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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host the Eighth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show\, a lovely way to enjoy this golden beauty! Artist members from the Blackstone Valley Art Association will exhibit their interpretations of the glorious sunflower in media including watercolor\, acrylic\, oils\, photography and more throughout the month of August in our cafe gallery. Come on out to appreciate the artistic visions and explore the shop’s offerings! \nA meet & greet with many of the contributing artists will take place on Wednesday\, August 21st from 5:30-7 p.m. with light refreshments being served. \nAll are welcome to attend this free event! \nAbout the Show\nIf there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime\, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/eighth-annual-bvaa-sunflower-show/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond\, both accomplished Worcester area poets with newly released books. \nThe reading and signing will be followed by an Open Mic hosted by Paul Szlosek. \nTo sign up to read for the Open Mic portion\, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed books will be available for purchase. \n  \nCurt Curtin is a lifelong poet who has published six poetry collections: four for adults\, one for young adults\, and one for young children. He’s also had many individual poems published in anthologies\, journals\, and three chapbooks and has twice been nominated twice for a Pushcart prize. In 2010 he received the first Frank O’Hara Poetry award from the Worcester County Poetry Association\, and in 2019 he won second place in the annual contest of the Connecticut Poetry Society. In 2023 Curt won grants from both the Worcester Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council to support his work. \nCurt taught college English and creative writing for 20 years at Westfield State College\, MA\, following several years teaching younger students. He has been a featured reader in many poetry venues in Massachusetts and New Hampshire\, and twice in Ireland. Updates on his poetry can be found at www.curtcurtinpoet.com. \nThis reading will feature poems from Curt’s latest collection\, In Our Name.  The title comes from a poem entitled\, “Possibility” which opens: “In our name\, We\, the state\, embrace war without a true account of outcomes\, naming only the sins of enemies\, hiding our gains behind a wall of flags.” The collection explores themes of violence\, human suffering and the predatory forces of nature. While sometimes difficult and painful to read\, the poems offer hope for humanity—encouraging readers to bear witness\, become “compassionately wise\,” and “set aside our ancient retributions.” \n  \nJohn Gaumond of Worcester\, Massachusetts is a poet\, photographer\, gardener\, and professor emeritus at Fitchburg State University. He received the Jacob Knight Poetry Award in 2006. His poems have been published in numerous journals\, including Poets in the Galleries\, The Connecticut River Review\, Sahara\, Worcester Magazine\, The Longfellow Society Journal\, The Leaflet\, The Lancaster Times\, The Issue\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The Worcester Telegram and The Worcester Review. His photographs have appeared in The Worcester Review\, Diner\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The River Valley Current\, the Worcester Telegram and Worcester Magazine. \n“In his debut poetry collection\, Finding the Words\, John Gaumond stands in the rubble of his ruminations with his talents as a deft wordsmith. His utilization of rhyme and intellect combine to illuminate his subjects\, enabling readers to see the world in extraordinary ways. The book portrays mysterious and tragic occurrences of his youth which required assuming responsibilities of adulthood. A noble dignity and sobering acceptance are revealed to surmount life’s challenges. His ekphrastic poems possess a deep wonder and imagination. From tender moments recalling Marilyn Monroe’s smile\, to the implications of abandoning the penny\, this book fills me with admiration and respect.” \n     Review by bg Thurston
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/double-poetry-event-featuring-curt-curtin-and-john-gaumond/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Concert with Cameron Sutphin
