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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: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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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Beronda Montgomery with When Trees Testify
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a bookstore talk by Beronda L. Montgomery in connection with her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up lessons from the natural world shared through the stories of long-lived trees. Montgomery is an award-winning plant biologist\, her book a journey through science and the sacred. Don’t miss this special event on Tuesday\, March 24 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/beronda-montgomery-with-when-trees-testify/
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:20260326T173000
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SUMMARY:Dennis McCarthy\, author and literary executor for Cormac McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Dennis McCarthy\, author of The Gospel According to Billy the Kid\, winner of the 2021 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Historical Fiction. Steward of his late brother Cormac McCarthy’s literary estate\, Dennis brings a rare and intimate understanding of Cormac’s body of work and native talents to his own remarkable writing debut. Our bookstore evening will give you an introduction to both. Mark your calendars to join us on Thursday\, March 26 at 5:30pm at The NewSouth Bookstore.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/dennis-mccarthy-author-and-literary-executor-for-cormac-mccarthy/
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:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Alabama Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Agents and Learn from Published Authors at the 2026 Alabama Writing Workshop \nALL WRITERS WELECOME \nThis is our 7th Annual Alabama Writing Workshop in Birmingham\, presented by Writing Day Workshops. We have many\, many success stories of attendees who have found their agent or editor at our events. You could be next – so come join us! \nWHEN: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, Friday\, March 27\, 2026 \nWHERE: Embassy Suites Birmingham\, 2300 Woodcrest Place\, Birmingham\, AL 35206. \nREGISTRATION COST: $169 \nhttps://alabamawritingworkshop.com \nAttending Agents Include: \n• literary agent Danielle Marshall (Jane Rotrosen Agency) \n• literary agent Vicky Weber (Creative Media Agency) \n• literary agent Trinica Sampson-Vera (New Leaf Literary & Media) \n• literary agent Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary) \nClass Schedule: \n9:30 – 10:30: Understanding the Publishing Industry in 2026. \n10:30 – 11:45: 15 Tips on How to Write Like the Pros. \n(11:45 – 1:15: Lunch on your own) \n1:15 – 2:30: “Writers’ Got Talent: A First Page Critique-Fest.” \n2:45 – 3:45: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Authors. \n4:00 – 5:00: Marketing Without the Meltdown: A Practical\, Pick-Your-Path Guide for Authors
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/2026-alabama-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Birmingham\, 2300 Woodcrest Place\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Fragments Observed Launch Party with Author Carrie Dalby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch party at The Haunted Book Shop on March 28\, celebrating Fragments Observed: Lessons Learned on Patrol by Carrie Dalby. The party will feature an in-conversation with MPD’s CPT Billie Rowland\, a signing line\, and photo op. \nIn Fragments Observed\, Carrie Dalby reveals her transformation from a nonconfrontational introvert to a keen observer of police work in Mobile\, Alabama. Through her extensive 150-hour experience riding along with the MPD\, Carrie not only aimed to craft believable characters for her novels set in Mobile but also uncovered the complexities of law enforcement and community dynamics. Her book details the touching human stories and the critical social interactions that occur beyond the public eye\, offering readers a rare glimpse into the day-to-day challenges and victories encountered by those on the front lines of public safety. Get ready to be inspired by a literary journey that bridges the gap between fiction and the very real stories unfolding on the streets of Mobile every day. \nTo enter the signing line\, attendees must purchase a copy of Fragments Observed from The Haunted Book Shop. Due to limited space\, reservations are highly recommended.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/fragments-observed-launch-party-with-author-carrie-dalby/
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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SUMMARY:Michael Brownstein with Somebody Should Do Something
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, Somebody Should Do Something\, Michael Brownstein delivers a novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. His is a book for these times! Follow the critics to The NewSouth Bookstore for an empowering discussion about social change that will inspire us all: Sunday\, March 29 at 3pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/michael-brownstein-with-somebody-should-do-something/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T163000
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SUMMARY:Gregory O'Malley with The Escapes of David George
DESCRIPTION:From a prize-winning historian comes a dramatic story about a Black man’s relentless search for freedom in Revolutionary-era America. Piecing together archival records and David George’s own brief account of his life―the earliest written testimony by a fugitive enslaved person in North America―Gregory O’Malley presents a thrilling narrative and unique perspective on our nation’s origins\, principles\, and contradictions.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/gregory-omalley-with-the-escapes-of-david-george/
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:W. Caleb McDaniel with Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to have as our special guest W. Caleb McDaniel for a talk about his book\, Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America. An epic tale of a Black woman who survived bondage twice and won reparations against impossible odds\, it’s breathtaking work\, beautifully written\, which won the Pulitzer Prize for History. Join us at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, March 31 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/w-caleb-mcdaniel-with-sweet-taste-of-liberty-a-true-story-of-slavery-and-restitution-in-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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SUMMARY:Novella-length Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category\, including memoir\, literary\, genre\, and historical. Open April 1 through April 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/novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kate Brown with Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past\, Present\, and the Future of the Self-Provisioning City
DESCRIPTION:From distinguished MIT professor of the history of science Kate Brown comes a new book\, Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past\, the Present\, and the Future of the Self-Provisioning City. Join us for her talk about it at The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, April 7 at 5:30pm. Tiny Gardens Everywhere is a tribute to small-scale gardens that is something more — an inspiring vision of the transformative potential of gardening and urban life from the eighteenth century to the twenty-first. As fellow author/gardener Novella Carpenter describes it\, “this vibrant secret history validates our work and guides future gardeners toward better composting\, radical use of common spaces\, and plenty of zucchini.” Green thumbs and brown thumbs\, this will be a program you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/kate-brown-with-tiny-gardens-everywhere-the-past-present-and-the-future-of-the-self-provisioning-city/
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:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T183000
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SUMMARY:One Hour/One Poem: Discover the verse of Robert Frost
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. “Birches” by Robert Frost\, written in 1915\, is the subject of her third session\, scheduled for Tuesday\, April 14 at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/one-hour-one-poem-discover-the-verse-of-robert-frost/
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:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T220000
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-15/
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:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T220000
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-16/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T220000
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-17/
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:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
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CREATED:20251210T221844Z
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SUMMARY:Impact Book Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 IMPACT BOOK FESTIVAL will be held April 18 at the Fultondale Event Center (first I-65 exit north of Birmingham). The festival will be hosted by the Impact Arts Council headquartered in northern Jefferson County\, and more information will follow at www.impactartscouncil.org. \nTables will be available for reservation on a first-come-first-served basis due to the space limitations of the venue. Approximately 50 authors exhibited last year. \nBased on the interests and engagement of last year’s attendees\, we will prioritize authors of fiction. \n 
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/impact-book-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Fultondale Event Center\, 1210 Old Walker Chapel Road\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Impact Arts Council of North Jefferson County%2C Alabama":MAILTO:info@impactartscouncil.org
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SUMMARY:"Peter and the Star Catcher" at Bean-Brown Theatre\, Tuscaloosa
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a magical journey that explores the longing for adventure and the discovery of one’s true home. This imaginative tale reminds us that home can be found in the most unexpected places\, within ourselves and in the bonds we create. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan\, Mrs. Darling\, Tinker Bell and Hook. It serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s\, Peter and Wendy.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/peter-and-the-star-catcher-at-bean-brown-theatre-tuscaloosa/2026-04-18/
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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