May Art Show-"Fins and Feathers", Small Works by Linda Littleton
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-30 | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
Come by to see “Fins and Feathers”, a small works show of paintings by local artist Linda Littleton in our cafe gallery May 1st-30th, 2026. The works will include watercolors, prints and acrylics of some of our favorite feathered friends and fish and may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm.
The public is invited to a meet the artist reception with light refreshments on Friday, May 15th, 5-7 p.m. For more information call 508-949-6232.
Artist’s Statement:
Linda exhibits consistently at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster, MA, changing art every season. Over the years she and the owner have had had a symbiotic relationship that represents support of local art and a donation from every sale to the Webster Dudley Food Share. It is a great way to support what our community needs and still be able to show her work. The paintings at Hometown Bank were also commissioned to her. She is referred to as the “Lake Artist” with many on and around beautiful Webster Lake. She has Giclee prints of 5 favorites available in a variety of sizes such as the well-known painting “Gas Dock”. Living on the lake offers an endless opportunity for an artist. Consignment work, special requests, house portraits and donations to many local non-profit fund raisers keep Linda busy at her home studio where she resides with her life partner John Lefebvre and their rescue dog Darla. Linda is encouraged to paint more than ever as her granddaughter Hadley wants to be an artist like “Grammy”. There is no better incentive/ compliment to get!
Linda just received acceptance in two prestigious regional shows at Hopkinton Arts Center and Rhode Island Water Color Society where she has been a long-standing Artist member.

Local History Talk with Jeff Stefanik-"Beside Blue Waters: A History of Webster Lake"
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for this free, informative talk and book signing by local historian Jeff Stefanik!
You will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of his new book “Beside Blue Waters: A History of Webster Lake”.
All proceeds go to benefit the Samuel Slater Experience in Webster.

Jeff Stefanik is a Webster native and has been a land surveyor working throughout the region for nearly fifty years. He has used his interest in history and his professional background to write the history of Webster Lake from the coming of the Europeans in 1600 to the present day.

To RSVP, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.

Real Estate Q & A
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:30
Join RE/MAX Vision agent Jo-Ann Szymczak and Vicki Bennett for a free, informative real estate session. This will be a relaxed opportunity to learn and get answers from experienced professionals. Whether you’re preparing for a move or simply want to understand the process better, this session offers clear, friendly insight.
Call 774-230-5044 for your reservation!

Stop in to talk about the buying and selling process and ask questions about topics such as:

Buyer Representation
Titles
Staging
Solar Contracts
Homes for Heroes Rewards
And more!

Fins and Feathers Artist's Reception with Linda Littleton
2026-05-15 17:00 - 19:00
Come by to meet local artist Linda Littleton and see “Fins and Feathers”, her small works show of paintings in our cafe gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
The works will include watercolors, prints and acrylics of some of our favorite feathered friends and fish and may also be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm.
For more information call 508-949-6232.

Open Mic Roundtable Poetry
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
Please join us for our Monthly Open Mic Poetry Roundtable moderated by Robert Eugene Perry.
All local poets are invited to bring original poems to share in a supportive, nurturing environment.
There is space for up to 14 readers and usually fills up quickly! Listeners are also welcome.

To sign up , please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.

Mystery Book Group May
2026-05-20 11:00 - 12:00
This month’s mystery book group will be discussing Deer Season by Erin Flanagan.
A drama about the complicated relationships connecting the residents of a small-town farming community, Deer Season explores troubling questions about how far people will go to safeguard the ones they love and what it means to be a family.
Please let us know if you plan to attend. All are welcome! There is no cost to participate.
Books are available in store at a 10% discount or buy online at Bookshop.org.

Evening Book Group May
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:00
This month’s pick is the memoir An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin, embarked upon in the last years of his life.
Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier. In his thirties he both named and helped design Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society and was a speechwriter and close advisor to Robert Kennedy. Doris Kearns was a twenty-four-year-old graduate student when selected as a White House Fellow. She worked directly for Lyndon Johnson and later assisted on his memoir.
Over the years, with humor, anger, frustration, and in the end, a growing understanding, Dick and Doris had argued over the achievements and failings of the leaders they served and observed, debating the progress and unfinished promises of the country they both loved.
Books may be purchased in store for a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org

CLOSED FOR VACATION
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-04
We will be closed for a brief vacation as we recharge and get ready for a busy summer. Plus try to catch up on our TBR!
We will reopen on Friday, June 5th with normal business hours.

Sam Bowen & Friends Showcase Concert
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:00
Come hang out with Sam Bowen and his talented friends
for a night of awesome music at our showcase concert!
Get your tickets in store on Eventbrite HERE
$20/person
Join us for a night of fantastic music and great company. Sam Bowen and a talented group of friends will be taking the stage to showcase their musical talents. Get ready for an evening filled with soulful melodies and captivating performances. Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars and come ready to enjoy some amazing music!
(top left photo) Samuel Bowen – Singer Songwriter guitarist will perform solo with three other singer songwriters: (bottom left) Glenn Hillard – Singer Songwriter Ragtime piano; (bottom right) April Kane – Singer Songwriter; (top right) Jennifer Holmes – Singer Songwriter piano player
“Samuel Bowen’s 25 years of experience shows in his solid handling of his axes, both electric & acoustic. He possesses a honey smooth timbre in his voice, a buttress to his heartfelt lyrics.Thought provoking mellow, feel good music, works well in the hands of someone as skilled as Samuel Bowen.” Blue Blast Magazine.
Samuel has been writing, touring and producing throughout New England for three decades. He’s toured Ireland twice, and his award winning blues band “Blue Cat Groove” has been nominated for awards from Boston to Nashville. He has worked with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre band, Shawn Colvin, Michael Sweet, Phil Madeira, Samuel Horner and many others. He plays festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, churches and living rooms. He’s known for his emotionally packed vocals and technical guitar work in the vein of Bruce Cockburn and Neil Young.

Mandala Tea Lite Painting Workshop
2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a chill Mandala Tea Lite Painting Workshop and create cool mandala art! Cafe beverages & sweet treats will be available too!

More Details:Join us for a fun and relaxing in-person session with artist Wendy Hicks where you’ll get to create beautiful mandala designs on a pair of one-of-a-kind tea lites. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a great way to unwind and explore your creativity. We’ll provide all the materials – just bring your positive vibes! Don’t miss out on this art-filled experience that blends mindfulness with colorful expression.

Cost is $60 per person. You will get a pair of personalized tea lites to take home with you!
Sign up in store or on Eventbrite. Limited to 10 attendees.

Whispers from Spirit with Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an intimate evening connecting with loved ones in spirit through messages from Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy!
Tickets are $45/person and space is limited to 12 attendees. Purchase tickets in store during normal business hours or online at Eventbrite. (ticket fees apply)
Leo McCarthy, a renowned psychic medium, will guide you through messages from loved ones beyond the veil. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of mediumship in a cozy setting. Don’t miss this chance to receive messages from spirit and gain insight into the unseen world around us. Reserve your spot today!
For more information about Leo, visit leojmccarthy.com
*** There is not a guarantee that everyone will get a reading with either a virtual or in-person small group, because it depends on who comes through in spirit, how many in spirit come through and how much time the messages take to come through for each person receiving the reading. ***
