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SUMMARY:"Seasons" Meet the Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Wyeth’s Teel’s Island by Kelly Anderson\n  \nStop in from 2-4 pm to meet and chat with this month’s featured artist\, Kelly Anderson. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/seasons-meet-the-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;VALUE=DATE:20220401
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SUMMARY:"Seasons"\, Paintings by Kelly Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Winter Tree Shadow by Kelly Anderson\nStop in to see the work of the featured artist of the month\, Kelly Anderson\, in the cafe gallery during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. \n**Please join us for a meet the artist reception on Saturday\, April 2nd\, 2-4 p.m.** \nAbout the artist:  \nKelly is a self-taught painter working in oil and more recently\, watercolor. Raised in Harpswell Maine and now enjoying Webster Lake\, she is drawn to painting rocky coastlines\, the beauty of trees\, birds and all things natural and meditative lake water. Kelly is inspired by her favorite painters Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer \nKelly is grateful for developing an artist’s eye for observation\, now seeing beauty in things that previously lacked significance. Gratitude also extends to what she has learned from painting that has impacted her life in general: gaining patience to wait for the canvas to dry when it would be satisfying to continue painting\, not being frugal with paint and materials in order to create a desired effect the first time\, and having confidence that the ugly parts of the painting process in the beginning will bring forth the desired feeling. \nInspired by Wyeth’s Teel’s Island by Kelly Anderson\nThe theme of Kelly’s show is Seasons. It captures many of her inspirations. Each of the naturally stained poplar floating frames were made Kelly’s husband\, Matt.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/seasons-paintings-by-kelly-anderson/
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:20220304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:27th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 27 years in business! There will be raffles\, giveaways\, treats & fun all day March 4th & 5th. \n\nFree Raffles – Gift Certificates & More!\nSpecial Deals – 10-50% OFF select items\nAnniversary Giveaway\nCupcakes from Phyllis’s Specialty Bakery (Yum!)\nWrite on our “Customer Wall”
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/27th-anniversary-celebration/
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:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:Nature by Design Photography Show by Debra Horan
DESCRIPTION:Bleeding Hearts by Debra Horan\n“Nature by Design”\, photography by Debra Horan will be on display & for sale through the month of March. The show can be viewed in the cafe gallery during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. Call 508-949-6232 for more information. \nThe main inspiration for this show comes from closely observing the inherent design\, beauty and balance of the natural world\, including pattern\, texture and tone. Whether in our own backyard or out in the wilderness\, experiencing nature and open space can lead to a deeper sense of respect\, well-being\, self-discovery and interconnectedness to every living thing.   \nDebra Horan was born and raised in Webster\, Massachusetts and is a graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. She pursued a career in freelance illustration for several years and worked for publications including Worcester Magazine\, the Worcester Phoenix\, the War Resistors League (NY)\, Orange Coast Magazine (CA)\, Inside Sports\, and Rhode Island Monthly magazine. From 1994 through 2004 she was an active member of the women’s art group ARTXII\, based out of Worcester\, MA\, who organized and participated in regional and national gallery\, university and museum shows.    \nSince 1995\, Debra continues to own and operate of Booklovers’ Gourmet\, a bookstore\, cafe and art gallery\, in Webster\, MA. This career enables her to combine her artistic and literary interests as well as help support local artists\, authors\, poets and musicians in the community by creating a welcoming place for them to gather and draw inspiration from one another.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/nature-by-design-photography-show-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;TZID=UTC:20220227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:Pisces Moon Journaling Circle on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Create intuitive journal entries for each phase\, using your own natal astrological chart\, with a basic keyword system based on the moon phase\, astrological sign\, and natal chart “house” placement of the degree of each of the eight moon phases. Join us on Zoom for the Pisces Moon Journaling Circle! Space is limited.\n \n\nFee: $15 (includes natal chart file if you need one) Register HERE or call 508-949-6232. **Please note: purchase of the journal ($19.98) is required in addition to this fee.**\nThe Green Mountain Astrological Moon Journal 2022 is available through Booklovers’ Gourmet either in store on online HERE.\nIf you do not wish to purchase the journal\, you may participate with an added fee of $5 for the journaling notes for that moon cycle. Register HERE for this option or call 508-949-6232.\nOnce you are registered\, you will receive the Zoom link and downloadable journaling notes (if needed) via email.\nYour own natal chart is required. If you don’t have one\, you will be able to get one at no charge upon request.\n\nMoon Journaling Circles are for any level of astrological knowledge. Discussion and sharing is invited\, or you may journal quietly on your own. Participants agree to collectively keep conversations confidential. \n  \nAstrologer Mary Anna Abuzahra will guide you with the astrological side of the process\, as well as help getting you started on your initial journaling entries. \nGreen Mountain Intuitive Arts is owned and operated by Mary Anna Abuzahra. \nWoman owned and operated\, LGBTQIA+ and family friendly. \nEarth aligned\, trauma informed\, intersectional feminism
