EFT for Stress Relief Workshop
2019-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Booklovers’ Gourmet, 72 East Main St, Webster, MA, 01570, United States
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a self-empowerment tool perfect for honoring emotions as they occur. EFT is also referred to as ‘Tapping’, due to the involved practice of physically tapping on acupressure points. This stimulates the brain allowing you to acknowledge intense feelings and reduce their effects. Simultaneously calming your body’s fight or flight response and lowering stress.
Tianna Mercier is passionate about sharing the gift of EFT following immensely positive personal experiences with its use. After suffering from a traumatic head injury, she experienced many unexpected emotional side effects due to a condition called Post-Concussive Syndrome. Discovering and utilizing EFT was instrumental in her recovery and growth. She has now dedicated herself to sharing the benefits of EFT with as many as she can.
Cost is $10 per person and includes a beverage or pastry of choice. Registration is required by calling 508-949-6232 or using this LINK.

Bartlett Rocks Art Reception
2019-05-09 16:00 - 18:00
Come meet some young Bartlett High School student artists and musicians represented in the May student art invitational exhibit! Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.

The Immortality Wars author event with A. Keith Carreiro
2019-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a book signing and talk with A. Keith Carreiro, author of The Immortality Wars, a series of three trilogies with the first trilogy The Penitent, Parts 1, 2 & 3 now complete. While it can be classified as Christian speculative fiction, it is also considered to be a spiritual odyssey, thriller and adventure. The event is free and signed copies of the books will be available for purchase.
About the books: Despite hints being made throughout the first three novels, readers and the main characters in the story believe they are in a world reminiscent of England during the Middle Ages. However, they are in the middle of a scientific experiment set in the 26th century. For more information visit https://immortalitywars.com/
About the author: A. Keith Carreiro earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Earlier in his teaching career he was a professor of educational foundations, teaching graduate students of education at universities in Vermont, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. He currently teaches as an adjunct professor of English at Bridgewater State University, as well as teaching English, philosophy, humanities and public speaking courses at Bristol Community College. He lives in Swansea, Massachusetts and has six children and 14 grandchildren. He belongs to an eighty–five–pound golden retriever and an impish Calico cat.
In 2014, he began writing the first manuscript of a science fiction/fantasy thriller in a series called The Immortality Wars. It is a cautionary tale about the quest for human immortality. Since the inception of this work, the first two novels of a planned, nine–book series have been published by Copper Beech Press.

Bartlett Rocks - Student Invitational Art Show
2019-05-04 - 2019-05-31
Bartlett Rocks, an annual student invitational show featuring artwork in various media by students from Bartlett High School, will be on display and for sale May 4-31 during regular business hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-6:30, Saturday 10-5.
Join us for a special reception on Thursday, May 9th from 4-6 p.m. which will include a performance by BHS music students. Free and open to the public. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Book Signing with Carlo Morrissey
2019-04-27 14:00 - 16:00
“If You See Your Father, Shoot Him” is Carlo’s second novel. Tackling love, loyalty and loss with aplomb, this unique piece of funny literary fiction about family life filters dead-serious subjects through a zany cast of characters and a madcap delivery that’s sure to make you smile. Signed copies will be available for purchase along with his previous young adult novel “I Am the Moon”. For more information call 508-949-6232.

Independent Bookstore Day!
2019-04-27
Come celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us! You can pick up some exclusive merchandise including signed books, pins, totes, journals & more!! Free giveaways too!!

Meet & Greet with Author Eleni Gage
2019-04-25 17:00 - 18:30
Eleni will be signing copies of her newest book, Lucky in Love, a collection of customs from all over the world meant to bring luck to couples getting married.
Drawing on her degree in Folklore & Mythology, and her time as Executive Editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, Lucky in Love: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding is also a beautifully illustrated fun gift book for anyone interested in folklore.
Virtually every culture, religion, and community has devised rituals around weddings that are meant to imbue the marriage with good fortune. Now these often centuries-old customs can inspire new ways for today’s couples to celebrate their own unique love. In Lucky in Love, Eleni Gage presents both beloved and little-known traditions with whimsy and depth, imparting ancient wisdom with a modern attitude. An essential resource that is also the perfect thoughtful gift, it will inspire engaged couples to create their own lucky traditions with nods to each other’s heritage, customs from places they have visited together, or auspicious rituals that just feel special.
A novelist, journalist, and former executive editor for Martha Stewart Weddings, Eleni N. Gage graduated from Harvard University with a degree in folklore and mythology.

