Bring the whole family for this historical performance presented by Bachmann Players' Christopher Black.
Meet photographer Peter Ydeen and explore the mysterious and wonderful exhibition called Easton Nights. In over 70 photographs, Easton Nights evokes the surreal and romantic world of Easton’s small hours. The photos are animated, silent, and cathartic. Ydeen explains, “Easton Nights is a story which grew from the unique and uncommon valley in which the …
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March along with Easton’s own community second-line marching jazz band, the Big Easy Easton Brass (BEEB) as they bring a taste of New Orleans to downtown Easton. Bring your tambourine, kazoo, or any instrument you like, and join in the fun! Open to all ages and skill levels, this community band is bringing a New …
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Join the Lehigh Valley Poetry Group for a FREE reading outside at Book, and Puppet Co. 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA. Or join us online through Facebook! We will kick off this year's Easton Book festival with a poetry reading featuring host E. Lynn Alexander and members of our program partner, the Lehigh Valley Poetry …
Meet and greet local authors under The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group tents at the Easton Farmers’ Market (EFM) -- the oldest, continuous open-air market in the nation, established in 1752, the year of Easton's founding. Enjoy their on-stage performances from 9 to 10 am and from noon to 1pm. Featuring Cindy Williams Newsome, Robin …
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Stroll in to chat and ask questions about writing and publishing of participating GLVWG authors. They will hold court at The Grand Eastonian Hotel, across Northampton Street at Connexions Gallery, and over on Bank Street at The Bank Street Creamery. Featuring Dennis Boyne, Michael Daigle, Robert Martin, Suzanne Mattaboni, Christopher D. Ochs, and Dianna Sinovic. …
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Please join us for a poetry reading with Rebecca Reynolds at Book and Puppet. Rebecca Reynolds has published two books of poetry, Daughter of the Hangnail, and The Bovine Tw0-Step. Rebecca Reynolds has published two books of poetry, Daughter of the Hangnail and The Bovine Two-Step. Her first book, Daughter of the Hangnail received the …
Join Easton writer and artist Darrell Parry for a reading from his book Twists: Gathered Ephemera. The founder of the online publication Stick Figure Poetry Quarterly and co-host of the monthly Lehigh Valley Poetry’s Virtual Salon will also be happy to sign copies of his book for you! Darrell Parry is a writer, artist, and …
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Prize-winning poet Nancy Scott has published more than 925 essays and poems. Her latest chapbook is entitled The Almost Abecedarian. She has had over 925 essays and poems that have appeared in magazines, literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, and as audio commentaries. Her latest chapbook appears on Amazon, The Almost Abecedarian. She won First Prize in …
Please join us for a poetry reading at Book and Puppet with E. Lynn Alexander, a local poet, and independent publisher. E. Lynn Alexander's latest poetry collection, "Find Me in the Iris", was released in 2022. Find Me in the Iris, by Lynn Alexander This is the second book of poetry by E. Lynn Alexander, …
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Bring your kids to Bank Street Creamery for a very special story hour, hosted by the Prince Garrett stories author, Jannie Pilgrim. Prince Garrett lives in Garrett Land and loves playing with his dog Zeus (nicknamed Zuzu). The Prince Garrett stories began when the author, Jannie Pilgrim, would take Garrett for walks and tell him adventures about Garrett …
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Join award-winning author Cindy Williams Newsome for a preview of her new release, Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures, a memoir begun by and dedicated to her late brother and baseball enthusiast, Nearo “Bub” Williams Jr. Experience the profound effect the sport has on a number of baseball enthusiasts and professionals, inside and outside …
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Bring your kids to this reading of the late Eastononian children’s book author’s inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film, The Green Book. The story is fiction, but The Green Book’s role in helping a generation of African American travelers avoid some of the indignities of Jim Crow is true history. The picture book that was …
In this panel discussion, Lafayette College professor Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, People Love Dead Jews, a collection of essays about the role of Jewish persecution in modern-day world consciousness. Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, This event is free and open to the …
Hear Danielle Notaro read from her first book of poems, Limn the Mask, which explores ways to express the ineffable self on paper. Poetry and prose with COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. In this first book of poems, Danielle Notaro undertakes a quest to write the self on paper. The essence of self-being notoriously resistant to description, she …
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Join authors Robert Repino, Andrew Uzendoski, and Steve Wiggins for a conversation on speculative writing—a literary genre that breaks the typical realism barriers of science fiction, horror, fantasy, or historical fiction to allow for unlimited possibilities and poses questions of what might have been or could be. Robert Repino grew up in …
The Easton Book Festival is proud to present New Orleans-based singer-songwriter, Dayna Kurtz and Memphis-based guitarist Robert Maché, for a very special afternoon performance in the garden of Connexions Gallery. Seamlessly blending blues, jazz, folk, and Americana, Dayna Kurtz has performed to fans in Nashville, New York, London, and all over the world. She was …
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Join host Judy England-McCarthy and the Lehigh Valley Writer's Group (GLVWG) for a virtual panel discussion on creating short stories. Christopher Ochs, Rachel Thompson, Carol L. Wright, Hilary Hauck, and Suzanne Mattaboni. Suzanne's most recent book "Once in a Lifetime" is available now on Amazon.