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an afternoon of live +acoustic music as we welcome back Cameron Sutphin to our cafe! Cameron is an Americana singer/songwriter/guitar player. In 2017 as a solo act\, he released his debut Nashville-recorded CD “Heartbreak Town” and continues to release new recordings and performs shows in the area since moving back to New England. \nCameron has also had the privilege to share the stage with many performing artists including national touring artist Drew Kelly\, Webster’s own Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards\, as well as Emily Ann Roberts\, Season 9 runner-up on “The Voice”. \n Cameron performs original material and classic country and folk cover songs and is recently married. \nDonations will be accepted at the door and CDs will be available for purchase. \nTo reserve your seat\, please call  508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/afternoon-concert-with-cameron-sutphin/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:We can all use a little more romance\, right?\nBookstore Romance Day is a chance to celebrate Romance fiction—its books\, readers\, and writers. \nStop in anytime on Saturday\, August 17th between 10am-5pm for some sweet deals & chance to win a “Swag Bag” of goodies. \nBuy 1 New or Used Romance Book in store\, SAVE 10%! \nBuy 2 or More New or Used Romance Books in store\, SAVE 20%! \nEach purchase will get you a FREE RAFFLE TICKET for the chance to win a SWAG BAG filled with all things romantic. \nWhether you enjoy sweet\, sassy or spicy\, you’ll be sure to find a great read. \nFor all you audiobook lovers\, Libro.fm has a special deal for you too! Find out more details in store or click HERE to start saving now. \nSee you at the bookstore!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-2024/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240821T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:Artists' Reception for BVAA Sunflower Show
DESCRIPTION:Sunflower Collage by Lynne Galluzzo\nCome by to meet some of the talented artists from the Blackstone Valley Art Association participating in the Eighth Annual Sunflower Show. \nLight refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artists-reception-for-bvaa-sunflower-show/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T170000
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SUMMARY:Faeries Book Event
DESCRIPTION: \nEnter the ethereal realm of faeries as we welcome three local authors. Come chat about writing\, publishing\, and the world of magic!\n \nLisa Shea is a prolific\, award-winning author of over 500 books. She writes medieval romance and modern murder mystery novels with heart. Her heroes are loyal – they defend the heroine against all odds. The heroines are capable\, intelligent\, and compassionate. She has a wealth of experience publishing books\, having published books through a traditional publisher\, a self publisher in print\, and via ebooks in all shapes and styles. Lisa is also an artist and photographer and active member of The Blackstone Valley Art Association.\n \nCornish Pixie in Whitinsville Short Stories:It’s hard enough being thirteen without dealing with stepfathers and too-busy mothers. Emily loses herself in the local library’s books on magic and fantasy. Then she comes across a book of Cornish poetry which changes her life forever.\n \n \nMelody Wiklund is an author of fantasy and occasionally romance. In her free time she enjoys reading\, knitting\, watching Chinese and Korean dramas\, and sometimes drawing.\nEleven Dancing Sisters:Erin has a good reason for sneaking into a fae castle: her sisters—princesses of Erdhea—have been secretly visiting it for months\, and she just knows they’re in trouble. Unfortunately that’s not an excuse she can give fae lord Desmond when she gets caught. Because Erin is a princess too\, and whatever schemes Desmond has\, Erin wants no part of them. Instead\, she tells him she’s a simple war nurse\, and offers no excuse at all.Desmond can’t have humans wandering in and out of his castle\, not when the Fae’s presence in Erdhea must remain hidden. He needs to know how and why Erin sneaked in. But before long\, his concerns about Erin are blooming into interest\, then fascination\, then something else altogether. Under the eye of a lovelorn fae lord\, can Erin keep her secrets? Will she even want to?\n \n \nCurtis K. Corey has always had an active imagination. It was not until later in life that he found an outlet for his imagination. He loves bringing his characters to life through his writing and illustrations. Sharing them with children of all ages has become one of his greatest joys.Currently Curtis has three children’s chapter books and six illustrated children’s books published with many more in the works.\nThe Fae of Woodstock ValleyThe Fae of Asteria lived a peaceful life in tune with nature. When human development devastates the village\, forcing the Fae from their homes\, they split up in search of a new home. Follow a small group of young Fae as they band together heading into the unknown.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/faeries-book-event/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
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SUMMARY:All About Trees - Artwork by Debra Horan
DESCRIPTION:Spring’s Green Diptych Mixed Media Painting by Debra Horan\n  \nSeptember’s Art Show features a retrospective of work by owner Deb Horan exploring her love of trees. From roots to branches to leaves\, the drawings\, mixed media and digital photographic images represent a wide view of the beauty and expressiveness of trees. Some images include figures interacting with or becoming part of nature. All in all\, the intent is to show a deep respect for trees and their vital role in our world.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/all-about-trees-artwork-by-debra-horan/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR VACATION
