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11:00 am 39th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair @ Michigan Union Ballroom
39th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair @ Michigan Union Ballroom
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
One of the country’s top regional antiquarian fairs, up to 40 dealers (including many new this year) from 12 states offering manuscripts, vintage photos and prints, antique maps, and a wide array of old, rare,[...]
7:00 pm Ann Arbor Poetry: John Buckley @ Espresso Royale
Ann Arbor Poetry: John Buckley @ Espresso Royale
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Reading by John Buckley, a recent U-M creative writing MFA. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation.[...]
7:00 pm Fiction at Literati: Josh Maierman: Black Mad Wheel @ Literati
Fiction at Literati: Josh Maierman: Black Mad Wheel @ Literati
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is delighted to welcome Josh Malerman back to the store in support of his new novel, Black Mad Wheel. From the author of the hit literary horror debut Bird Box (“Hitchcockian.” —USA Today) comes[...]
7:00 pm Skazat! Poetry Series at Sweetwaters: Amorak Huey @ Sweetwaters
Skazat! Poetry Series at Sweetwaters: Amorak Huey @ Sweetwaters
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Reading by this Grand Valley State University creative writing professor, a widely published poet and former Grand Rapids Press assistant sports editor whose most recent collection is Ha Ha Ha Thump. The program begins with[...]
7:00 pm Poetry and the Written Word: Bill Yarrow and Zilka Joseph @ Crazy Wisdom
Poetry and the Written Word: Bill Yarrow and Zilka Joseph @ Crazy Wisdom
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Readings by Joliet Junior College English professor Bill Yarrow, a widely published poet who edits the Blue Fifth Review, and Zilka Joseph, a local poet known for her vividly figured explorations of the natural world[...]
7:00 pm Sarah Manyika: Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun @ Nicola's Books
Sarah Manyika: Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun @ Nicola's Books
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and has lived in Kenya, France, and England. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and teaches literature at San Francisco State University. Her writing[...]
7:00 pm WSUP Reading at Grosse Pointe Library: Laura Thomas, Keith Taylor, etc., @ Grosse Pointe Public Librarty (Ewald Branch)
WSUP Reading at Grosse Pointe Library: Laura Thomas, Keith Taylor, etc., @ Grosse Pointe Public Librarty (Ewald Branch)
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate spring with the fresh crop of books from the Wayne State University Press! A panel of local authors will be on hand to read from their new publications and sign copies, including Laura Thomas[...]
8:00 pm Poetry Salon: One Pause Poetry @ Argus Farm Stop
Poetry Salon: One Pause Poetry @ Argus Farm Stop
May 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Reading and discussion of several poems. Followed by collaborative writing games and exercises. Snacks & socializing. 8-10 p.m., Argus Farm Stop, 325 W. Liberty. Free. onepausepoetry.org, 707-1284.
8:00 pm The Moth Michigan GrandSLAM: Breaking Ground @ The Ark
The Moth Michigan GrandSLAM: Breaking Ground @ The Ark
May 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
All-star storytelling showdown featuring the last 10 winners of the Ann Arbor Storyslams, the monthly open mike storytelling competitions sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio[...]
7:00 pm Anan Ameri: The Scent of Jasmine @ Nicola's Books
Anan Ameri: The Scent of Jasmine @ Nicola's Books
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dr. Anan Ameri is the founding director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the only cultural institution in the United States that documents, preserves and presents the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans.[...]
7:00 pm Poetry at Literati: Toby Altman and Katie Hartsock @ Literati
Poetry at Literati: Toby Altman and Katie Hartsock @ Literati
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literati is pleased to welcome Toby Altman and Katie Hartsock in support of their most recent publications. Toby Altman is the author of Arcadia, Indiana (Plays Inverse, 2017) as well as five previous chapbooks, including[...]
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