Join celebrated graphic novelist and illustrator Sabrina Jones as she speaks with World War 3 artist and writer, Paula Hewitt, about using art—and the comics medium—to give voice to social justice and other topical issues. Sabrina Jones is a cartoonist, comic book artist, writer, editor, and scenic artist, who began her career with activist art …
In his book, UnMasking the Mask: Insights from Physical Theatre and Life, Arne Zaslove, offers inspiration to theatre makers, theatre lovers, and those who wonder how and why theatre has nourished our understanding of human nature for thousands of years. Drawing on decades of experience as a director and teacher, Zaslove offers a look behind …
Words In The Ward, 18042, poetry events and projects in Easton's West Ward and downtown neighborhoods.
Enjoy a virtual evening with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) authors Dianna Sinovic and Phil Giunta. GLVWG is an all-genre writer's support organization. Writers of fiction or non-fiction, poets, journalists, essayists, and playwrights all benefit from a membership in GLVWG and all writers in the Greater Lehigh Valley are welcome to join.
Children’s Book Author Story Hour: Prince Garrett, with author Jannie Pilgrim. Bring your kids to t purrfectly delightful Easton Cat Cafe for a very special story hour, hosted by the Prince Garrett stories author, Jannie Pilgrim. Prince Garrett lives in Garrett Land and loves playing with his dog Zeus (nicknamed Zuzu). The Prince Garrett stories …
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Join author Tom Lubben as he discusses what it took to put a novel together. He outlines the events that led him to South Jersey and led to a novel about the mystery of the Pine Barrens. He will discuss the varied steps he had to take to be published.
Here is your chance to participate in the 4th annual Easton Book Festival! Grab the mic and treat us to your favorite poem, written work, song, or anything you want to share. Darrell Parry is a writer, artist, and event organizer from Easton, Pennsylvania. His first book Twists: Gathered Ephemera came out …
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Interview with Karen Lillis, bookseller and the author of four novellas, most recently, "Watch the Doors as They Close" (Spuyten Duyvil). Karen writes in a variety of forms, including short stories, micro fic, poetry, poetic prose, and memoir. She received a 2014 Acker Award for Avant Garde Excellence in Fiction, and once wrote a story on …
Virtual program: Author Dialogue with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group members Rachel Thompson & Thomas Lubben
Author Christopher Ochs takes a look behind the pages to see why we have the damsel in distress, and the knight in shining armor, and how historically accurate they are.
Join children's book author Deborah Mortimer for a very special reading of her newest book Zorah and the Very Big Question, at the Easton Area Community Center. Deborah Mortimer is an attorney, author, and former homeschool parent with a passion for writing. Inspired by her son and young nieces and nephews, Deborah …
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Join GLVWG authors Judy England-McCarthy and Janice Rodgers for an online discussion of writing books. Judy England-McCarthy As both an author and professional storyteller my creative intention is to make connections with people through writing and sharing stories. I hope to entertain, inform and transform people through my telling and writing stories. In this …
Rachel Thompson will read a short story followed by an explanation of where story ideas come from.
This talk will help viewers see a different side of some local favorites, with this candid talk on biographies, music heroes, history written (or rewritten), and all things books and music.
