Join us for the panel discussion, Purpose of Science in Society which will be held 1pm, Wednesday, April 14th at the MVCC library.

Tuesday, April 13th, 7pm, Blue Island Public Library: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. In his film review, Vitto Carli writes , “This signaled the end of Universal’s horror films because no one took the monsters seriously anymore” (read all of Mr. Carli’s reviews).

The Palos Height Public Library is in a temporary location at: 6433 West 127 St (in a strip mall, near Ridgeland). The panel discussion “Science Portrayed in Art” will be held at this location.

Checkout this post on the Chicago-area’s Gaper’s Block blog about Frankenstein. The word is spreading!

“Scientists need new ways to monitor the progress of science in the digital age, according to reports in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” Science is a very interconnected human activity, but data and knowledge has left the traditional print resources and has many dimensions. Scientists from Indiana University and elsewhere are recommending a new non-linear map be developed to reflect the current scientific landscape. Whitehouse, Scientists seek ‘map of science’, BBC News, 4/7/04 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3608385.stm)

Visit the Frankenstein Photo Gallery to see various photos from the Frankenstein events. The photos from the opening reception have recently been added.

Panel Discussion Science Portrayed in Art: Join us Monday, April 12th at 7pm at the Palos Heights Public Library. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, as the first science fiction novel, initiated a long running dialog between science and art. From Jules Verne, to Stanley Kubrick, to Eduardo Kac (artist who created the glow in the dark rabbit), artists have been absorbing scientific ideas and extending them to new dimensions within the laboratory of the mind. This panel will discuss the ways in which artists applied scientific ideas and techniques to their art, and ways that artists have communicated the possibilities that scientific discoveries hold.

Purpose of Science in Society, Orland Park Panel Discussion: Wednesday, April 7th. In the novel, Victor Frankenstein sets out to “penetrate the secrets of nature.” He succeeds but his work produces unexpected consequences which ultimately bring about the death of his loved ones. What is the purpose of science? Are there areas within nature that science should not explore?

Panel Discussion, Art as a Critique of Society, will be held Tuesday, April 5th at 1pm at the Stickney-Forest View Public Library. In what ways have artists, such as Mary Shelley, questioned the world around them? Do artists have a responsibility to point out society’s misconceptions? Join us for this discussion of this important topic.

Two separate Frankenstein related events will be held Monday April 5th. At 1pm, Justice Public Library will host the panel discussion “Belonging to a Community.” At 7pm, the Acorn Public Library will show the 1994 film, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as part of our Frankenstein Film Series.