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View the Free Fall Baltimore 2012 Day-by-Day Event Calendar

All activities listed are FREE on the dates and times noted. Many events require advance reservations.  All dates, artists and venues subject to change. Please check organization’s website or call directly to confirm reservation information, seating availability or specific details. For directions call the presenting organization or visit www.google.com/maps

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LECTURES & READINGS

ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY
Author’s Readings

Deborah Roffman discusses her new book Talk to Me First: Everything You Need to Know to Become Your Kids’ “Go-to Person” about Sex. Talk to Me First seeks to make parents the most credible and influential source of information about sex. Deborah Roffman is on the faculty at Park School in Baltimore and is the author of Sex and Sensibility and But How’d I Get in There in the First Place?

Mon Oct 1 6:30pm
Roland Park Branch -

Chris Cleave discusses his new book, Gold. Chris Cleaves’ captivating novel explores friendship, rivalry, and the private cost of public victory. British novelist Chris Cleave wrote the critically acclaimed international bestseller Little Bee.

Tues Oct 2 7pm
Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium - 400 Cathedral Street

Emily Bernard talks about her new book, Carl Van Vechten and the Harlem Renaissance: A Portrait in Black and White, which examines Van Vechten's life and place in 1920s Harlem, shedding light on his important contributions as well as on complicated race relations at the center of the movement.

Tues Oct 9 6:30 p.m
Central Library, Poe Room - 400 Cathedral Street

Michael Collier, author of five books of poetry, has composed a stirring collection of new poems about the human experience, individual and political struggles, aging and loss, and other visceral topics in his collection called, . An Individual History: Poems

Wed Oct 10 6:30 pm
Central Library, Poe Room - 400 Cathedral Street

China Martens, Don’t Leave Your Friends Behind: Supporting Families in Social Justice Movements and Communities. China Martens is co-editor of a collection of stories and essays about community building, mutual support, and help for parents and children in the larger framework of social justice and collective liberation.

Wed Oct 17 6pm
Waverly Branch -

In her new book, Yvonne J. Medley, God in Wingtip Shoes, tells the story of a charismatic preacher and his possible fall from grace.

Wed Oct 24 6:30pm
Northwood Branch

Rob Kasper Baltimore Beer: A Satisfying History of Charm City Brewing. Ron Kasper, former Baltimore Sun reporter and columnist, has produced a hoppy, refreshing account of the history of brewing in Baltimore, from ancient craft brewers in the 18th century, through the beer wars of the Victorian era, to mass production in the 20th century, then back to craft brewers in the 21st.

Thurs Oct 25 6:30pm
Central Library, Poe Room - 400 Cathedral Street

Advance reservations are not required.

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FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF BALTIMORE
A Zoerheide Lecture by Deborah Rudacille

The Sparrows Point steelworks in Baltimore County is a microcosm of U.S. labor history with many of the great trends and struggles (paternalism, unionization, civil rights, technology, globalization) playing out on the Point. What does this history tell us about our working class past and our yet to be determined future? 

Thurs Oct 11 7pm

First Unitarian Church of Baltimore – at the corner of Franklin and Charles Streets

No advance reservations required.


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JAMES BALDWIN: A SOUL ON FIRE
A Literary Performance & Book Signing Salon

Join New York Audelco Award Nominee Charles Reese as he brings famed American writer James Balwin to life at this literary salon.  Mr. Reese will perform selected excerpts from the newly published book, James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire" which was edited by Mr. Reese.

Mon Oct 1 6:30 - 8:30pm

StudioKafi - 1917 St. Paul Street

Make reservations by calling 443-642-9114

 

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MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL
Reality Radio 101: The Art of the Audio Doc

Aaron Henkin, co-creator and producer of WYPR’s weekly cultural program, The Signal, will discuss the basics of writing and producing a radio documentary piece, including interviewing tips, field recording techniques, narrative strategies, and editing skills. This is a preview of a six week class which begins October 25th at the Creative Alliance.

Sun Oct 14 3pm

The Wind Up Space – 12 W. North Avenue

Advance reservations are not required. For more information, call 410-767-6476

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MARYLAND WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION, BALTIMORE CHAPTER
A Night for Lunatics, Lunarians & Luna Lovers

Join the Baltimore Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association and the Village Learning Place for a night of Lunar LOVE. Bring your best writing about, inspired by, the moon and share it with other admirers of our lovely Luna.

Wed Oct 17 6:30pm – 9pm

Village Learning Place – 2521 St. Paul Street

Advance reservations are not required.

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