Apr 24 Wednesday
Rock legend and Michigan native Bob Seger’s career is the focus of this author visit by Dr. Edward Sarkis Balian. His book Turn the Page: the Bob Seger Story is the first and only complete biography of this chart-topping musician.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Join us in person or via Zoom by registering HERE.
Dr. Edward Sarkis Balian has written 13 books to date. He is an avid music historian, musician, record producer, record collector, and fine art photographer. His rock band, ANDROMEDA, played in Michigan in the late 1960s and opened for many of Michigan's greatest rock bands of the era. He and Bob Seger shared the same entertainment attorney for over 40 years. Dr Balian holds 37 U.S. copyrights to date and today plays and records as the GEORGE--EDWARDS GROUP with record sales in 70 countries on the Drag City label out of Chicago. He holds a doctorate in Education from Wayne State University, Detroit.
More information on the author can be found at www.EdwardSarkisBalian.com
Presented with the support of Diana and Richard Milock “Historical Fiction” Author Conversations
The National Writers Series is pleased to bring Tommy Orange—author of the bestselling novel, "There There"—to Traverse City!A Pulitzer-Prize finalist, Orange delivers another masterpiece in "Wandering Stars", which was just chosen by Time Magazine as one of the top 25 most anticipated books for 2024!"Wandering Stars" traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School (the nation’s first Indian boarding school) through three generations of a family in a story that is a devastating indictment of America’s war on its own people. Kirkus Reviews called it “A searing study of the consequences of a genocide.”“For the sake of knowing, of understanding, Wandering Stars blew my heart into a thousand pieces and put it all back together again. This is a masterwork that will not be forgotten, a masterwork that will forever be part of you.” —Morgan Talty, bestselling author of "Night of the Living Rez"
EVENT DETAILSYou can watch this event either live stream or in-person at Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Central Grade School, 301 Seventh Street, in Traverse City. Doors for this general admission event open at 6 p.m. with live music. The conversation starts at 7 p.m. and includes a Q&A. Tommy will personalize books after the conversation wraps up at 8:30 p.m. Every in-person ticket comes with a copy of Wandering Stars, discounted at 6 percent. Or opt for a two-ticket package with a book. Virtual tickets also come with a book! For ticket questions or problems, please contact Angie at office@nwstc.org. Book order questions go to orders@horizonbooks.com.
TICKETS*In-Person Tickets:General Admission:$45: Ticket and a signed book$65: Two tickets and a signed book$10: Student ticketVirtual Tickets:$40: Includes a link and a book (pick-up at Horizon Books; shipping is extra)*Eventbrite will add a ticket fee
Apr 27 Saturday
On April 27 the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library will welcome Erin Bartels. This visit is part of the 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. Ms. Bartels will talk about her Michigan Notable Book Everything is Just Beginning, and we heard she will be bringing her guitar! Ms. Bartels is an award-winning author who writes “character-driven fiction for curious people.” This talk will be held at 3pm on Saturday, April 27 at the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library. Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event thanks to Bay Books.Pre-registration will not be required for this free event.
Apr 28 Sunday
In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2024 poetry contest at the City Opera House.
At this fun-filled community event, local poets from all over Northern Michigan will read their selected poems. Be sure to attend so you can vote on the audience prize winners!
The 2024 edition of the Poets' Night Out chapbook containing the poems read this evening will be available for purchase before and after the event, as well as during intermission. We'll also have copies of previous years' editions as well as the anthologies for PNO's first and second 10 years.
May 01 Wednesday
Supported by the Diana Milock ‘Historical Book’ Conversation Series
The New York Times bestselling author of "Blood and Thunder" and "Ghost Soldiers," Hampton Sides now tells the epic tale of Captain Cook’s last and fatal journey that began in 1776.In "The Wide Wide Sea," we learn of the dramatic and disturbing change in Cook’s personality. Lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, Cook was admired for his peerless seamanship, his humane leadership, and his dedication to science. He treated his crew well and respected Indigenous societies.Yet on this last journey, something was different. Cook became hot-tempered, resorting to the lash to enforce discipline. He led his two vessels into danger time and again. Uncharacteristically, he ordered violent retaliation for perceived theft on the part of native peoples. This may have had something to do with the pressure he felt from his secret charge to chart and claim lands before his rivals could and to discover the fabled Northwest Passage. In any case, the ultimate effects were catastrophic for Indigenous people around the world. Tensions between Cook’s overt and covert missions came to a head in Hawaii, where his exploitative treatment of the Hawaiians led to the fatal encounter.At once a ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas and a searching examination of the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration, "The Wide Wide Sea" is a major work from one of our finest narrative nonfiction writers.
