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Making a Way Out of No Way
Mechanics' InstituteMy story is not a single story, but a series of connected narratives, woven together into one life. ~ Arnold T. Grisham More than a mere autobiography, Making a Way of […]
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Kirkpatrick Speaker Series: Nicholson Baker
Arion PressPlease join us for an enriching conversation on the cultural weight of paper as Arion welcomes author Nicholson Baker as the first Kirkpatrick Speaker of 2024. Celebrated novelist and culture […]
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The Power and Progress of Women’s Voices
Mechanics' InstituteWe welcome authors Joan Gelfand, Jia Ling Wang, Salumeh Eslamieh, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Christina Vo in conversation with Women’s National Book Association president Elise Marie Collins, in a celebration of women writers, artists, […]
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Clubhouse Turn: The Twilight of Hollywood Park Race Track
the blinn house 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA, United StatesOn December 22, 2013, Hollywood Park Racetrack closed its doors permanently. Comprising 500 photographs culled from more than 25,000 taken on location, Clubhouse Turn (2013-2016) is the final documentation of the historic […]
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The Women of NOW
Mechanics' Institutewith author Katherine Turk in conversation with Professor Deirdre English Join author Katherine Turk in conversation with writer, editor, and professor Deirdre English on Turk’s new book, The Women of NOW: […]
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The Heroine’s Journey — A Template for Writers
Zoom CA, United StatesA Lunch and Learn Discussion with Kate Farrell for Women’s History Month 2024 Unable to attend? No worries. Register anyway and receive the replay! Ever wonder why the movie Barbie was a “particular […]
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Stanford d.school’s Design and Creativity Book Series
Mechanics' InstituteJoin us at Mechanics' Institute for an in-person celebration of Stanford d.school's ten books, published by Ten Speed Press. These books are delightful, compact paperbacks filled with mindsets to help you […]
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Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss
Mechanics' InstituteJoin author, professor, and political theorist Juliet Hooker in conversation on her new book, Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss. In democracies, citizens must accept loss; we can’t always be […]
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Celebrating National Poetry Month
Mechanics' InstituteJoin Mechanics' Institute for a special celebration of National Poetry Month with a trio of extraordinary poets: Lee Herrick, California Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin, San Francisco Poet Laureate, and Ayodele […]
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Invasive Species Online Book Launch
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin us for our online anthology book launch, Invasive Species. Meet the authors, and listen to them read snippets from their stories! Register here. Our in person book launch will be held at Left Coast […]
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An Evening with IAIA
Green Apple BooksJoin us and Green Apple Books on the Park when we celebrate the Institute of American Indian Arts with a reading from students, alumni, and faculty. Featuring Jennifer Elise Foerster, Ibe Liebenberg, Tracy […]
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Grace Notes: Poetry at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month with Litquake, the largest independent literary festival on the West Coast. Returning for our 9th year to this gloriously Gothic space, enjoy a special evening of […]