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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at 11am for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Raegan Fordemwalt discusses Lover Girl
DESCRIPTION:Lover Girl is the dreamy debut from poet and breakout TikTok star Raegan Fordemwalt\, enhanced with a new cover and never-before-shared poems and art. \nIn her fully illustrated debut collection Lover Girl\, poet Raegan Fordemwalt writes the story of a girl boldly and devastatingly fond of love. So eager to feel\, she proudly walks through Heartbreak\, Loneliness\, Jealousy\, and Acceptance on the journey to personal growth and self-love. \nThis highly anticipated edition offers fans the collection they first fell in love with\, as well as a special edition cover and 14 all-new poems and drawings! With candor and vulnerability\, Raegan and her Lover Girl continue to give readers a soft place to land as they fall back in love with themselves and each poem along the way.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-raegan-fordemwalt-discusses-lover-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day introducing Andy Lower
DESCRIPTION:Andy Lower presents I Gave Away All My Clothes \nThrough personal reflection\, the Andy honestly discusses the challenges and opportunities in the ethical clothing sector and directly address the popular reasons that Western consumers often don’t align their purchasing decisions with their values. Sharing the story of their company\, Visible Clothing\, a social enterprise\, they illustrate that where and who we buy from does indeed make a true difference.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-andy-lower/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore 130th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore invites everyone to celebrate 130 years of community\, literature\, and cherished memories! To say thank you\, they’re hosting a celebration featuring the unveiling of limited-edition merchandise and a raffle every 30 minutes for participants (must be present to win). Guests can share their favorite Vroman’s memories\, explore 1894 trivia displayed around the store\, and get an early start on holiday shopping. It’s sure to be a wonderful time for all!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-3/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Walk of Fame induction of Lian Dolan
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore is thrilled to announce author Lian Dolan as the next honoree to immortalize her handprints and signature in Vroman’s Author Walk of Fame! They are excited to celebrate Lian and her remarkable contributions to the Pasadena literary world with this special dedication. \nOn Saturday\, November 23rd\, at noon\, fans are invited to join the dedication ceremony. Following the ceremony\, attendees can enjoy a unique conversation between Lian Dolan and Naomi Hirahara\, diving into Lian’s life and career. \nUnderstanding that not everyone will have the best view\, Vroman will broadcast the event on Instagram Live. Stay tuned for more details and follow them on Instagram @vromansbookstore!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore3-walk-of-fame-induction-of-lian-dolan/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T235610Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll Jr. sign copies of Ghosts of Panama
DESCRIPTION:Panama\, 1989. The once warm relationship between United States and Gen. Manuel Noriega has eroded dangerously. Newly elected President George Bush has declared the strongman a drug trafficker and a rigger of elections. Intimidation on the streets is a daily reality for U.S. personnel and their families. The nation is a powder keg. \nNaval Investigative Service (NIS) Special Agent Rick Yell has worked the job in Panama since 1986\, and lives there with his wife Annya and infant child. Like most NIS agents\, he’s a civilian with no military rank with a specialty in working criminal cases. The dynamic changes suddenly when Yell inadvertently develops an intelligence source with unparalleled access to the Noriega regime. Now the agent is thrust into a world of spy-versus-spy\, of secret meetings and hidden documents. \nYell’s source – known as “The Old Man” – warns when Cuban military personnel arrive and identifies anti-American officers within the Panamanian Defense Forces\, provides information about an imprisoned CIA asset and helps track Noriega’s movements\, agitating for the dictator’s kidnapping. The reports created by Yell and his NIS colleagues shape the decisions made in Washington D.C.