Local Area Events
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Monday, December 1stTONI MORRISON. Recipient of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison is the Robert F. Goheen Professor of Humanities Emeritus at Princeton University, and author of the esteemed novels The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, and Beloved. She has received the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize, among numerous other distinctions. She discusses her latest novel, A Mercy. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-567-4341. 7:30 PM, Simulcast, $6 (auditorium seating sold o |
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Friday, November 21st
M. NOURBESE PHILIP. Join us for a special lunch program with the acclaimed poet, writer, and lawyer. Co-sponsored by Temple-Penn Poetics. Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-573-WRIT. 12:00 PM, FREETHE BEARDS ANTHOLOGY. This group of poetic friends, who have performed at the Connecticut Beat Poetry Festival and at Kansas City’s Offbeat Pulp/Kill Poet Summer Accident, will read from recent work. Robin's Bookstore, 108 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-735-9600. 6:00 PM, FREE
Saturday, November 22nd
BIG BLUE MARBLE BOOKS BIRTHDAY. Come toast the three-year anniversary of this fine bookstore — with a two-day celebration of food, poetry, writing and art. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-844-1870. 1:00 PM, FREESunday, November 23rd
BIG BLUE MARBLE BOOKS BIRTHDAY. Come toast the three-year anniversary of this fine bookstore — with a two-day celebration of food, poetry, writing and art. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-844-1870. 1:00 PM, FREEDAVID SHEWARD. The author reads and signs his new book, Rage and Glory, a biography of actor George C. Scott that includes everything from his hot and steamy relationship with Eva Gardner to his trip to Vietnam. Robin's Bookstore, 108 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-735-9600. 2:00 PM, FREE
Monday, November 24th
THOMAS KELLER. Owner and chef of many legendary restaurants, Keller discusses his book Under Pressure, in which he explains “sous vide” — an innovative culinary technique that is revolutionizing the professional food world. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-567-4341. 7:30 PM, $14 General Admission, $7 StudentsTuesday, November 25th
HENRY BRAUN. The Moonstone Poetry Series presents Henry Braun, who will read from his new book, Loyalty, New and Selected Poems. Robin's Bookstore, 108 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-735-9600. 6:00 PM, FREEWRITING GROUP. Join fellow local writers each week to share and discuss your work, talk books, and more. The Writing Group meets every Tuesday in the Café on the second floor. (Look for the table with the teal sign.) Barnes & Noble (Center City), 1805 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-665-0716. 7:00 PM, FREE
MARY OLIVER. Poet Stanley Kunitz said of Pulitzer-Prize and National-Book-Award winner Oliver, “[Her] poetry is fine and deep; it reads like a blessing. Her special gift is to connect us with our sources in the natural world, its beauties and terrors and mysteries and consolations.” She leads us in an evening of poetry. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-567-4341. 7:30 PM, $14 General Admission, $7 Students