Monthly Book Group
2019-04-24 18:30 - 20:00
At this month’s meeting, we will talk about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, a bestselling epic spanning four generations of a poor but proud immigrant family. Free. To register call Deb at 508-949-6232.

April Art Show-Paintings by Christine Corrow
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-30
Paintings by Christine Corrow will be on display and for sale April 5-30. A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, April 6th from 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. Viewing hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-6:30, Saturday 10-5.
About the artist: Christine Corrow is a native to Massachusetts who has painted in several different mediums in her more than 30-year art career. She launched her career early in life as a young mother by using her natural talent in the medium of tole painting on slate and wood. Over the years she has transformed her artistic vision into abstracted views of the world around her. Though mostly self-taught, she is currently pursuing her life-long dream of a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts at Worcester State University. Christine is passionate about her art and wishes to share the power of art as a healing tool with others. She is currently teaching at several area senior centers and has several upcoming art shows at local businesses. When Christine is not painting she enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, friends, and family. Christine is a devout Christian who looks to God to help her create her beautiful artwork. For Christine painting is a spiritual experience and its healing powers are significant to her vision for sharing her artwork with others.

Closed for Vacation
2019-04-02 - 2019-04-04
We will be closed for vacation April 2-4.

Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening talk & signing
2019-03-30 14:00 - 16:00
Come meet and chat with Matt Mattus, author of Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening: Rare Varieties, Unusual Options, Plant Lore & Guidance. More than 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs from the 50 most popular groups are featured in hands-on profiles that tell you how, where, and why to grow each one. The event is free and signed copies will be available for purchase.
About the book: Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and, most of all, identify fascinating new edibles to grow in your own gardens. Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening offers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongside beautiful photography, lore, insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetable himself and truly loves gardening.
Matt Mattus is an American visual designer, artist, horticulturist, and futurist. He is also a third generation gardener of his family property in Massachusetts. Matt’s popular gardening blog Growing with Plants has garnered recognition in leading lifestyle magazines and is frequently voted a top five gardening blog. It has won many national awards and nominations and has earned a loyal following of fans. He has served for three years as a trustee of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston, MA), is Vice President of the 175-year-old Worcester County Horticultural Society, sits on the board of theTower Hill Botanic Garden as a trustee, and is also President of the prestigious North American Rock Garden Society. Matt is very active in many plant societies and is a popular speaker at botanic gardens, specialist plant societies, and at horticultural conferences. For 28 years, Mattus was employed by Hasbro, Inc. in creative roles ranging from Creative Director to Visual Futurist in their top-secret Innovation and Invention Lab. Currently, Matt lives in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Book Group Skypes with Author Amy Stewart
2019-03-27 18:30 - 20:00
This month’s book group will meet to talk about Girl Waits with Gun, a Kopp Sisters novel, by Amy Stewart. This exuberant novel was inspired by the true adventures of one of our nation’s first female crime fighters. As a special treat this month, we will be Skyping with the author!! Check out her incredible website HERE! Books are available for purchase at a 10% discount.

Get Your Scrabble Game On!
2019-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
We’re looking for 2-player teams to compete in a fun afternoon celebrating words! This is a free event and prizes will be awarded. Last year’s event filled up fast and space is limited so registration is highly recommended. Call Deb at 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.

Artist Reception for "Simply Nature"
2019-03-16 14:00 - 16:00
Come by to meet photographer Laurie Dearnley, the featured artist of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.