EVENT INFORMATIONIn-Person at the City Opera House, 106 E. Front St., Traverse City, MichiganDoors open at 6 p.m. with live music and a cash bar. The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a Q&A and author signing. Each ticket comes with a hardcover copy of “The Wide Wide Sea” (or opt for a two-ticket package with one book).
Ticket Information:Tier One:$57—Includes a $27 single ticket and a copy of the book$84—Includes two $27 tickets and one copy of the book*Tier Two:$47—Includes a $17 single ticket and a copy of the book$59—Includes two $17 and one copy of the book*$10 Student Tickets (Does not include a book)*For this two-ticket/one book package, please call the Box Office at 231-941-8082, ext. 201.Virtual Tickets$45—Includes a $15 virtual ticket and a copy of the book
May 02 Thursday
This lecture by Dr. Robert Van Dellen will explore the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway and examine more closely the last novel he finished before his death. "Grace under pressure" was his mantra, and "The Old Man and The Sea" dramatically demonstrates its meaning.
Limit of 34, please register in advance. The ticket price reflects the cost of admission to the museum.
May 07 Tuesday
The public is invited to Bos Winery in Elk Rapids on Tuesday, May 7, from 7-8:30 pm for author Brittany Cavallaro’s reading of and conversation about her “Charlotte Holmes” series, a modern take on the Sherlock Holmes stories. Cavallaro’s four books feature a savvy young female Holmes, who partners with a fellow classmate named Watson to solve various mysteries at their boarding school.
“We are pleased to be able to host an author like Brittany here in Elk Rapids, and we look forward to hearing her work,” said Pam Williams, Elk Rapids Library Director. Both the Elk Rapids and Bellaire Libraries have copies of Cavallaro’s books, and they are available on Hoopla and Libby as well.
All are welcome to the reading on May 8, which is provided free of charge.
This program is part of the Antrim Writers Series, “Write Here, Write Now,” a collaborative project between Crosshatch: Center for Art and Ecology, the Elk Rapids Public Library, and the Bellaire Public Library. The Antrim Writers Series brings four authors to Bellaire and Elk Rapids each season, to read their work and lead writing workshops for the community.
May 08 Wednesday
Poet and fiction writer Brittany Cavallaro will be holding a fiction writing workshop at the Happy Camper Coffee Shop in Elk Rapids on Wednesday, May 8, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. This workshop is open to writers of all levels (16 and older) who are interested in learning how to craft their stories into writing. Registration for this event is required. Visit crosshatch.org/writers, or call the Bellaire Library 231-533-8814.
There is no charge for this event, thanks to the generous support of Rotary Charities of Traverse City. Visit crosshatch.org/writers, or call the Bellaire Library 231-533-8814.
May 14 Tuesday
The National Writers Series is thrilled to bring Amy Tan to the City Opera House stage. Amy is the best-selling author of "The Joy Luck Club", and her new nonfiction book, "The Backyard Chronicles", is a gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles" maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, Amy charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
The event takes place at the City Opera House. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and live music, and the event starts at 7 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION:In-person Tickets:Tier One Tickets$57 – Each single ticket includes a hardcover copy of "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," $30 (includes 20% discount & tax)$84 – Each double ticket includes one hardcover copy of the bookTier Two Tickets:$47 – Each single ticket includes one hardcover copy of "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," $30 reflects 20% discount plus tax$64 – Each double ticket includes one hardcover copy of the bookVirtual Tickets:$45 – Each virtual tickets includes a copy of "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," $30 reflects 20% discount plus taxStudent Tickets: $5 (Does not include book)
May 18 Saturday
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 18 Brittany Cavallaro, the author of seven Young Adult [YA] novels, explains this stand-alone genre, and how she approaches it. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation, which begins at 11 am.
Cavallaro is a creative writing instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, her alma mater [her New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series is set in a boarding school]. YA fiction is geared to readers ages 12 to 18 years, but it tackles mature themes and subjects the sets it apart from traditional middle school literature. Cavallaro is also the author of three volumes of poetry, and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Coffee With The Authors is offered without charge. The program is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.