"
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