DARROW DAY

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DARROW DAY

Schedule of events

April 18

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Darrow/Kinsman displays at Kinsman Public Library, 6420 Church St.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.: Tea and stories at the Darrow birth home, 5788 Mayburn Barclay Road, Farmdale.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.: Octagon House Museum tours, 8405 Main St., Kinsman.

Noon: Commemorative service and eulogy at the Clarence Darrow Monument in the Kinsman Township Park, Burnett East Road (bring a chair if desired).

1:30 p.m.: Lecture and panel discussion: "Darrow and William Jennings Bryan Friendship" at Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., Kinsman, $10. Gary Anderson, renowned Darrow portrayer to speak.

3 p.m.: Lecture and panel discussion: "Black and White Together." Panelists: Diane Barnes, historian; Mumia Abu-Jamal, journalist/political prisoner (via audio); and Staughton Lynd, historian and social activist.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Roast beef buffet at the Kinsman Presbyterian Church. Reservation required by April 10. $8 donation.

4 to 7 p.m.: Chicken and biscuit dinner at Kinsman United Methodist Church, 8362 Main St., reservations not required, $6 donation.

7 p.m.: Birthday cake at Veteran's Memorial Performing Arts Center at Pymatuning Valley High School, 5571 U.S. Route 6 West, Andover.

7:30 p.m.: "Clarence Darrow: The Search for Justice," at Veteran's Memorial Performing Arts Center at Pymatuning Valley High School, 5571 U.S. Route 6 West, Andover. Gary Anderson, renowned Darrow portrayer, performs. Ticket prices $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Call about special rates for groups and school classes. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

For more information call Susie Beiersdorfer, (330) 881-1050; Pat Rosenthal, (330) 518-6971; Jonathan Kinser, (330) 307-1432; or Richard Webb, (330) 876-3175.

Monday, April 9, 2007