March 2018 Events Roundup
Now that we’re inching towards spring (and practically on our way to summer), you have no excuse for staying indoors!! Re-up on that Vitamin D and mosey on down to our bookshops for some great March events.
Friday, March 2, Avid on Prince, 6–7pm: Jon Jefferson, Wave of Terror
For fans of: Mystery & Detective, Action & Adventure, Thrillers
Jon Jefferson, local author and one-half of writing duo Jefferson Bass, will celebrate the release of his latest book Wave of Terror with a decidedly non-terrorizing, very pleasant event. Read all about it here!
Saturday, March 3, Avid in Five Points, 10am: Ward Jenkins, Salam Alaikum: A Message of Peace
For fans of: Inclusive picture books, charming story books, story time!
Local illustrator Ward Jenkins will be a featured guest at a Special Story Time for his book Salam Alaikum: A Message of Peace. Ward is so kind and wonderful and his book is just what we all need in our lives. Read more about his event on our Facebook or website.
Tuesday, March 6, Avid on Prince, 6–7p.m.: Abby Hanlon, Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds
For fans of: Junie B. Jones, Ramona Quimby, independent reader books
I don’t think Abby Hanlon needs an introduction. We are avid readers of her Dory Fantasmagory series and anticipate a highly-entertaining, very fun story time! More info for her event can be found on our Facebook and website.
Monday, March 12, 40 Watt Club, 6:30–7:30pm, $7: Pénélope Bagieu, Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
For fans of: Nonfiction books about awesome historical figures, YA books, graphic novels
Pénélope Bagieu’s YA book is about badass women throughout history, so we wanted to host an event that would celebrate the awesome female and non-binary artists in Athens. Artist and curator Tatiana Veneruso (artistic director at the Trio art gallery in Athens) will join Pénélope in conversation. Avid is partnering with Girls Rock Athens for this event; members from Girls Rock Athens will play some songs during the event, and $2 from every ticket will go to the organization. More info can be found on our Facebook and website.
Tuesday, March 13, Avid on Prince, 6:30–7:30pm: YA Author Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X
For fans of: YA, poetry, slam poetry, coming-of-age tales
Slam-poet Elizabeth Acevedo writes a powerful and poetic coming of age tale with The Poet X, a story that will encourage young people to question the status quo and be confident in their individuality. An event certainly not to be missed! More info can be found on our Facebook and website.
Friday, March 16, Avid at Five Points, 6–7pm: Spotlight Sips: Contemporary Classics
For fans of: Contemporary classics, modern literature, story times, cocktails
Who says story time is just for kids? (Not us!!). Avid introduces a new story time series for adults who want other adults to read them stories. Because who doesn’t like stories?? (Again, not us!). Join us for our inaugural event featuring bookseller Kelsey and her love for contemporary classics, including Kurt Vonnegut and his book Welcome to the Monkey House.
Tuesday, March 20, Avid on Prince, 6–7pm: Benjamin Zawacki: Thailand: Shifting Ground Between the US and a Rising China
For fans of: International affairs, international politics
Interested in reading about modern-day Thailand, its history, and its role in shaping international relations? Yeah, you are! Come hear Benjamin Zawacki, author and political analyst, chat about his book. Then you can impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of world politics. Read more about the event here.
Friday, March 23, Avid on Prince, 6–7pm: Avid Poetry Series: Aruni Kashyap and Soham Patel
For fans of: Poetry, supporting UGA faculty members!
The March installment of the Avid Poetry Series features poets Aruni Kashyap and Soham Patel. Kashyap recently joined UGA’s Creative Writing Program faculty, so if you’re one of his students, this is the perfect opportunity to score some points with hi — er, hear some beautiful poetry…
We also encourage you to check out these events we’ll be participating in!
Tuesday, March 20, Ciné, 6:30–7:30pm: The UGA Creative Writing Program presents Brian Clements: Bullets into Bells
For fans of: Books dealing with gun violence, community discussions
The UGA Creative Writing Program will host Brian Clements, co-editor of Bullets into Bells: Poets & Citizens Respond to Gun Violence, for a group reading and discussion about gun violence.
Wednesday, March 28, Ciné, 7–9pm: The UGA Creative Writing Program Faculty Lecture
For fans of: Great creative writing, supporting UGA faculty members!
The UGA Creative Writing Program presents an evening with some of its brilliant faculty members and their respective literary works.
