Library, Ithaca City of Asylum to Present Authors and Actors During Annual Voices of Freedom Event

In celebration of “Voices of Freedom 2014,” Tompkins County Public Library and the Ithaca City of Asylum will partner November 20 for “Ithaca Outloud:  Ithaca Actors Read Ithaca Writers.”

“Ithaca Outloud” will pair accomplished local actors Holly Adams, Dick Furnas, Masa Gibson, Phil Hart and David Romm with acclaimed authors Alison Lurie, Lamar Herrin, Eleanor Henderson, Caroline Manring and Jacob White, with the actors performing vignettes from some of the authors’ most popular works.

“Voices of Freedom” is an annual event of Ithaca City of Asylum (ICOA) and the Tompkins County Public Library.  This event is made possible with grant support from the Community Arts Partnership.

“Ithaca Outloud” will begin at 7 p.m. in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.  It is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be provided.

For more information about this event, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.  To learn more about City of Asylum programs, visit ithacacityofasylum.wordpress.com.