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for vacation September 3rd-6th\, reopening regular hours on Saturday\, September 7th.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closed-for-vacation-13/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Hours
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month’s mystery group pick is Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron. \nA fantastic new cozy mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron. \nTwenty-eight-year-old widow Ricki James leaves Los Angeles to start a new life in New Orleans after her showboating actor husband perishes doing a stupid internet stunt. The Big Easy is where she was born and adopted by the NICU nurse who cared for her after Ricki’s teen mother disappeared from the hospital.\n \nThe book is available for purchase in store at a 10% discount or online at bookshop.org HERE. \nFor more information or to attend\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/april-mystery-book-group/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T200000
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month’s evening book group pick is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. \nWe will be getting together at a member’s home to watch this classic movie starring Gregory Peck (1962) \nFor directions\, please call 508-949-6232. \nVoted America’s Best-Loved Novel in PBS’s The Great American Read\n \nHarper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South–and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred \n  \nThe book is available in store at a 10% discount or online through Bookshop.org HERE. \nIf you plan to attend\, please let us know. Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/may-evening-book-group/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun Fall Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations – let’s get crafty together! \nJoin us for a fun\, creative event! Learn the art of decoupage with the talented Jean Walker. This hands-on class will teach you how to transform a 23″ wood panel barn-board into a beautiful piece of art. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary\, just bring your creativity and sense of fun! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a unique fall-themed craft. Sign up now to secure your spot! \nAs an extra bonus\, buy 2 tickets together and you’ll each receive (1) FREE BEVERAGE!\n \nReserve your spot HERE or in store during regular business hours. You may also call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/fall-decoupage-class-with-jean-walker-creations/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000
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SUMMARY:EARTH RHYTHMS: A HAIKU COLLECTION by Ann E. Listenik
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special local author book signing and reading! \nA poetry haiku collection inspired by the beauty\, mystery and majesty of the world around us. It is Ann E. Listenik’s hope that through these selections\, her readers may be moved to embark on their own journey of reflection of nature. \nThe event is free. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \n  \n\n\nAnn E. Listenik was born in Quincy Massachusetts and lived there until she attended Tufts University. After graduation\, she taught junior high and high school English classes in central Massachusetts. She also holds a Master’s degree in English literature from Clark University and a Master’s degree in religious education from Assumption College. She currently lives in Massachusetts and Florida. \nAnn began writing poetry in her teens and especially enjoys the challenge of creating haiku. She has traveled extensively on four continents. A particularly memorable trip with her family included two weeks each in South Korea and China\, which helped foster her appreciation of Oriental architecture and culture. She also loves the beach\, opera\, painting in both watercolor and acrylics\, and most of all\, spending time with her family and friends. \nHer debut book EARTH RHYTHMS: A HAIKU COLLECTION\, released in August 2024\, represents her most recent poetry and drawings. \n\n\n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/earth-rhythms-a-hakiu-collection-by-ann-e-listenik/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Gnomettes-Small Paintings by Sharon Lindgren
