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SUMMARY:Post Holiday Sale!!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/post-holiday-sale/
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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SUMMARY:Special Holiday Hours-New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:We will be closing at 3 p.m. on December 31st. \nHappy New Year!!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/special-holiday-hours-new-years-eve/
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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DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Day Party!
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our Annual Year End Gathering on New Year’s Eve Day! Feel free to bring a snack or dish to share\, or just come visit and meet up with friends to celebrate the end of 2025 and new beginnings for 2026. Please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. See you there!! \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/new-years-eve-day-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;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
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SUMMARY:Closed New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closed-new-years-day-2/
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:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20251223T011117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T011117Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotypes by Lisa Shea
DESCRIPTION:A display of original Cyanotypes by Lisa Shea will be shown in our cafe gallery for the month of January.  \nThe show may be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6 \nPlease note: The shop will be closed for vacation January 4th-9th \nCyanotypes are one of the original forms of photography\, dating back to the 1800s. Cyanotypes are powered by the sun! By mixing together potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate – the resulting paint is light-reactive. You can then paint that liquid onto canvas\, watercolor paper\, t-shirts\, pillowcases\, and a variety of other surfaces. You can use items such as bicycle gears and ferns\, but the sky’s the limit. You can cast shadows with leaves\, cut-out letters\, film negatives\, and anything else which blocks the sun from reaching the painted surface. You can also paint abstract designs with the liquid on corrugated paper to explore light and dark. Creating cyanotypes is a lot of fun for all ages. \nCome by the shop on Friday\, January 23rd\, from 5-7 p.m. to create your own cyanotypes. We will be using a UV Light to expose the image\, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes. View the art and chat with the artist. All supplies will be provided. Snacks will be available for purchase. To RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \n  \n  \nArtist’s Statement \nI discovered at an early age that I loved a variety of creative arenas. I photographed everything I saw. I scribbled on notepads. I folded origami out of receipts. Rides in busses and cars would become long brainstorming sessions for epic sagas. \nOne of my central themes is the embracing of serenity and peace. So many times precious energy is squandered on stress\, guilt\, or wallowing in a past which cannot be changed. The more we can find a sense of peace within us\, and cultivate our energy to use in a focused manner\, the more we can achieve our goals and dreams. This is valuable not only for us directly\, but also for all of those around us who we wish to help and support. \nMost of all\, I enthusiastically strive to learn and grow every day. I am continually exploring new techniques\, researching new styles\, and extolling the diversity which is our world. \nI actively embrace social networking and would love to talk with fellow artists and fans about the world of art. I am inspired and awed every day by what our world has to offer us.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/cyanotypes-by-lisa-shea/
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:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260112T002951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T002951Z
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SUMMARY:January Used Book Sale!
DESCRIPTION:STOCK UP FOR THOSE COLD WINTER NIGHTS!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/january-used-book-sale/
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:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20251223T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T020507Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Vacation
DESCRIPTION:The shop will be closed for a little post-holiday R&R. \nThank you for making our season merry & bright!!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closed-for-vacation-15/
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:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260112T011852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T011852Z
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SUMMARY:Local Amnesty International Group Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This month we are writing letters and cards for our annual “Write For Rights” campaign in honor of International Human Rights Day. For over 20 years\, Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign has transformed lives by standing up for those whose human rights have been violated. Each year\, we unite supporters from around the globe to advocate for those facing injustice. \nLight refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome! \nCall 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com for more information or to RSVP.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/local-amnesty-international-group-monthly-meetup/
