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SUMMARY:Horror & Thriller Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to partner with Less Traveled to present you with a spine-tingling Horror and Thriller Author Panel! Bring all the questions haunting you about these intense genres. \nRSVP Required\nClick here to RSVP. \nAuthors Include:\n\nJessica Gomez\nAlex Ebenstein\nM.D. LaBelle\nSamantha Moran\n\nPlease Note\n\nThis is a 21+ event.\nThe venue requires a one drink minimum purchase.\nMax capacity for this event is 40 people.
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/horror-thriller-panel/
LOCATION:Less Traveled\, 959 Cherry Street SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:Spiritual and Inspirational Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Grand Rapids Civic Theater for a Spiritual and Inspirational Author Talk featuring Michael G. Farrell. \nThe event will be held in the Grand Rapids Civic Theater Community Room. Please look for signs upon entering the building. \nRSVP is not required but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/spiritual-and-inspirational-author-talk/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Civic Theater\, 30 Division Ave N\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Author Reading
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Children’s Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join GR Lit Fest for a Juneteenth Children’s Story Hour at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives!
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/childrens-reading/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives\, 87 Monroe Center St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Arktos Meadery to bring you an out of this world Fantasy and Sci-Fi Author Panel to answer all of the quests… we mean\, questions\, you may have. \nRSVP Required\nClick here to RSVP. \nAuthors Include:\n\nJean Davis\nMartin Shoemaker\nAllison Spooner\nChristopher Tallon\n\nPlease Note\n\nThis is a 21+ event.\nThe venue requires a one drink minimum purchase.\nThe venue is in the lower level of the meadery and only accessible by stairs.\nThe max capacity of this event is 30 people.
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/fantasy-sci-fi-panel/
LOCATION:Arktos Meadery\, 442 Bridge St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T200000
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Night & Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer an evening of verse by young poets with the GRCCT\, the Diatribe\, and Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Christine Stephens-Krieger! \nBook Fair Authors\n\nCynthia Beach\nAlby Blazo\nCassidy Clarke\nMichael Farrell\nMaryann Lesert\nLisa McAllister\nTuyetNhi\nAmy Piper\n…and more!\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but please RSVP. Click Here \nGR Poetry . . . is LIT!\nThe Grand River Poetry Collective has organized more poetry events to create a GR Poetry . . . is LIT! day-long poetry festival on June 20th! A full schedule can be found here: GR Poetry . . . is LIT Schedule
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/youth-poetry/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation\, 1530 Madison Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Story Hour with Author Sarah McCormick
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE \nDue to predicted thunderstorms\, this event will now be held at Tia’s Play Cafe. \nAuthor Sarah McCormick will reading her children’s book Ollie the Owl for a kids’ story hour! Join us for this special\, family-friendly event. \nRSVP is not required but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/kids-story-hour-with-author-sarah-mccormick/
LOCATION:Tia’s Play Cafe\, 1533 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Author Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Featured authors for this event include: YOU! \nGR Lit Fest is excited to partner with The Nightwatch Lounge to host an Author Happy Hour! Come on out for a drink and celebrate that you’re an author. It doesn’t matter if you’re pre-published or published\, traditional or indie. This night is for you. \nThis event is 21+ and there is a 1 drink minimum. \nThe Nightwatch Lounge is located inside The Plaza Apartments. An RSVP is not required\, but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/author-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The Nightwatch Lounge\, 201 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: How to Survive in a Chaotic Climate
DESCRIPTION:Join authors LaUra Schmidt and Aimee Lewis Reau as they discuss their book\, How to Live in a Chaotic Climate. \nHow to Live in a Chaotic Climate is a salve for these times\, walking us through how to connect and stay open-hearted in deeply fragmented\, disconnected times. \nThe presentation will include a QandA at the end\, and books will be available for purchase. This event is free\, and open to the public. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event requires a one drink minimum purchase. \nFree event\, but please RSVP. Click Here  \nAbout the Authors:\nLaUra Schmidt is the founding director of Good Grief Network and the brain behind the “10-Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate” program and the FLOW Facilitation Training. She is a truth seeker\, community builder\, cultural critic\, trainer\, program designer\, and facilitator. LaUra has long been captivated by the human condition. She is a lifelong student\, curator\, and practitioner of personal and collective resilience strategies. Inspiration finds her in natural landscapes and honest\, open-hearted dialogue. LaUra graduated with a BS in Environmental Studies\, Biology\, and Religious Studies. Her MS is in Environmental Humanities. She has earned certificates in “Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy” and “Climate Psychology.” \nAimee Lewis Reau is the cofounder of Good Grief Network and the heart behind the “10-Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate” program and the FLOW Facilitation Training. She was born and raised in Adrian\, Michigan. Aimee is an edgy & reverent contemplative\, healer and yoga/intuitive movement instructor. Aimee received her Bachelor’s degree in English\, Poetry\, and Religion from Central Michigan University before obtaining her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Georgia College & State University.
