Whistling champ, musician and author Terry Rappold Whistling champ, musician and author Terry Rappold Terry Rappold, a two-time whistling International Grand Champion, will speak about whistling and whistling competitions at two Jefferson Parish libraries: 7 p.m.
June 9, at the North Kenner Library, 630 Esplanade Ave., Kenner, and 7 p.m.
June 16, at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero.
Rappold, a New Orleans native, will discuss whistling as a form of communication as well as its use in sports and the superstitions associated with it.
He will whistle, and he will help others who have “whistling issues.” Rappold has a theory about whistling: “Whistling, like all forms of music, is an expression of the soul.
However, whistling does not have the advantage of utilizing words to convey the message or express emotion.
Performers who whistle have to dig deep within themselves to bring forth the emotion the song is portraying," he said. "Whistling as an art is a deep expression of the soul which resonates with the audience.
It is, in general, an uplifting emotional experience to the listener.” Rappold has won almost two dozen whistling awards in international competitions, including being named Grand Champion, Men’s Division, in 2007 and 2011 at the International Whistlers Convention.
His CD, “WhiSOULing,” was produced in 2007.
He has written two books and has appeared on numerous news programs, including CBS News Sunday with Charles Osgood in 2003.
Rappold and his jazz group perform at area festivals and events.
During the day, Rappold serves as chief executive officer for Premier Source Inc., Premier Hospitality Solutions, and Premier Stone Services.
WRITERS' CLINIC: Two New Orleans authors will present sessions to help local writers improve their craft from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 11, at the North Kenner Library, 630 Esplanade Ave., Kenner. 9:30 a.m., June 11: “How to Write a Sex Scene and When Not To,” with Greg Herren If you're writing a romance novel, sex scenes are almost mandatory.
But, says Herren, if you're writing in another genre, such as mystery or speculative fiction, you may not need to add sex at all.
Before adding sex to a story, always decide if the move is something that your characters would actually do. 11 a.m.
June 11: “What Every Writer Should Know About Voodoo and the Occult,” with Kalila Smith Long regarded by many as America's most haunted city, New Orleans is also home to one of the most feared and misunderstood religions, Voodoo.
Learn the secrets of Voodoo, which is much more than black magic.
For example, followers of Voodoo ask the spirits for advice, protection or assistance during ceremonies and observances, and writers must get it right.
TEENS AND READING: Teens will have their own Summer Reading Program kickoff party at both regional libraries on June 11.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, they are invited to play video games, make crafts, eat pizza and relax from the stress of school exams.
Teens will be able to do the same at East Bank Regional, 4747 W.
Napoleon Ave., Metairie, from noon to 3 p.m., with the addition of adoptable cats and kittens from Jefferson SPCA.
The felines will be on-site to meet and greet, play during “Stress Less Cat Café.” BOARD GAMES: The Harahan Library, 219 Soniat Ave., Harahan, hosts a board game night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
June 7 and June 21.
The library will provide a variety of games or patrons may bring their own.
This event is geared for ages 12 and older.
GENEALOGY: Gwen Kelley, a librarian who specializes in genealogy and local history, will lead a seminar on “Genetic Genealogy” at 2 p.m.
June 6, via streaming through the library’s website.
Patrons should visit the homepage of the library’s website and click on the link to join the meeting.
For those who don’t have computers, the sessions will be broadcast into the River Ridge (8825 Jefferson Highway) and North Kenner (630 W.
Esplanade Ave., Kenner) libraries on the East Bank, and the Terrytown (680 Heritage Ave.) and Belle Terre (5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero) libraries on the west bank.
These sessions will be recorded and archived on the library’s website.
COMPUTER CLASSES: Receive free computer training at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.
Napoleon Ave., Metairie, and at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.
Seating is limited, and online registration is required.
Visit the Computer Classes page at jplibrary.net/training and click East Bank Regional Schedule or West Bank Regional Schedule.
Metairie classes include: Harvey classes include: Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.
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