Sylvia Beach was a brilliant American woman who made a significant impact on the literary world. She is best known for founding Shakespeare and Company, a renowned English-language bookshop in Paris, and featured in our exhibition Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939. Join us to learn more about Sylvia and enjoy mini performances throughout the day with Kentucky Shakespeare. This program is included with general admission.

Kentucky Shakespeare is pleased to share scenes from their A Midsummer Night’s Dream tour. “The course of true love never did run smooth” in Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, magical mischief, and best-laid plans gone awry.   Whether it be tricky fairies, frustrated lovers, or enchanted men with donkey heads, these scenes are sure to delight audiences of all ages!

Programming times

11-11:15 am – Family Storytime reading of Sylvia’s Bookshop (available in the Brilliant Exiles gift shop)

11:30-11:45 am – KY Shakespeare Scene

12:30-12:45 pm – KY Shakespeare Scene

1:30-1:45 pm – KY Shakespeare Scene

2:30-2:45 pm – KY Shakespeare Scene

2:45-3 pm – Family Storytime reading of Sylvia’s Bookshop