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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host the Eighth Annual BVAA Sunflower Show\, a lovely way to enjoy this golden beauty! Artist members from the Blackstone Valley Art Association will exhibit their interpretations of the glorious sunflower in media including watercolor\, acrylic\, oils\, photography and more throughout the month of August in our cafe gallery. Come on out to appreciate the artistic visions and explore the shop’s offerings! \nA meet & greet with many of the contributing artists will take place on Wednesday\, August 21st from 5:30-7 p.m. with light refreshments being served. \nAll are welcome to attend this free event! \nAbout the Show\nIf there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime\, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!
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LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond\, both accomplished Worcester area poets with newly released books. \nThe reading and signing will be followed by an Open Mic hosted by Paul Szlosek. \nTo sign up to read for the Open Mic portion\, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed books will be available for purchase. \n  \nCurt Curtin is a lifelong poet who has published six poetry collections: four for adults\, one for young adults\, and one for young children. He’s also had many individual poems published in anthologies\, journals\, and three chapbooks and has twice been nominated twice for a Pushcart prize. In 2010 he received the first Frank O’Hara Poetry award from the Worcester County Poetry Association\, and in 2019 he won second place in the annual contest of the Connecticut Poetry Society. In 2023 Curt won grants from both the Worcester Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council to support his work. \nCurt taught college English and creative writing for 20 years at Westfield State College\, MA\, following several years teaching younger students. He has been a featured reader in many poetry venues in Massachusetts and New Hampshire\, and twice in Ireland. Updates on his poetry can be found at www.curtcurtinpoet.com. \nThis reading will feature poems from Curt’s latest collection\, In Our Name.  The title comes from a poem entitled\, “Possibility” which opens: “In our name\, We\, the state\, embrace war without a true account of outcomes\, naming only the sins of enemies\, hiding our gains behind a wall of flags.” The collection explores themes of violence\, human suffering and the predatory forces of nature. While sometimes difficult and painful to read\, the poems offer hope for humanity—encouraging readers to bear witness\, become “compassionately wise\,” and “set aside our ancient retributions.” \n  \nJohn Gaumond of Worcester\, Massachusetts is a poet\, photographer\, gardener\, and professor emeritus at Fitchburg State University. He received the Jacob Knight Poetry Award in 2006. His poems have been published in numerous journals\, including Poets in the Galleries\, The Connecticut River Review\, Sahara\, Worcester Magazine\, The Longfellow Society Journal\, The Leaflet\, The Lancaster Times\, The Issue\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The Worcester Telegram and The Worcester Review. His photographs have appeared in The Worcester Review\, Diner\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The River Valley Current\, the Worcester Telegram and Worcester Magazine. \n“In his debut poetry collection\, Finding the Words\, John Gaumond stands in the rubble of his ruminations with his talents as a deft wordsmith. His utilization of rhyme and intellect combine to illuminate his subjects\, enabling readers to see the world in extraordinary ways. The book portrays mysterious and tragic occurrences of his youth which required assuming responsibilities of adulthood. A noble dignity and sobering acceptance are revealed to surmount life’s challenges. His ekphrastic poems possess a deep wonder and imagination. From tender moments recalling Marilyn Monroe’s smile\, to the implications of abandoning the penny\, this book fills me with admiration and respect.” \n     Review by bg Thurston
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/double-poetry-event-featuring-curt-curtin-and-john-gaumond/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Concert with Cameron Sutphin
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an afternoon of live +acoustic music as we welcome back Cameron Sutphin to our cafe! Cameron is an Americana singer/songwriter/guitar player. In 2017 as a solo act\, he released his debut Nashville-recorded CD “Heartbreak Town” and continues to release new recordings and performs shows in the area since moving back to New England. \nCameron has also had the privilege to share the stage with many performing artists including national touring artist Drew Kelly\, Webster’s own Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards\, as well as Emily Ann Roberts\, Season 9 runner-up on “The Voice”. \n Cameron performs original material and classic country and folk cover songs and is recently married. \nDonations will be accepted at the door and CDs will be available for purchase. \nTo reserve your seat\, please call  508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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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:Bookstore Romance Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:We can all use a little more romance\, right?\nBookstore Romance Day is a chance to celebrate Romance fiction—its books\, readers\, and writers. \nStop in anytime on Saturday\, August 17th between 10am-5pm for some sweet deals & chance to win a “Swag Bag” of goodies. \nBuy 1 New or Used Romance Book in store\, SAVE 10%! \nBuy 2 or More New or Used Romance Books in store\, SAVE 20%! \nEach purchase will get you a FREE RAFFLE TICKET for the chance to win a SWAG BAG filled with all things romantic. \nWhether you enjoy sweet\, sassy or spicy\, you’ll be sure to find a great read. \nFor all you audiobook lovers\, Libro.fm has a special deal for you too! Find out more details in store or click HERE to start saving now. \nSee you at the bookstore!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-2024/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Artists' Reception for BVAA Sunflower Show
DESCRIPTION:Sunflower Collage by Lynne Galluzzo\nCome by to meet some of the talented artists from the Blackstone Valley Art Association participating in the Eighth Annual Sunflower Show. \nLight refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/artists-reception-for-bvaa-sunflower-show/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Faeries Book Event
DESCRIPTION: \nEnter the ethereal realm of faeries as we welcome three local authors. Come chat about writing\, publishing\, and the world of magic!\n \nLisa Shea is a prolific\, award-winning author of over 500 books. She writes medieval romance and modern murder mystery novels with heart. Her heroes are loyal – they defend the heroine against all odds. The heroines are capable\, intelligent\, and compassionate. She has a wealth of experience publishing books\, having published books through a traditional publisher\, a self publisher in print\, and via ebooks in all shapes and styles. Lisa is also an artist and photographer and active member of The Blackstone Valley Art Association.\n \nCornish Pixie in Whitinsville Short Stories:It’s hard enough being thirteen without dealing with stepfathers and too-busy mothers. Emily loses herself in the local library’s books on magic and fantasy. Then she comes across a book of Cornish poetry which changes her life forever.\n \n \nMelody Wiklund is an author of fantasy and occasionally romance. In her free time she enjoys reading\, knitting\, watching Chinese and Korean dramas\, and sometimes drawing.\nEleven Dancing Sisters:Erin has a good reason for sneaking into a fae castle: her sisters—princesses of Erdhea—have been secretly visiting it for months\, and she just knows they’re in trouble. Unfortunately that’s not an excuse she can give fae lord Desmond when she gets caught. Because Erin is a princess too\, and whatever schemes Desmond has\, Erin wants no part of them. Instead\, she tells him she’s a simple war nurse\, and offers no excuse at all.Desmond can’t have humans wandering in and out of his castle\, not when the Fae’s presence in Erdhea must remain hidden. He needs to know how and why Erin sneaked in. But before long\, his concerns about Erin are blooming into interest\, then fascination\, then something else altogether. Under the eye of a lovelorn fae lord\, can Erin keep her secrets? Will she even want to?\n \n \nCurtis K. Corey has always had an active imagination. It was not until later in life that he found an outlet for his imagination. He loves bringing his characters to life through his writing and illustrations. Sharing them with children of all ages has become one of his greatest joys.Currently Curtis has three children’s chapter books and six illustrated children’s books published with many more in the works.\nThe Fae of Woodstock ValleyThe Fae of Asteria lived a peaceful life in tune with nature. When human development devastates the village\, forcing the Fae from their homes\, they split up in search of a new home. Follow a small group of young Fae as they band together heading into the unknown.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/faeries-book-event/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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