Literature
A Book Apart: Old in Art School
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesJoin us and the Muskingum County Library System in reading Nell Painter’s Old in Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over. In this memoir, Dr. Painter recounts her decision to... Read More
Fearless: Women’s Journeys to Self-Empowerment
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesA spoken word event. In seeking to lift women's voices, and inspired by the #MeToo movement, editor Cat Pleska, for Mountain State Press, collected essays, stories, and poems from 30... Read More
September Book Sale Begins
Jackson City LibraryThe Jackson City Library will have their annual September book sale during the Jackson County Apple Festival. September 9th thru 21st. All books will be sold by donations.
Moon Tunnel Literary Reading Series at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesIt is Moon Tunnel time once again, with dazzling works of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from Ohio University Creative Writers, Melanie Ritzenthaler, Derek JG Williams, and Zoë Bossiere. Free Admission. Feel free to arrive early to congregate with the lovely OU Creative Writing crowd. BYOB (with valid 21+ I.D.) The Moon Tunnel Literary Reading Series is... Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles including children’s, art books, classics and a surprise collection. And do not miss our Treasure’s table~ Also CDs and DVDs. Most items are 3 for $1.00 with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support Athens County Public Library activities. Bring your own bag... Read More
Jackson City Library Book Club
Jackson City LibraryAnyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. September 23: Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion October 28: War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley November 25: Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
Symbolism of Race in Cuba
Bentley Hall 124 6 President Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAfroCuban writer, poet, filmmaker Pedro Perez-Sarduy will give a multimedia presentation on AfroCubans in contemporary Cuba. Pedro is the author of The Maids of Havana, based on his mother's life stories about pre- and pos-Revolutionary Havana
Steampunk Spectacle VII: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesStop in to enjoy this annual free community celebration for all ages, which takes its 2019 inspiration from Jules Verne’s novel on underground exploration! What to expect: -Science and costume craft workshops (registration required) -Land navigation and code-breaking programs -Presentations on the secret geology of caverns and volcanoes (and Iceland!) -Local puppetry troupe Twig Theatre... Read More
Poorhouse Week
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesThe Poorhouse Rag, a literary review published by WVU Parkersburg, will celebrate the release of its inaugural edition with a reception and multiple campus activities the week of Sept. 30.... Read More
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
OH, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, October 1 in Athens for a presentation and discussion with GLAAD Award-winning LGBTQ journalist and author of 'Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States', Dr. Samantha Allen. Real Queer America follows Dr. Allen's 2017 road trip across conservative states with one rule: do one queer thing a day. From Utah... Read More