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Annie Bloom’s 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

From Annie Bloom's website: Join us for a party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Annie Bloom's Books! We first opened our doors in Multnomah Village in October 1978. Forty years later, we're still thriving! We'd like to show our thanks to you, our loyal customers, by inviting you to an afternoon party. We'll be serving cake, sparkling beverages, and coffee. Plus, we'll have raffles for prizes, and a special weekend sale on select titles. At 2pm, we'll have a toast to Annie Bloom's owner Bobby Tichenor.

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Grace Paley’s Birthday

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

On Tuesday, December 11, 7 pm, celebrate Grace Paley’s birthday at Mother Foucault’s as Eberhardt Press presents the “soft launch” of Judith Arcana’s biography Grace Paley’s Life Stories. Stop by for a slice of cake and some readings, and be sure to get a signed copy of the book!

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Obsidian Stars – A Celebration of Black Lives

Art collective, Stay Litt, presents Obsidian Stars, a celebration of Black lives and our Art. We eagerly invite you to a night of laughing, dancing, stories, and signature cocktails. We will also be celebrating the 30th birthday of Stay Litt's Briauna McKizzie, so pull out your swankiest birthday hats. Feat. DJ NO.Bi.Es & performances by Cocoa Venus D Martin Austin Isaiah Spriggs & Carob Cherub ABOUT STAY LITT Established by siblings, Briauna and Simpu Mckizzie in the summer of 2018, Stay Litt is an art and literacy collective dedicated to cultivating creativity and academic enrichment in communities of color. We do this work by hosting book clubs, writing workshops, readings, and live performances. The collective is made up of talented and philanthropic artists of color.…

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Janet Burroway and Writing Fiction: A Celebration

Old Town Pizza & Brewing 226 NW Davis St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a toast to creative writing legend Janet Burroway on the occasion of the release of her classic text, Writing Fiction, in its tenth edition, now published by the University of Chicago Press. Pizza, beverages, and ghostly suspense will be provided at Portland’s famously haunted Old Town Pizza & Brewing, just across the Steel Bridge from the Convention Center. Contact: Jenny Ringblom

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Independent Bookstore Day 2019

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Annie Bloom's is celebrating the 5th annual Independent Bookstore Day with a slew of super-cool exclusive books and literary items, plus a scavenger hunt! Here are some of the unique items available on Independent Bookstore Day: Wings of Fire mini flipbook short story by Tui T. Sutherland The Girl Who Drank the Moon (signed with exclusive sticker pack for Bookstore Day) by Kelly Barnhill Women Talking by Miriam Toews (signed with an exclusive Bookstore Day cover) "We Should All be Feminists" (Adiche) zippered pouch "Fight Evil, Read Books" enamel pin Adjustment Day (signed with an exclusive Bookstore Day cover) by Chuck Palahniuk .... and more items available on April 27!

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Third Eye Books Grand Opening – Special Appearance by Author Tianna Bartoletta

Third Eye Books 2518 SE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Welcome to our new location! Join us for our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration Who is Tianna Bartoletta? Born Tianna Madison in Elyria, Ohio she’s the daughter of Robert and Jo Ann Madison (Martial Artist, and Dancer respectively). She’s the middle child her older sister Adrianne is a nurse, her younger sister Christina a world renowned oil-painter both of whom were track athletes. On the surface Tianna’s an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and short sprinting events. She’s got nine global championship medals. Three Olympic gold medals. Three World Championship Gold Medals. Three World Championship Bronze Medals. Truth is though, that’s what Tianna does…it’s not who she is. Not even close. Survive and Advance is her memoir. It’s…

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Fonograf Editions Five-Year Anniversary

Oregon Contemporary (formerly DISJECTA) 8371 N Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

(image by Adie Bovee) Celebration & Fundraiser With performances by Eileen Myles, Samuel Ace, Allison Cobb, Brandi Katherine Herrera, and Sara Jaffe and Auctioning print and analog delights from our friends: milkweed editions, Canarium Books, Fence, Albina Music Trust, Poetry Foundation, and many more.

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