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  • Shakespeare Series: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (week 4)

    Bellevue Library 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    It's getting intense! Join us for week 4 of our discussion. In this Shakespeare tragedy, the nobleman Julius Caesar rises above his fellow republicans and will be crowned a king. Can a republican form of government tolerate a king? Please join us each Friday morning in March for a reading and discussion of the play.…

  • Shakespeare Series: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (final week)

    Bellevue Library 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    Join us in our last week to discuss the conclusion of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. In this Shakespeare tragedy, the nobleman Julius Caesar rises above his fellow republicans and will be crowned a king. Can a republican form of government tolerate a king? Please join us each Friday morning in March for a reading…

  • Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 1)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows. Join us when we kick off the first of this five-part series. We will meet for a reading and discussion of the play every Friday morning in October and conclude the…

  • Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 2)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows. Join us as we continue our discussion of King Lear in this five-part series (every Friday in October and first Friday in November). Missed the first week? No worries, we're just…

  • Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 3)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows. Join us as we continue our discussion of King Lear in this five-part series (every Friday in October and first Friday in November). Missed a previous week? No worries, come and…

  • Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 4)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows. Join us as we continue our discussion of King Lear in this five-part series (every Friday in October and first Friday in November). Missed a previous week? No worries, come and…

  • Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Final Week)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows. Join us as we conclude our discussion of King Lear. Missed a previous week? No worries, come and join the discussion for the dramatic conclusion of the play. Local Shakespeare play…

  • Shakespeare Series: Hamlet (Week 1)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    Superlatives abound when describing Hamlet, Shakespeare’s longest, most performed, most quoted, and one of the most influential works of all literature. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark tells the story of Prince Hamlet who seeks revenge upon his uncle, Claudius, after Claudius murders Hamlet's father in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet's…

  • TO BE RESCHEDULED: Shakespeare Series: Hamlet (Week 2)

    Bellevue Library, Room 1 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States

    UPDATE: Due to the closure of the Bellevue Library in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the continuation of the Shakespeare Series will be rescheduled. There will be NO gathering on April 3rd. Stay tuned for new dates. Superlatives abound when describing Hamlet, Shakespeare’s longest, most performed, most quoted, and one of the most influential…

  • ONLINE: Conversation on Sonnets of William Shakespeare

    ONLINE - see details WA, United States

    Join this two-part conversation diving into Shakespeare sonnets. In session one, get an introduction to the Sonnet form and Shakespeare's commissioned work. In session two, explore how Shakespeare utilized sonnets in his dramatic and narrative work. Explore through reading and discussion the reasons Shakespeare endures. Local Shakespearean scholar, actor and director Leah Adcock-Starr will facilitate…