Big Read Events in
Carroll County, Tenn.

The Big Read
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain

All events will take place at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center unless otherwise stated

The Big Read Kick-Off during Huntingdon’s Heritage Festival at Sesquicentennial Park

"Tom Sawyer" Booth at Huntingdon's Heritage Festival

Book and reader’s guide giveaway with book readings throughout the day (Sponsored in part by the Huntingdon Rotary Club)

Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

Film showing of “Tom Sawyer”  (Rated G) at The Dixie

Johnny Whitaker and Jodie Foster star in this fine musical version of the Mark Twain classic.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket prices: $5/person at door; no advanced tickets available
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion I
First United Methodist Church – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

* Church dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Call the church at 731-986-2251 for reservations
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion I
Harmony Hills Assisted Living  – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
Carroll County Library – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 

AUDITIONS

Fall 2008 production of The Dixie Youth Theatre and The Dixie Players

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
An American Legend Brought to Life
by Dave Barton and Matt Bond, based on the novel by Mark Twain. Produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC., Englewood, CO.

Location: The Dixie

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

STUDENT AUDITIONS (Grades 3-12) from 5-7:00 p.m.

ADULT AUDITIONS from 7-9:00 p.m.

*No materials required; participants will be asked to perform a cold reading for auditions
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion I
At The Dixie
Discussion Leader – Lee Warren

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

* Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion II
First United Methodist Church – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

* Church dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Call the church at 731-986-2251 for reservations
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion II
Harmony Hills Assisted Living  – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
FirstBank – Huntingdon Branch
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion III
Harmony Hills Assisted Living  – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
PDC Arts & Eats – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 

REHEARSALS BEGIN

Fall 2008 production of The Dixie Youth Theatre and The Dixie Players

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
An American Legend Brought to Life
by Dave Barton and Matt Bond, based on the novel by Mark Twain. Produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC., Englewood, CO.

Location: The Dixie

Monday, October 27, 2008
*Exact times and dates to be announced
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
McKenzie Memorial Library – McKenzie
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

* Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion IV
Harmony Hills Assisted Living – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 

Retrospective Exhibition of the Life, Time, and Works of Samuel L. Clemens
The Bethel College Library – McKenzie

Throughout the month of November 2008, visit the Bethel College Library to view a retrospective exhibition of the life, times, and works of Samuel L. Clemens, best known by the pen name of Mark Twain. Included in the exhibition will be a paddlewheel boat model similar to the boat captained by Samuel L. Clemens.

Bethel College Library Hours:
Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12 midnight
Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
Carroll County Adult Learning Center – Huntingdon
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
Bethel College Library – McKenzie
Discussion Leader – Jesse Easley

Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 

The Big Read Evening with Dixie Carter & Hal Holbrook: “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

A community book discussion hosted by David Kipen, NEA Literature Director.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. (followed by a reception at 9:00 p.m.)

Ticket prices: $5/person

Spend an evening with Dixie Carter and Hal Holbrook exploring Mark Twain’s great novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Dixie and Hal will welcome David Kipen, the National Endowment for the Arts Literature Director, to the stage of The Hal Holbrook Theatre; they will read excerpts from the book and discuss the cultural contributions of Mark Twain and his relevance in today’s society.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion II
At The Dixie
Discussion Leader – Lee Warren

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

* Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion
Carroll Bank & Trust – Huntingdon Branch
Discussion Leader – Clay Barger

Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 

Fall 2008 Production of The Dixie Youth Theatre and The Dixie Players:

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
An American Legend Brought to Life
By Dave Barton and Matt Bond, based on the novel by Mark Twain. Produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC., Englewood, Colo.

Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket prices: $10/adult, $8/senior (65 and over), $5/child (12 and under)

Enjoy the humor, action and excitement of life in Missouri in the late 1840s. All of Tom Sawyer's famous adventures are included, climaxing with the life-or-death battle with Injun Joe in the cave.
 

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Book Discussion III
At The Dixie
Discussion Leader – Lee Warren

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

* Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion
 

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.

These projects are funded under an agreement with
the Tennessee Arts Commission

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