Bookish events in Texas for the week of March 13-19, 2017:
Special Events:
2017 Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS), Dallas, March 15-18
The Beall Poetry Festival, Waco, March 15-17
Dallas
River Oaks Bookstore, Bill Pelham discusses and signs Burke and Demaret: The Wit and Wisdom of Golf's Most Colorful Duo, 5PM
San Antonio
B&N - La Cantera, Author Jayme Lynn Blaschke signing Inside the Chicken Ranch: The Definitive Account of the Best Little Whorehouse, 2PM
Dripping Springs
Texas Night Sky Festival, Amy Jackson reads Cassandra and the Night Sky, 5:30PM
El PasoMemorial Park Public Library, Tumblewords Project workshop: Sarah (“Sammy”) Rea presents "From Psychology to Poetry," 12:45PM
Galveston
Galveston Bookshop, Lora-Marie Bernard signs The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards, 2PM
HoustonB&N - Westheimer, Cotton Steel signing The Real Race, 12PM
Half Price Books - Clear Lake, Local Author Saturdays: Meet local Indie authors and pick up their latest release!, all day
River Oaks Bookstore, Adam Snow discusses and signs Polo Life: Horses, Sport, 10 and Zen, 5PM
Warehouse Live, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, DJ Kool Emdee, and DJ Harvey Dent will sign The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey, 6PM
Writespace, Workshop: Collaboration and Creativity: How to Get the Most Out of Critique Groups with Dr. Holly Ordway, 11AM
The Twig Book Shop, local author Joe M. McDermott & Friends: Fancy Tea and Speculative Fiction Authors, 2PM
South Padre Island
Paragraphs at Padre, Meet the Author Series: Raul Castellano reads and signs Of Course, Seahorse, 1PM
Sunday, March 19:
DallasHalf Price Books Mothership, Local Author Sundays: Meet local Indie authors and pick up their latest release, all day
Highland Park United Methodist Church, Authors LIVE! presents Lisa See, author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, 7PM
Houston
Brazos Bookstore, wine reception for the unveiling of the Rice Design Alliance Curated Architectural Book Section, 5PM
Writespace, Workshop: Memoir 101 with Holly Ordway, 11:30AM
The Twig Book Shop, Mary Fillmore reads and signs An Address in Amsterdam, 5PM
Special Events:
2017 Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS), Dallas, March 15-18
The Beall Poetry Festival, Waco, March 15-17
Ongoing Exhibits:
Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, Austin, February 6-July 16
The Human Experience: From Texas to the World literacy initiative, Houston, January 18-May 18
The Lost Generation: World War I Poetry, Denton, January 17-May 11
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites, Fort Worth, January 21-May 7
Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art (an exhibition from the book of the same title), San Angelo, February 16-April 9
Sandra Cisneros: A House of Her Own Exhibition, San Marcos, February 15-July 1
Cartooning Texas: One Hundred Years of Cartoon Art in the Lone Star State, Del Rio, March 1-31
The Human Experience: From Texas to the World literacy initiative, Houston, January 18-May 18
The Lost Generation: World War I Poetry, Denton, January 17-May 11
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites, Fort Worth, January 21-May 7
Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art (an exhibition from the book of the same title), San Angelo, February 16-April 9
Sandra Cisneros: A House of Her Own Exhibition, San Marcos, February 15-July 1
Cartooning Texas: One Hundred Years of Cartoon Art in the Lone Star State, Del Rio, March 1-31
Texas Writers: Humanities Texas Exhibition, Salado, March 3-31
The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective Exhibition, Austin, March 4-April 2
EVERYDAY PEOPLE: THE ART OF JAMES E. RANSOME (a National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature exhibition), Abilene, March 9-May 8
Monday, March 13:
The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective Exhibition, Austin, March 4-April 2
EVERYDAY PEOPLE: THE ART OF JAMES E. RANSOME (a National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature exhibition), Abilene, March 9-May 8
Monday, March 13:
Austin
LBJ Library Auditorium, “The Son” Preview and Conversation with Author and producer Philipp Meyer, and lead actor Pierce Brosnan, 6PM
Dallas
Dallas Public Library - Hampton-Illinois, Brandy Herr shares her new children's book, Honey's Second Chance, 2PM