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/evening-with-a-climate-travel-writer/
LOCATION:Speciation Cellars\, 928 Wealthy St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Author Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T200000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual and Inspirational Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED! Please watch for updates. \nGR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Rev for a Spiritual and Inspirational Author Panel featuring Georgia Ann Moss and Michael G Farrell. \nThis is an all ages\, non-alcoholic event that includes a one drink minimum. \nRSVP is not required but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/spiritual-and-inspirational-author-panel/
LOCATION:REV Luxury Juice Bar\, 125 Ottawa Ave NW suite 120\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Story Hour with Imagination Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the park pavilion for a children’s story hour with the Imagination Library and youth readers! This event will include English and Spanish readings. \nThank you to our partners at the Imagination Library and Friends of GR Parks for making this event possible. \nThis event will occur rain or shine. \nRSVP is not required\, but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/kids-story-hour-with-imagination-station/
LOCATION:Roberto Clemente Park\, 546 Rumsey St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T100000
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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Park at Riverside
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet up at Riverside Park to walk the trails and hear beautiful poetry by some of our local poets. \nPoets Include\n\nKathleen McGookey\nHeather Picardat\nCaitlin Cowen\n\nMeeting Spot\nEnter the park at the Riverside Park Boat Launch #2 / Island Shelter entrance. At the last parking lot\, we’ll meet by the restrooms and colorful play structure. Our walk will be roughly 45 minutes. These trails are paved. \nThis event will happen rain or shine so be sure to dress accordingly. \nRSVP is not necessary\, but appreciated. Click Here \nGR Poetry . . . is LIT!\nThe Grand River Poetry Collective has organized more poetry events to create a GR Poetry . . . is LIT! day-long poetry festival on June 20th! A full schedule can be found here: GR Poetry . . . is LIT Schedule
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/poetry-in-riverside-park/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 2401 Monroe Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Author Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="GR Lit Fest":MAILTO:grlitfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212342
CREATED:20250519T210155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T020649Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Buzzers: A Literary Game Show Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Game Show Experience with GR Lit Fest\nA Night of Literary Trivia Like Never Before! \nThis isn’t your average pub trivia night- It’s Jeopardy\, Wheel of Fortune\, and Family Feud LIVE with real buzzers\, lights\, and game show action! \nFrom Romance to classic lit\, from modern dystopian to teen angst\, it’s a battle of your book knowledge! \nBring a team or come solo and we’ll match you up. Whether you’re a bookworm\, word nerd\, or just love a good competition—this is your chapter to shine. \nReserve your free tickets now! Click Here \nPlease Note: This is a 21+ event.
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/lit-trivia/
LOCATION:Muse GR\, 727 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T200000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: This Book is Banned
DESCRIPTION:Free event\, but RSVP needed! RSVP HERE \n“Books are powerful. They can open your mind\, give you language and understanding and\, most importantly\, give you the tools to change the world. This makes them a danger to those who are invested in keeping folks in the dark.” ~ Nicole Lintemuth\, author of “This Book is Dangerous.” \nWe are excited to partner with Books & Mortar to host an author talk with author Nicole Lintemuth. Join us to learn about book bans and how we\, as readers\, can take action against them!
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/author-talk-this-book-is-banned/
LOCATION:Books & Mortar\, 966 Cherry St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250616T180000
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CREATED:20250316T231344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T131153Z
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SUMMARY:GR Lit Fest Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to kickoff this inaugural Lit Fest with you! \nCome check out some amazing K-12 authors\, fantastic painters\, musicians\, and Dolly Parton’s Library. This is a family-friendly event\, and we can’t wait to celebrate this momentous beginning with you. \nThis event will occur rain or shine. \nAuthors include:\n\nKari Carr\nJean Davis\nAlex Ebenstein\nMelanie Martin\nM.D. LaBelle\nGeorgia Ann Moss\nDonovan M. Neal\nCindy Williams Schrauben\n\nThis event is free to attend! RSVP is not required\, but appreciated: Click Here
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/gr-lit-fest-kick-off/
LOCATION:Sixth Street Park\, 647 Monroe NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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