\, CIA headquarters in Langley and the innermost sanctums of Pentagon. \nThe powder keg is lit on December 16\, 1989\, when a young U.S. Marine is gunned down at a checkpoint in Panama City. Yell and his cadre of trusted agents deploy immediately to investigate the killing\, and what they determine will decide the fate of two nations. When President Bush hears the details they uncover\, he orders an invasion that puts Yell’s family\, informants and fellow agents directly in harm’s way. \nUsing a blend of research and interviews with the NIS agents who were directly involved\, Ghosts of Panama reveals the untold\, clandestine story of counterintelligence professionals placed in a pressure cooker assignment of historic proportions. \nThis is a ticketed in-store event. One ticket = 1 copy of GHOSTS OF PANAMA as well as access to the signing line. The authors will not be signing any other merchandise. \nAbout the authors\nMark Harmon starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS and also served as executive producer of the show. On the new CBS series\, NCIS: Origins which explores the early career of Gibbs\, Harmon will serve as narrator in addition to executive producer. In other television work\, Harmon received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for the critically acclaimed The West Wing and for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Special for Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years. Other credits include Reasonable Doubts\, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations\, Chicago Hope\, From Earth to the Moon\, St. Elsewhere\, and Moonlighting. \nLeon Carroll\, Jr. co-authored the New York Times bestseller Ghosts of Honolulu. He previously served as a technical advisor on the hit drama NCIS for twenty-one seasons and is currently working on the new show NCIS: Origins. Previously\, he was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps\, attaining the rank of Major. Leon then began a twenty-year career as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He served in seven different locations\, including tours as a Special Agent Afloat on the USS Ranger (CV-61) and as the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS offices in the Republic of Panama and the Pacific Northwest.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-mark-harmon-leon-carroll-jr-sign-copies-of-ghosts-of-panama/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sebastian Junger discusses In My Time of Dying
DESCRIPTION:A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm. \nFor years as an award-winning war reporter\, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain\, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there\, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached\, he was visited by his dead father\, inviting Junger to join him. “It’s okay\,” his father said. “There’s nothing to be scared of. I’ll take care of you.” That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived. \nThis experience spurred Junger—a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical—to undertake a scientific\, philosophical\, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person\, emotionally and spiritually\, when forced to reckon with such existential questions? \nSebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe\, War\, Freedom\, A Death in Belmont\, Fire\, and The Perfect Storm\, and co-director of the documentary film Restrepo\, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sebastian-junger-discusses-in-my-time-of-dying/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T114500
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and the British Swim School
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore for a splashtastic storytime where they dive into the world of water safety! This fun-filled event is perfect for little ones (and parents) eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. Mr. Steve will read delightful stories that teach important lessons about being water-wise. British Swim School\, a water survival swim school in East Pasadena will be available afterward to pass out water safety information and answer questions. Grab your life vests and your imagination—it’s going to be a whale of a time! Don’t miss out on the adventure of reading and learning to swim safely.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-the-british-swim-school/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T234701Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jack Stewart\, in conversation with Ray Porter\, discuss Bogey Spades
DESCRIPTION:Enemies. Allies. It’s hard to tell the difference when peace and world order hang in the balance. \nReturning home a hero\, TOPGUN pilot Colt Bancroft is called on to resurrect a Vietnam-era light attack squadron. Once soaring high\, he finds himself on the dark side of special operations in a conflict he never saw coming. At its front lines\, NCIS Special Agent Emmy “Punky” King is confronted with the timeless question—is the enemy of her enemy her friend? \nAs Colt and his band of Navy SEALs bring the Black Ponies of VAL-4 to the fight\, Punky navigates the murky waters of international espionage and an uneasy alliance with a former adversary to uncover a new threat. At its heart is a weapon that could tilt the scales of global power. And the American Vice President is in the crosshairs. \nIn a world where every decision has repercussions and trust is a double-edged sword\, Colt and Punky must forgive past transgressions and forge new alliances to confront an enemy who always seems one step ahead. In this high-stakes game: every choice counts\, and the next move could redefine the future. \nFrom author Jack Stewart\, a former US Navy Top Gun instructor pilot\, comes the third book in the exhilarating Battle Born series. Bogey Spades is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown. \nJack Stewart grew up in Seattle\, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy\, serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot. A graduate of TOPGUN\, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers\, deployed to Afghanistan with an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party\, and served on a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa. He is a captain with a major U.S. airline and lives with his family in Dallas\, Texas.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jack-stewart-in-conversation-with-ray-porter-discuss-bogey-spades/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Megan Roy discusses Can You Do This?: An Imagination Playbook
