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SUMMARY:One Hour/One Poem: Discover the verse of Edgar Allan Poe
DESCRIPTION:Make a date with a poem and Dr. Susie Paul. Off the success in 2025 of One Hour/One Poem\, Paul returns to The NewSouth Bookstore to teach one great nineteenth- or early twentieth-century poem in each of four sessions of an hour or less. The program is a deep dive into the work of four significant American writers\, all giants of the poetic form: Edgar Allan Poe\, Paul Laurence Dunbar\, Robert Frost\, and Langston Hughes. Paul is a master educator with a deep love of poetry\, who is thrilled to have the opportunity to teach these works. “A Dream Within a Dream” by Edgar Allen Poe\, written in 1849\, is the subject of her first session\, scheduled for Tuesday\, February 10 at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/one-hour-one-poem-discover-the-verse-of-edgar-allan-poe/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manisha Sinha talk about The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
DESCRIPTION:A magisterial new account of the Reconstruction era brings esteemed historian Manisha Sinha to The NewSouth Bookstore on Wednesday\, February 11 at 5:30pm. Don’t miss her talk about The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction\, 1860–1920\, a landmark new work which redefines our understanding of the period\, “restoring its place as the hinge upon which American history turns\,” says Jill Lepore. Please join us for this very special program on Wednesday\, February 11 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/manisha-sinha-talk-about-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-second-american-republic/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Katie Benner and Erica L. Green talk about their book Miracle Children
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to host New York Times journalists Katie Benner and Erica L. Green\, who bring us a riveting investigation into a school\, a scam\, and a notorious college admissions scandal that expose the inequalities and racial segregation of American education. A brilliant book rich in insights about who education fails. Join us for a great conversation on Sunday\, February 15 at 3pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/katie-benner-and-erica-l-green-talk-about-their-book-miracle-children/
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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SUMMARY:Willie Moseley talk about The Golden Age of Normandale
DESCRIPTION:Willie Moseley joins us at The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about Montgomery’s legendary Normandale shopping center in connection with the release of his book\, The Golden Age of Normandale. This long-awaited work\, rich in photos\, celebrates the heyday of our city’s first shopping center\, developed by the Aronov family\, which defined shopping centers for decades to come. Join us for a rich and interesting look back on Tuesday\, February 17 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/willie-moseley-talk-about-the-golden-age-of-normandale/
LOCATION:The NewSouth Bookstore\, 105 S. Court St\, Montgomery\, 36104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scrooge! The Musical at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Scrooge! is a 1992 stage musical with book\, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Its score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film “Scrooge” staring Albert Finney and Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella\, A Christmas Carol. Bricusse was nominated for an Academy Award for the song he wrote for the film\, and most of those songs were carried over to the musical.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/scrooge-the-musical-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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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/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Joyce Vance talk about "Giving Up Is Unforgivable"
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be offsite for our big upcoming program with Joyce Vance\, now co-hosted by the SPLC and relocated to the Civil Rights Memorial Center. We’re excited to bring Vance to Montgomery for a talk about her new book\, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy\, to be moderated by Alabama Representative Chris England. Vance is a legal professor at the University of Alabama and MSNBC legal analyst. Her book is a political manifesto for our time — part history lesson\, part call to save our Republic. Her talk on Tuesday\, February 24 at 5:30pm will be inspirational. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/joyce-vance-talk-about-giving-up-is-unforgivable/
LOCATION:Civil Rights Memorial Center\, 400 Washington Ave\, AL\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monroeville Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Part author’s festival\, part family reunion\, the Monroeville Literary Festival\, held every year in the courtroom made famous by To Kill a Mockingbird\, is a great excuse to enjoy “Monroeville’s famous brand of hospitality.” This long-running literary festival brings Alabama’s literary community together over a long weekend in Monroeville for “captivating readings\, enlightening discussions\, [and] amusing conversations.” This year’s lineup includes 2026 Harper Lee Award Winner Ace Atkins and Capote Prize Winner Patricia Foster.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/monroeville-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Monroe County Museum\, 31 N. Alabama Ave.\, Monroeville\, AL\, 36460\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party\, The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems\, by Charles Ghigna
DESCRIPTION:Join beloved children’s author and poet Charles Ghigna as we celebrate the launch of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Poems\, at Homewood Public Library!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/book-launch-party-the-very-hungry-caterpillars-first-poems-by-charles-ghigna/
LOCATION:Homewood Public Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Road\, Homewood\, Alabama\, 35209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arsenic & Old Lace at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Even in the most eccentric of homes\, family bonds and the familiar comforts of “home” take center stage. This classic comedy reminds us that home is where our quirks are celebrated and where even the most unexpected surprises await. In this case\, they await our hero\, Mortimer Brewster\, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy\, murderous family and local police in Brooklyn\, New York\, all while debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/arsenic-old-lace-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Bean- Brown Theatre\, 600 Greensboro Ave\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dennard Dayle talks about "How to Dodge a Cannonball"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Dennard Dayle about his new novel\, How to Dodge a Cannonball. A razor-sharp satire that dives into the heart of the Civil War\, it questions the essence of the fight\, not just for territory\, but for the soul of America. The book is savagely funny and scarily smart — a critics’ pick. Full of absurdity and humanity in equal measure. Enjoy our talk by Dennard Dayle at The NewSouth Bookstore on Sunday\, March 1 at 3pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/dennard-dayle-talks-about-how-to-dodge-a-cannonball/
