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Simon Mermelstein: … And Pharoah Hardened His Heart: Poems for the Trump Years 7:00 pm
Simon Mermelstein: … And Pharoah Hardened His Heart: Poems for the Trump Years @ Bookbound
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This local poet, organizer of the long-running Ann Arbor Poetry reading series, reads from …And Pharaoh Hardened His Heart: Poems for the Trump Years, his new chapbook of poems chronicling fascism, cruelty, gaslighting, narcissism, and the psychological …

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Fifth Avenue Press Book Release Reception 1:00 pm
Fifth Avenue Press Book Release Reception @ AADL Downtown
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Readings by 7 authors being published by this AADL imprint. Books include Tracy Gallup’s Paint the Night (picture book), Zac Gorman’s So Thirsty (all-ages comic), Linda Jeffries’ We Thought We Knew You (adult fiction), Brad and Kirstin Northrup’s Akeina the Crocodile (picture book), …

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Ann Arbor Poetry: Daniel Bigham 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor Poetry: Daniel Bigham @ Espresso Royale
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Reading by this local poet, a Neutral Zone advisor. 7 p.m. Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation. facebook.com/AnnArborPoetry.
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Emerging Writers: Good Guys vs. Bad Guys 7:00 pm
Emerging Writers: Good Guys vs. Bad Guys @ AADL Westgate
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal are joined by a representative from Cherry Lake Press and San Diego-based children’s nonfiction writer Virginia Loh-Hagan to discuss how to plan, write, …

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Stories of Service: An Evening with Veterans 7:00 pm
Stories of Service: An Evening with Veterans @ Hill Auditorium
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Storytelling by Michigan veterans. Also, live entertainment by the Concordia University Choir & Band and others TBA. 7 p.m., Hill Auditorium. Free, but tickets required in advance at eventbrite.com (search for “Stories of Service”). (518) 481-0552.
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The Moth Storyslam: Distance 7:30 pm
The Moth Storyslam: Distance @ Greyline
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov. 6 & 20. Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those …

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Lindsay-Jean Hard: Cooking with Scraps 7:00 pm
Lindsay-Jean Hard: Cooking with Scraps @ Literati
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Lindsay-Jean Hard who will be sharing her new cookbook Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems Into Delicious Meals About Cooking with Scraps: “A whole new way to …

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What is Fifth Avenue Press? An Introduction to AADL’s Publishing Imprint 7:00 pm
What is Fifth Avenue Press? An Introduction to AADL’s Publishing Imprint @ AADL Downtown
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Writers who have published their books through the AADL discuss the imprint and how to submit a manuscript. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Downtown 4th fl. meeting rm. Free. 327-4200
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Writing Interactive Fiction 6:00 pm
Writing Interactive Fiction @ AADL Downtown
Nov 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All grade 8-adult invited to learn how to write a digital “Choose Your Own Adventure” story using a simple coding language. You can then play through the stories you and others have written. 6-8 p.m., …

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Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild: Story Night 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild: Story Night @ Crazy Wisdom
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild members host a storytelling program. Audience members are encouraged to bring a 5-minute story to tell. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757.    
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Storytelling Event: Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Homelessness Awareness Week 6:00 pm
Storytelling Event: Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Homelessness Awareness Week @ Ypsilanti Freight House
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Poetry readings, testimonials, and storytelling by people who have experienced homelessness. Also, an art display and information from area agencies that address homelessness. 6-8 p.m., Ypsilanti Freight House, 100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti. Free. 662-2829, ext. …

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Poetry Night featuring Caroline Johnson and Tara E. Jay 7:00 pm
Poetry Night featuring Caroline Johnson and Tara E. Jay @ Nicola's Books
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for a moving poetry night. Caroline Johnson’s first full-length publication, The Caregiver, includes 50 poems that were inspired by the 15 years she devoted to taking care of her aging parents. Midwest Book …

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Ann Arbor Storyteller’s Guild: Storyfest 7:30 pm
Ann Arbor Storyteller’s Guild: Storyfest @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Nov 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Premiere storytelling event of the year – filled with laughs, memories, truth and an occasional tear. Great snacks, door prizes and free parking come with admission. “The Moth” storytelling winners are featured tellers. Not to …

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David Zinn Book Signing Party: Underfoot Menagerie 11:00 am
David Zinn Book Signing Party: Underfoot Menagerie @ 16 Hands
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
16 Hands is proud to host a book signing with one of our most popular local artists. David Zinn’s “Underfoot Menagerie” is a brand new assortment of the latest, greatest creatures from the not-quite-underground world …

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NaNoWrMiMo Free Write Session 1:00 pm
NaNoWrMiMo Free Write Session @ AADL Westgate
Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Nov. 10 & 17. All adults and teens in grade 9 & up invited to work on their novel for this nonprofit promotion (also known as National Novel Writing Month) challenging teens and adults to write …

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Ann Arbor Storyteller’s Guild: Storyfest Family Fun Concert 2:00 pm
Ann Arbor Storyteller’s Guild: Storyfest Family Fun Concert @ AADL Pittsfield
Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free storytelling concert for children ages 4 and up. A beautiful handmade quilt will be given to one lucky winner. A family event especially for children. Pittsfield Branch of the Ann Arbor Library, 2359 Oak …

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Fiction at Literati: R.J. Fox: Awaiting Identification 7:00 pm
Fiction at Literati: R.J. Fox: Awaiting Identification @ Literati
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is thrilled to welcome back author R.J. Fox who will be sharing his new novel Awaiting Identification. About Awaiting Identification: Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, Detroit, Michigan: October 31, 1999. Five unidentified bodies lie in the …