DESCRIPTION:An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading\, counting\, movement\, and play for kids ages 2-5\, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home \nBrimming with whimsical art\, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! \nFrom stomping their feet to standing on one leg\, each page invites participation with prompts like “Can you hop like a bunny?” and “Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?” As kids act out the playful challenges\, they’ll exercise their bodies and minds\, while sharing laughs with family and friends. \nThe perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night’s sleep! \nMegan Roy is an illustrator and surface designer from New Hampshire\, currently based in Los Angeles. Her work can be found in national publications\, television commercials\, on greeting cards\, tour merchandise\, phone cases\, book covers\, home decor\, toys & games\, and more. She is the illustrator of the mix & match cookbook Ice Cream Party (published by Chronicle Books)\, is an ambassador for Adobe Express\, and has amassed a following of 91K people on Instagram for her illustration work alone. Her artwork radiates a playful spirit\, a delightful sense of humor\, a deep love for animals\, and a unique blend of color and texture.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-megan-roy-discusses-can-you-do-this-an-imagination-playbook/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. discuss 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
DESCRIPTION:Peek behind the curtain into the making of Happy Days\, the ultimate American sitcom\, in this detailed season-by-season history written by two of the show’s longest-serving writer-producers. \nOne of the most successful TV shows of all time\, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like Ron Howard\, Henry Winkler\, and Robin Williams. Now\, just in time for its 50th anniversary\, tune in for exclusive access\, as writers Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history. \nFeaturing new interviews with the creators\, cast\, and crew of the show and a foreword by The Fonz himself\, explore rarely-seen photographs and personal anecdotes on a season-by-season journey behind the scenes. \nDirector\, writer\, and producer Brian Levant has been at the creative helm of some of the biggest franchises in family entertainment. He was the showrunner of Happy Days \,Mork & Mindy\, and \nThe Bad News Bears series. After winning the Cable Ace Award for his long-running Leave it to Beaver revival\, Levant turned his attention to directing feature films. His hit films include the original Beethoven\, Jingle All The Way\, Are We There Yet? And the box office juggernaut\, \nThe Flintstones. He is also the author of the acclaimed book My Life and Toys. \nFred Fox Jr. began his entertainment career on the writing staff of Laverne & Shirley. He went on to write and produce on Happy Days\, Family Matters\, Webster\, and TheNew Leave it to Beaver. Fred co-wrote the book for Merry Go Round (with music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman\, Academy Award winners for Mary Poppins). He also worked on a children’s book with the legendary Ray Bradbury. Fox is the author of Through Francesca’s Eyes. Fox served as showrunner for the International Emmy Award-winning series\, My Secret Identity
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-brian-levant-and-fred-fox-jr-discuss-50-years-of-happy-days-a-visual-history-of-an-american-television-classic/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bree Paulsen\, in conversation with Victoria Ying\, discusses Firelight’s Apprentice
DESCRIPTION:The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire\, Bree Paulsen\, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm\, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters. \nIn a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war\, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king’s magician. But with the memories of war still fresh\, Ada is conflicted by this prospect—despite her knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly\, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. \nWhen a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform\, they immediately recognize Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure—even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister\, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces…
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-bree-paulsen-in-conversation-with-victoria-ying-discusses-firelights-apprentice/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Wine Tasting with Michael Higgins
