Wilmette Public Library
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Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Ode to Beethoven: The Man Behind the Music (Virtual)
Thursday, July 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmette Public Library
Zoom Adult/TeenJoin German historian Anette Isaacs for an intimate look at the life and times of Ludwig van Beethoven.
To this day, German-born Ludwig van Beethoven, who premiered his iconic Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) 200 years ago, is the most listened to creator of classical music. Join German historian Anette Isaacs for an intimate look at the life and times of this tragic genius who was as famous for his fiery personality as for his divine ability to turn his personal struggles into supreme and powerful melodies.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
This program will not be recorded.
Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
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