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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest International awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. \nSubmissions accepted: Entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a published book\, unpublished manuscript\, galley copy or Advanced Reader Copy written in English with a copyright/release date of 2025\, 2026\, or 2027.\nCategories: 80+\nEntry Fee: $80 for the first category entered and $65 for every additional category entered for the same title\nDeadline: Friday\, February 12\, 2027.\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category are given $100 cash prizes\, gold medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage\, website exposure\, possible representation by a leading literary agent\, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries received and will be awarded cash prizes of $1500\, $750 and $500 based on their order of win. All Winners are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Winners in each category are given silver medals\, complimentary stickers\, social media coverage and website exposure. All Finalists are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nEnter at: www.indiebookawards.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/call-for-entries-next-generation-indie-book-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Indie Book Awards":MAILTO:info@indiebookawards.com
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. \nSubmissions accepted: Unpublished short stories and poems (5\,000 words or less)\nCategories: 30+\nDeadline: February 25\, 2027\nEntry Fees: $25 for the first category entered and $20 for every additional category entered for the same story\nWinners’ Prizes: Winners in each category receive $75 cash prizes\, gold medals\, digital promotional stickers\, social media coverage\, literary exposure\, story publication in an Anthology of Winners\, and a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries and awarded $500 for 1st Prize\, $300 for 2nd Prize and $200 for 3rd Prize and will be invited to attend the Next Generation Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.\nFinalists’ Benefits: Finalists in each category are awarded digital promotional stickers\, literary exposure\, social media coverage and have their name and title of story mentioned in the Anthology of Winners. A copy of the Anthology of Winners is available to purchase at half price and silver medals are available to order.\nEnter at: www.shortstoryawards.com
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/call-for-entries-next-generation-short-story-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Short Story Awards":MAILTO:info@shortstoryawards.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
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SUMMARY:Open Call: Short stories and CNF
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s current open call accepts all types of fiction and nonfiction up to 3\,500 words. No restrictions on category\, theme or genre. See guidelines\, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art)\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-short-stories-and-cnf/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:JAWS Letters & Songs: Book Festival & Writer's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writers\, this is your moment. \nJoin us for Letters & Songs: An Author’s Book Festival & Writers Workshop—a one-day experience built for Gulf Coast authors ready to learn\, sell\, and grow. This event is presented as part of the Jazz Art Writers South Festival (JAWS Fest)\, held annually at the University of South Alabama. \nFeaturing acclaimed author\, publisher\, and business coach Julia Royston\, this interactive workshop will guide attendees through the craft and business of writing—while offering space to connect\, collaborate\, and grow. Dr. Julia Royston is a bestselling author\, publisher\, and host of the Book Business Bosses and Live the Best Life podcasts\, empowering authors to build successful brands and businesses through their books.\nWhether you’re looking to sell your books\, sharpen your skills\, or take your next big step\, this is where your journey continues. Creatives of all types are welcome! \nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Julia Royston\nUSA Marx Library – Mobile\, AL\nMay 30\, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM \nParticipant Fee: $50.00 \nWorkshops. Networking. Book sales. Next steps. \nDon’t miss it. \nLearn More & Register: https://www.jawsfestival.com/writers
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/jaws-letters-songs-book-festival-writers-workshop/
LOCATION:University of South Alabama\, Marx Library\, 5901 USA N Dr #300\, Mobile\, 36608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="JAWS Fest - Jazz Art Writers South Festival":MAILTO:willie@jawsfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T150000
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SUMMARY:An afternoon of music with Thick Editions and guest Dylan Hawes-Glynn
DESCRIPTION:Kick off summer with some great sounds at The NewSouth Bookstore! On Sunday\, May 31 at 3pm we welcome Thick Editions\, a legendary local improv group starring Jeff McLeod\, Marshall Marrotte\, and Tracy Harris — on guitar\, bass\, and drums\, respectively — all longtime stalwarts of the underground Southeastern music scene. If you love music\, you will love the heady mixture of written and improvised stuff this group always concocts. Dylan Hawes-Glynn\, a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Nashville\, opens for them on vibraphone. Fun!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-afternoon-of-music-with-thick-editions-and-guest-dylan-hawes-glynn/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Flash\, poetry\, graphic novels\, art
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit\, an international magazine\, seeks unique works. Accepts all genres and art forms. Submit flash\, poetry\, graphic novels\, stories\, CNF and art before June 30. See guidelines and submission form\, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art)\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/flash-poetry-graphic-novels-art/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T190000
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SUMMARY:Georgette Norman celebrates the release of a new book\, From These Roots: Selected Poems
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the release of From These Roots: Selected Poems by Georgette Norman. From These Roots chronicles Norman’s well-lived life through keen-eyed observations about the personal and political\, the communal\, cultural\, and historical. Her poems are clever and smart\, full of the spirit and intelligence that define the author\, founding director of the Alabama African American Arts Alliance and first director of the Rosa Parks Museum. Tuesday\, June 2 at 5:30pm at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/georgette-norman-celebrates-the-release-of-a-new-book-from-these-roots-selected-poems/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