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an elegant and informative evening of wine tasting at Vroman’s 1894 Wine Bar hosted by Michael Higgins. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, this event is a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection that compliments wines from Higgins’ book Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast. \nWhat’s included: \n\nTasting of 4 different regional wines\nOne copy of Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast by Michael Higgins\nExpert guidance and wine education\n\nCome for the wine\, stay for the experience\, and afterwards shop around our fabulous selections of books\, gifts\, and more! \nThis event will be held in The 1894 Wine Bar\, located on the first floor of Vroman’s Bookstore. Attendees must be 21+.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-wine-tasting-with-michael-higgins/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore Nancy Redd\, in conversation with Michaela Pereira\, discusses The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness
DESCRIPTION:A revolutionary health resource for young adults of all genders to understand\, appreciate\, and take care of their bodies\, with color photos throughout \nHow can the savviest and most connected generation in history have no photographic guide to puberty? Until now! The Real Body Manual is a comprehensive health and wellness guidebook for all genders—from the author of the ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller Body Drama. Inspired by her own kids entering the tween and teen years\, Nancy Redd has crafted a uniquely inclusive book that offers a factual and candid approach to the complex and often confusing body issues that all young people face. This go-to resource or all types of developing bodies contains medically vetted\, relatable advice alongside full-color photographic references. \nThe Real Body Manual is for curious readers from puberty and beyond and is a conversation starter for parents\, caregivers\, uncles and aunts\, older siblings\, counselors\, teachers\, and health professionals—essentially anyone who would like to more fully understand and effectively relate to the body-image and self-discovery challenges faced by the young people in their life. \nCreated with today’s open-minded and diverse kids in mind\, this book tackles acne\, body odor\, constipation and diarrhea\, chests and breasts\, dandruff\, sleep hygiene\, sexual health\, self-care\, and so much more in a judgment-free and gender-neutral way. The Real Body Manual is the encouraging book that modern young adults are waiting for—and an eye-opening book their parents are likely to learn from\, too! \nNancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author\, health journalist\, and on-air host whose latest book\, THE REAL BODY MANUAL\, is a uniquely photographic head-to-toe health and wellness book for all people from puberty on up that BookRiot calls “ready to support literally any human who wants to learn more about bodies.” Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine\, Redd\, a mother of two\, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation. \nMichaela Pereira is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning three decades. Most recently she hosted FOX 11’s daily flagship program “Good Day LA.” Additionally\, Michaela hosted her own daily national eponymously named show on CNN’s sister station HLN\, and was a longtime member of the KTLA morning news team and host of CNN’s “New Day”.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nancy-redd-in-conversation-with-michaela-pereira-discusses-the-real-body-manual-your-visual-guide-to-health-wellness/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T230438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T230438Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Nov 09 Allen Zadoff in conversation with Yehudi Mercado\, discusses The Donut Prince of New York
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Guterman’s junior year in high school is off to a rocky start.  No love life\, no new theater production\, and if his mother has her way\, no more of his favorite comfort food—donuts. Eugene would just as soon spend the year playing small\, but that’s hard to do when you’re the biggest kid in your class. \nThings change when he accidentally tackles the school’s star quarterback and Coach sees the possibilities and recruits the plus-size playwright onto the varsity football team. Eugene is suddenly catapulted into the world of the “The Pops\,” the exclusive clique of popular athletes known for their parties and dating scene. Best of all is the new and mysterious girl Daisy who seems to be noticing him. \nThen Eugene discovers that life at the top is more complicated than he imagined— there’s pressure to excel\, to fit in\, and to uphold a certain image—and Eugene misses his former life and his old friends. Can he find the courage to give it all up\, write something real\, and maybe\, just maybe\, be the big guy who actually gets the girl?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nov-09-allen-zadoff-in-conversation-with-yehudi-mercado-discusses-the-donut-prince-of-new-york/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T225953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225953Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Molly Ruttan\, in conversation with Stacy Lynn Carroll\, discusses The Yowlers
