Events
PAST EVENTS FOR 2016
3/18 – Merry Mates Event. Dinner, presentation, book signing, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m, First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, Merry Mates Fellowship Hall #152, 1589 W. Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3/29 – Book Club Meeting. Private event. Clinton Township, Michigan.
4/16 – Local Authors Fair. Grosse Pointe Public Library Woods Branch, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 20680 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 www.gp.lib.mi.us
5/22 – Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County. Presentation, book signing, 1:30 p.m. Education Center Auditorium, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus, 5305 Elliott Drive Ypsilanti, MI 48197
6/3 – Czech Center New York. FORUM: Book Readings, Signing & Poetry App. Readings by American authors on Czech themes. Including works by Ivan Backer, Charles Novacek, Richard Katrovas, Jo-Anne Elikann and Kevin J. McNamara. 7:00 p.m. Ballroom, Bohemian Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., New York, NY 10021
6/3-6/4 – Czech Center New York. FORUM: Book Fair. Publishing houses & book shops will sell works by authors featured (and others) at PSP in NYC Literary Festival. 6/3 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., 6/4 – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ballroom, Bohemian Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., New York, NY 10021
7/10 – Source Booksellers, Introduction of authors Stefany Anne Golberg and Morgan Meis at their book talk. 4:00 p.m. 4240 Cass Avenue, Ste. 105, Detroit 48201
7/16 – Classy Lassies of St. Bonaventure Red Hat Chapter. Luncheon presentation, book signing. 12 noon
Look for BORDER CROSSINGS at the SUNDAY STREET MARKET in Detroit’s Eastern Market
PAST EVENTS FOR 2014/2015
10/21-24 – Czechoslovak Genealogical/Cultural Conference. Exhibitor, Marriott Cedar Rapids, 1200 Collis Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. www.cgsi.org
9/30 – Huntington Woods Public Library. (Rescheduled) Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., 26415 Scotia, Huntington Woods, MI 48070, http://www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us/
9/25 – “Study Group on “Border Crossings.” University of Michigan, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), 9:30 a.m., Turner Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, http://olli-umich.org/study_groups.html
9/23 – AAUW Grosse Pointe MI Branch and Friends of Grosse Pointe Public Library. Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., Grosse Pointe Public Library, Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, http://grossepointe-mi.aauw.net/
2015
7/11 – Fenton Art Walk. Book signing, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fenton’s Open Book, 105 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton, MI 48430. www.fentonsopenbook.wix.com, www.fentonbecloser.com
6/24 – Elderwise. Presentation, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, The Red Cross Building, 4624 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. www.elderwiselearning.org
5/20 – Center Line High School. Presentation for AP World History students of Jaime Bellos. Closed to public. Center Line, MI 48015
5/11 – Prime Timers, St. James Catholic Church. Presentation, 1:15 p.m., 46325 Ten Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48374
5/2 – Milford Public Library, Local Author Fair, 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m., 330 Family Drive, Milford, MI 48381 www.milfordlibrary.info
4/25 – Literary Ventures, Czech & Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota. Book discussion, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, CSPS Hall 383 Michigan St., St., Paul, MN 55102 http://cs-center.org
4/24 – Czech Slovak Sokol Minnesota. Illustrated talk, 7:00 p.m., CSPS Hall 383 Michigan St., St., Paul, MN 55102
4/15 – “Study Group on “Border Crossings.” University of Michigan, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), 10:00 a.m., Turner Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, www.olli-umich.org
4/13 – Book Club Meeting (Private event). Presentation, Grosse Pointe, MI
4/9 – “Cass Corridor Conversation,” Panel Discussion, University of Michigan, Semester in Detroit Students @ Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Ste. 105 Detroit 48201
4/8 – Illustrated Talk (Private event). University Commons, Ann Arbor, MI
4/7 – Adult Learning Institute (ALI). Illustrated talk, 10:00 a.m., Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 -4579. www.ali-occ.org
3/28 – Plymouth District Library. Local Author Fair, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 223 South Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170, www.plymouthlibrary.org
3/25 – Southfield Public Library. Presentation/Signing, 6:30 p.m., 26300 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076, www.southfieldlibrary.org
3/7 – Fenton’s Open Book. Signing, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon, exhibit @ Fenton Community Expo, Fenton High School, 3200 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton, MI 48430 www.fentonsopenbook.wix.com