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/pisces-moon-journaling-circle-on-zoom/
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:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:"Winter Vignettes" February Group Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to view the 27th annual February group art show at Booklovers’ Gourmet in our cafe gallery. This year’s theme is “Winter Vignettes”. Photography\, drawings\, paintings and mixed media are represented by 13 local artists. \nNew this year!! “People’s Choice Awards” You may cast your vote in person anytime during our regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. \nThe show will run from February 1st-26th
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/winter-vignettes-february-group-art-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:20220122T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist Reception for Jim Palace
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to meet this month’s featured artist in our cafe gallery\, Jim Palace. Free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-the-artist-reception-for-jim-palace/
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:20220106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:January Art Exhibit-"Journey in Dry Medium"
DESCRIPTION:“Journey in Dry Medium“\, colored pencil & mixed media drawings by Jim Palace will be on display and for sale January 6th-29th during regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesday 10-6. \nA meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday\, January 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call 508-949-6232 for more information. \nArtist’s statement: As a transplanted Long Island resident\, I first started working in the Kitchen and Bath Industry at Weston Kitchens. There\, I was a CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) designer. I created floor plans\, elevations and 3-D renderings for our clients. After 15 years\, I changed directions and worked in the public school system’s Special Education Department\, as a one-on-one aide. \nFor the last 2 years\, under the tutelage of Ed Turner\, (owner of Art and Frame Emporium) I have concentrated on my colored pencil and mixed media projects. These are the pieces I have chosen for my show “ Journey In Dry Medium”.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/january-art-exhibit-journey-in-dry-medium/
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:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220106
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY VACATION
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for a brief vacation January 1st-5th.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closed-for-holiday-vacation/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T035309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040229Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING AT 4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closing-at-4-2/
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:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closed-for-holiday-3/
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:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T035233Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING AT 4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/closing-at-4/
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:20211220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T035108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040326Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN 10-5
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-10-5-2/
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:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T034958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040346Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN 12-4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-12-4-3/
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:20211213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T035034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040404Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN 10-5
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-10-5/
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:20211212T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211212T150000
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SUMMARY:Ralph Masiello's The Unicorn Drawing Book
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some unicorn & drawing fun at this book signing event with illustrator Ralph Masiello and his latest\, The Unicorn Drawing Book. Ralph will teach you how to draw along with him. Please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. The event is free but registration is highly recommended. Other books in the series will also be available for purchase. Appropriate for ages 6+. Children must be attended by an adult. \nRalph Masiello—affectionately known as ‘The Icky Bug Man’—has illustrated several children’s books including The Icky Bug Alphabet Book\, The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book\, and The Flag We Love. His oil paintings are remarkably rich and realistic and bring to life the subjects of his books—be they bugs\, flags\, dinosaurs\, or well-hidden messages and secret drawings. \nA graduate of Rhode Island School of Design\, Ralph has produced numerous works of fine art for galleries in addition to picture book illustrations and magazine covers for Omni and Tennis. He is twice the recipient of the Society of Illustrators Certificate of Merit. But it is his visits with school children that give him the most satisfaction. “Adults are very subdued. They say\, ‘Isn’t that lovely?’ But children will go\, ‘That’s so cool\, dude!’ That’s better than any award.” Along with discussing the technical aspects of book making\, Ralph tells his audience about his own education\, stressing reading and library skills as they relate to the research and development of an accurately illustrated book. Audience participation and spontaneity is highly emphasized and always leads to boisterous\, but stimulating and educational\, fun for kids. For years\, children have benefited from visits from ‘The Icky Bug Man.’