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:20260123T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20251223T011453Z
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SUMMARY:Free Cyanotype Workshop with Lisa Shea
DESCRIPTION:Come by the shop on Friday\, January 23rd\, from 5-7 p.m. to create your own cyanotypes! We will be using a UV Light to expose the image\, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes. \nView the art and chat with the artist. All supplies will be provided. Snacks will be available for purchase. \nTo RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nCyanotypes are one of the original forms of photography\, dating back to the 1800s. Cyanotypes are powered by the sun! By mixing together potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate – the resulting paint is light-reactive. You can then paint that liquid onto canvas\, watercolor paper\, t-shirts\, pillowcases\, and a variety of other surfaces. You can use items such as bicycle gears and ferns\, but the sky’s the limit. You can cast shadows with leaves\, cut-out letters\, film negatives\, and anything else which blocks the sun from reaching the painted surface. You can also paint abstract designs with the liquid on corrugated paper to explore light and dark. Creating cyanotypes is a lot of fun for all ages. \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/free-cyanotype-workshop-with-lisa-shea/
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:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260120T011556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T012424Z
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SUMMARY:Art Drop Off for February Group Show
DESCRIPTION:Bleeding Hearts\, photo by Debra Horan\nBooklovers’ Gourmet invites all local artists to be part of the Annual Group Art Show in February. \nThe theme is “HEARTS”\, and is open to all mediums & styles\, but must feature “hearts” either man-made or in nature\, literally or figuratively. \nDrop off dates are January 29th-31st between 10am-5pm in person at 72 East Main Street\, Webster\, MA.  \nThere is a $10 entry fee per artist\, which will go towards a People’s Choice Award to be awarded at the end of the month\, decided by votes from the public. One vote per person is allowed and must be made in store during the month of February. \nSpace is limited to 1 piece per artist. You may submit up to 2 pieces to be considered. Acceptance of work is at the sole discretion of Booklovers’ Gourmet. \nAdditional details & requirements:\n* Work may be in any medium including photography\, watercolor\, oil\, acrylic\, drawings\, prints\, collage\, fabric\, mixed media\, etc.\n*Dimensions must not exceed 20″ in any direction\n* All work must be ready to hang on the wall\, preferably with a wire\n* A 30% commission will be taken on any sales. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the artist. \nFor more information\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/art-submission-for-february-group-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260113T015818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T015818Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Valentine!
DESCRIPTION:Come by the shop to create your very own Valentine Postcard using collage elements! All materials will be provided including various papers\, stamps\, glue\, markers and other ephemera. Guidance and helpful tips will be provided by artist Dawn Wilson. You can create up to 5 postcards that are standard size for mailing. Go vintage or contemporary\, sweet or sultry! \nCost is $10 per person\, payable at the door. Please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/make-your-own-valentine/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260120T011052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T011052Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Group HEART Show
DESCRIPTION:Heart Chakra\, Mixed Media Collage by Debra Horan\nWe invite all local artists to be part of the Annual Group Art Show in February. \nThe theme is “HEARTS”\, and is open to all mediums & styles\, but must feature “hearts” either man-made or in nature\, literally or figuratively. \n  \nDrop off dates are January 29th-31st between 10am-5pm in person at 72 East Main Street\, Webster\, MA.  \nAn artists’ reception will take place on Saturday\, February 7th\, 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments. Free and open to the public.  \nThe show will be on view in the cafe gallery February 3rd-28th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm\, Wednesday 10am-6pm. \nThere is a $10 entry fee per artist\, which will go towards a People’s Choice Award to be awarded at the end of the month\, decided by votes from the public. One vote per person is allowed and must be made in store during the month of February. \nSpace is limited to 1 piece per artist. You may submit up to 2 pieces to be considered. Acceptance of work is at the sole discretion of Booklovers’ Gourmet. \n  \nAdditional details & requirements:\n* Work may be in any medium including photography\, watercolor\, oil\, acrylic\, drawings\, prints\, collage\, fabric\, mixed media\, etc.\n*Dimensions must not exceed 20″ in any direction\n* All work must be ready to hang on the wall\, preferably with a wire\n* A 30% commission will be taken on any sales. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the artist. \n  \nFor more information\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/annual-group-heart-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260120T012307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T015645Z