2/24 – Pages Bookshop. Presentation/Signing, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48823, www.pagesbookshop.com
2014
12/14 – “Sunday Street Market Holiday Market.” Detroit Eastern Market, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Shed 3, Detroit, MI
12/12 – “Book Club Meeting.” Talk, 12:00 noon, Detroit
Athletic Club, Literary Club members event, Detroit, MI
12/7 – “Sunday Street Market Holiday Market.” Detroit Eastern Market, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Shed 3, Detroit, MI
12/6 – “The Giving Season: Orion Township Public Library’s Local Author & Illustrator Fair.” Book Sale/Signing, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362, www.orionlibrary.org
12/2 – Flint Genealogical Society. Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., Burton Senior Activity Center, 3410 South Grand Traverse, Burton, MI 48529, just north of Holy Redeemer Church. Visitors are welcome
11/29 – “Small Business Saturday.” Greeter, Local Author Roundabout, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Ste. 105, Detroit 48201, www.sourcebooksdetroit.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-yP31klVgc
11/19 – Global Awareness Day, “Holocaust, Persecution and Refugees.” Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., St. Clair Community College, Fine Arts Theatre, 323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI 48061-5015. Part of a daylong event beginning at 10:00 a.m. Free and open to the public. www.sc4.edu/global
11/4 – “Book Club Meeting.” Talk/Signing, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Rd., Hartland, MI 48353, www.cromaine.org
10/29 – Marshall Arts Book Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ferndale, MI 48220
10/29 – Independence Village of Brighton Valley – Presentation, 11:00 a.m., Brighton, MI 48116
10/27 – “Authors Live Luncheon.” Sponsored by Novi Public Library – Presentation/Signing, 11:30 a.m., Fox Run, 41000 13 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377, www.novilibrary.org
10/23 – “Cavalcade of Authors.” 2014 Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) Annual Conference, 10:35 – 11:45 presentations and 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. signing, Sheraton Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, www.mimame.org/our-annual-conference.html
10/15 – “Study Group on “Border Crossings.” University of Michigan, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), 10:00 a.m., Turner Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, www.olli-umich.org/study_groups.html
10/13 – “History Lives @ the Library,” Livonia Civic Center Library. Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., 3277 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48154, www.livonia.lib.mi.us
10/8 – Scarab Club. – Presentation/Painting & Textile Exhibit/Signing, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 217 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI 48202, www.scarabclub.org
9/27– SE Michigan Post-Polio Support Group. Presentation/Signing. 10:30 a.m., Troy, MI 48084
9/20 – Berkley Public Library. Presentation/Signing.
2:00 p.m., 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, MI 48072, www.berkley.lib.mi.us
9/10 – Huntington Woods Public Library. POSTPONED until library flood damage is repaired. Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., 26415 Scotia, Huntington Woods, MI 48070, www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us
9/9 – Rotary Club of Royal Oak. Presentation/Signing, 12:10 p.m., Royal Oak Woman’s Club, 404 S. Pleasant, Royal Oak, MI 48067. www.clubrunner.ca/royaloak
BORDER CROSSINGS @ EASTERN MARKET “SUNDAY STREET MARKET” in Detroit, MI 48207, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sundays through August, 2014, www.detroiteasternmarket.com
9/7 – Kerrytown BookFest. Exhibitor/Vendor, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, www.kerrytownbookfest.org
9/4 – National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Presentation/Signing, 7:00 p.m., 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, www.ncsml.org
7/24 – “Book Marked on Cass Avenue: Talk + Walk: Happy 313 Birthday, Detroit!” 11:00 a.m. A walking tour covering a slice of history with a slice of birthday cake. Starts @ Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Ste. 105, Detroit 48201, www.sourcebooksdetroit.com
7/21 – Warren Public Library – Presentation/Signing, 6:00 p.m., Civic Center Library, 12 Mile & Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093, www.warrenlibrary.net
6/21 – Ann Arbor Book Festival: Street Fair – Exhibitor/Vendor, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Washington St. between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6/4 – “Cass Corridor Conversation,” Panel Discussion, University of Michigan, Semester in Detroit Students @ Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Ste. 105 Detroit 48201
5/9 – Paintings of Charles Novacek Art Show – “Border Crossings Revisited” Show runs through first week in June., Cromaine District Library, Hartland, MI 48353