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Poetry and the Written Word: Open Mike 7:00 pm
Poetry and the Written Word: Open Mike @ Crazy Wisdom
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All invited to read and discuss their poetry or short stories. Bring about 6 copies of your work to share. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757  
Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 pm
Toastmasters Meeting @ Sweetwaters
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
ToastMasters at SweetWaters is an opportunity to practice your personal and/or professional speaking as well as Leadership in a fun friendly atmosphere. The club is open to everyone. Attendees have the opportunity to speak, give …

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R.J. Fox: Awaiting Identification, and in conversation with Michael A. Ferro 7:00 pm
R.J. Fox: Awaiting Identification, and in conversation with Michael A. Ferro @ Literati
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is thrilled to welcome back author R.J. Fox who will be sharing his new novel Awaiting Identification. R.J. will be in conversation with fellow novelist Michael Ferro. About Awaiting Identification: Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, Detroit, …

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Books Talk: Beth Genne: Dance Me a Song, and Naomi Andre: Black Opera 3:00 am
Books Talk: Beth Genne: Dance Me a Song, and Naomi Andre: Black Opera @ 1405 East Quad
Nov 16 @ 3:00 am – 5:00 am
In Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement (published May 4, 2018), Naomi André draws on the experiences of performers and audiences to explore this music’s resonance with today’s listeners. Interacting with creators and performers, as well …

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NaNoWrMiMo Free Write Session 1:00 pm
NaNoWrMiMo Free Write Session @ AADL Westgate
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Nov. 10 & 17. All adults and teens in grade 9 & up invited to work on their novel for this nonprofit promotion (also known as National Novel Writing Month) challenging teens and adults to write …

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Poetry Night featuring Marlin Jenkins 7:00 pm
Poetry Night featuring Marlin Jenkins @ Nicola's Books
Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Marlin M. Jenkins was born and raised in Detroit. His poetry and fiction have been given homes by Indiana Review, Waxwing, Iowa Review, and Forward: 21st Century Flash Fiction, among others. He has worked as …

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Ann Arbor Poetry: Cozine Welch 7:00 pm
Ann Arbor Poetry: Cozine Welch @ Espresso Royale
Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 8:30 pm
Performance by this RC Prison Creative Arts Project instructor, who was incarcerated at age 17 and released just last year, after serving 18 years. His free verse poems explore the dehumanization of mass incarceration and …

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Emerging Writers: Open House 7:00 pm
Emerging Writers: Open House @ AADL Westgate
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects. 7-8:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. 327-4200.  
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The Moth Storyslam: Fear 7:30 pm
The Moth Storyslam: Fear @ Greyline
Nov 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov. 6 & 20. Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those …

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Skazat! Poetry Series: Jennifer Metsker 7:00 pm
Skazat! Poetry Series: Jennifer Metsker @ Sweetwaters
Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Reading by this award-winning local poet whose work often frames dark themes in plainspoken, imaginatively whimsical language. Preceded by an open mike. 7-8:30 p.m. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 994-6663.
Sweetland Writer to Writer: Heather Ann Thompson 7:00 pm
Sweetland Writer to Writer: Heather Ann Thompson @ Literati
Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is pleased to partner with the University of Michigan’s Sweetland Center for Writing and WCBN Radio for the latest installment of Writer to Writer, a series which puts a UM professor and member of the …

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Shachar Pinsker: A Rich Brew: How Cafes Created Modern Jewish Culture 5:30 pm
Shachar Pinsker: A Rich Brew: How Cafes Created Modern Jewish Culture @ Hatcher Library
Nov 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Literati is thrilled to partner with the Institute of Humanitites at the University of Michigan to have copies of Shachar Pinsker’s new book Rich Brew: How Cafes Created Modern Jewish Culture available for purchase. About Rich Brew: A fascinating …

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Poetry and the Written Word: Ken Mikolowski 7:00 pm
Poetry and the Written Word: Ken Mikolowski @ Crazy Wisdom
Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ken Mikolowski is the author of six books of poetry, most recently THAT THAT. His poems have been recorded by the Frank Carlberg Group and Michael Gould. Mikolowski taught poetry writing at the RC for …

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Lecture: Angela Dillard: Civil Rights Conservatism and the Ironies of ‘Monumental’ History 4:00 pm
Lecture: Angela Dillard: Civil Rights Conservatism and the Ironies of ‘Monumental’ History @ Rackham Amphitheater
Nov 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Lecture by U-M Afroamerican and African studies professor and former RC director Angela Dillard. 4 p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre (4th floor). Free. 615-6667.
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NaNoWriMo: Brigit Young: I Wrote a Novel .. Now What? 6:30 pm
NaNoWriMo: Brigit Young: I Wrote a Novel .. Now What? @ AADL Westgate
Nov 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
NYC-based writer (and Ann Arbor native) Brigit Young offers tips on revising your written work and how to get published. Q&A. In conjunction with the end of National Novel Writing Month, a nonprofit promotion challenging teens and …

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Webster Reading Series: David Wade, Will Brewbaker, and Talin Tahajian 7:00 pm
Webster Reading Series: David Wade, Will Brewbaker, and Talin Tahajian @ UMMA
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
One MFA student of fiction and one of poetry, each introduced by a peer, will read their work. The Mark Webster Reading Series presents emerging writers in a warm and relaxed setting. We encourage you …

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RC Players: Bright Half Life 8:00 pm
RC Players: Bright Half Life @ Keene Theatre, East Quad
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1. RC student Maddie Lukomski directs RC students in Tanya Barfield’s 2014 LAMBDA award-winning emotionally searing 2-character play about a deeply committed but ultimately doomed interracial lesbian relationship. 8 p.m., Keene Theatre, …

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