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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
CREATED: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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
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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:20260510T121136
CREATED: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:20260510T121136
CREATED: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:20260510T121136
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:20260510T121136
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
CREATED:20240926T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T175412Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
CREATED:20240926T174627Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
CREATED:20240926T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T174253Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Stayman-London\, in conversation with Amber Benson\, discusses Fang Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout\, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novel\, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down\, Tess doesn’t believe vampires exist . . . until one walks through her door. \nThe sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped\, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life\, Tess agrees to help\, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines\, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all\, she’s falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile\, back in New York\, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.) \nVisiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream\, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com\, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kate-stayman-london-in-conversation-with-amber-benson-discusses-fang-fiction/
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:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
CREATED:20240926T173930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173930Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstor: Scott Dominic Carpenter\, in conversation with Joan Meyerson\, discuss Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love
DESCRIPTION:Following his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi\, Midwesterner Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue. \nThis time\, though\, the story starts with sorrow as Carpenter’s wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine\, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it\, the author finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic. \nIt’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures\, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots\, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit\, insight\, and wistfulness\, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude–only to emerge on the other side\, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstor-scott-dominic-carpenter-in-conversation-with-joan-meyerson-discuss-paris-lost-and-found-a-memoir-of-love/
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:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mike Madrid discusses The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy
DESCRIPTION:An insightful investigation of how and why the two major political parties have failed to appeal to the Latino vote—the largest ethnic voting group in the country—and the impact it will have on American democracy and politics for decades to come. \nIn 2020\, Latinos became the second-largest ethnic voting group in the country. They make up the largest plurality of residents in the most populous states in the union\, as well as the fastest segment of the most important swing states in the US Electoral College. Fitting neither the stereotype of the aggrieved minority voter nor the traditional assimilating immigrant group\, Latinos are challenging both political parties’ notions of race\, religious beliefs\, economic success\, and the American dream. Given their exploding numbers—and their growing ability to determine the fate of local\, state\, and national elections—you’d think the two major political parties would understand Latino voters. After all\, their emergence on the national scene is not a new phenomenon. But they still don’t. \nRepublicans\, not because of their best efforts but rather despite them\, are just beginning to see a movement of Latinos toward the GOP. Democrats\, for the moment\, still win a commanding share of the Latino vote\, but that share is dwindling fast. Now\, in The Latino Century\, veteran political consultant Mike Madrid uses thirty years of research and campaign experience at some of the highest levels on both sides of the aisle to address what might be the most critical questions of our time: Will the rise of Latino voters continue to foment the hyper-partisan and explosive tribalism of our age or will they usher in a new pluralism that advances the arc of social progress? How and why are both political parties so uniquely unprepared for the coming wave of Latino votes? And what must each party do to win those votes? \nBy answering these questions\, The Latino Century explores the true meaning of America at a time of rapid cultural change\, the founding principles of self-government and individual responsibility\, and one man’s journey through a political party that has turned itself inside out.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mike-madrid-discusses-the-latino-century-how-americas-largest-minority-is-transforming-democracy/
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:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T203000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: MG Lord\, discusses Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water