Half Price Books Mother Ship, Martha Hall Kelly discusses and signs Lilac Girls, 7PM
Lucky Dog Books - Oak Cliff, Soup's On! The Writer's Garret's Stone Soup Showcase featuring Paul Sextonn, Gayle Bell, and Allison Emmaline Piercy (hosted by Jolee Davis), 7PM
Tuesday, March 14:
LBJ Library Auditorium, “The Son” Preview and Conversation with Author and producer Philipp Meyer, and lead actor Pierce Brosnan, 6PM
Dallas
Dallas Public Library - Hampton-Illinois, Brandy Herr shares her new children's book, Honey's Second Chance, 2PM
Half Price Books Mother Ship, Martha Hall Kelly discusses and signs Lilac Girls, 7PM
Lucky Dog Books - Oak Cliff, Soup's On! The Writer's Garret's Stone Soup Showcase featuring Paul Sextonn, Gayle Bell, and Allison Emmaline Piercy (hosted by Jolee Davis), 7PM
Tuesday, March 14:
Austin
BookWoman, INF Press (a new local poetry press) launch readings featuring Shattering is Gradual by Jenna Opperman and New Monsters by Andrea Eames, 7PM
Dallas
Dallas Museum of Art, Arts & Letters Live presents Mohsin Hamid, author of Exit West, and Shanthi Sekaran, author of Lucky Boy, 7:30PM
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dallas Museum of Art, Arts & Letters Live presents Mohsin Hamid, author of Exit West, and Shanthi Sekaran, author of Lucky Boy, 7:30PM
Fort Worth
The Dock Bookshop, Fort Worth Poetry Slam and open mic!, 8PM
Houston
Murder By the Book, Jacqueline Winspear will sign and discuss her new Maisie Dobbs novel, In This Grave Hour, 6:30PM
Warehouse Live, Houston Moth StorySLAM: "Wonders," 7:30PM
McKinney
Eldorado Country Club, DFW World Affairs Council hosts Helene Cooper, author of Madame President: The Extraordinary Story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 11:45AM
Houston
Murder By the Book, Jacqueline Winspear will sign and discuss her new Maisie Dobbs novel, In This Grave Hour, 6:30PM
Warehouse Live, Houston Moth StorySLAM: "Wonders," 7:30PM
McKinney
Eldorado Country Club, DFW World Affairs Council hosts Helene Cooper, author of Madame President: The Extraordinary Story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 11:45AM
San Antonio
B&N - La Cantera, Gwendolen Wilder signing It's Okay to Tell My Story!: Surviving Common Law Domestic Violence, 3PM
The Korova, PuroSlam with DJ Donnie Dee, 10PM
Wednesday, March 15:
The Korova, PuroSlam with DJ Donnie Dee, 10PM
Wednesday, March 15:
Austin
BookPeople, PETER HELLER speaking & signing Celine, 7PM
Dallas
BookPeople, PETER HELLER speaking & signing Celine, 7PM
Dallas
Dallas Public Library - Lakewood, local author Karen Blumenthal presents "Telling True Stories: Adventures in Nonfiction for Young People and Adults," 6:30PM
Houston
Houston
Avant Garden, Write About Now Poetry Slam, 7:30PM
Brazos Bookstore, Lindy West discusses and signs SHRILL, 7PM
Brazos Bookstore, Lindy West discusses and signs SHRILL, 7PM
Murder By the Book, David Joy will sign and discuss The Weight of This World, Owen Laukkanen will sign and discuss The Forgotten Girls, and Chevy Stevens will sign and discuss Never Let You Go, 6:30PM
Irving
Irving Public Library - Valley Ranch, Young Writer's Workshop: Learn the art of world-building from Polly Holyoke, author of the award-winning middle-grade novel The Neptune Project, 2PM
San Antonio
Rebar, Kinyo Poetry Live: "Lawless," 8:30PM
Thursday, March 16:
Irving
Irving Public Library - Valley Ranch, Young Writer's Workshop: Learn the art of world-building from Polly Holyoke, author of the award-winning middle-grade novel The Neptune Project, 2PM
San Antonio
Rebar, Kinyo Poetry Live: "Lawless," 8:30PM
Thursday, March 16:
Austin
BookPeople, WRITERS' LEAGUE OF TEXAS presents CELEBRATING TEXAS INDEPENDENTS with Colleen Devine Ellis (University of Texas Press), Will Evans (Cinestate, Deep Vellum Publishing), Abby Fennewald (BookPeople), and Sunny Leal (fields magazine), 7PM
Carver Museum & Cultural Center, Phone Home Fest with local and national hip hop artists, poets, dancers, and DJs, 4PM
Mr. Catfish & More, NeoSoul Poetry ATX, 8PM
BookPeople, WRITERS' LEAGUE OF TEXAS presents CELEBRATING TEXAS INDEPENDENTS with Colleen Devine Ellis (University of Texas Press), Will Evans (Cinestate, Deep Vellum Publishing), Abby Fennewald (BookPeople), and Sunny Leal (fields magazine), 7PM
Carver Museum & Cultural Center, Phone Home Fest with local and national hip hop artists, poets, dancers, and DJs, 4PM
Mr. Catfish & More, NeoSoul Poetry ATX, 8PM
Dallas