Reiki Level One Attunement (part 2)
2019-03-09 10:00 - 12:30
We are pleased to announce a NEW SERIES offered by Booklovers’ Gourmet and Usui Reiki Master Joanne LaLiberte. Space is limited!
Reserve early by calling 508-949-6232 or go HERE.
Let Reiki change your life! Reiki Level One will be held on
(2) Saturdays, February 16th & March 9th from 10:00 am-12:30 pm.
Cost is $125 all inclusive.
Welcome to the Usui Reiki (spiritual energy) treatment for the improvement of the body & mind. You will receive a Reiki One attunement to allow the Reiki energy to become alive within you. We will all discover how to development and magnify our initial energy so that it applies to our life goals and desires.
The word Rei-Ki has two syllables… Rei means “spirit-guided” while Ki (or Chi as in Tai Chi) means energy. The two together mean spiritually-guided energy. Reiki is the art of inviting and manifesting happiness, health and healing …. the miraculous medicine for any dis-ease.

Just for today, do not anger,.. do not worry…
Be filled with gratitude for everything that is present in your life
Devote yourself to your work.
Be kind to all people.

24th Anniversary Celebration!
2019-03-02
It’s that time of year again!! Join us as we celebrate 24 years in business all day long with raffles, refreshments, giveaways & fun! Plus live music with The Grey Whisker Pickers from 12-2 p.m.

March Art Show “Simply Nature”
2019-03-01 - 2019-03-30
Photography featuring birds, critters, and landscapes by Laurie Dearnley will be on display and for sale March 1-30 during regular business hours.
A meet the artist reception will take place on Saturday, March 16th from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public with light refreshments.
Artist’s Statement: Years of photography while capturing my images of birds, critters, and landscapes has rewarded me with beautiful moments in time. I enjoy bringing nature to my customers especially when a certain picture brings fond memories of their loved ones. I love hearing comments such as “you made my day”. Simple pleasures of family, friends, and nature is what inspires me most in my journey of life.
Favorite Quote “When you learn teach” – Maya Angelou
Laurie resides in Charlton, MA with her husband John of 36 years and son Troy and also parent of three children and two grandsons.

Book Group meets
2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:00
This month’s book group will discuss “Who Is Vera Kelly?” by Rosalie Knecht, a twisty, literary, woman-driven spy novel. To join just call 508-949-6232. All book group picks receive a 10% discount at purchase.
For a brief review of the book go HERE.

Klaus' First Winter author event
2019-02-16 13:00 - 15:00
Meet & greet with childrens author Denise Flagg who will read and sign copies of her newest picture book Klaus’ First Winter. The Klaus Series was created in memory of the authors 120-pound, gentle-spirited Rottweiler name Klaus who was always sure to have a snow-covered nose on a snowy winters day.
About the book: Teach your kids how animals stay warm in the winter in a fun and interesting way! Take a stroll with Klaus the dog through a charming New England neighborhood and meet some of his friends along the way. On this adventure, you will discover, alongside Klaus, how Sally Squirrel, Billy the Eastern Bluebird, and Freddie Frog survive the cold and snowy winter months. Have fun while learning about migration and hibernation on this fascinating autumn morning walk.
About the author: Denises love of books and for animals have merged together to create a childrens book series that entertains as it educates. She serves on a volunteer committee for Friends of the Providence Animal Care & Control Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting the animals in the city of Providence. Denise is a member of the Association of Rhode Island Authors. She lives in Southern New England with her husband Ernie and their sweet, rescue dog, Jax. A percentage of her book sales are donated to local animal shelters. She is a passionate advocate for making a difference by adopting at your local animal shelter. For more information visit her website at www.deniseflagg.com.

Reiki Level One Attunement
2019-02-16 10:00 - 12:30

Winter Palette Group Show Reception
2019-02-09 14:00 - 16:00
Come meet the artists and view all of their myriad depictions of “winter”!
Light refreshments will be served.

Winter Palette Group Art Show
2019-02-05 - 2019-02-28
Come see the myriad interpretations by local artists featuring a winter theme in various media including photography, painting, drawing & mixed media! On display and for sale February 5th-28th during regular business hours.

