Calendar of local literary events
Scroll down to check out out all the incredible activities that are happening soon! If you are hosting a literary event for our area, please contact us to be added to the calendar for free.
April
Next Writer’s Block Party meeting is Sunday, April 27, at 2pm. Bring your unpublished work to share with an encouraging group of fellow writers. The prompt this month is “Stillness: a thought or a state of being?”.
Join us in celebrating the legacy of Tony Vallone on Sunday, April 27, either online at 2pm hosted by Phil Terman or in person at 5pm at Watershed Books. Bring your works to read in remembrance of the man who inspired so many.
May
Friday, May 2, at 6pm, Wayne Swanger will debut his new collection of poetry called Dandelion Wine and Other Poetry from the Wilds of Pennsylvania. Enjoy hearing the poetry from the writer’s own voice and get your copy signed!
Next Contemporary Literature Book Club will be Sunday, May 4, at 2pm. We are reading Parade by Rachel Cusk and are looking forward to hearing your input!
Sunday, May 4, at 4pm, local author Ken Raybuck will drop his new novel, Red’s Secret. Come enjoy a reading and get your copy signed!
Saturday, May 17, at 7pm, the Moody Brews will be performing for a Watershed fundraiser. Should be an exciting night to attend!
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