Music, Movies and Lectures Lead Library’s Magna Carta Series
September 28, 2015 —
The Springfield-Greene County Libraries will join community partners in a series of programs to celebrate the 800th anniversary of “The Great Charter,” Magna Carta.
The programs set the stage for a rare, national traveling exhibit Oct. 12-23 at the Meyer Library of Missouri State University, “Magna Carta: Enduring legacy 1215-2015.” The exhibit will be free and open to the public during the MSU library’s hours. The exhibit is brought to Missouri by the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Foundation.
A complete list of Magna Carta programs related to the exhibit, including MSU lectures and films at Moxie Cinema, is at springfieldbar.com, and click Magna Carta: Enduring Legacy 1215-2015.
Here’s what’s planned at the library branches. All programs are free and open to the public.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. in the Library Center auditorium, How England Gave Rise to Magna Carta. Celtic folk music by harpist Drew Holt sets the mood for this trip back in time to 1215. Holt will perform from 2-2:30 p.m., followed by a scholarly talk by Dr. Thomas Russo, Drury University associate dean of international relations and art history professor. Unique societal and political factors were at play 800 years ago that gave rise to Magna Carta.
Saturday, Oct 10, 1 p.m., Strafford Branch Library, “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” rate PG, 1938. Celebrate Magna Carta's 800th anniversary and get a glimpse of life in medieval England.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Republic Branch Library, Magna Carta Celebration. Learn about the importance of this historic document with book displays, medieval costumes, games, music and more.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Library Station Frisco Room, The Kings of Pop, Musical Rebellion and the Elite Music Critic. In a dynamic and interactive presentation, Dr. Richard Schur, Drury University professor of English and Director of the Law & Society, will use the Magna Carta as a template to understand how American popular music has developed since the Civil War.
Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Library Center auditorium, for age 13 and older, “Robin Hood,” rated PG-13, 2010. Russell Crowe portrays the legendary hero in this glimpse of life in medieval England.