DESCRIPTION:A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice \nThe Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles\, Mama yells\, Sara and Sonya bicker\, and the baby fusses day and night. They’re so used to being grumpy that when their new neighbors smile at them\, the Yowlers are puzzled and are immediately suspicious. And when the new kids ask Sara and Sonya to play? Well\, that’s just plain odd. Then again\, it does feel good to be treated kindly . . . and all of a sudden the sisters start acting nicer themselves\, causing Mama and Papa to wonder if they’re coming down with something. But as it turns out\, even the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful. The weather may have been stormy— but there is friendliness is in the forecast!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-molly-ruttan-in-conversation-with-stacy-lynn-carroll-discusses-the-yowlers/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T225723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225723Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jesse Katz\, in conversation with Héctor Tobar\, discusses The Rent Collectors: Exploitation\, Murder\, and Redemption in Immigrant LA
DESCRIPTION:Baby-faced teen Giovanni Macedo is desperate to find belonging in one of LA’s most predatory gangs\, the Columbia Lil Cycos—so desperate that he agrees to kill an undocumented Mexican street vendor. The vendor\, Francisco Clemente\, had been refusing to give in to the gang’s shakedown demands. But Giovanni botches the hit\, accidentally killing a newborn instead. The overlords who rule the Lil Cycos from a Supermax prison 1\,000 miles away must be placated and Giovanni is lured across the border where\, in turn\, the gang botches his killing. And so\, incredibly\, Giovanni rises from the dead\, determined to both seek redemption for his unforgivable crime and take down the gang who drove him to do it. \n  \nWith The Rent Collectors\, Jesse Katz has built a teeth clenching and breathless narrative that explicates the difficult and proud lives of undocumented black market workers who are being extorted by the gangs and fined by the city of LA—in other words\, exploited by two sets of rent collectors.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jesse-katz-in-conversation-with-hector-tobar-discusses-the-rent-collectors-exploitation-murder-and-redemption-in-immigrant-la/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T225510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225510Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Ed - Bonsai Workshop with Daniel Deephouse
DESCRIPTION:Daniel brings more than 40 years experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia\, the UK and the US. \nYou’ll repot\, trim and wire your own Japanese garden! Part of our ongoing Bonsai series\, Daniel will take you through the process of creating and caring for your very own Bonsai. We provide all the supplies you need\, you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We can’t wait to meet you. \nThis month’s plant selection is Juniper Nana. \nDaniel fell in love with the art when his Oma (grandmother) Elizabeth Deephouse introduced him to it when he was eight. He loves to share his passion with anyone interested in learning. Daniel currently volunteers to help maintain the Bonsai collection at the Huntington Gardens and the Lake Balboa Japanese Garden. He also tends to private collections in the Los Angeles area and styles private trees. You can see some of his work at www.deephouselandscaping.com \nThis class will be held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-bonsai-workshop-with-daniel-deephouse/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T114500
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T225326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T225326Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pete the Cat's Awesomely Groovy Octoberpalooza Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Pete the Cat has lots of fans\nOf his groovy buttons\, and his cool\, cat dance.\nAfter reading books\nAbout Pete and his friends\, activities begin when Storytime ends.\nCat-eared hats\nWill make you look like Pete.\nStay in lines\nMakes your artwork look neat!\nNOTE: Though Pete himself will not appear\nYOU’LL look like Pete\nWearing your cool\, blue\, pointy ears!\nStorytime will follow a few SONGS WITH MISS MARIE! Be sure to arrive at 11AM to catch our new Storytime sensation!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pete-the-cats-awesomely-groovy-octoberpalooza-storytime/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T224113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T224113Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Aaron Carnes\, in conversation with Dan Ozzi\, discusses In Defense of Ska: Expanded 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:With an additional 30\,000 words of compelling stories\, research\, and analysis\, music journalist and ‘In Defense of Ska’ podcast creator/host Aaron Carnes presents the case that ska never died\, by jumping headfirst into ska’s “lost years\,” i.e.