DESCRIPTION:A groundbreaking history of how women found synchronicity―and power―in water. \n“If you’re not strong enough to swim fast\, you’re probably not strong enough to swim ‘pretty\,’” said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century\, tensions between beauty and strength\, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers―none more so than synchronized swimmers\, for whom Williams is often considered godmother. \nIn this revelatory history\, Vicki Valosik traces a century of aquatic performance\, from vaudeville to the Olympic arena\, and brings to life the colorful cast of characters whose “pretty swimming” not only laid the groundwork for an altogether new sport but forever changed women’s relationships with water. Williams\, who became a Hollywood sensation for her splashy “aquamusicals\,” was just one in a long\, bedazzled line of swimmers who began their careers as athletes but found greater opportunity\, and often social acceptance\, in the world of show business. \nNow\, on the fortieth anniversary of synchronized swimming’s elevation to Olympic status\, Swimming Pretty honors its incredible history of grit\, glamor\, and sheer athleticism.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mg-lord-discusses-swimming-pretty-the-untold-story-of-women-in-water/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121136
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Robin Benway discusses The Girls of Skylark Lane
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner Robin Benway debuts a coming-of-age middle grade novel about friendships\, family\, and discovering the person you’re meant to be. Babysitters Club meets The Sandlot when twin sisters join a ragtag neighborhood girls softball team at a time when growing up could mean growing apart. \nAggie and Jac might be twin sisters\, but lately they haven’t felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious\, Aggie is worried her new locker won’t open\, that Jac could make new friends without her\, and that her friends from home will move on\, leaving her all alone. \nWhen the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team\, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls\, even if she has to drag Jac along\, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain’s older brother… \nAggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships. But as Jac and Aggie grow into different people\, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-robin-benway-discusses-the-girls-of-skylark-lane/
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:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121137
CREATED:20240910T182455Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Gareth Higgins and Kathleen Norris discuss A Whole Life in Twelve Movies
DESCRIPTION:Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers–American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. \nIn A Whole Life in Twelve Movies\, Norris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives–from before birth to death and beyond. \nFeaturing 12 films\, including 2001: A Space Odyssey\, Malcolm X\, and Babette’s Feast\, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year. Each chapter recommends additional films and includes discussion questions ideally suited for churches\, small groups\, and book clubs. \nAs readers watch and read\, they will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence\, goodness\, belonging\, vocation\, identity\, success\, generosity\, dealing with conflict\, and what it means to be human. The book outlines a cinematic path toward a deeper spirituality and a more meaningful life for people across the faith spectrum and seekers alike.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-gareth-higgins-and-kathleen-norris-discuss-a-whole-life-in-twelve-movies/
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:20240929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121137
CREATED:20240905T232127Z
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SUMMARY:The Monarca Collective: Mujeres De Maiz (Celebrate & Book Signing)
DESCRIPTION:The Monarca Collective invites you to join the Mujeres de Maiz Book Club\, which will meet in person to discuss the new Mujeres de Maiz anthology! Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a meaningful way to connect with other mujeres\, this club offers an inspiring space to share thoughts and questions. Dive into the deep\, decades-long herstory of Mujeres de Maiz with this powerful collection of stories. Books are available for purchase at The Monarca Collective\, and all who pre-register receive 10% off their entire purchase. \n📙  Sunday\, September 29th\, 6PM-8PM (Culminating Celebration & Book Signing) \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-monarca-collective-mujeres-de-maiz-celebrate-book-signing/
LOCATION:The Monarca Collective\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd STE 19\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Mercadito Monarca,The Monarca Collective
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121137
CREATED:20240910T182120Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day with R.W. Meek\, Sheldon Paul Herman\, and S.Z. Estavillo!
DESCRIPTION:R.W. Meek presents The Dream Collector: Sabrine & Vincent van Gogh – Book Two \nSheldon Paul Herman presents It’s Late: Short Fiction and Poetry \nS.Z. Estavillo presents The Serpent’s Bridge
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-with-r-w-meek-sheldon-paul-herman-and-s-z-estavillo/
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:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121137
CREATED:20240910T181830Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: E. Katherine Kottaras and Vanitha Swaminathan discuss A Rainbow Inside My Body
