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Friday, August 29
at Anthology New and Used Books
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Open Mic Poetry
(Poetry open mic)
Thirteen open slots with featured readers TBA. Those wanting to read should arrive early to sign up. Poets not censored; expect explicit language and adult content.
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Scranton
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Saturday, August 30
at Anthracite Heritage Museum
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Richard G. Healey Book Signing
(Book signing)
The University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom) professor will introduce his new book The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Industry 1860-1902: Economic Cycles, Business Decision-Making and Regional Dynamics in recognition of the 139th anniversary of the Avondale Mine Disaster.
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Scranton
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Saturday, August 30
at Blues Street
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Steamtown Original Music Showcase
(Books & Poetry)
Visit www.steamtownshocase.com. for full schedule.
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Scranton
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Saturday, August 30
at Anthology New and Used Books
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Writers Critique Group
(Books & Poetry)
Get feedback on your fiction or poetry in progress at this new group meeting weekly on Saturdays at noon under the leadership pf Leslee Clapp.
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Scranton
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Saturday, August 30
at Borders
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NEPA Writers Community
(Books & Poetry)
Writers in all genres, age 18 and older, are welcome to participate in this workshop format writers' group meeting weekly.
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Dickson City
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Saturday, August 30
at The 411 Studio
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411 Studio Writers Workshop
(Books & Poetry)
Creative writers at all levels welcome. The group plans to produce its own journal, stage readings and produce plays.
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Olyphant
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Sunday, August 31
at Anthracite Heritage Museum
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Richard G. Healey Book Signing
(Book signing)
The University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom) professor will introduce his new book The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Industry 1860-1902: Economic Cycles, Business Decision-Making and Regional Dynamics in recognition of the 139th anniversary of the Avondale Mine Disaster.
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Scranton
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Sunday, August 31
at Steamtown National Historic Site
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Historical Romance Authors meet and greet
(Book signing)
Nationally-known authors Judith Miller, Tracie Peterson, Cathy Marie Hake, and Kim Vogel Sawyer will discuss their work and sign book copies in a antique railroad dining car on the tracks near the State Building (adjacent to The Mall at Steamtown) just off Lackwanna Avenue. There is no charge to attend this Railfest event.
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Scranton
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Sunday, August 31
at Clarion Hotel
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The Scranton Comic Book Convention
(Trade show/Convention, Books & Poetry)
Offering free merchandise to the first 50 paid attendees through the door, hourly door prizes and chances to win a Wolverine statue. Special guests include Herb Trimpe, James Nguyen, Beau Schemery, Scott Beatty and Chris Ring.
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Scranton
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Tuesday, September 02
at Osterhout Free Library
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Historical Romance Authors meet and greet
(Book signing)
Judith Miller, Tracie Peterson, Cathy Marie Hake, and Kim Vogel Sawyer are four nationally-known authors currently touring together. Engage in a discussion of their work and get your book copies signed.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Tuesday, September 02
at Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
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Poetry Circle Book Club
(Books & Poetry)
These verse enthusiasts meet the first Tuesday of every month to share and discuss a new work.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Wednesday, September 03
at Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center
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Ted Conover Lecture and Book Signing
(Book signing)
The author of Coyotes: A Journey Across Borders With America’s Illegal Migrants will speak about his experience living with Mexicans as they illegally crossed the U. S. border before personalizing copies of his acclaimed book on the subject.
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Scranton
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Thursday, September 04
at The Dietrich Theater
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Writers Group
(Books & Poetry)
Celebrating all writing styles and formats. Join any time.
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Tunkhannock
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Saturday, September 06
at Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
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Sandra Gerencher Book Signing
(Book signing)
The author of Second Chance: How Adoption Saved A Boy with Autism & His Shelter Dog will sign copies of the children's book. A portion of proceeds from book sales will benefit the Humane Society.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Saturday, September 06
at Borders
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NEPA Writers Community
(Books & Poetry)
Writers in all genres, age 18 and older, are welcome to participate in this workshop format writers' group meeting weekly.
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Dickson City
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Saturday, September 06
at Anthology New and Used Books
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Writers Critique Group
(Books & Poetry)
Get feedback on your fiction or poetry in progress at this new group meeting weekly on Saturdays at noon under the leadership pf Leslee Clapp.
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Scranton
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Saturday, September 06
at The 411 Studio
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411 Studio Writers Workshop
(Books & Poetry)
Creative writers at all levels welcome. The group plans to produce its own journal, stage readings and produce plays.
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Olyphant
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Tuesday, September 09
at Phillips Emporium & Coffeehouse
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Open Poetry Reading feat. Tara Holdren
(Poetry reading)
The award-winning poet will read poems from her new collection Circumnavigation (Paper Kite Press). An open reading on the theme "Circles" will follow.
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Bloomsburg
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Thursday, September 11
at The Dietrich Theater
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Writers Group
(Books & Poetry)
Celebrating all writing styles and formats. Join any time.
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Tunkhannock
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Saturday, September 13
at Stillwater Memorial Park
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Stillwater Poetry & Music Festival
(Summer Festivals, Books & Poetry)
This second annual event features poetry readings and workshops, open readings and a variety of acoustic performances by regional musicians. Visit www.stillwaterpoetry.com for more information.
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Stillwater
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