Join us for a special Diverse Voices in conversation with Emerald Garner. This month's meeting is in partnership with Lafayette College and the Easton Book Festival! Diverse Voices has been meeting since January 2021. Each month we focus on diverse voices across various mediums and meet virtually for discussion. Contact Angela at angelar@eastonpl.org to register. …
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Listen to a haunting author panel discussion about the Day of the Dead –a traditional Mexican celebration of the yearly lifting of the veil between the worlds of the living and departed. Three celebrated Latinx writers will discuss Mexican and Chicanx views about death, life, ghosts, and spirits, just in time for Halloween. This prestigious panel …
Dianna Sinovic hosts a group of local authors to discuss the writing process from concept to page. Regardless of whether we’re reading a story by a seasoned writer or a burgeoning new voice, a great tale keeps us riveted. The narrative and prose sweep us away from the first line to the last. It all …
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Join local celebrity, Dr. Katherine Ramsland and the staff of the Sigal Museum for an evening of ghost stories and tales of mysterious Lehigh Valley murder cases, past and present! Ramsland, author of more than 1500 articles and 68 books about murder and mayhem, is the executive producer of Murder House Flip, has appeared on …
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History is being made here in Easton, so don’t miss it! The Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group (GLVWG), an all-genre writer’s support organization, will be inaugurating its own commemorative and permanent bookshelf at Book and Puppet Co! GLVWG features local writers of fiction or non-fiction, poets, journalists, essayists, and playwrights. All are welcome! Book …
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Don’t miss being a part of this very special New Orleans-style Big Easy Easton Brass (BEEB) parade, featuring the international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians, Big Nazo –and YOU, of course! This program is perfect for everyone in the family. Bring your tambourine or kazoo! …
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Take a visual tour of World War 3 Illustrated –an American comics anthology magazine with a left-wing political focus that was founded in 1979 by New York City comic book artists Peter Kuper and Seth Tobocman, and painter Christof Kohlhofer. The anthology is now produced by a collective rotating editorship that includes Isabella Bannerman, Sue …
BIG NAZO is an international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians. During BIG NAZO's “Floating Painted Cardboard” Workshop, images are created through a collaborative drawing process that involves every participant responding to the evolving drawing instead of being concerned with a pre-conceived finished product. Once the “composite personas” are completed, they …
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Graphic novelist Erminio Pinque presents his biographical graphic novel about Joseph A. Chazan, MD, celebrating the doctor's contributions to the community. Erminio Pinque is the founder and artistic director of BIG NAZO, an international performance group and creature-making studio in Providence. Originally from New York, he has lived in Providence since receiving his BFA in …
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Only Skin is an exploration of the hallucinatory and grim landscape of rural America seen through the eyes of two orphaned siblings searching for answers in a world filled with terrible questions. A pair of siblings return to their rural hometown to investigate the mysterious disappearance of their father. "Sean Ford creates a world that's both …
Test out the new game DEVOUR, at our new Easton games hub, Punch Out Games. Play the game of DEVOUR, taking on the role of one of seven forest-dwelling creatures, and feed upon as many of your opponent's cards as you can. Bout after bout, compete for your very survival. Establish the largest Feed Pile, …
In celebration of the breakthrough collective biography, The Trials of Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Biography in 25 Voices, the book's editor Todd Steven Burroughs talks with moderator Melba Tolliver --our book festival's former board chair -- along with Mumia Abu-Jamal's spiritual advisor Mark Taylor, and the publisher of Mumia's comix, Seth Tobocman of World War 3 …
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In Tasting Pennsylvania: Favorite Recipes from the Keystone State, food writer Carrie Havranek showcases 108 recipes from the best restaurants, inns, diners, cafés, and bed-and-breakfasts across the state. Mouthwatering photographs complement each recipe. The recipes celebrate Pennsylvania’s chefs and the state’s amazing bounty of farm-fresh produce and meats. Enjoy classics like Philly cheesesteak, Pittsburgh salad, …
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BIG NAZO is an international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians. During BIG NAZO's “Floating Painted Cardboard” Workshop, images are created through a collaborative drawing process that involves every participant responding to the evolving drawing instead of being concerned with a pre-conceived finished product. Once the “composite personas” are completed, they …
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Enjoy a screening of the film Fantastic Fungi--which film critic Rex Reed called, “…fascinating, informative, educational, and totally entertaining.” Then, stick around for the Host Defense's Mushroom Fest to sample some shrooms!
Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette―an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British General Charles Cornwallis made a point of touring the American camp, looking for the reason behind his …
Graphic novelist Erminio Pinque presents his biographical graphic novel about Joseph A. Chazan, MD, celebrating the doctor's contributions to the community. Erminio Pinque is the founder and artistic director of BIG NAZO, an international performance group and creature-making studio in Providence. Originally from New York, he has lived in Providence since receiving his BFA in …
Come meet independent small press publishers: Local and visiting independent publishers will have tables for visitors to check out. Join Pink Trees, Parisian Phoenix, Lehigh Valley Poetry Collective, Collapse Press, Stick Figure, and more.
Join us at Quadrant Books at 1 pm for this free reading. Pink Trees Press authors and members of the Unbearables will read from their newest work. Readers include Ron Kolm, Arthur Kaye, Linda Kleinbub, Pauline Findlay, Madeline Artenberg, and Phillip Giambri. Pink Trees Press was established in 2012 producing small batches of handmade books. …
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Help the Big Nazo surprise the annual Phillipsburg/Easton Halloween parade by suiting up in a monster costume at Union Station in P-Burg, and running out to join the parade peeps when they pass by. Open to all ages and skill levels, this community band is bringing a New Orleans tradition to the streets of Easton. …
