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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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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
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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:20260707T185028
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/2026-07-22/
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:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Tuscaloosa":MAILTO:tickets@theatretusc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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/2026-07-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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
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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:20260707T185028
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The NewSouth Bookstore":MAILTO:gabbi.emerson@newsouthbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260707T192845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192845Z
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SUMMARY:Pat Cunningham Devoto has stories to share from her new book\, “Bookin’ in the Big House”
DESCRIPTION:Author Pat Cunningham Devoto joins us at The NewSouth Bookstore with a fine new work\, Bookin’ in the Big House: What I Learned Leading a Women’s Prison Book Club. Rich in humanity and with stories to make you laugh and cry\, the book chronicles her surprising experiences — hint: they’re anything but literary — over the seven years she led a book club for women in a Montgomery Women’s Correctional Facility. Devoto pulls back the curtain on this unfamiliar world for our bookstore audience and readers like you!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/pat-cunningham-devoto-has-stories-to-share-from-her-new-book-bookin-in-the-big-house/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260616T185349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185349Z
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SUMMARY:Lee Farrow leads discussion of Heart of a Dog for our annual group read
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Lee Farrow\, who will lead discussion about our next group read\, Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov. The novella is a hilarious\, brilliantly inventive story\, as timely today as it was when written — one of Farrow’s favorite books by a Russian author. Join us as she takes us into the book\, telling us what makes it great.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/lee-farrow-leads-discussion-of-heart-of-a-dog-for-our-annual-group-read/
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:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260702T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T162759Z
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SUMMARY:Bards and Brews Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Public Library’s Bards and Brews will be back on Friday\, August 7\, at the downtown Birmingham Public Library for another unforgettable evening of poetry\, creativity\, and community! \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM.\, Open Mic Begins: 6:30 PM\nCentral Library\, 2100 Park Place \nHosted By: Thed Weller\nFeatured Poet: Ava Walker \nGuests must be 18 or older to attend and participate\, and 21 or older to enjoy complimentary beer samples. We look forward to seeing you in August! \nBards & Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/bards-and-brews-open-mic/
LOCATION:Birmingham Public Library\, 2100 Park Place\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260505T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T170602Z
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SUMMARY:Denise Kiernan with Obstinate Daughters
DESCRIPTION:History has always celebrated our Founding Fathers. In an act of correction\, we’re bringing Denise Kiernan to The NewSouth Bookstore for a talk about her new book\, Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels\, Writers\, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution. The work is a sweeping chronicle that challenges the traditional mythology of the nation’s beginnings\, championing the unsung women behind it. Kiernan is an award‑winning author\, journalist\, and producer with three decades of storytelling experience\, so you just know this is going to be a great event and her book a must to read. See you at the bookstore on Tuesday\, August 11 at 5:30pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/denise-kiernan-with-obstinate-daughters/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260604T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T190314Z
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SUMMARY:It's Local Authors Day!
DESCRIPTION:Our Local Authors Day has become a much anticipated annual bookstore event — and for good reason. People enjoy meeting authors working locally and talking to them about their work. And authors love the opportunity to meet potential readers! Saturday\, August 15\, starting at noon\, we welcome another sixteen authors to the bookstore for this enjoyable program. Authors\, register now with Jessala White at jessala.white@newsouthbookstore.com or 334-834-3556. Y’all\, mark your calendars to be with us!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/its-local-authors-day/
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:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260616T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185546Z
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling for Bookstore Romance Day
DESCRIPTION:You bring the book. We’ve got the BLING! \nJoin us for a sparkly afternoon at The Haunted Book Shop as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day on August 15th\, 4-6pm\, with BOOK BEDAZZLING! Whether you are new to book bedazzling or a sparkling pro\, we’ve got you covered. So\, to celebrate the genre we love that’s all about love\, you are invited to join your fellow book and crafting enthusiasts\, especially romance fans\, to cover your favorite book cover with rhinestones. Yes\, for one special afternoon\, we are turning our shop at 9 S Joachim St. into an art studio and you the artist! \nAdvance ticket purchase is required for this event. Your ticket gets you a deluxe bedazzling kit including gems\, wax pencil\, scoop\, tweezers\, tray\, and glue\, all organized for ease of use. Worried that you may not finish your book cover masterpiece during the event? Don’t! The kit is yours to keep so that you can take your work-in-progress home to finish with all the supplies and tools you need. \nThis event is all about friendship – old and new – the books we love\, and sparkling creativity. Bring the book you wish to bedazzle and cozy up for an afternoon of crafting and sparkles. \nNot a romance reader? No worries! We’d love to bedazzle with you\, too. Bring your favorite fantasy\, mystery\, thriller\, literary…any genre\, any book cover! \nSee you and your favorite book on August 15th at 4pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/book-bedazzling-for-bookstore-romance-day/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260707T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192807Z