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SUMMARY:Group HEART Show Reception
DESCRIPTION:***DUE TO THE WEATHER THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 14TH*** \nJoin us to meet some of the artists in our Annual Group HEART Show! \nFree and open to the public with light refreshments being served. \nViewers may vote for their favorite piece during the whole month of February. The top 3 vote-getters will win People’s Choice Awards at the end of the show. One vote per person is allowed. \nThe show will be on view in the cafe gallery February 3rd-28th during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm\, Wednesday 10am-6pm. \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/group-heart-show-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:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260202T020926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T022732Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Stab Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner bookbinder and join artist Dawn Wilson for a hands-on journey into the elegant world of Japanese Stab Binding! \nThis workshop is more than just a craft class; it’s an opportunity to transform loose sheets\, art scraps\, and decorative papers into a stunning\, hand-stitched masterpiece. Whether you’re looking to create a personalized photo album\, a unique poetry journal\, or a one-of-a-kind gift\, you’ll master the traditional technique to create a spine that is as much a work of art as the pages within. \nNo experience is necessary and all premium materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and leave with a finished journal and the skills to start your own home library. \nSpace is limited\, so grab your spot today and let’s start stitching! \nCost is $25. Reserve your spot in store or on Eventbrite.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/japanese-stab-binding-workshop/
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:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260122T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T032157Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of beautiful music with Mark & Raianne!\nTickets are $20 and may be purchased in store or on Eventbrite (ticket fees apply)\n\n\n\nWelcome to An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne at Booklovers’ Gourmet! Join us for a night filled with beautiful melodies and soulful tunes. Mark and Raianne will serenade you with their enchanting voices and captivating music. Sit back\, relax\, and let the music transport you to another world. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening for all music lovers! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience live music in a cozy setting. Grab your friends and come enjoy a magical night with Mark & Raianne! \nMark & Raianne are a married couple who entertain with unmistakable vocal harmonies\, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. These musically talented artists have contributed over seventeen albums within their first decade and toured consistently throughout the US and Canada. These artists blend distinctive voices with rich tantalizing harmonies and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, harmonica\, ukulele\, clarinet and penny whistle) featuring original and traditional acoustic Folk/Americana songwriting. Their live performances are both musically captivating and spiritually uplifting as audiences are carefully balanced between serious songs and humorous commentary. \nIn addition to writing and performing\, Mark and Raianne have founded the Massachusetts Walking Tour . Since 2010 the annual tour raises awareness of local greenspace throughout their home state\, organizing daily public hikes and free community concerts each June. www.masswalkingtour.org \nIn 2024 Mark and Raianne established a board and helped form a 501(c)3 non-profit entity Blackstone Valley Music and Performing Arts Collaborative (BVMPAC) where they also serve as music educators for local community music school Blackstone Valley Music located in Uxbridge Massachusetts\, leading one-on-one private lessons\, yearly rock band camps for teens\, a monthly community coffeehouse and open mic\, a new student orchestra and community ukulele groups. \nFor more information on Mark and Raianne\, concert dates\, music\, and video\, please visit www.markandraianne.com. Follow them on social media @markandraianne
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/an-evening-of-music-with-mark-raianne-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;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260221T021334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T021419Z
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SUMMARY:"Moody Abstract Art" by Steev Riccardo
