Music surrounds us

We're into the third day of CCPL Blues Bash offerings. Today's event features the Daddy mack Blues Band. Can't make that one? There's more the rest of this week, during the lunch hour. Handy if you're here at Main, but hard for others. While these are all free, of course, they aren't the only free programs in the Blues Bash, so grab a program and get ready to sing the blues.

Not a blues fan? This Saturday is the fourth direct simulcast from the Metroplitan Opera. Manon Lescaut, by Puccini, 1:00 p.m., Feb. 16, 2008. The simulcasts are truly incredible and great for opera novices as well as aficionados. I mean, its free, world class opera, right here in our library. Not sure you like opera? What better, risk-free way to find out? The programs have been packed, so plan to get here about an hour ahead to make sure you have a seat. We owe Sara Breibart and the Friends of the Library a huge round of applause. Sara for perserving and getting the Met to allow us to do this, (We're the only public library in the country offering this) and the Friends, along with some contributions, for funding it.