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SUMMARY:Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker join us for a talk about their stunning new book\, “A Republic If You Can Keep It”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a launch event at The NewSouth Bookstore on Sunday\, August 23 at 3pm for A Republic If You Can Keep It by two significant Southern journalists\, Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker. The book powerfully critiques where our country is in the age of Trump. Gaillard and Tucker — who came of age during the civil rights years — pause to take a hard look at the ways in which our country falls short\, even as it has aspired since its founding to “a more perfect Union\,” looking at the explosive and potentially quite damaging variable represented by our current president.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/frye-gaillard-and-cynthia-tucker-join-us-for-a-talk-about-their-stunning-new-book-a-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260604T190314Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Adam Cesare at The Haunted Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Why dread the horror of back-to-school when you could celebrate with us and ADAM CESARE at The Haunted Book Shop on August 25th? Yes\, you read that correctly. Adam Cesare is coming to Mobile as part of his national tour for book four in the series\, “Lights! Camera! Frendo!” \nThis is your chance to meet Adam\, author of the wildly popular horror series CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD\, and have him sign your copy of Lights! Camera! Frendo! After the signing\, Adam and select ticket holders will head down the street to the Crescent Theater for a special screening of the slasher film Clown in a Cornfield\, followed by a Q&A with Adam. Only 95 screening tickets are available\, so if you snooze on this invitation you will face the horror of a “sold out” banner. \nThe fun officially starts at 5:30PM at The Haunted Book Shop\, but Alchemy Tavern will start slinging their Adam Cesare-themed cocktails earlier that afternoon to get you in a festive mood. There’s nothing scary about an Alchemy cocktail. \nSo\, horror fans\, who’s with me? Ready for all the jump scares and suspense of Adam Cesare and Clown in a Cornfield? Grab your ticket today. A paid\, advance ticket is required for entry to the event. In the ticket ordering section\, you will have your choice of ticket level for this event. \nThere will be three ticket types for this event: \n1st tier – Book & Signing Line only (Includes book)\n2nd tier – Movie & Q&A only (does not include book)\n3rd tier – Book\, Signing Line\, & Movie & Q&A (includes book)
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/an-evening-with-adam-cesare-at-the-haunted-book-shop/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T193000
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SUMMARY:It's a Celebration! Presented by the River Region Rainbow Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Our world is rich in different voices. Come enjoy the music of many in our greater Montgomery area. The River Region Rainbow Chorus is a radiant group\, beautiful and with songs to be heard. At The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday\, August 25 at 6pm.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/its-a-celebration-presented-by-the-river-region-rainbow-chorus/
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:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260616T185130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185130Z
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SUMMARY:Patricia Smith with 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 on Thursday\, August 27 at 5:30pm!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/patricia-smith-with-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:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260616T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185546Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Yellin talk about Nonviolent\, book she coauthored for Rev. James Lawson Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Emily Yellin\, New York Times contributor and coauthor of the posthumous memoir of Rev. James Lawson Jr.\, peer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, mentor to Congressman John Lewis and the Freedom Riders\, and a principal architect of a nonviolent resistance movement that changed the world. Nonviolent delivers an intimate self-portrait of Lawson as a man who recognized the inherent dignity of everyone\, and challenged all forms of violence\, Of the work historian Jonathan Eig\, author of King: A Life\, says\, “This book is a gift to be treasured\, from a man who has already given so much.” Tuesday\, September 22 at 5:30pm. Co-sponsored by the Freedom Rides Museum\, SPLC Alabama\, Civil Rights Memorial Center\, and SPLC Learning for Justice.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/emily-yellin-talk-about-nonviolent-book-she-coauthored-for-rev-james-lawson-jr/
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:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
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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/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185028
CREATED:20260707T192845Z
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SUMMARY:A Call to Court: An ACOTAR Experience
DESCRIPTION:We’ve waited ten long years for book six of A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J Maas. Now\, we celebrate! \nJoin the haints of The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile\, AL\, on October 30\, 2026\, for A CALL TO COURT: AN ACOTAR EXPERIENCE. From 7pm to 10pm\, our block of South Joachim Street will become the Night Court with all the flair and romantasy of Prythian! This event will feature costumed attendees\, dancing\, themed cocktail menus at both Alchemy Tavern and Penton’s Bistro King Bleu Corner Bar\, a Prythian Market Square of local artisans and vendors\, photo opportunities galore\, and more! \nTickets are required for this event and must be purchased in advance. Two ticket tiers are available: \nTier 1: ACOTAR 6 book & experience ticket\, $65 \nTier 2: ACOTAR experience only (no book)\, $30 \nIncluded in both tickets are: \nFestive\, ACOTAR-themed decor \nDancing with onsite DJ and group dance instruction \nCatering by Penton’s Bistro featuring finger foods and sweet treats \nPhoto opportunities with book cover backdrop \nRhinestone face & body art application \n“Win the Reign!” ongoing contest (Guests will have the opportunity to win time on the High Court throne.) \nFor those who choose to attend in costume\, and we highly recommend the costumed experience\, you will have the opportunity to present your costume to the High Lady of the Night Court as their subjects will be called to parade before the throne. But who is the High Lady of the Night Court? That might be you! All costumed ticket holders will be eligible to enter the drawing for the throne. \nLooking for additional photo settings to capture your original persona? Guests will be granted special\, exclusive access to the Mobile Arts Council Gallery and the Ben Kaiser and Vanessa Quintana October 2026 exhibition “Cottage Core\,” a whimsical look into the little worlds around us. Glitter\, hyper-realism\, and specially created installations will offer guests an immersive setting to strike that perfect pose. \nSpace for this unique\, one-night-only experience is limited\, so don’t hesitate to buy your ticket. We’ve waited long enough for ACOTAR 6\, so we don’t want to wait another minute to celebrate with YOU!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/a-call-to-court-an-acotar-experience/
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:20261123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T193000
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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/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T193000
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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/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T193000
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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/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama State Poetry Society":MAILTO:alabamapoets@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221
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SUMMARY:Opelika Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/opelika-book-festival/
LOCATION:Opelika Public Library\, 1100 Glenn Street\, Opelika\, AL\, 36801\, United States
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