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CREATED:20260505T165317Z
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SUMMARY:Robert W. Hastings talk about The American Alligator
DESCRIPTION:The subject is alligators! Robert W. Hastings\, retired marine biologist and devoted conservationist\, is our special bookstore guest on Thursday\, June 4 at 5:30pm. We gather to celebrate the release of his new book\, The American Alligator: Abused\, Protected\, Restored\, which traces the history and success of the campaign to protect these crocodilians from extinction in the United States. Be with us for a talk by this foremost science educator.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/robert-w-hastings-talk-about-the-american-alligator/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T173000
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SUMMARY:Patricia Smith with her National Book Award-Winning poetry collection\, The Intentions of Thunder
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to host Patricia Smith for a program at The NewSouth Bookstore\, a talk about and reading from her 2025 National Book Award-winning book\, The Intentions of Thunder. Smith is a poet\, spoken-word performer\, playwright\, author\, and writing teacher\, whose work has been called life-changing\, “abundant\, brilliant\, and unprecedented.” Don’t miss her Montgomery appearance!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/patricia-smith-with-her-national-book-award-winning-poetry-collection-the-intentions-of-thunder/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
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SUMMARY:“Our Founding Fathers and Civic Virtue”: A talk by Keith Krawczynski
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off our bookstore’s America 250 celebrations is Keith Krawczynski\, author and Distinguished Professor of History at AUM\, where he has taught for 25 years; his areas of specialty include Colonial America. Krawczynski will speak about our nation’s Founding Fathers as the topic relates to civic virtue. Our Founding Fathers understood that the United States was a national experiment on republican government. For the American Experiment to succeed it required a citizenry which practiced civic virtues like courage\, justice\, honor\, humility\, and sacrifice — the willingness to put the interests of our nation above one’s own personal interests. Come join us for his talk — timely and inspirational — at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, June 16 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/our-founding-fathers-and-civic-virtue-a-talk-by-keith-krawczynski/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama State Poetry Society Online Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for online poetry open mics the 4th Monday of each month! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693609367\nMeeting ID: 856 9360 9367
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-state-poetry-society-online-open-mic/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260505T170731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170731Z
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SUMMARY:“Colonial America in Song”: Gene Davis with Madrigal Voices of Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Madrigal Voices of Montgomery comes to The NewSouth Bookstore for a truly special evening celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary\, titled “Colonial America in Song.” Join us to hear such iconic early American tunes as “Goin’ to Boston\,” a song with Appalachian roots\, and “Chester\,” a Revolutionary War song by William Billings. We will be outdoors on the bookstore patio. It’ll be wonderful\, tuneful fun.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/colonial-america-in-song-gene-davis-with-madrigal-voices-of-montgomery/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260528T145447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T145447Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with R.H. Nicholson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on June 27th for an Afternoon with R.H. Nicholson. Winner of the 2025 Chickasaw Playwriting Prize\, Nicholson will be in conversation with Chickasaw Civic Theater director Hannah Roads. Nicholson will discuss his evocative debut novel\, Justice House Shadows\, as well as his award-winning play The King and Queen of Foggy Flats\, which will be performed at CCT later that evening. \nDuring this conversation\, Ron Nicholson will share the inspirations behind his narratives and the challenges he faced in the creative process. After the conversation and audience Q&A\, Nicholson will sign copies of the book and chat with guests.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-afternoon-with-r-h-nicholson/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Haunted Book Shop":MAILTO:info@thehauntedbookshopmobile.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260528T145240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T145240Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lisa Johnston Hancock: Stars and Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on June 30th at 5:30PM for a launch party honoring Lisa Johnston Hancock and her debut children’s book\, Santiago and Great Bear. In her stirring narrative\, Hancock introduces us to Santiago\, a young boy adjusting to his new life in the countryside. Through lyrical prose and engaging illustrations\, readers experience the magical and unlikely friendship between Santiago and a celestial visitor\, the Great Bear\, cast from the constellation Ursa Major. \nAt the party\, adults and children alike will enjoy a meet-and-greet with the author\, be entertained as the author reads the book to her young fans\, and have their copy signed by the author. Join us as we raise a toast to Lisa Johnston Hancock and celebrate the release of this delightful and heartfelt book.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-evening-with-lisa-johnston-hancock-stars-and-stories/
LOCATION:The Haunted Book Shop\, 9 S JOACHIM ST\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36602-2707\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Haunted Book Shop":MAILTO:info@thehauntedbookshopmobile.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260604T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190314Z
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SUMMARY:Mitigation specialist Elizabeth Vartkessian with The Deserving: What the Lives of the Condemned Reveal About American Justice