\, the period after the ’90s third-wave ska boom. \nNew topics covered include LA’s ongoing vibrant traditional ska scene and how young Latinos are keeping the ska torch aflame\, how the devastation of Hurricane Katrina inadvertently kicked off a thriving scene focused on keeping community alive in New Orleans\, a deep review of Christian ska group Five Iron Frenzy\, who broke a Kickstarter record in the ’10s while making progressive activists out of their fan base\, a close inspection of a hipster rocksteady scene in Brooklyn that grew so popular it nearly kicked off a nationwide revival\, and more secret ska past revelations with none other than Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump—who has a story that\, up until recently\, was carefully guarded. \nPlus\, the book re-explores several bands featured in the first edition\, revealing new layers and more details about all the bands fans love\, like Mighty Mighty Bosstones\, Operation Ivy\, the Slackers\, Hepcat\, Mephiskapheles\, and Reel Big Fish. With 30\,000 additional words\, this is the complete ska package.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-aaron-carnes-in-conversation-with-dan-ozzi-discusses-in-defense-of-ska-expanded-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T223823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T223823Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Julie Schnieders discusses A Hunt for Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:What is Charlie to do on a rainy day after his iPad no longer works? Bored\, Charlie wants magic\, adventure\, and even to slay a dragon When a rainbow suddenly appears\, Charlie steps outside to take a sensory journey through his neighborhood discovering the sights\, sounds\, and smell of nature. On his walk\, Charlie learns much more about the world around him than he would have just playing video games. \nAbout the Author:\nJulie Schnieders grew up in South Pasadena\, California\, where her family settled over 100 years ago. As a child\, her parents took her hiking in the local mountains and on vacation at the beach where she collected seashells by the dozens. Her dad owned an ice cream business and candy shop—a child’s dream! Her early childhood memories fostered in her a love of nature\, exploration\, and of course\, a sweet tooth! \nJulie has written freelance stories for The Tidings\, Angelus News\, and Quarterly Magazine. She also taught elementary school\, which piqued her interest in children’s books. \nToday\, Julie calls Northwest Montana home where her adventure continues. The beauty of wildlife\, starry skies\, and the great outdoors inspire her to write stories about how nature cultivates the creativity and curiosity of children of all ages. \nJulie is a wife and mother of two grown children. She is still on the hunt for the next great story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-julie-schnieders-discusses-a-hunt-for-bugs/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T222006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T222006Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: The Little Old Woman Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night\, while walking in the woods\, the little old lady heard . . . clomp\, clomp\, shake\, shake\, clap\, clap. \nAnd the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art\, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud. \nA classic and fun Halloween read-aloud story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist\, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-the-little-old-woman-who-wasnt-afraid-of-anything-by-linda-williams/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20241025T221712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T221712Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: M.T. Anderson discusses Nicked
DESCRIPTION:From the award-winning and bestselling author of Feed comes a raucous and slyly funny adult fiction debut. Based on a bizarre but true quest to steal the mystical corpse of a long-dead saint\, Nicked is a fantastical\, genre-defying\, and delightfully queer historical romp. \nThe year is 1087\, and a pox is sweeping through the Italian city of Bari. When a lowly monk is visited by Saint Nicholas in his dreams\, he interprets the vision as a call to serve the sick. But his superiors\, and the power brokers they serve\, have different plans for the tender-hearted Brother Nicephorus. \nEnter Tyun\, a charismatic treasure hunter renowned for “liberating” holy relics from their tombs. Tyun says that the seven-hundred-year-old bones of Saint Nicholas are rumored to weep a mysterious liquid that can heal the sick. For the humble price of a small fortune\, he will steal the bones and deliver them to Bari\, curing the plague and restoring glory to the fallen city. And Nicephorus\, the “dreamer\,” will be his guide. \nWhat follows is a heist for the ages\, as Nicephorus is swept away on strange tides\, and alongside even stranger bedfellows\, to commit sacrilegious theft. Based on real historical accounts\, Nicked is a swashbuckling saga\, a medieval novel noir\, a meditation on the miraculous\, and a monastic meet-cute\, filled with wide-eyed wonder at the world that awaits beyond our own borders.