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đ Hans and Margaret Reyâs Curious George series is one of the most beloved and successful picture-book series of all time. The textsâ enduring power stems partly from the timeless beauty of Hans Reyâs illustrations, and partly from the (cautious) celebration of the title characterâs curiosity, and, by extension, the celebration of childhood innocence. This talk will frame the Curious George series in the larger context of mid-twentieth century childrenâs picture books, and also, in the context of the Reysâ remarkable success story as Jewish refugees and immigrants who went on to live the American dream.This lecture coincides with the theatre show Curious George: The Golden Meatball, on stage from July 25âAugust 2, 2026.
đč Themed Cocktail: Cheeky Monkey
đŁïž Lecturer: Marc Napolitano, Assistant Professor of English, United States Air Force Academy
đïž Tickets: $24 ($18 for FAC Members), includes your first drink
About Libation Lectures
Libation Lectures is a lecture series offering an educational twist to the traditional happy hour. Each lecture explores an aspect of the amazing art and artists from various FAC exhibitions and theatre shows, served up with a themed drink to help you really dive deep into the topic!
This lecture is part of the Libation Lectures Spring Series, which includes four lectures:
âș Rebels, Rascals, and Geniuses: The Characters of the Broadmoor Art Academy, Friday, March 13
âș Monkey See, Monkey Learn: The Curious World of Curious George, Friday, March 27
âș Food Forests: Turn Your Yard into an Edible Willy Wonka Wonderland, Friday, April 10
âș You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette & the Women Who Rocked, Friday, May 8, 2025
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