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BOOKSTORE EVENTS
All events are held at the bookstore, 315 West Gorham St. in Madison, WI
2010 CALENDAR
September
9/2, Thursday, 7 pm: First Thursday Open Mike Poetry Reading. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.
9/9, Thursday, 7 pm: UW Student & member of First Wave Hip-Hop Theatre Ensemble, Marion Eric Lima, reads from his new chapbook, along with Dakota Alcantara-Camacho and Marne Bruckner.

9/26, Sunday, 2 pm: Poetry reading celebrating 20 years of publishing by "Hummingbird: Magazine of the Short Poem," and its editor, poet Phyllis Walsh. Q & A to follow the reading.
9/30, Thursday, 5:30 pm: COLD READ, an extemporaneous Polaroid-and-typewriter performance with photographer Tom Ferella was part of the "Word Play" show at the Kohler Art Museum in Sheboygan. A COLD READ exhibit opening with refreshments and a short talk, in conjunction with the WI Book Festival.
9/30, Thursday, 6:30 pm: A reading with Verse Wisconsin co-editors, Sarah Busse & Wendy Vardaman, & Wisconsin poets Karl Elder, Fabu, Susan Firer, Max Garland, Derrick Harriell & John Koethe on “Belief” will be held. Issue 104 will be available early, at the Book Festival. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.
October
10/1, Friday, 5:30 pm: Winners of the Wisconsin People & Ideas poetry and fiction contest read, as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival.
10/7, Thursday, 7 pm: First Thursday Open Mike Poetry Reading. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.
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OPEN MIKE
A poetry open mike is held monthly on first Thursdays at 7 pm. Bring your own work (approximately 5 minutes) or come to listen—an audience is always welcome.
bookstore children's castle
KIDS' READING ROOM IN THE CASTLE
Children must be supervised by an adult while in the store.
bookstore meeting room
MEETING ROOM
A meeting place with tables and chairs is available at no charge in our bargain books room. Feel free to bring in snacks and beverages from local cafés. Call 255-4730 to reserve a time.

Groups that meet regularly include:

Socrates Café, 7 pm Mondays, philosophy discussion group.

Book Discussion Groups

Poetry Critique Groups

Please call the store at 255-4730 for more information if you are interested in joining any of these activities.