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-m-t-anderson-discusses-nicked/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20240926T225802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T225802Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Ai\, in conversation with Oliver Wang\, discuss New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years of the Vietnamese Diaspora as seen through the New Wave movement\, showing how young Vietnamese refugees in Orange County found rebellion and reinvention through music\, fashion\, and community. \nAs Vietnamese refugees sought safety in the United States in the wake of the fall of Saigon\, a generation of Vietnamese teenagers and young adults struggled to adjust to a new life in America. Many of these young people in Southern California found a new life and a new identity in New Wave music\, a type of Euro Disco that became enormously popular in this community. New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora celebrates the rebellion\, reinvention\, and rebirth of joy in this young generation in cultural limbo. Featuring essays from prominent Vietnamese scholars\, critics\, and stars\, New Wave explores how music\, fashion\, and rebellion can be a force for healing. New Wave is a love letter to the first generation of Vietnamese punks and rebels who came of age in the 1980s.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-elizabeth-ai-in-conversation-with-oliver-wang-discuss-new-wave-rebellion-and-reinvention-in-the-vietnamese-diaspora/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20240926T225222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T225222Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Horror for Young Audiences: featuring Moss Lawton and Aaron Alexovich\, in conversation with Justine Pucella Winans
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore along with children’s authors Moss Lawton and Aaron Alexovic for a discussion on Horror for Young Audiences. This event is kid-friendly and will include a book signing. Books are available for purchase at Vroman’s Event Calendar. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-horror-for-young-audiences-featuring-moss-lawton-and-aaron-alexovich-in-conversation-with-justine-pucella-winans/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20240926T223526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T223526Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime presents: Laura Obuobi discusses What Love Looks Like
DESCRIPTION:From Laura Obuobi\, author of Black Gold and NAACP Image Award nominee\, and illustrator Anna Cunha comes a whimsical bedtime story about the love between a Black father and his daughter. This tender tale with lush natural imagery and pure Black joy captures love’s vastness\, showing us its greatest form is often the one between parent and child. \nOne question must be answered before Afia can slip into a peaceful sleep: What does love look like? With the companionship of her loving papa\, Afia journeys to find love and learns that it is the warmth of the sun’s hugs\, the brook’s soothing song\, and other mesmerizing gifts of nature. But Afia’s quest also teaches her that she may not have to go too far to see the emotion at the heart of the world’s wonders.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-special-storytime-presents-laura-obuobi-discusses-what-love-looks-like/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20240926T223111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T223111Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Jason Reynolds discusses Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…:A LOVE Story
DESCRIPTION:#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds tackles it—you know…it—from the guy’s perspective in this unfiltered and undeniably sweet stream-of-consciousness story of a teen boy about to experience a huge first. \nTwenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats\, a t-shirt\, and hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine. \nTwenty-four weeks ago: Neon’s dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love\, and while they haven’t taken that next big step…yet\, they’ve started talking about…that. \nTwenty-four days ago: Neon’s mom finds her—gulp—bra in his room. Hey! No judging! Those hook thingies are complicated! So he’d figured he’d better practice\, what with the big day only a month away. \nTwenty-four minutes ago: Neon leaves his shift at work at his dad’s bingo hall\, making sure to bring some chicken tenders for Aria. They’re not candlelight and they definitely aren’t caviar\, but they are her favorite. \nAnd right this second? Neon is locked in Aria’s bathroom\, completely freaking out because twenty-four seconds from now he and Aria are about to…about to… Well\, they won’t do anything if he can’t get out of his own head (all the advice\, insecurities\, and what-ifs) and out of this bathroom! \nNote: the subject matter of this book contains PG-13 material and is not recommended for the youngest of readers. \n**All tickets include a signed copy of Twenty-Four Seconds From Now . . .: A LOVE Story as well as admittance to the meet and greet line for a photo with Jason!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-jason-reynolds-discusses-twenty-four-seconds-from-nowa-love-story/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T110937
CREATED:20240926T180017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180017Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Maha Abouelenein discusses 7 Rules of Self Reliance: How to Stay Low\, Keep Moving\, Invest in Yourself\, and Own You Future