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/ralph-masiellos-the-unicorn-drawing-book/
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:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T034921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040424Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN 12-4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-12-4-2/
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;TZID=UTC:20211211T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:December Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the featured artist of the month\, Anne Tisdell of Webster\, MA\, whose paintings will be on display and for sale in our cafe gallery. \nHer work includes wildlife\, nature and landscapes.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/december-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211201T034840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040201Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN 12-4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-12-4/
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:20211204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211025T192744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T192824Z
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SUMMARY:"Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust Years"-poetry reading
DESCRIPTION:Joe Fusco Jr. is a well-seasoned poet/humorist from Worcester\, Massachusetts. \nHe is the author of three books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); and “The Lost and Found Essays” (2012). \n In his new book “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust Years\,” Joe muses about growing old uncomfortably during the pandemic. \nJoe’s musings have appeared in Damfino Press\, Ballard Street Poetry\, Worcester Review\, Asinine Poetry\, and the naughty ezine Clean Sheets. He was a co-winner of the Jacob Knight Poetry Award in 2002 and was named Best Poet by Worcester Magazine readers in 1999 and 2002. \nJoe is still a frequent contributor to Worcester Magazine and the last Worcester Mega-Slam winner in 2017. \nJoe has lived in lovely Worcester with his better-half Cyndi and their large family for thirty-five years. He is a registered Independent and sleeps with one eye always open.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/pondering-the-pandemic-during-the-rust-years-poetry-reading/
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:20211201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211124T005626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T005626Z
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SUMMARY:Paintings by Anne M. Tisdell
DESCRIPTION:Chickadee\, watercolor by Anne Tisdell\nPaintings by Anne M. Tisdell will be on display and for sale December 1st-31st. \nA meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday\, December 11th from 1-3 pm. For more information email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. \nHours for viewing the show are Tuesday-Saturday 10-5\, Wednesdays 10-6\, Sundays\, December 5th\, 12th and 19th 12-4\, Mondays December 13th & 20th 10-5. \nArtist bio: \nI have dabbled in art all my life with sketching and drawing. I grew up in Swampscott\, MA.\, an oceanside community north of Boston.  Professionally\, I have worked as an RN and a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner for 45 years.  I had a few courses in art as a teen and took 2 courses at Montserrat School of Art in Beverly\, MA in pastels and watercolors with artist/teacher\, Mimi Johnson. Retiring in 2016\, I have had the time to pursue my interests in art\, music\, dance and photography.  \nMany of the paintings that I create are based on my photographs or the photographs by friends with their permission.  Artist\, Elaine Griffith taught classes at Holden Senior Center in acrylic painting which I started in October 2017. Since then\, I have exhibited in various places in Central MA. I started Art Classes with Bill Griffiths at the Worcester Art Museum in 2018\, which brought me to a new level as an artist.  He has taught in all mediums and students work in the medium of their choosing.  I have exhibited at the Museum’s Adult Student Art Exhibit and at Arts Worcester.  In 2018\, I started watercolor classes with Charlie Grey in Rutland\, MA.\, a local well-known artist who has been instrumental in improving my watercolor technique. In July 2021. I participated in an intense workshop under the direction of Artists Mimi Johnson and Mark Hayden in multiple art forms. I am also a musician and singer and have sung in choruses and churches in Greater Boston.  I studied voice with the late Pauline Maher of Lynn\, MA.   \nThe Pandemic in 2020 cut into my exhibition time. Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster\, MA was my first exhibit of 2020. I am happy to return in December of 2021 with a mix of Landscapes\, Birds\, Animals and Flowers for all to enjoy!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/paintings-by-anne-m-tisdell/
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:20211127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211031T223743Z
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SUMMARY:Small Biz Saturday!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us to “Shop Small” this season with a BIG impact on your community and reward yourself too. You will find special deals\, raffles\, giveaways & more all day long! From loads of books for everyone’s taste\, to cute cards\, awesome jigsaw puzzles\, handmade journals & jewelry\, lanterns and light-up ornaments\, cardinal wall art\, snowmen and gnome shelf-sitters & so much more! \nPlus\, enjoy cider and cookies while you browse. \nWe look forward to seeing you!!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/small-biz-saturday/
