Quercus Louisiana is a rare and remarkable book that follows one artist’s journey to document Louisiana’s oldest live oak trees, before they are lost and forgotten. Join us with local artist William Guion as he discusses and signs his book, Quercus Louisiana: The Splendid Live Oaks of Louisiana Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2 PM … William Guion – Quercus Louisiana Book Signing
Although few recognize the name of Bras-Coupé today, Bryan Wagner’s riveting history The Life and Legend of Bras-Coupé illustrates why the saga of this notorious, escaped slave should be a touchstone among scholars and students of the African diaspora. Join us with Bryan Wagner as he discusses and signs his book, The Life and Legend … Bryan Wagner – The Life and Legend of Bras-Coupe Book Signing
6 PM – 7:15 PM Garden District Book Shop 2727 Prytania Street Join us for our March book club meeting as we discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. New Members are always welcome. Purchase book in-store for a 20% discount.
Join our Graphic Novel Book Club! We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 PM to discuss graphic novels. To keep up with our Graphic Novel Club, join our Goodreads group and our Facebook group. 03/12/2019 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tubby & Coo’s 631 N Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 70119
Come join us and Jessie Morgan-Owens for the launch of her book, Girl in Black and White: The Story of Mary Mildred Williams and the Abolition Movement When a decades-long court battle resulted in her family’s freedom in 1855, seven-year-old Mary Mildred Williams unexpectedly became the face of American slavery. During a sold-out abolitionist lecture series, … Blue Cypress Books presents: Book Launch with Jessie Morgan-Owens
Join Why There Are Words – New Orleans (WTAW-NOLA) for the first quarterly reading of the year. Hear from the following featured local writers reading on the theme of “Transformation” at Octavia Books. Books will be on sale and authors will be signing. $10 suggested donation at the door. Curated and emceed by Liz Green. … Why There Are Words-New Orleans – “Transformation”
The Rubber Flower Poetry Hour is an Open Mic poetry series in New Orleans, LA. We offer space for fresh and pickled writers alike to spill their guts. Aside from hate speech, there is no limit to what you perform and how you perform it. We strive to maintain a supportive, open, and safe space … Rubber Flower Poetry Hour
Enter the Inaugural Alvar Zine Contest. 2019’s theme is Mardi Gras. Make a zine about Carnival history, a story taking place during Mardi Gras, a personal memory, or a reflection on how the season makes you feel. To enter, submit a print copy of your zine to any New Orleans Public Library location. Electronic submissions, … Inaugural Alvar Zine Contest
Come join us when author/jouirnalist Ken Wells talks gumbo, presenting and signing his new book. GUMBO LIFE: Tales from the Roux Bayou. Ken Wells looks at the history and influence of gumbo, the role it plays in Cajun culture and life on the bayou, and how the soup has become one of the world’s most beloved dishes. Inspired … Ken Wells – GUMBO LIFE: Tales from the Roux Bayou
Reservation Dates: Saturday, March 16, 2019 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm Description: Tilted House (a young New Orleans book press run by poet Cameron Lovejoy) is launching an Indiegogo campaign in March — and we’re having a party! March 16th, 6pm, the Bywater. We’re raising money for materials and tools to improve Tilted House’s capacity to serve the creative … Tilted House Launch Party & Silent Auction
What should Antenna carry forward? What can evolve? What does our creative ecology need from Antenna now & what pathways can we build together to get there?
This October, Antenna invites artists, writers, culture bearers, cultural workers, neighbors, partners, and audiences to join a series of Critical Response Process (CRP) sessions around our emerging Values + Pathways Framework.