The public is invited to the Bronx Council on the Arts’ free kickoff event for “The Big Read in the Bronx 2012” on Wednesday, April 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 2700 E. Tremont Ave., near Westchester Square. Excerpts from Julia Alvarez’s novel, “In the Time of Butterflies,” will be read and copies of the book will be given to all. Other “Big Read” related events, including readings, cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, workshops and more will follow. For more information, call Maria Romano at (718) 931-9500 ext. 21 or maria@bronxarts.org or visit bronxarts.org.
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