Call to Artists-Winter Palette Group Show
2019-02-01 - 2019-02-02
We are looking for local artists to display and sell their work through the month of February! Bring in your original artwork depicting the theme of winter, either literally or figuratively, in any media including photography, painting, drawing, collage, fabric, mixed media, etc.
Drop off dates: Friday, February 1st, 10-6:30 or Saturday, February 2nd, 10-5
Work will be on display February 5-28, 2019.
A meet the artists reception will take place on Saturday, February 9th, 2-4 p.m. All artists, family, friends and the public are invited to attend.
Requirements: All work must be framed or ready to hang, preferably with a wire, and must be no larger than 16″X20″ including any framing or matting. Artists may bring up to 2 pieces for consideration. Due to space limitations, not all work may be hung. There is no submission fee, however a 25% commission will be taken on any sales during the month. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the artist.
Pick up work at end of show on Thursday, February 28th or Friday, March 1st between 10am & 6:30 pm
Feel free to share with other local artists who may be interested!
For questions please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Cameron Sutphin Winter Acoustic Tour
2019-01-26 14:00 - 16:00
Singer/songwriter Cameron Sutphin celebrates his return to New England from Nashville with an acoustic tour and you can see him right here at Booklovers’ Gourmet! Donations accepted.

Twelve Octobers Book Signing
2019-01-19 13:00 - 15:00
Meet Maryellen D. Brisbois, author of Twelve Octobers: Reflections of a Breast Cancer Survivor, her second book following Why I Hated Pink, as she recalls the years following breast cancer treatment. Her ability to tell a story and make you feel as if you are sitting with an old friend is uncanny.
Maryellen has been a nurse for over 30 years and lives in Massachusetts with her family.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer initiatives.

Artist Reception for Slices of Life
2019-01-12 14:00 - 16:00
Come meet photographer Andy Mihail and view his incredible work featuring landscapes, black & white, textures & a different view of life.

Children's Author visit with Anna Stanisewski
2019-01-05 13:00 - 15:00
Born in Poland and raised in the United States, Anna Staniszewski grew up loving stories in both Polish and English. She was a Writer-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library and a winner of the PEN New England Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award. Currently, Anna lives south of Boston with her family and teaches courses on writing and children’s literature at Simmons College. When she’s not writing, Anna spends her time reading, daydreaming, and challenging unicorns to games of hopscotch. She is the author of several tween novels, including The Dirt Diary and Once Upon a Cruise, and the picture books Power Down, Little Robot and Dogosaurus Rex.
For more information visit her website.

Slices of Life: Photography by CameraMonkey
2019-01-05 - 2019-01-31
Photography featuring landscapes, black & white, textures & a different view of life by Andy Mihail.
Join us for a meet and greet with the artist on Saturday, January 12th from 2-4 p.m. with light refreshments.
Artist’s statement: Photography has always been a part of my life. From the little 110 camera I received as a present in the early 80s, to the DSLRs I use today. High school provided me with a very wacky, out of the box thinker for a photography teacher, whom I credit for letting me see the world a little bit differently. My eye wanders to many different things to shoot, but those high school years shooting black & white film has taught me to love leading lines & textures. I love a rusty car & and peeling paint on an old building! Being a great influence, Ansel Adams taught me to search out landscapes. I love catching a dramatic sky, morning mists or a firey sunrise! Pops of color & finding the “slices of life” among our everyday existence is what you can also find in my work.
I grew up in Indiana, moving to Massachusetts just under 20 years ago. Married to an amazing woman & father to a teen daughter, I spend my spare time shooting, reading & building plastic model kits. As an avid geek, I also love to hang with my geeky “MA clan”, play Dungeons & Dragons, board games & selling home made & re-purposed items at Comicons. I credit my wife, Kymm, with kicking me in the tush to get out there & start selling my photography.

Closed New Year's Day
2019-01-01

Closed
2018-12-26
We will be closed December 25 & 26.