DESCRIPTION:Learn yoga\, breathing exercises\, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras! \nWhen I need to know how I am feeling\, I can close my eyes and breathe. \nIn an increasingly stressful world\, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living\, young readers will learn yoga poses\, breathing exercises\, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras. With a playful and imaginative approach\, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda\, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind\, body\, and spirit are balanced\, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way. \nAbout E. Katherine Kottaras: E Katherine Kottaras is the author of two critically acclaimed YA novels\, How to Be Brave and The Best Possible Answer. Currently an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College\, she is also a certified yoga teacher\, personal trainer\, and health coach. She holds master’s degrees in English and Kinesiology. She lives in Southern California. \nAbout Vanitha Swaminathan: Vanitha Swaminathan was raised in Eastern India and learned mindfulness practices from her parents. Twice a year\, she returns to India to help her mother with her yoga practice. She graduated from the University of Sheffield\, UK\, with a master’s degree in education and has taught on two different continents for over forty years. She currently lives in California with her husband\, two sons\, and three grandchildren.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-e-katherine-kottaras-and-vanitha-swaminathan-discuss-a-rainbow-inside-my-body/
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:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T121137
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Acevedo\, in conversation with Yesika Salgado\, discuss Family Lore
DESCRIPTION:From National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes the story of one Dominican American family told through the voices of its women \nFlor has a gift: she can predict\, to the day\, when someone will die. So when she decides she wants a living wake—a party to bring her family and community together to celebrate the long life she’s led—her sisters are surprised. Has Flor foreseen her own death\, or someone else’s? Does she have other motives? She refuses to tell her sisters\, Matilde\, Pastora\, and Camila. \nBut Flor isn’t the only person with secrets: her sisters are hiding things\, too. And the next generation\, cousins Ona and Yadi\, face tumult of their own. \nSpanning the three days prior to the wake\, Family Lore traces the lives of each of the Marte women\, weaving together past and present\, Santo Domingo and New York City. Told with Elizabeth Acevedo’s inimitable and incandescent voice\, this is an indelible portrait of sisters and cousins\, aunts and nieces—one family’s journey through their history\, helping them better navigate all that is to come.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-elizabeth-acevedo-in-conversation-with-yesika-salgado-discuss-family-lore/
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: Chris Nichols and Adriene Biondo discuss Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-century Bowling
DESCRIPTION:Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling takes aim at the obsession that swept the post-war nation: bowling! More than just a sport or a hobby\, bowling became the ultimate modern lifestyle for Americans savoring the boom years that followed World War II. Bowling alleys were modern palaces; companies constantly aimed to outdo each other\, whether competing for the most spectacular architecture\, the most luxurious lanes\, the snazziest bowling balls\, or the most exciting refreshments they could offer. Bowlarama brings back―in living color―all the excitement in its lavishly illustrated pages\, packed with vintage photographs\, exciting ephemera\, and detailed hand-drawn architectural renderings that capture all the optimism\, enthusiasm\, and joie de vivre of the era.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chris-nichols-and-adriene-biondo-discuss-bowlarama-the-architecture-of-mid-century-bowling/
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: Esinam Bediako\, in conversation with Jayne Allen\, discuss Blood on the Brain
DESCRIPTION:An impulsive\, madcap and newly concussed young woman comes of age as she navigates her Ghanaian American identity\, her relationships\, and the muddled landscape of history\, memory\, imagination\, and delusion. \nTwenty-four-year-old Akosua is easily knocked off her feet. When she falls and hits her head\, she’s too preoccupied with her latest dramas to fully absorb the shock. In three months\, she has broken up with her boyfriend Wisdom\, discovered that her deadbeat dad has moved back to the States from Ghana\, and dropped so many classes that she believes she’s the only history grad student in the history of grad students to be registered for just one partial-credit class. Instead of facing her problems\, Akosua seeks distraction from Daniel\, a “good Ghanaian man.” But as her head injury worsens\, she questions whether she can continue to run away from her father any more than she can keep ignoring her brain and its traumas. Vibrant\, funny\, and bittersweet\, Blood on the Brain is a novel about the complications of family\, romance\, and culture—and how coming of age can feel like a blow to the head. \nEsinam Bediako is a Ghanaian American writer from Detroit. She is the author of the Ann Petry Award-winning novel\, Blood on the Brain (Red Hen Press\, 2024)\, as well as the essay/poetry chapbook\, Self-Talk (Porkbelly Press\, 2024). You can find some of her recent work in Porter House Review\, Cathexis Northwest Press\, Great River Review\, North American Review\, and Southern Humanities Review. Esi lives in Claremont\, CA with her husband and their two sons\, who create stories\, videos\, and other artwork with enviable speed and imagination.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-esinam-bediako-in-conversation-with-jayne-allen-discuss-blood-on-the-brain/
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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