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SUMMARY:November Art Show-Of Living Things by Lisa Kretchman
DESCRIPTION:Of Living Things depicts the beauty of New England flora and fauna. Life and landscape from the artist’s trip to Acadia to the garden in her back yard. All things great and small. \nLisa’s work consists of acrylics\, pastels and mixed-media. \nJoin us for a meet the artist reception on Saturday\, November 18th\, from 11 am-12:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. \nAbout the Artist \nLisa Kretchman is a mixed-media artist residing in Dudley\, MA. Lisa started out as a traditional illustrator using soft pastel and scratchboard. While attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, she studied illustration and was introduced to digital painting software. Blending those skills\, she worked for over 15 years as a digital media artist and animator. She eventually returned to her traditional artistic roots to create more meaningful and personal artwork\, inspired by nature and spirituality. \nTo see more of the artist’s paintings and process visit: lisakretchman.wordpress.com/fine-art/
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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:"Dining with War" Poetry Reading & Book Signing Event with Karen Warinsky
DESCRIPTION:Karen Warinsky centers her work on mid-life and relationship issues\, politics\, and the search for spiritual connection through nature. Her poetry takes a hard look at the world around us with doses of humor and irony. \nWarinsky\, retired from careers in media and teaching\, is a former finalist of the Montreal International Poetry Contest for her poem “Legacy\,” which was published with other top entries in an anthology by Véhicule Press in 2013. She is a 2023 Best of the Net nominee. \nHer debut collection\, Gold in Autumn\, was released in 2020 followed by Sunrise Ruby (2022) (both from Human Error Publishing) and her chapbook Dining with War came out this year (Alien Buddha Press). . She currently organizes poetry readings in CT and MA as coordinator of Poets at Large. This fall she is the MC of a spoken word series at The Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret\, CT which is held the last Saturday evening of the month. \nOther work includes a short story about her grandmother featured in Dear Nana\, (Pegasus Books)\, two poems in the 2017 anthology Nuclear Impact: Broken Atoms in Our Hands\, work in editions of Blue Heron (2018 and 2021)\, and in 2017 and 2018 editions of Light; a Journal of Photography and Poetry. Warinsky is also published in the 2019 Mizmor Anthology\, Deep Wild Journal\, Honoring Nature\, Circumference (Fall 2021) and Consilience\, (Spring\, 2022)\, among other publications and online sites. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies of her selected books will be available for purchase. \nA native of Illinois\, Warinsky lived in North Dakota\, Washington State\, and Japan before landing in her current base of Connecticut. She holds a BS in Journalism from Northern Illinois University and received her Master of English degree from Fitchburg State University. Visit her website: karenwarinskypoetry.wordpress.com or find her on Facebook through Poets at Large.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/dining-with-war-poetry-reading-book-signing-event-with-karen-warinsky/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Of Living Things by Lisa Kretchman
DESCRIPTION:Maine\, pastel by Lisa Kretchman\nCome meet and chat with the artist while viewing the work of this month’s featured exhibit in our cafe gallery. \n“Of Living Things”\, pastels\, acrylics and mixed-media works by Lisa Kretchman. \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artist-reception-for-of-living-things-by-lisa-kretchman/
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:The Maenad’s God-Author Talk with Karen Michalson
DESCRIPTION:Boston 1992. Alienated FBI agent Pete Morrow discovers a murder and becomes obsessed with Jade McClellan\, a mysterious mafia-backed rock musician. Tough-guy Morrow has never been in love before—but Jade is almost magical\, creating a private imaginary world from his songs and stories that rapidly become the only thing Morrow values in his otherwise empty life.  Unfortunately\, Morrow is investigating the mafia family that is investing in Jade’s musical career. Being open about their relationship could get both of them killed. Chosen by Independent Book Review as one of the best books of 2022.  Recipient of The Historical Fiction Company’s Highly Recommended Award of Excellence. \nAlienation. Myth. Music. Law. Madness. Death. Divinity. \nAfter all\, the universe must balance\, no matter who gets destroyed in the process. \n“An engaging\, snaking\, and spirit-tinged murder tale about obsession and control.”  – Kirkus Reviews \nKaren Michalson has assumed many identities – criminal defense attorney\, scholar and teacher of nineteenth-century British literature\, and rock musician. All her experiences find a home in her writings as an award-winning\, critically acclaimed author. She has written four novels\, including The Maenad’s God\, which was selected by Independent Book Review as one of the best novels of 2022 and by IndieReader as one of the Best Reviewed Books of March 2023. It also received a 5-Star Highly Recommended Award of Excellence from The Historical Fiction Company\, and a Literary Titan Gold Book Award (2022). \nHer books have been favorably reviewed by Clarion Foreword\, Kirkus Reviews\, Publishers Weekly\, Independent Book Review\, Literary Titan\, Blue Ink Review\, and numerous others. Michalson practiced criminal law for a decade. She left the law profession a little over four years ago to return to her novel-writing career full time. \nShe lives in New England. Official website: http://www.karenmichalson.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-maenads-god-author-talk-with-karen-michalson/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:  \nShop Small and get BIG Rewards this holiday season!  \nGet in on the fun\, grab some unique gifts and deals!  \nSave on journals\, calendars\, jigsaw puzzles\, boxed cards\, ornaments & more!! \n15% OFF Holiday Gift Books in featured catalog! \nChance to win great raffle prizes too!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/plaid-friday-small-business-saturday-extravaganza/
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:Jig Gets Lost-Children's Author Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Small Business Saturday as we welcome children’s author Julia Kneeland and her book Jig Gets Lost. \nJig Gets Lost is a story about a dog who lives in the city and decides to go on an adventure.  He follows the delicious smells from the street vendors.  He meets a boy who gives him a treat!  But when he looks around to go back home\, he cannot find his way.  Read on to find out how Jig gets back! \nPerfect for 4-8 year olds or anyone who loves dogs! \nThe event is free and signed\, personalized copies will be available for purchase.
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LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group November
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last book group meeting of the year! We will be discussing the novel Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra. \nThe epic story of a brilliant woman who must reinvent herself to survive in 1940s Hollywood and fascist Europe\, a timeless tale of love\, deceit\, and sacrifice–and a perfect book club pick–from the award-winning author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena. \nPurchase the book in store for a 10% discount or ONLINE! \nPlease let us know if you are coming by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/evening-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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