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SUMMARY:Books Between Bites
DESCRIPTION:Batavia Books Between Bites Program \nPress Contact:  Becky Hoag\, info@booksbetweenbites.com \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nBatavia’s Books Between Bites 2023-2024 Season Announced \n(BATAVIA) — Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program\, Books Between Bites\, begins its 35th season on Thursday\, Sept. 21. \nThe series is hosted from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The public is invited to attend these free programs\, presented September through May\, on the third Thursday of the month. Reservations are not required. \nThe 2023-2024 season opens on Sept. 21 with Kate Garrett\, director of the Batavia Depot Museum\, discussing "Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries" by Greg Melville. A journalist\, Melville visits local cemeteries wherever he travels and in this book\, he invites readers to join him. From colonists’ hasty burials to the leisure parks that inspired the Transcendentalists\, Melville sees cemeteries as windows to understanding American history. Garrett\, a Batavia resident\, is a lifelong learner who feels about libraries the way Melville feels about cemeteries. \nThe season continues on Oct. 19 with local author Annie Hansen\, and her new novel "Get a Grip." On Nov. 16\, Pam Otto\, outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District and creator of the weekly "Good Natured" column\, shares a favorite that was a bestseller in 1942: "We Took To the Woods" by Louise Dickinson Rich. Books Between Bites will be hosted one week early in December\, on Dec. 14\, as Batavia’s city administrator\, Laura Newman\, discusses two autobiographies by Madeleine Albright: "Madam Secretary" and "Hell and Other Destinations." \nThe series kicks off 2024 on Jan. 18 with Mayor Jeff Schielke sharing what he has researched as "The Back Story of Batavia History." On Feb. 15\, we introduce our new executive director of Batavia Public Library\, Josephine Tucci. She shares her special interest in "Scandinavian and British Mysteries." Former ESPN senior writer and legal analyst\, Lester Munson\, returns with his sports perspectives on March 21\, discussing "The Tao of the Backup Catcher" by Tim Brown and Erik Kratz. \nLocal author Marnie O. Mamminga will introduce her new book for children\, "The Woodpecker’s Song\," on April 18. She will be joined by her illustrator\, Mary C. Parks. The final program of the season will be on May 16 when Batavian Karl Bruhn shares his fascinating research on "Sears Kit Houses in Batavia\, Geneva & Beyond." \nBooks will be available for sale and signing at each of the programs featuring authors. \nThese programs are held in the Founders Room\, located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south of and adjacent to the Library. \nGuests are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items\, beverages and baked goods also may be purchased at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe\, located just inside the Library and next to the meeting room. To pre-order for pick-up just before the program\, please call 331-302-3480. \nBooks Between Bites was established in 1987 in Batavia by the late Lee C. and Betty Moorehead. The program has continued through their daughter\, Becky Hoag\, in partnership and co-sponsorship with the Batavia Public Library. \nFor more information about Books Between Bites\, visit booksbetweenbites.com\, where a complete schedule and description of each program may be found\, along with a printable season schedule. Printed season schedules are available at Batavia Public Library.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/books-between-bites/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Books Between Bites - Karl Bruhn
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Becky Hoag\, Books Between Bites\ninfo@booksbetweenbites.com\nBatavia’s Books Between Bites welcomes author Karl Bruhn on May 16 \nBATAVIA — Batavia's popular monthly lunchtime book program\, Books Between Bites\, concludes for the season on Thursday\, May 16\, with Batavian Karl Bruhn sharing a presentation about “Sears Kit Houses in Batavia\, Geneva & Beyond.” \nHe conducted extensive research into several Sears kit houses in our area\, and utilized several books about Sears houses\, including “Sears Homes of Illinois” by Rosemary Thornton\, and “Houses by Mail” by Katherine Cole Stevenson. \nBruhn\, a retired history teacher\, spent 40 years teaching in Wheaton. He’s been a guest presenter at Books Between Bites for many years and we know you’ll enjoy exploring this topic with him. \nThis is our final program of the season and we look forward to announcing our 2024-2025 season in August. \nThe series is hosted from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The public is invited to attend these free programs\, presented September through May on the third Thursday of each month. Reservations are not required. \nThe program is conducted in the large Founders Room\, located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library. \nPeople are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items\, beverages and baked goods may be purchased at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe\, located just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room. To pre-order for pick-up just before the program\, please call 331-302-3480. \nBooks Between Bites was established in 1987 in Batavia by the late Lee C. and Betty Moorehead. The program has been continued by their daughter\, Becky Hoag\, in partnership and co-sponsorship with the Batavia Public Library. \nFor more information about Books Between Bites\, visit [booksbetweenbites.com]booksbetweenbites.com\, where a complete schedule and description of each program can be found\, along with a printable season schedule. Printed season schedules also are available at the library. \nWe hope you will join us Thursday\, May 16. \nNote:  BATV has posted the video from our April 18 program with Marnie Mamminga and Mary Parks. It is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/jvSDllF0zTI
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/books-between-bites-karl-bruhn/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Paint as a Flower
DESCRIPTION:We are offering painting workshops Upstairs @ Thorabella's for the month of May!\n\nJoin us for an event of instructed paint and fun! Thursdays in May.  Thorabella's hosts Painting with Ash. Each class will be led through a different painting experience in addition to hors d'oeuvres and wine offered by Thorabella's Restaurant. All ticket prices include wine and paint materials.  Come dressed to paint!\n\nMay 16th 6:30pm $50 / person: Paint With Flower\nMay 23rd 6:30pm $50 / person: Paint With Philosophy\nMay 30th 6:00pm $50/ person: Paint Your Pet\n\nTickets: https://www.thorabellas.com/events
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/paint-as-a-flower/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Comedy - Mike Cannon
DESCRIPTION:Mike Cannon\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Cannon is a New York City based comedian\, podcaster and actor. In May of 2022 Mike released his second Independently produced comedy special - WHITE PRIVILEGE HOMELESS - on Youtube where it received thousands of positive reviews from fans\, comedians and critics alike. His debut comedy special – LIFE BEGINS – was released in January 2020 on YouTube and earned a spot on Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of 2020. The album – LIFE BEGINS – was released February 2020 through 800 Pound Gorilla Records. It was recognized as one of Interrobang’s Top 11 Albums of 2020 as well as one of Sirius/XM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of 2020. Recently\, Mike earned critical acclaim for his acting as the lead role in the feature film Timing on Amazon Prime. Mike’s first comedy album – I Think It Just Kicked In – debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and #7 on Billboard comedy charts and has over 5 million streams on Pandora. \n  \n  \nThis show is 21+ \nTwo drink/item minimum per person \nCheck in at least 15 minutes before show
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/comedy-mike-cannon/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:The Comedy Vault\, 18 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Team Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Team Trivia every Thursday! Free to Play! Go 4 It Entertainment features 6 rounds of general trivia with musical hints and toss up questions to win your team free 'tasty prizes'. \n1st place - $30 gift certificate\, 2nd place - $20 gift certificate\, 3rd place - $10 gift certificate \nHosted by Chevy Mallhi \nTIP: Spots fill up quick and we cannot take reservations on this day so please show up early\, when outdoors\, you may bring your own table and chairs but please see the bartender for a table number for service.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/team-trivia-22/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink
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