DESCRIPTION:Abstract paintings by Steev Riccardo\, will be on display and for sale from March 3rd-31st in our cafe gallery. \nThe public is invited to a meet the artist reception on Saturday\, March 14th\, 2-4 p.m. \nThe show may also be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. For more information\, call 508-949-6232. \n  \nSteev Riccardo is an abstract artist from Webster MA.\, who has been displaying his work primarily in galleries in New England and Pittsburgh PA. His work is pure patterns of form color and line\, non-objective\, Geometric\, Fragmented\, and deviations of representation. His process is to pick out the colors and just start painting.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/moody-abstract-art-by-steev-ricardo/
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;TZID=UTC:20260304T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20251124T000325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180543Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book group meetup!! **PLEASE NOTE: DATE CHANGE DUE TO SNOW** \nWe will be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. \nFrom James McBride\, author of the bestselling Oprah’s Book Club pick Deacon King Kong and the National Book Award–winning The Good Lord Bird\, a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. \nAll are welcome! \nPlease RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. \nBooks are available in store at a 10% discount on online at Bookshop.org.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/evening-book-group-author-visit-with-dean-cycon/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260221T020911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T020911Z
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SUMMARY:Agree to Disagree: Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free information session on Mastering the Art of Respectful Dialogue with Jessica Butler. \nPlease RSVP to 508-949-6232 or deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nOverview:  This session will help attendees better communicate with others when they disagree.  It will focus on strategies\, listening skills and prompts that can be used to diffuse stressful situations and even turn them into opportunities to learn more about others (and ourself.) \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand why we feel threatened and get defensive when our opinions are questioned or challenged\nLearn how to replace defensiveness with curiosity\nLearn several techniques that can be used to diffuse tense situations\, improve relationships\, and help you find “common ground”\n\nJessica Butler bio:  Prior to retiring this past Spring\, Jessica was principal and founder of Attain Consulting Group\, specializing in Business Process Improvement for over 20 years.  Before starting her consulting company\, Jessica was a partner in an international accounting and consulting firm.  She holds a BS in Psychology and an MBA in Finance.  Since her retirement\, Jessica is focusing on activities that “feed her soul” as well as give back to the community\, including communication skills\, joint problem solving\, tolerance and finding common ground.  Formerly from New Jersey\, Jessica and her husband moved to Webster in 2023.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/agree-to-disagree-mastering-the-art-of-respectful-dialogue/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260221T021630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T021630Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Steev Riccardo
DESCRIPTION:Come by our cafe gallery to meet artist Steev Riccardo\, enjoy light refreshments and stimulating conversation about the creative process and techniques.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artist-reception-for-steev-riccardo/
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;TZID=UTC:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
CREATED:20260317T020104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T020104Z
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SUMMARY:31st Anniversary Celebration & Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 31 Years in Business!! \nCome by anytime during the day to enjoy special deals\, sweet treats and a chance to win a $31 Gift Card!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/31st-anniversary-celebration-sale/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
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SUMMARY:"Still"- Nature Photography by Janet McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Heron by Janet McDonald\n“Still”\, a series of nature photographs by Janet McDonald\, will be on display and for sale throughout April in our cafe gallery. \n\nA meet and greet with the artist will take place on Saturday\, April 11th from 2-4 p.m. The public is invited and all attendees will receive a hand-painted rock as a special gift!\nThe show may also be viewed during normal business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. For more information\, call 508-949-6232.\n \nArtist’s Statement: “This exhibit is an invitation to pause\, to observe and to remember that photographs are a glimpse into an entire ever-changing landscape. These captured moments\, frozen in time\, tell a story\, evoke a feeling\, memorialize a memory.\n \nAs I raise my camera to capture these still moments\, the photograph becomes a fraction of the world around me. My canoe will glide past the subject. I’ll continue my walk down a garden path or my hike in the woods\, leaving the stillness to continue or disappear from sight. \n \nEnjoy these photographs and the luminous detail that emerges on the surfaces. And enjoy the concept of fleeting moments and the feelings they evoke instead of skipping to the end. It’s about taking the time to stop and smell the roses along the way!”