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:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T183000
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SUMMARY:One Hour/One Poem: Discover the verse of Paul Laurence Dunbar
DESCRIPTION:Make a date with a poem and Dr. Susie Paul. Off the success in 2025 of One Hour/One Poem\, Paul returns to The NewSouth Bookstore to teach one great nineteenth- or early twentieth-century poem in each of four sessions of an hour or less. The program is a deep dive into the work of four significant American writers\, all giants of the poetic form: Edgar Allan Poe\, Paul Laurence Dunbar\, Robert Frost\, and Langston Hughes. Paul is a master educator with a deep love of poetry\, who is thrilled to have the opportunity to teach these works. “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar\, written in 1899\, is the subject of her second session\, scheduled for Tuesday\, March 3 at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/one-hour-one-poem-discover-the-verse-of-paul-laurence-dunbar/
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:20260304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Joshilyn Jackson talk about "Missing Sister"
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to bring bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson to The NewSouth Bookstore with her latest work\, Missing Sister. Jackson’s storytelling gifts shine in this new work\, a chilling story of sisters and revenge — how fun\, right? Wonderfully engaging and suspenseful\, we thought her new book had a lot of appeal. But as one critic observes\, “the real treasure is the family at the heart of the tale.” Come meet the author and discover how she does it. Wednesday\, March 4 at 5:30pm at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/joshilyn-jackson-talk-about-missing-sister/
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:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164244
CREATED:20251021T181658Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Literary Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Mobile Literary Festival will be held at the Ben May Main Library (701 Government Street) in Mobile on March 7\, 2026. This year will mark the tenth anniversary of this free festival and writers’ conference. The Mobile Literary Festival is currently accepting applications for volunteer faculty to share their knowledge of the craft of writing and tips on the publishing process. Follow “Mobile Literary Festival” on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MobileLiteraryFestival/ \n 
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/mobile-literary-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ben May Main Library\, 701 Government St.\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164244
CREATED:20260317T165418Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Drake with his new memoir\, Be Not Afraid
DESCRIPTION:Famed Alabama civil rights attorney Jack Drake is our special bookstore guest on Sunday\, March 8 at 3pm. He will regale us with stories about his life and legal career spent battling for racial justice as described in his new book\, Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law\, Liberty\, and Civil Rights. Join us for what will be a most interesting event.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/jack-drake-with-his-new-memoir-be-not-afraid/
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:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164244
CREATED:20251209T195022Z
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SUMMARY:Kathryn Beasley talk about "The Proof Is in the Dough"
DESCRIPTION:For Women’s History Month\, the perfect guest! Kathryn Beasley joins us with her new book The Proof Is in the Dough\, which examines how rural Southern women\, White and Black\, used the extension system during the Progressive Era (1920s and ’30s) to make ends meet. This work is a fascinating slice of our Southern history celebrating the resiliency of women and their rural extension partners. Come learn about it on Tuesday\, March 10 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/kathryn-beasley-talk-about-the-proof-is-in-the-dough/
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:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164244
CREATED:20260317T165418Z
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SUMMARY:An evening of folk music with guitarist Kray Van kirk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of folk Americana at The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday\, March 12 at 5:30pm. We are pleased to host Kray Van Kirk who comes to us all the way from Alaska. A fine finger-style guitarist with a sonorous baritone voice\, Van Kirk will delight you with his soulful storytelling and music magic.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-evening-of-folk-music-with-guitarist-kray-van-kirk/
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:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
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SUMMARY:Peter Brannen with “The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything”
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Peter Brannen to The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, March 17 at 5:30pm with his new book\, The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything. A contributing writer at The Atlantic\, Brannen is an esteemed scribe in the field of Earth Science. The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything describes how carbon dioxide made planet Earth\, shaped our human history\, and now holds our future in the balance. Ambitious and absorbing\, it brings to life the story of CO2 and its importance to all life forms. Come meet the author of this fascinating new work.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-brannen-with-the-story-of-co2-is-the-story-of-everything/
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:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164244
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SUMMARY:Gin Phillips with her new novel\, Ruby Falls
DESCRIPTION:Her new historical thriller brings the talented Gin Phillips to The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday\, March 19 at 5:30pm. Set in and around Chattanooga during the Great Depression\, Phillips weaves a captivating tale of intrigue with a race for survival in a clever story that is hard to put down.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/gin-phillips-with-her-new-novel-ruby-falls/
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:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T193000
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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/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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