DESCRIPTION:October’s Art Exhibit is “Gnomettes”\, small paintings & prints featuring gnomes in various settings\, by local artist Sharon Lindgren. The exhibit will be on display and for sale in the cafe gallery and may be viewed during normal business hours\, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm\, Wednesday 10am-6pm. \nA meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday\, October 12th\, 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information\, call 508-949-6232. \nArtist’s Statement: My oil paintings and photography have been seen in galleries\, art shows and businesses throughout New England. Retiring from a health care career afforded me the ability to pursue my passion in oil painting. I love the richness of the colors and the different textures of paint on my canvas. When COVID kept most people homebound\, I started making sock gnomes to give to family members and friends. Gnomes are believed to be symbols of good luck and protectors of home and family. These sock gnomes inspired me to paint a series of gnomes in different settings.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/gnomettes-small-paintings-by-sharon-lindgren/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T130000
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SUMMARY:The Haunting of the Oxford Library Author Event with Robert Racicot
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a book signing event with local author Robert Racicot for his book The Haunting of the Oxford Library. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. For more information or to RSVP\, call 508-949-6232. \nAbout the book: \nDo you believe in ghosts? The Library Rats: a small group of middle school students who regularly meet at the Oxford Library never thought about that question until they witness a strange sighting. The Rats begin the hunt to find evidence of the possibility that the library could be haunted by a real ghost. \nAbout the author: \nRobert Racicot is a retired Air Force Lt Col and Professor of Chemistry. He is enjoying his retirement years hiking\, mountain biking\, and writing stories\, and poetry. He is the author of the young reader book The Legend of Carbuncle Pond.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-haunting-of-the-oxford-library-author-event-with-robert-racicot/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:Gnomettes Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday\, October 12th\, 2-4pm. for Gnomettes by Sharon Lindgren. \nLight refreshments will be served. For more information\, call 508-949-6232. \nArtist’s Statement: My oil paintings and photography have been seen in galleries\, art shows and businesses throughout New England. Retiring from a health care career afforded me the ability to pursue my passion in oil painting. I love the richness of the colors and the different textures of paint on my canvas. When COVID kept most people homebound\, I started making sock gnomes to give to family members and friends. Gnomes are believed to be symbols of good luck and protectors of home and family. These sock gnomes inspired me to paint a series of gnomes in different settings.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/gnomettes-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:October Mystery Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Mystery Book Group selection is Transient Desires: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery by Donna Leon. \nIn the landmark thirtieth installment of the bestselling series the New Yorker has called “an unusually potent cocktail of atmosphere and event\,” Guido Brunetti is forced to confront an unimaginable crime. \nNew members are welcome! Please let us know if you’ll be attending by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nAll book picks are available in store for a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org. Click on book cover for a full description and ordering online.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/october-mystery-book-group/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T153000
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Music with P.E. James
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of music with P.E. James \n$10 per person payable at the door. Limited seating. To reserve a space\, call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nP.E. James (pejamesmusic.com) has been entertaining audiences by singing and playing acoustic guitar for over four decades. He performs at concerts and at restaurants all through central Massachusetts and is also enjoyed on the circuit of over 100 Memory Cafes\, assisted living\, retirement\, Senior Centers\, and rehabilitation facilities. He has completed his fourteenth consecutive year at Worcester’s Grill on the Hill restaurant in Green Hill Park. \nHe has been the featured headliner twice at the Amazing Things Art Center in Framingham\, MA\, and has performed his song “The Pantyhose Blues” at a well-known stage in Nashville\, TN. He has twice sung the National Anthem for WooSox baseball games at Polar Park. He had a successful tour of concert halls and breweries in his native Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania this August. \nP.E. writes and performs cover songs and original material\, and his recordings have been played on radio stations in both Worcester\, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. His recordings are available for listening at his web site.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/an-afternoon-of-music-with-p-e-james/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
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SUMMARY:Literary Costume Party!
