Symbolism of Race in Cuba

Bentley Hall 124 6 President Street, Athens, OH, United States

AfroCuban 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

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Steampunk Spectacle VII: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

Stop 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 States

The 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. This issue of the magazine, titled after the Poorhouse of Wood County, which once stood on college grounds, explores the themes of poverty, mental illness,... Read More

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Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation

OH, United States

Join 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

Books, Barks & Brew

Eclipse Company Beer Hall 11309 Jackson Dr., The Plains, OH, United States

Come meet local Author Mark M. Dean who will be presenting his new children's book "Doggy Deck Day" about a boy and his dog. We will be there with adoptable dogs you can meet and $1 from every pint from 3pm-6pm will go to help Friends of the Shelter Dogs. The author will also be... Read More

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“Stay and Fight” Book Launch

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United States

STAY AND FIGHT BOOK LAUNCH Join us for a reception, signing, and reading of “Stay and Fight” by local author Madeline ffitch on October 5, 2019 at 7pm. Little Professor Book Center will be selling books at this event and there will be an opportunity to get copies signed! Madeline ffitch is part of the direct-action collective... Read More

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Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author

Baker Center Ohio University, Athens, OH, United States

                                            CRAZY HORSE FAMILY ELDER AND AUTHOR VISIT OHIO UNIVERSITY Crazy Horse family elder Floyd Clown Sr will join author William Matson to discuss and sign their book "Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" based on the Family’s oral history... Read More

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Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception

Athens Armory Park Athens, OH, United States

The Athens County Democratic Party's Community Service Committee invites the public to the opening reception for their second Little Free Library, (LFL) located at Athens Armory Park .  Food and beverages will be provided.  LFLs encourage the love of reading, build community and spark creativity by fostering the exchange of books freely between neighbors. In... Read More

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Poets’ Night Out

Riverbend Arts Council 290 North Second Avenue, Middleport, Ohio

Read your favorite poem, or read an original of your very own. Dress up! If you like, come as your favorite poet, a poetic character, or a figure from a poet's time and place. Enjoy light refreshments. See us on Facebook or call Karen at 740-619-4370 with questions.

An Evening With Mark Twain

Ross County Historical Society 45 W. 5th Street, OH, United States

An Evening with Mark Twain Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller and performer of Dayton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) ⁠— better known by his pen name "Mark Twain” ⁠— was one of the greatest writers and humorists in American history. He is perhaps most well known as the author... Read More

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