We'll have maps on display from the location and time period during which popular musicals were set. Examples: The King and I will be represented by maps of Thailand (Siam) made in 1862; The Music Man -- Iowa, 1912; Les Miserables -- Paris, 1815-1832. We'll also have maps of the theater districts of New York City and the West End.

Put on your top hat, muss up that white tie, and come dance down the Great White Way with us. We'll explore the settings and time periods of some of the world’s most famous musicals, spanning from Broadway to Hollywood to Bollywood. We’ll feed the birds in London, hear the people sing in Paris, celebrate tradition in Anatevka, let anything go as we cross the Atlantic, have a rumble and sing about tomorrow in New York City, march with 76 trombones in River City, and dance with the king of Siam. Tails optional.

Third Thursday is a monthly open house that highlights items from the Clark Library’s vast map collection. These fun, thematic events are open to everyone, offering the community a look at some of our favorite maps and other materials.