by Sharon Woodhouse | Jun 27, 2023 | Past Events
Members of the Society of Midland Authors will be signing and selling their books Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, at our tent at the Printers Row Lit Fest — the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. The festival takes place along Dearborn Street...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Apr 10, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for our April panel on children’s literature! Four award-winning authors discuss children’s literature, new books, and writing for young readers—from picture books to middle-grade to young adult. WHAT: What’s new in children’s literature WHO: Zetta Elliott,...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Mar 11, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for March’s’s Society of Midland Authors event at The Cliff Dwellers. David Witter explores how liquor has influenced nearly two centuries of Chicago’s existence. WHAT: Distilled in Chicago: A History WHO: David Witter in conversation with...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Mar 9, 2023 | Past Events
Enjoy a night of “Tea & Cookies & Murder” at Volumes Join fellow book lovers in welcoming world-renowned mystery writer Ann Cleeves to the U.S.! WHAT: A night of Tea and Cookies and Murder WHO: Mystery writer Ann Cleeves with Lori Rader-Day and...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Jan 16, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for February’s Society of Midland Authors event featuring books + wine. Come out and mark the Valentine’s Day holiday with Chicago author Joseph G. Peterson and his latest novel, Memorandum from the Iowa Cloud Appreciation Society, an exploration...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Nov 29, 2022 | Past Events
WHAT: Midland Authors invites you to join us for our January Mystery Panel event! Kick off the new year with four exciting & award-winning authors: Tracy Clark, Michelle Cox, Mia Manansala, and Lori Rader-Day WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023 WHERE:...
by Luke Renn | Oct 14, 2022 | Past Events
What: In this virtual program, Deborah Cohen (Last Call at the Hotel Imperial) and Kim Todd (Sensational) talk about their books exploring legendary reporters of World War II & the Gilded Age. In conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Mary Schmich....
by Luke Renn | Oct 9, 2022 | Past Events
What: Dipika Mukerjee discusses her new book of poetry, Dialect of Distant Harbors, in conversation with poet Marty McConnell and accompanied by Ishti Collective, a Chicago-area fusion dance troupe. When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 11th Where: Cliff Dwellers Club, 200...
by Luke Renn | Aug 17, 2022 | Past Events
What: Ray Long discusses his new book, The House That Madigan Built When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 Where: Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library, 400 S.State St., Chicago, IL Free, open to the public; no need to register CAN TV will be videoing the...
by Greg Borzo | Apr 20, 2022 | Past Events
Rick Kogan in conversation with Peter Nolan as they discuss Mayor Harold Washington’s Legacy on the 100th anniversary of his birth Wednesday, April 20, 2022; Cocktail hour: 6-7 pm; Presentation: 7-8 pm Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave., 22nd floor Penthouse...