DESCRIPTION:For readers of Just Mercy and The New Jim Crow\, let us introduce a groundbreaking new take on the American justice system from one of its unknown “mercy workers\,” mitigation specialist Elizabeth Vartkessian. In The Deserving\, she offers a powerful new vision of responsibility and repair for those condemned and incarcerated. In an era of dangerous rollbacks and record-high executions\, The Deserving is an inspiring argument for true rehabilitation replacing retribution. Come meet Vartkessian and learn more about her work. Tuesday\, June 30 at 6pm (note the slightly later start time)\, at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/mitigation-specialist-elizabeth-vartkessian-with-the-deserving-what-the-lives-of-the-condemned-reveal-about-american-justice/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260519T144859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150713Z
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SUMMARY:Seth Panitch talk about his magical debut novel\, Antique
DESCRIPTION:There’s a place for fiction like this\, an uplifting\, magical tale about a once-celebrated antique appraiser who gets caught in the thrall of a strange\, beautiful necklace—one that has the power to transform her life. Come enjoy learning about the book’s inspiration and hearing a reading from its pages. Author Seth Panitch\, a playwright\, professor of theatre and head of the MFA Acting program at the University of Alabama\, visits The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, July 7 at 5:30pm\, in conversation with book critic Katharine Armbrester.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/seth-panitch-talk-about-his-magical-debut-novel-antique/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260528T150051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150051Z
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SUMMARY:It's summertime with Karren Pell and the Old Alabama Revue!
DESCRIPTION:Relax to the sounds of summer with Karren Pell and the Old Alabama Revue. The group slips into summer mode with tunes favorite and new. Bring your “on the boardwalk” attitude and join us for an evening of fun and song\, complete with nibbles and cool refreshments. No sunhats needed. July in Alabama doesn’t get better than this!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/its-summertime-with-karren-pell-and-the-old-alabama-revue/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260505T170636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173248Z
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SUMMARY:Linford Fisher with Stealing America
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to bring Linford D. Fisher to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about his new book\, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History. It’s a magisterial account\, which offers a stunning reorientation of Continental history\, laying bare the story of the theft of Native lands and bodies by colonial settlers and their consequences for Native nations. He will be in conversation with State Archaeologist for the Alabama Historical Commission\, Stacye Hathorn. Join us for a talk about this groundbreaking work on Tuesday\, July 21 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/linford-fisher-with-stealing-america/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Linford-Fisher-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T221417Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260519T144808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150620Z
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SUMMARY:Cole LeFavour with In the Arms of Mountains: A Memoir of Land\, Love and Queer Resistance in Red America
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host Cole LeFavour\, Idaho’s first openly LGBTQ+ state senator\, for a talk about their richly engaging new memoir\, a powerful story of hope\, resilience\, and political resistance where you least expect it. Follow LeFavour’s journey from their two-mile walk to the school bus along a dirt road each morning to their monumental election. Cole’s story reminds us of what’s possible when we look beyond red and blue\, right and left\, to meet each other at the edge of the wild. At The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday\, July 23 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/cole-lefavour-with-in-the-arms-of-mountains-a-memoir-of-land-love-and-queer-resistance-in-red-america/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20250922T201737Z
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
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SUMMARY:"Big Fish" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of tall tales and heartfelt connections as a father and son navigate the complexities of family and the search for their own “home”. This enchanting musical set in Alabama celebrates the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds that tie us together. The 2003 movie version\, which was filmed in Alabama\, featured Albert Finney (33 years after Scrooge) as Edward Bloom (the elder).
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/big-fish-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finding-Home-Web-Image_Big-Fish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20230921T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153144Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama State Poetry Society Online Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for online poetry open mics the 4th Monday of each month! \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693609367\nMeeting ID: 856 9360 9367
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/alabama-state-poetry-society-online-open-mic/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/openmiczoom-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T083847
CREATED:20260604T190038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190038Z
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SUMMARY:We celebrate the release of photographer Warren Simons's new book\, The Art of Seeing
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the release of Warren Simons’s new book\, The Art of Seeing: Visual Surprises in the Everyday\nWorld. One of our favorite local photographers — whose work regularly stuns us with its beauty — will talk about how we can all “see” like an artist with a little effort and understanding. Let’s reframe our world together! At The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, July 28 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/we-celebrate-the-release-of-photographer-warren-simonss-new-book-the-art-of-seeing/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warren-Simons-Square-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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