DESCRIPTION:Come join in the fun and celebrate Halloween & Books!! \nDress as your favorite author\, literary character or book theme for a chance to win fun prizes! All guests will receive a goodie bag\, enjoy spooky snacks & devilish desserts\, great photo-ops with props\, a scavenger hunt\, all while celebrating your love of reading. You can also book an Oracle Card Reading with Fay Eight of Swords for an additional fee of $25. There are limited spots\, so don’t wait to book yours to add to the festivities! \nTickets are $25 per person and can be reserved at Eventbrite or in store during normal business hours. \n***PLEASE NOTE: THE TIME OF THIS EVENT HAD CHANGED TO 6-8 P.M.*** \nFor more information call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nSee you there!!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/literary-costume-party/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241001T015409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T015639Z
UID:4634-1730309400-1730314800@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:October Evening Book Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama is October’s pick. \nIn an inspiring follow-up to her acclaimed memoir Becoming\, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.\n \nBooks are available in store at a 10% discount or online through Bookshop.org. Click on book cover for full description and to order online.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/october-evening-book-group/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241022T011339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T011339Z
UID:4649-1730419200-1733011199@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:INK BLOCK PRINTING ART SHOW-“ON\, IN AND AROUND THE WATER” BY LINDA LITTLETON
DESCRIPTION:Cattails by Linda Littleton\nLocal Artist Linda Littleton of Webster\, MA is the featured artist of the month November 1st-30th in our cafe gallery. Her show will feature 20+ small original ink block prints of scenes\, animals\, plants and boats found in and around water (fresh or salt) including Fish\, Heron\, Beaches\, Boats\, Lighthouses\, Eagles and more to treat your eyes to bright impressions of inks pressed from carvings on blocks. \nA public meet and greet with the artist will take place on Saturday\, November 9th from 2-4 p.m. \nThe show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232. \nInk Block Printing has been traced back to 617 AD in China as a method to print designs\, letters and art on paper\, cloth\, pottery and other surfaces.  Over centuries\, this type of printing using a carved impression in a block of wood\, linoleum\, rubber etc. has evolved into a popular art for printing cards and art on paper and materials. \nLinda Littleton is well known for her watercolors and acrylics\, as the Webster Lake Artist with displays currently at Point Breeze and permanent work at Hometown Bank as well as numerous pieces in lake homes.  All of her sales at Point Breeze result in a donation to the Webster/Dudley Food Share through AJ Alkire. \nShe has a home studio\, conducts paint nights and does commission work as well\, working in all media\, sizes and subject matter.  She is still an active member of the Rhode Island Water Color Society in Pawtucket having won 2 awards this year\, one watercolor accepted into the National Show. \nLinda previously taught for 36 years in Burlington and Framingham before retiring here and now lives with her forever partner John Lefebvre (and rescue dog Darla) on Webster Lake.  She has received numerous awards and recognition in Milford Ma where she resided for 26 years was head of the Arts Counsel there\, Cultural Committee chair and president of the Milford Artist Guild\, officer in the Blackstone Valley Artist Guild and displayed in many local restaurants/galleries in central Massachusetts in the past.  She was a member of the Cape Cod Artist Association\, painting and displaying watercolors along the Cape/North Shore art venues and galleries.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/ink-block-printing-art-show-on-in-and-around-the-water-by-linda-littleton/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241022T012007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T012030Z
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SUMMARY:A Poetry Book Signing & Open Mic with Alan Ira Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Signing & Open Mic with Alan Ira Gordon featuring “Pittsburgh and Other Poems”. \nTo sign up for the Open Mic portion of the event\, hosted by Paul Szlosek\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. Space is limited. \nAbout the book: Sometimes a sense of place is easy to identify and understand. In those instances\, it can be a physical city\, town\, neighborhood or just a piece of property. Other times it can be a point in time\, either past\, present or future. And in yet other instances it can be a more exotic or alien sense of place\, perhaps intergalactic\, or multi-universe\, even an alternate reality version of a well-known place and time\, existing at a quantum point or merely within the minds of writers and readers. \nAll of the poems in this book explore in poetic form various ideas of sense of place\, whether physical locations\, points in time or ideas of place that could only exist (for now\, at least) within the creative realms of science fiction\, fantasy and/or horror. \nAlan Ira Gordon is an urban planning professor at Worcester State University. His poetry publications include Analog Magazine and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and he’s a frequent contributor to Star*Line\, the quarterly journal of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA). Alan’s poetry has received eight Rhysling Award nominations\, two Dwarf Star Award nominations and an Analog Magazine year’s best nomination (Second Place Award). He has three published poetry collections\, Planet Hunter\, The Doggo Book and the just-released Pittsburgh & Other Poems (Hiraeth Books). Planet Hunter was nominated for the SFPA Elgin Award. \nAlan guest-edited Issue #24 of Eye To The Telescope\, the on-line publication of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA). His poetry\, short stories and articles have been published in various genre magazines and anthologies\, a list of which can be found on his website at www.alaniragordon.