Literature
Spoken & Heard
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Poetry of Departure and Relevance at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. Opening poet, Wendy McVicker. Featuring Dave Lucas, Ohio Poet Laureate as well as Paula J. Lambert. Doors open at 5:30pm, Cash bar, event begins at 6pm.
Friends of Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesLarge selection of all types of books. Special Christmas/holiday section. Loads of childrens/ young adult, romance, and college classics. Also CDs & DVDs. Most books 3 for $1.00, with newer and specialty items starting at $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Paul Zeitz, author of “Waging Justice”
Olney Friends School 61830 Sandyridge Rd., Barnesville, OH, United StatesOlney Friends School will be hosting a discussion and book signing for Dr. Paul Zeitz, a physician and award-winning advocate for global justice and human rights. Dr. Zeitz has dedicated his career to catalyzing large-scale global impact. He is currently waging justice in the USA and globally to mobilize community-wide action to achieve the “Sustainable... Read More
Poets & Writers Workshop at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPoets & Writers Workshop at Arts West Sunday, Nov. 4, 12-3pm Got something in the works? Bring 10 copies of a song, poem or story to workshop and a covered dish to share LIMIT 1000 WORDS FOR ESSAY & STORY An Athens Poet Laureate Event Free Admission
Author Signing and Book Release
Little Professor Book Center 65 S Court St, Athens, OH, United StatesA casual evening with local author Sharon Hatfield, discussing her new book Enchanted Ground. If you missed her at the historical society or wanted more time to ask about the book or Jonathan Koons, drop by! Light refreshments to be served.
Spoken & Heard
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Poetry of Departure and Relevance at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. Opening poet, Bianca Lynne Spriggs. Featuring Allison Joseph and Jon Tribble, Crab Orchard Review. Doors open at 5:30pm, Cash bar, event begins at 6pm.
Visiting Nonfiction Writer, Megan Stielstra
Walter Hall Rotunda Athens, OH, United StatesThe English Department at Ohio University presents visiting nonfiction writer Megan Stielstra on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 730 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda. Megan Stielstra is the author of three collections: The Wrong Way To Save Your Life, Once I Was Cool, and Everyone Remain Calm. Her work appears in the Best American Essays,... Read More
Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Librar 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse through a large assortment of nonfiction and fiction including children’s and young adult, romance, mysteries, romance, and history and biography. Also a large collection of recently donated CDs and DVDs. Most books are just 3 for $1.00, with newer and specialty books starting at $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.
Moon Tunnel Literary Reading
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesIt's time for the first Spring semester installment of Moon Tunnel! The series kicks off with fabulous works of nonfiction from Anna Chotlos & Hugh Martin Doors open at 6:30pm and the readings begin at 7pm Bring your own beer (BYOB), as it's said (with valid 21+ I.D.) and snacks will be provided Moon Tunnel is a reading series... Read More
#SpeakUp Against Gender Violence
Jackie O's at 22-24 W Union St, Athens --Uptown-- 22-24 W Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesA Poetry & Performance event featuring local poets, international poets, Appalachian poets, OU poets, and international performers. Each of them will be sharing their art to #SpeakUp Against all kinds of Gender Violence; help foster community among survivors and allies; contribute to a healthier community.