Silent FIlm Composer and Historian Ben Model, and I, will be making two Long Island appearances in March, 2013. On Sunday, March 3rd, in the Gold Hall of Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, we will discuss, and Ben will accompany Harold Lloyd’s beautiful epic comedy, The Kid Brother, produced in 1928. This would be the last film to feature Harold’s co-star, Jobyna Ralston. That screening begins at 2PM, and admission is free. Then, on March 15th, Ben and I return to the Port Washington Public Library (we were there last this past April, presenting Harold Lloyd in Safety Last), where we will present, on Friday, at 7:30PM, one of Mary Pickford’s later silent films, My Best Girl, which features Pickford’s third husband, Charles “Buddy” Rogers. As always, Ben will not only accompany the film, but he will discuss how music played a role during the silent film era. As with our Kid Brother engagement, admission to this screening is also free. See you there!,

In March, I will be making my debut at Hunter College, by presenting The Jewish Composer And The Hollywood Musical, as part of their Continuing Education Department offerings.. Beginning Thursday, March 7th, from 5:30 to 8:30PM, with an evening of clips and discussion from Irving Berlin musicals, then continuing on March 14th with Jerome Kern, and finally closing on March 21st with the Gershwins. What’s nice is that I have three hours each evening, so I will also include additional clips, or even a surprise film. To register, please visit the Hunter College Continuing Education website.