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:20211120T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20210904T015800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T223311Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry
DESCRIPTION:This will be our last open mic poetry event of the year. We will resume them again in January on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Masks are required for anyone not vaccinated. Bring original or favorite poetry to share in a round robin style. \nSpace is limited to 12\, so please reserve your space ahead of time in order to participate by emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com or calling 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/open-mic-poetry-is-back/
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:"Always Play the Dark Horse" mystery author event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming back Sharon Healy-Yang\, author of a new film noir mystery Always Play the Dark Horse\, the third installment of her Jessica Minton Mystery series. Once again diving into the perspective of Jessica Minton\, Always Play the Dark Horse shows a gradual but significant transformation in this main character; Healy-Yang describes the newly engaged Jessica Minton as someone who has transformed from the strong woman who felt she had to prove herself to the strong woman who is confident in having proved herself. \nHealy-Yang finds mystery narratives as the best format to imagine contemporarily written film noir worlds\, as the genre regularly proves itself particularly adept at moving readers into dreamy and shadowy new worlds with sharp twists and turns. Always Play the Dark Horse returns to these aesthetics as Healy-Yang once again brings the magic of film to the page for all mystery-book lovers. \n \n  \nAbout the author: Sharon Healy-Yang is an aficionado of 1940s cinematic and written mysteries. A professor emerita at Worcester State University in Massachusetts\, where she was known for her 1940s hats\, she had the great fortune to share her love of literature and film with her students in her courses. Now retired\, she’s excited to recapture for readers the smart-talking heroines\, suspense\, adventure\, and sharp wit of 1940s films in her Jessica Minton Mystery series: Bait and Switch\, Letter from a Dead Man\, and Always Play the Dark Horse.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/always-play-the-dark-horse-mystery-author-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;TZID=UTC:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211106T123000
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SUMMARY:Children's Author Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Meet three local children’s book authors in one day! Pick up some signed copies to keep or give as gifts this holiday season. Read on for details! \nPlease register to attend by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \n \nJulia Kneeland is a Connecticut author of Jig Gets Lost\, an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city and decides he wants to go exploring. One day he leaves his home and discovers the wonderful smells from the street vendors selling all different kinds of foods. He meets a young vendor who gives him a treat! But when he looks around to get back home\, he cannot find his way. \nJulia Kneeland is a retired public school teacher. She taught in Eastford and Tolland Connecticut for twenty-six years. She especially enjoyed teaching writing classes to her fifth grade students. She would share with them her own writings. Also\, she participates in the Teacher as Writer classes at University of Connecticut. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nPedro Samuel Saquic and Ana Echevarria DeSaquic are a mother/son duo authors of the bilingual book Pedro Penguin: Let’s Go to the Beach/Vamos a la Playa. Pedro Penguin a great story that teaches children to be kind and share. \nAna and Pedro live in Rhode Island. Ana enjoys writing and crafts while Pedro loves watching gaming videos and playing his Nintendo Switch games. They’re tight-knit and enjoy spending family time at the beach. Pedro is an energetic young one who enjoys nature and playing in the great outdoors. The pair hopes to inspire other families to try new activities and stay positive no matter what obstacles arise in life. \n  \n  \n  \n \nShawn Boyle of Massachusetts\, is the author of several children’s books in The Chief & Lefty series\, which take place in Paperville City\, a place where almost everyone and everything is made of paper. The top cops in charge of keeping everyone safe are The Chief\, a paper action figure and Lefty\, a paper hand turkey. They deal with great adversity when they encounter an epic losing streak trying to catch bad guys. \nShawn currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife\, two daughters and son. Shawn has spent the last several years as a stay at home dad. In a different lifetime\, Shawn had a job in finance just outside of Boston. He has also tried his hand at stand-up comedy and improv.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/childrens-author-extravaganza/
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:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
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SUMMARY:"It's a Colorful Life"\, Paintings by Jen Niles
DESCRIPTION:Seaside Scituate Scene\, painting by Jen Niles\nDrop by to see this month’s featured artist\, Jen Niles\, in our cafe gallery during regular business hours: \nTuesday-Saturday 10-5\, open Wednesdays until 6. \nFor more information call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nArtist’s Statement: I am a self-taught artist living and working in Paxton\, Mass. I’ve been drawing all my life\, and for many years concentrated on pen & ink illustrations including commissioned house portraits. In 2001 I began experimenting with acrylics\, inspired by the comical antics and effortless elegance of my two cats\, PK and Nellie. From there\, I developed a recognizable\, whimsical style usually featuring bold color and cheerful subjects from everyday life. In recent years\, I’ve started teaching both adults and children\, including my popular “Paint Your Pet” classes. Whether it is animals\, my surroundings here at home in New England\, or scenes from daily life\, I never fail to find inspiration.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/its-a-colorful-life-paintings-by-jen-niles/