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/a-poetry-book-signing-open-mic-with-alan-ira-gordon/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241022T011607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T011607Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Linda Littleton
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Beach\, Webster\, MA by Linda Littleton\nLocal Artist Linda Littleton of Webster\, MA is the featured artist of the month November 1st-30th in our cafe gallery. Her show will feature 20+ small original ink block prints of scenes\, animals\, plants and boats found in and around water (fresh or salt) including Fish\, Heron\, Beaches\, Boats\, Lighthouses\, Eagles and more to treat your eyes to bright impressions of inks pressed from carvings on blocks. \nA public meet and greet with the artist will take place on Saturday\, November 9th from 2-4 p.m. \nThe show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. For more information call 508-949-6232. \nInk Block Printing has been traced back to 617 AD in China as a method to print designs\, letters and art on paper\, cloth\, pottery and other surfaces.  Over centuries\, this type of printing using a carved impression in a block of wood\, linoleum\, rubber etc. has evolved into a popular art for printing cards and art on paper and materials.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artist-reception-for-linda-littleton/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241030T001830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T001830Z
UID:4668-1731697200-1731704400@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy Show!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Stand Up Comedy Show! Join us for a night filled with hilarious jokes and side-splitting humor. Our local talented comedians will have you rolling in the aisles with their wit and unique humor. Don’t miss out on this evening of non-stop laughter and fun! Grab your friends and come on down for a night you won’t forget. 18+ show \nGET YOUR TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE OR IN STORE!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/stand-up-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241030T005710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T005916Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cards Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and creative Holiday Cards Decoupage Class with Jean Walker Creations! Learn the art of decoupage and create 5 beautiful\, personalized holiday cards & envelopes to share with your loved ones with your special message using napkins\, stencils and metallic paints. No experience necessary – our expert instructor will guide you through the process step by step. Supplies will be provided\, just bring your creativity and holiday spirit! \nDon’t miss out on this festive event\, sign up now! Chance to win a door prize too! \nReserve your spot in store or on Eventbrite \n  \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/holiday-cards-decoupage-class-with-jean-walker-creations/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241102T184654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T184654Z
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Author R. F. Mineo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meet & greet with local author R. F. Mineo\, who will discuss and sign copies of his suspense novels Fatal Conspiracies and Cargill Falls: The Mill Conspiracy. \nAbout Fatal Conspiracies: Greed! Envy! Revenge! Conspiracy! Murder!\nR. F. Mineo’s Fatal Conspiracies is a prescription for an exciting literary ride. It has more than the required active ingredients for intrigue\, suspense\, and surprise. Mineo’s debut novel is a thrilling page-turner. Follow his characters as some take unimaginable risks and others try to find justice for those wronged. One slip or one erroneous move\, and medicine turns to poison. And for some\, that will mean falling victim to the ultimate – the fatal – conspiracies.\nMineo takes a deep dive into the world of big Pharma—the therapies\, the drive for more profits\, and the people\, scientists\, and executives who get those prescription tablets to your local pharmacy. \n  \nAbout Cargill Falls: A tale of greed and betrayal unfolds in the middle of an old mill’s renovation. The discovery of hidden Civil War treasure ignites a deadly game of power\, where trust is a liability\, and every handshake hides a betrayal. As the body count rises\, the Connecticut State Police find themselves outmaneuvered at every turn. The killer\, a ghost in the night\, remains elusive\, her motives as hidden as the treasure itself. \nR F. Mineo has had thrilling mysteries on his mind for years. Consistent encouragement from friends and family—and the freedom that retirement affords—catalyzed him to act. To put pen to paper! And so\, a new mystery novelist was empowered. \nRich’s business career has spanned over three decades\, including a prominent role at a large corporation in the Medical Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical business units. What’s more\, Rich has been the Managing Partner of a small investment bank firm and operated an antiques business. Rich was born in Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, and graduated from Penn State University.  \nRich served as head of the State of Connecticut Fundraiser for the Special Olympics. His other philanthropy includes volunteering at a nearby hospital and the local YMCA. When he’s not writing\, Rich enjoys biking\, bowling\, and spending time with his two adult children\, three grandchildren\, and his wife of 57 years\, Wanda.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-greet-with-author-r-f-mineo/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241120T022724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T170600Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday Sale Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the joys of shopping small! Enjoy refreshments\, special deals\, giveaways and raffles all day long and feel good as you also make a real difference in our community. \nYour support matters and helps keep diversity\, culture and vibrancy alive while picking up some unique\, thoughtful gifts at the same time! \n1-3 PM Meet & Greet with Thom Ring\, author of the children’s Red Racecar Book Series for kids. Get signed copies for the young readers on your list!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/small-business-saturday-3/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241124T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T171754Z
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SUMMARY:Red Racecar Series Author Thom Ring Appearance
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo add to the festivities of Small Business Saturday\, we are welcoming Thom Ring\, author of the children’s The Red Racecar series\, racing stories young racefans want to read! Pick up a few copies for all the young sports fans on your list! \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAUTHOR THOM RING covered racing for a number of daily newspapers across New England before publishing Shorttrack magazine\, which featured the sport in the region. He’s served as Technical Editor for Trackside magazine as well as a senior editor for Late Model Racer and New England Correspondent for Late Model Digest.\nRing was a race-winning kart driver and a solid  middle-of-the-packer in a dirt midget. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife\, singer-songwriter Jan Luby.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/red-racecar-series-author-thom-ring-appearance/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241124T173255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T173842Z
UID:4726-1733097600-1734998399@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:Special Holiday Extended Hours
DESCRIPTION:We will be open the following extended hours for the holiday season: \nOpen Sundays-December 8th\, 15th & 22nd 12pm-4pm \nOpen Mondays-December 2nd\, 9th\, 16th & 23rd 10am-5pm \nClosing at 3 pm December 24th
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/special-holiday-extended-hours/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Hours
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241203T012122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T012122Z
UID:4756-1733184000-1735689599@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:"Daydreaming Near a Causeway" December Photo Exhibit by Johanna Riddle
DESCRIPTION:The December featured artist of the month in our cafe gallery is photographer Johanna Riddle. Her show is titled “Daydreaming Near a Causeway” and can be viewed during normal business hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm\, Wednesday & Friday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4 through December 22nd. \nThe public is invited to a meet & greet reception on Sunday\, December 15th\, 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. \nFor more information call 508-949-6232. \nArtist’s statement:  \nJohanna (Jo) Riddle’s photography explores the realms of the unconscious mind\, capturing the fleeting\, surreal moments that exist between wakefulness and sleep. In this body of work\, she brings the intangible world of daydreams to life through a town in rural Massachusetts. She uses film photography to offer a glimpse into the nostalgia of our inner landscapes. Through the use of blur and surrealism\, Johanna evokes the sensations and distortions that come with dreaming—where logic fades and meaning becomes fluid. 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/daydreaming-near-a-causeway-december-photo-exhibit-by-johanna-riddle/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260404T095147
CREATED:20241202T003224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T003224Z
UID:4745-1733529600-1733702399@bookloversgourmet.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Shop Hop!
DESCRIPTION:Visit us along with 19 other local businesses for a Holiday Shop Hop weekend! Enjoy special deals\, discounts\, refreshments & fun while you shop local for the holidays. Check each business for specials and hours. Santa will be around for photos at The Flower Garden right next door on Saturday\, Dec. 7th from 9am-3pm with any Toys for Tots donation of an unwrapped toy. \nVisit 5 or more participating businesses for a chance to win $400 worth of gift cards!! Shop Hop til you Drop! \n\n \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/holiday-shop-hop-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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