Dallas Museum of Art, Arts & Letters Live presents James Crawford, author of Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Buildings, 7:30PM
The Wild Detectives, William Ledbetter (The Long Fall Up) and Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam (The Orangery) read from their Nebula Award-nominated works, 7:30PM
Houston
Brazos Bookstore, WITS Story Slam for Teens!, 6:30PMThe Wild Detectives, William Ledbetter (The Long Fall Up) and Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam (The Orangery) read from their Nebula Award-nominated works, 7:30PM
Houston
River Oaks Bookstore, Bill Pelham discusses and signs Burke and Demaret: The Wit and Wisdom of Golf's Most Colorful Duo, 5PM
San Antonio
B&N - La Cantera, Author Jayme Lynn Blaschke signing Inside the Chicken Ranch: The Definitive Account of the Best Little Whorehouse, 2PM
Friday, March 17:
Dallas
Lucky Dog Books - Oak Cliff, Poets on X+ hosted by Opalina Salas and Carlos Salas, 8PM
Houston
Lucky Dog Books - Oak Cliff, Poets on X+ hosted by Opalina Salas and Carlos Salas, 8PM
Brazos Bookstore, Patricia Bernstein discusses and signs TEN DOLLARS TO HATE, 7PM
Saturday, March 18:
Amarillo
Saturday, March 18:
Amarillo
The Oasis, Texas High Plains Writers meeting: Bethany Claire presents "How to Perfect your Book Launch by Starting Early and Finishing Strong," 10AM
Austin
Austin Public Library - North Village, Austin Poetry Society meeting featuring Michelle Hartman, 1:30PM
Monkeywrench Books, Ride for Resistance: Stories from the Frontlines of Standing Rock, a national tour with Red warrior society and M.A.M.A (Mothers Against Meth Alliance), 6:30PM
St. Edward's University, Writers' League of Texas workshop: "The Agent Search: Tips, Tricks, and Timeless Advice" with Sandra Bark and Becka Oliver, 9AM
Beaumont
B&N - Parkdale, The Shadows We Know By Heart book signing with Jennifer Park, 2PM
Austin
Austin Public Library - North Village, Austin Poetry Society meeting featuring Michelle Hartman, 1:30PM
Monkeywrench Books, Ride for Resistance: Stories from the Frontlines of Standing Rock, a national tour with Red warrior society and M.A.M.A (Mothers Against Meth Alliance), 6:30PM
St. Edward's University, Writers' League of Texas workshop: "The Agent Search: Tips, Tricks, and Timeless Advice" with Sandra Bark and Becka Oliver, 9AM
Beaumont
B&N - Parkdale, The Shadows We Know By Heart book signing with Jennifer Park, 2PM
Dallas
Deep Vellum Books, Pandora's Box Poetry Reading Series featuring Heather Minette-Schutmaat, John Dorsey, Jameson Bayles, Victor Clevenger, and The Damian Rucci, 8PMDripping Springs
Texas Night Sky Festival, Amy Jackson reads Cassandra and the Night Sky, 5:30PM
El Paso
Galveston
Galveston Bookshop, Lora-Marie Bernard signs The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards, 2PM
Houston
Half Price Books - Clear Lake, Local Author Saturdays: Meet local Indie authors and pick up their latest release!, all day
River Oaks Bookstore, Adam Snow discusses and signs Polo Life: Horses, Sport, 10 and Zen, 5PM
Warehouse Live, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, DJ Kool Emdee, and DJ Harvey Dent will sign The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey, 6PM
Hurst
B&N - NE Mall, Neil White signs Closure, 1PMSan Antonio
B&N - La Cantera, co-editors Bonnie Lyons and Deb Field will discuss and sign WOW: Wonderful Old Women, 2PM
B&N - La Cantera, co-editors Bonnie Lyons and Deb Field will discuss and sign WOW: Wonderful Old Women, 2PM
B&N - San Pedro, Laura Johnstone signs Sesame the Miracle Cat, 12PM
The Twig Book Shop, local author Joe M. McDermott & Friends: Fancy Tea and Speculative Fiction Authors, 2PM
South Padre Island
Paragraphs at Padre, Meet the Author Series: Raul Castellano reads and signs Of Course, Seahorse, 1PM
Sunday, March 19:
Austin
4th Tap Brewing Co-Op, Revel Unclassified: arts-infused Sunday brunch and collaborative storytelling with musicians, writers, and artists, 12:30PM
Dallas
Highland Park United Methodist Church, Authors LIVE! presents Lisa See, author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, 7PM
Houston
Brazos Bookstore, wine reception for the unveiling of the Rice Design Alliance Curated Architectural Book Section, 5PM
Writespace, Workshop: Memoir 101 with Holly Ordway, 11:30AM
San Antonio
The Twig Book Shop, Lucy A. Warner reads and signs Zap! Boom! Pow! Superheroes of Music, 11AMThe Twig Book Shop, Mary Fillmore reads and signs An Address in Amsterdam, 5PM