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:20211030T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception with Annie Spear
DESCRIPTION:Come meet artist Annie Spear\, whose animal paintings #stillhereb!tch*s are on display through October.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artist-reception-with-annie-spear/
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:20211023T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194114
CREATED:20211002T010452Z
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Author event Xionqnu
DESCRIPTION:Queen Astrid & Sorcerer Gaul\n  \nFantasy Author event Xionqnu\, Book 3 in the Saga of Kee series signing event with Robert Conard and Cathrene Youngquist. Signed books will be available for purchase. The first two books in the series\, Book I Nogard and Book II Nubia\, will also be available. Call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com to reserve a space. \nXiongnu\, a fast paced\, YA/Adult fantasy-adventure novel\, is a great read for all who love the power of dragons. This unique action-packed fantasy features strong female protagonists\, historical facts woven into the rich tapestry of the tale\, and dragon-napped hatchlings. Set in the time of the Vikings\, the novel follows a diverse band of characters working together through many amazing adventures that span the globe. \nBio: Robert Conard  \nRobert Conard was born in Columbus\, Ohio in November 1939. He is a Navy veteran who served on a destroyer as a gunner’s mate during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bob is an avid fisherman\, and has written several periodicals for the New England Fisherman. In addition to the Saga of Kee series\, he has also written several short stories. Sharks’ Soup\, taken from a personal experience in the drink; Jake’s Springs; and The Flower of the Mashantucket are the best known. He currently lives in Guilford\, Connecticut.    \nBio: Cathrene Youngquist  \nCathrene Valente Youngquist is a retired educator and author of The Three Billygoats Gruff and Mean Calypso Joe\, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Her two YA/Adult poetry books: Island\, Vignettes from Paradise and Caribbean Smiles invite all readers to experience Caribbean life on the island of Anguilla\, where her family had a second home for over twenty-five years. She is an active member of SCBWI and the Connecticut Poetry Society. You will always find her with pen at the ready. Xiongnu is her first novel with Robert Conard.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/fantasy-author-event-xionqnu/
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:20211020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T120000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group-October
DESCRIPTION:This month’s pick is Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. \nPlease RSVP your attendance to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/mystery-book-group-october/
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:20211002T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T160000
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SUMMARY:The Last Green Valley poetry reading
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a reading with Barbara Thomas from her newest poetry collection\, The Last Green Valley. Barbara will be joined by fellow poet Joan Bernard\, who will also read a selection of her work. Please RSVP your attendance to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. Masks are required for anyone not fully vaccinated. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \nBios: \nBarbara Thomas grew up in the Last Green Valley. She earned a Masters Degree from Boston University in Education and was an English and Reading teacher for 35 years. She is an active member of the New England Poetry Club\, the Greek Institute\, Glenbrook\, a nature writing group in New Hampshire. She was a Joiner/Umass participant for ten years and received the Jeff Mayle Award for her recent book\, The Last Green Valley\, Cherry Grove Press\, 2019. Other publications are a chapbook\, Seduced by Sighs of Trees\, Cloudkeeper Press\, 2007 and poems published in The Paterson Literary Review\, 2015\, Fiele-Festa\, an online publication\, Lalitamaba\, 2005\, and in several Bagel Bard Anthologies. Barbara’s poem\, Hickory Nuts will be published in Treelines\, An anthology of 21st century  American Poems\, by Grayson Books in 2022. \n  \nA native of Thompson\, CT\, Joan Bernard divides her life between Thompson and Boston\, MA. Always a poet\, her work morphed into a level of earnestness in the 1980s when she mentored with the late Ottone Riccio\, teacher of creative writing and author of books\, notably The Intimate Art of Writing Poetry\,” both privately and in the classroom. Since that time\, she received tutorship from Fran Quinn\, former Poet-in-Residence at Butler University and founding member of The Worcester County Poetry Association. Joan has studied at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and at the William Joiner Institute/UMass Boston. Her poetry has been published in The Main Street Rag\, the Aurorean\, Connecticut River Review\, The North American Review\, The Bellowing Ark and in two anthologies. She is in the process of culling her poems for a chapbook submission to a literary press.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-last-green-valley-poetry-reading/
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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