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/still-nature-photography-by-janet-mcdonald/
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:Mandala Tea Lite Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill Mandala Tea Lite Painting Workshop and create cool mandala art! Cafe beverages & sweet treats will be available too!\n \nMore 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.\n \nCost is $60 per person. You will get a pair of personalized tea lites to take home with you!\nSign up in store or on Eventbrite. Limited to 10 attendees.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/mandala-tea-lite-painting-workshop/
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:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Artist's Reception for "Still" Nature Photographs by Janet McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Vase with Flowers by Janet McDonald\nJoin us for a meet & greet with nature photographer Janet McDonald and her show “Still”. \nAll attendees will get a hand-painted rock as a special gift. Light refreshments will be served. \nTo RSVP or for more information\, call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artists-reception-for-still-nature-photographs-by-janet-mcdonald/
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:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T120000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group April
DESCRIPTION:This month’s mystery book group will be discussing The Lanterns Dance by Laurie King. \nMary Russell and Sherlock Holmes\, hoping for a respite in the French countryside\, are instead caught up in a case that turns both bewildering and intensely personal. \nPlease let us know if you plan to attend. All are welcome! \nBooks are available in store at a 10% discount or buy online at Bookshop.org.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/mystery-book-group-january/
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:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Whispers from Spirit with Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening connecting with loved ones in spirit through messages from Psychic Medium Leo McCarthy! \nTickets 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) \nLeo 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! \nFor more information about Leo\, visit leojmccarthy.com \n*** 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. ***
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/whispers-from-spirit-with-psychic-medium-leo-mccarthy-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry with Feature Brian Mosher
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, we are hosting an Open Mic Poetry Event with Featured Poet Brian Mosher.\nThe event is free and open to the public. There is space for up to 14 readers for the open mic\n \nTo sign up to read\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.\n \nBrian Mosher resides in Mansfield\, MA. His work has appeared in Blood and Bourbon\, Lily Poetry Review\, Literary Underground\, Nixes Mate\, Anomaly Poetry\, eMerge\, Esoterica\, and others. He received Honorable Mention in the Joe Gouviea Outermost Poetry Contest\, and his short story “Fragments” was a winner of the Nikki Hanna Literary Challenge. His most recent books are the collection\, “A Muster of Melodious Musings” (2025 Metaphysical Fox Press); Double Vision\, a collaboration with artist Becky Haletky (2026); and the chapbook “Relict” (2026 Finishing Line Press).\nHis website is Phlubbermatic: (www.phlubbermatic.blogspot.com).\n \nRelict is the result of the author’s struggle to figure out what the death of his father meant to him. Does a person become something different on the day they no longer have any living parents? A child becomes an adolescent\, becomes an adult. A single person becomes part of a couple\, becomes a parent\, becomes again single either as a widow or through divorce. But we have no word for the stage of life that begins once both a person’s parents have died. This book is an attempt to document the feelings of grief\, and to reconnect to a lost past through stories about ancestors\, all without losing sight of a hopeful future.\n \nArtist Becky Haletky and poet Brian Mosher present their collaborative project\, Double Vision. Becky has created gorgeous and colorful collages of diners\, historic locations and other attractions (both real and imagined)\, and Brian has written poems to accompany each one.\n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-mic-poetry/
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:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
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SUMMARY:MA Center for the Book Reading Challenge Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/ma-center-for-the-book-reading-challenge-week/
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:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group April
DESCRIPTION:This month’s pick is Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. ***Please note: meeting is a week earlier than normal*** \nImagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and bounded around your bedroom at night\, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that\, more than two years later\, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and slept in your house for hours on end. For political advisor and speechwriter Chloe Dalton\, who spent lockdown deep in the English countryside\, far away from her usual busy London life\, this became her unexpected reality. \nBooks may be purchased in store for a 10% discount or online at Bookshop.org
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/evening-book-group-march/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181749
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SUMMARY:Meet Award Winning Author Jerry Craft at the Webster Library!
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be part of this exciting event welcoming author & illustrator Jerry Craft for a meet & greet and book signing at the Gladys E. Kelly Library in Webster! \nSome of his award-winning graphic novels include New Kid\, Class Act\, School Trip and J vs. K. Register for this FREE Event online or call the library directly at 508-949-3880.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-award-winning-author-jerry-craft-at-the-webster-library/
LOCATION:Gladys E. Kelly Library\, 2 Lake Street\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet NYT Bestselling Author R.F. Kuang
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URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-nyt-bestselling-author-r-f-kuang/
LOCATION:Bartlett High School Auditorium\, 52 Lake Parkway\, Webster\, MA\, 01570
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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