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the journey of self-reliance with global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein as she shows you how to deploy your greatest asset—yourself—to achieve your dreams and beyond. \nIn an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty\, mastering self-reliance is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication and personal branding expert who has been instrumental in orchestrating transformations for clients that include global corporate giants\, high-growth startups\, sports organizations\, governments\, and high-net-worth individuals. \nWhether you’re launching a business\, pivoting in your career\, or seeking personal fulfillment\, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance provides a robust framework for navigating the demands of contemporary life while equipping you with the tools to thrive in today’s AI-enhanced\, tumultuous landscape.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-maha-abouelenein-discusses-7-rules-of-self-reliance-how-to-stay-low-keep-moving-invest-in-yourself-and-own-you-future/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Red Hen Press Poetry Night featuring Abi Pollokoff\, Jason Schneiderman\, and Christian Teresi\, in conversation with Rob Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Rob Arnold is a CHamoru poet\, essayist\, and arts leader whose work has appeared in Ploughshares\, Hyphen\, Gettysburg Review\, Poetry Northwest\, RED INK\, Harpur Palate\, and Solstice\, among others. His work has been anthologized in New CHamoru Literature and Na’huyong: An Anthology of CHamoru Literature\, and has received support from the Somerville Arts Council\, the Jack Straw Cultural Center\, and Artist Trust. He lives in Brooklyn\, NY\, where he serves as Executive Director of Poets House. \n\nAbi Pollokoff is the author of night myths • • before the body (Red Hen Press\, forthcoming 2025). TriQuarterly nominated her work for a Pushcart\, and her poems can also be found in The Seventh Wave\, Denver Quarterly\, and Radar\, where she was a finalist for the Consiton Prize. She has been supported by the Jack Straw Cultural Center\, Hugo House\, The Seattle Review of Books\, and other organizations. Currently\, Abi is the managing editor for Poetry Northwest Editions and works in publishing. She received her MFA from the University of Washington. Find her at abipollokoff.com. \n\nJason Schneiderman’s fifth collection of poems\, Self Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire will be published by Red Hen Press in 2024. He is also the editor of the anthology Queer: A Reader for Writers (Oxford UP 2016); his book of essays Nothingism: Poetry at the End of Print Culture will be published by the University of Michigan Press Poets on Poetry imprint in 2025. His poems and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies\, including The Penguin Book of the Sonnet\, and three installments of Best American Poetry. His awards include the Emily Dickinson Award from the Poetry Society of America\, the Jerome J. Shestack Award from The American Poetry Review\, and a Fulbright Fellowship from the Fulbright Foundation. He is longtime co-host of the podcast Painted Bride Quarterly Slush Pile and has been a guest host for The Slowdown. He is Professor of English at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and teaches in the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. \n\nChristian Teresi is the author of What Monsters You Make of Them (forthcoming in fall 2024 from Red Hen Press). His poems\, essays\, and translations have appeared in many journals\, including AGNI\, The American Poetry Review\, Blackbird\, The Kenyon Review\, Literary Hub\, and Narrative. He lives in Washington\, DC where he works on international education and public diplomacy initiatives. Read more about him at christianteresi.com.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-red-hen-press-poetry-night-featuring-abi-pollokoff-jason-schneiderman-and-christian-teresi-in-conversation-with-rob-arnold/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kathleen Glasgow\, in conversation with Alexa Donne\, discuss The Glass Girl
DESCRIPTION:From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw\, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol–and the journey she must take to heal. \nEveryone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house\, her dad needs her to not make waves\, and her ex needs her not to be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother–and now she’s dead. \nThere’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka\, beer\, peppermint schnapps–alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides\, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital\, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella\, reality means rehab. \nGorgeously written and deeply compassionate\, Kathleen Glasgow’s The Glass Girl is a candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction–and what it takes to help them get better.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kathleen-glasgow-in-conversation-with-alexa-donne-discuss-the-glass-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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