Hanna Perlstein Marcus's Blog, page 5

Hartford Public Library

I had the pleasure of meeting some very exciting authors at the Hartford Public Library at their Summer Learning Kick-Off. Authors ranged from writers of children’s books, mystery writers, and memoirists and were all ages! They all had interesting stories to tell and I hope to meet them each of them again in my travels as a speaker and presenter about my books.

 

 

Sidonia’s Museum Exhibit

An exhibit of Sidonia’s fashions is planned to take place at the Windham Textile and History Museum in Willimantic, Connecticut beginning February, 2019. With the cooperation of the Museum and Eastern Connecticut State University and funders to be announced, the exhibit will display Sidonia’s original fashions designed and sewn during her 57 years in America. Garments will include dresses, pants, suits, vests, camisoles, skirts, pants, evening wear and even small tote bags handcrafted by Sidonia.

If you are in possession of a garment Sidonia made for you, a friend, or family member, contact Hanna at info@hannamarcus.com. We would love to borrow your garment to display at the exhibit and will give you credit in the signage describing the garment at the exhibit!

Help us portray the story of a woman who willed a life in America after emigrating from a displaced persons camp by using her wits, imagination, and above all, her hands.

 

Sidonia’s Fashion Exhibit

An exhibit of Sidonia’s fashions is planned to take place at the Windham Textile and History Museum in Willimantic, Connecticut beginning February, 2019. With the cooperation of the Museum and Eastern Connecticut State University and funders to be announced, the exhibit will display Sidonia’s original fashions designed and sewn during her 57 years in America. Garments will include dresses, pants, suits, vests, camisoles, skirts, pants, evening wear and even small tote bags handcrafted by Sidonia.

If you are in possession of a garment Sidonia made for you, a friend, or family member, contact Hanna at info@hannamarcus.com. We would love to borrow your garment to display at the exhibit and will give you credit in the signage describing the garment at the exhibit!

Help us portray the story of a woman who willed a life in America after emigrating from a displaced persons camp by using her wits, imagination, and above all, her hands.

 

Temple Beth El – Springfield, MA

I hope we raised a great deal of funds for the Torah Fund at Temple Beth El! Thanks to the Sisterhood of the temple for inviting me to talk about Sidonia’s Thread and Surviving Remnant. It is always great to be back in my hometown. A special aspect of my Springfield visits is meeting some of the former customers of Sidonia, who remember her so well and admired her creative talent!

Springfield (MA) Museums

Those of us who grew up in Springfield might take for granted one of the finest museums in the U.S. In addition to the historic museums in the quadrangle, a new Dr. Seuss Museum has been recently added. Dr Seuss (Theador Geisel) was born in Springfield in 1904.

My lunchtime lecture was very well received. Thanks to Kristina Guerin for her invitation and to all those at the museum who attended. It’s nice to continue to hear from you.

 

 

 

Kent Memorial Library

Thanks to everyone at Kent Memorial Library in Suffield, CT. I arrived shortly after returning from Washington to a very enthusiastic audience at the library. Jackie Hemond, director, was really gracious and members of the packed audience for the small room were so kind and supportive.

Mishkan Torah, Greenbelt, MD

Thanks to all at Mishkan Torah in Greenbelt, MD for their interest and enthusiasm in hearing me discuss my books. Special gratitude to Arden Bronstein for the invitation and to my cousin, Melanie Hall, for her warmth and hospitality. It was a great experience for me.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Oh, what a fulfilling and rewarding experience at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. It was a busy time in Washington, including the Cherry Blossom parade, countless school groups out on spring break, Emancipation Day in D.C., and Yom HaShoah. It was a lot of walking, sight seeing, eating at fine restaurants, and seeing old friends and family. Most importantly, my book signings at the Holocaust Museum were enormously successful, allowing me to meet visitors from all over the U.S. and Canada. I learned so many different stories about people’s past lives, their reaction to the museum, their discussions about their lives back in their hometowns, and feedback about my books. The experience was just invaluable!

 

Book Club Bookstore and More

So much fun to join Mark Dressler at the Book Club Bookstore in South Windsor, CT in promoting our books. Mark is a mystery writer whose book, Dead and Gone, takes place in a fictional town that sounds an awful lot like Hartford! Penny Goetjen, mystery writer of The Empty Chair, dropped by to say hello. Many thanks to Cynde Acanto, who has hosted many writers at her cozy bookstore, for her invitation.

Welles-Turner Library

It was a fruitful day at the Riverfront Community Center sponsored by the Welles-Turner Memorial Library in Glastonbury, CT on March 24, 2018. Joined by seventeen other local Connecticut authors, I learned quite a bit about the journeys of many other writers at the first annual Local Authors Fair. It was a great experience!