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SUMMARY:Accidentally On Purpose Brings Unscripted Laughter to Reading
DESCRIPTION:A night of spontaneous comedy at the Old Hose House Theater\, with proceeds supporting Colonial Chorus Players’ roof restoration campaign\nReading\, MA — Buckle up for an evening of wild and unpredictable improv comedy\, as Accidentally On Purpose makes a return visit to Reading on Saturday\, November 15. The event takes place at 7:30 PM at the Old Hose House Theater\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading. \nTickets are $20 and will be available at the door with cash\, Venmo\, or PayPal. Proceeds benefit Colonial Chorus Players’ campaign to put a new roof on their historic building. \nAccidentally On Purpose’s comedy style is similar to the long-running TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? with lots of audience interaction. Due to its improvisational nature\, the show is recommended for mature audiences.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/accidentally-on-purpose-brings-unscripted-laughter-to-reading/
LOCATION:Colonial Chorus Players\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Senior Citizens invited to Thanksgiving Dinner Friday\, November 21\, at Teresa’s Functions & Event
DESCRIPTION:Reading Senior Citizens are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Teresa’s Functions & Events located at 20 Elm Street in North Reading on Friday\, November 21 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Doors will open at 12:00 Noon. The event will be held in the facility’s beautiful Crystal Ballroom. \nHeld annually since 2008\, the Reading Thanksgiving Dinner is hosted by Representative Brad Jones\, his wife Linda and Representative Richard Haggerty. As in years past\, a large crowd of residents is expected to attend this year’s event and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Guests will enjoy live entertainment\, dancing and singing. \n“We are excited to be able to help celebrate the start of the holiday season with Reading’s seniors\,” said Representative Jones. “Thanks to the support of my legislative colleague\, Representative Haggerty\, as well as the generosity of the many local businesses and individuals who have partnered with us over the years\, we are able to carry on this wonderful annual tradition for the community\, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 21st.” \nThe dinner is complimentary to Reading residents over the age of 60. Reservations are required and will be taken on a first-come\, first-serve basis. For reservations for the dinner\, please contact the Pleasant Street Center at 781-942-6794 by Friday\, November 14 and speak with Linda Antinoro or Chris Kowaleski. \nWe have partnered once again with the Reading Food Pantry. Attendees\, who are able\, are asked to bring non-perishable\, non-expired food items for donation to the Reading Food Pantry. The Food Pantry can always use coffee (regular and decaffeinated)\, tea\, flour\, sugar\, baking soda\, cooking oil\, lunch packs of fruit\, toothpaste\, shampoo\, conditioner\, laundry detergent\, and tissues. At this time\, the most needed items on the Food Pantry’s wish list include: \n\nLaundry Detergent\nTissues\nCanned Potatoes\nInstant Coffee\nCanned Pasta: Beef Ravioli\, Spaghetti and Meatballs\, Spaghetti-O’s
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-senior-citizens-invited-to-thanksgiving-dinner-friday-november-21-at-teresas-functions-event/
LOCATION:Teresa’s Functions & Events\, 20 Elm Street\, North Reading\, MA\, 01864\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Christ The King Christmas Faire
DESCRIPTION:Christ The King Parish is excited to announce the return of its annual Christmas Faire\, a beloved community tradition filled with holiday cheer\, unique finds\, and festive spirit. The event will take place on Friday\, November 21\, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM\, and Saturday\, November 22\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Parish Center\, located at 300 Haverhill Street\, Reading. \nThe Christmas Faire will feature an array of seasonal treasures\, household items\, jewelry\, decorations\, books\, and more — all donated by generous community members. Proceeds from the Faire help support parish programs and local charitable efforts. \nDonation Drop-Offs: \n\nWhen: Saturdays\, November 8 & 15 (2:00–5:00 PM) and Sundays\, November 9 & 16 (9:00–11:30 AM)\nWhere: 300 Haverhill Street\, Reading — behind the Parish Center\n\nAcceptable Donations:\n(New or gently used and clean. Nothing broken.) \n\nHousehold items & décor\nDishware\, glassware\, silverware/flatware\nPots & pans\nSmall appliances in good working order\nSporting goods & bikes — clean\, in full working order (excluding ski and hockey equipment\, skates)\nChildren’s books\, coffee table books\, cookbooks\nSmall wooden furniture (e.g.\, end table\, chair)\, subject to approval\nJewelry – clean\, not broken\nElectronics in good working order\nCandles\nToys\, complete games and puzzles\nLamps with shades\nHandbags\nChristmas and other holiday decorations\n\nWe Cannot Accept: \n\nAnything broken\, dirty\, or upholstered\nBedding\, linens\, curtains\, draperies\nBooks (other than what’s listed above)\nWindow shades\, curtain or shower rods\nToy guns or weapons\nClothing\nBean bag chairs\nSkates or hockey equipment\nBaby equipment or items\nFramed or unframed pictures\, frames\nStuffed animals\nSki or snowboarding equipment\nRecords\, cassettes\, CDs\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, players\, or old audio equipment\nTVs\, monitors\, TV stands\, big computer stands\, speaker stands\nLarge plastic Little Tikes–type toys\nLarge exercise equipment\nPunch bowls\nVases\n\nPlease bring any unaccepted items to the Salvation Army\, Goodwill\, or Savers.\nFor decent wooden and/or upholstered furniture\, please contact Mission of Deeds\, Inc. in Reading\, MA. \nQuestions?\nEmail: stathanchristmasfaire@gmail.com \nThank you for your support and understanding!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/2025-christ-the-king-christmas-faire/
LOCATION:Christ The King Parish Center\, St Agnes Church\, 186 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Christ The King Christmas Faire
DESCRIPTION:Christ The King Parish is excited to announce the return of its annual Christmas Faire\, a beloved community tradition filled with holiday cheer\, unique finds\, and festive spirit. The event will take place on Friday\, November 21\, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM\, and Saturday\, November 22\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Parish Center\, located at 300 Haverhill Street\, Reading. \nThe Christmas Faire will feature an array of seasonal treasures\, household items\, jewelry\, decorations\, books\, and more — all donated by generous community members. Proceeds from the Faire help support parish programs and local charitable efforts. \nDonation Drop-Offs: \n\nWhen: Saturdays\, November 8 & 15 (2:00–5:00 PM) and Sundays\, November 9 & 16 (9:00–11:30 AM)\nWhere: 300 Haverhill Street\, Reading — behind the Parish Center\n\nAcceptable Donations:\n(New or gently used and clean. Nothing broken.) \n\nHousehold items & décor\nDishware\, glassware\, silverware/flatware\nPots & pans\nSmall appliances in good working order\nSporting goods & bikes — clean\, in full working order (excluding ski and hockey equipment\, skates)\nChildren’s books\, coffee table books\, cookbooks\nSmall wooden furniture (e.g.\, end table\, chair)\, subject to approval\nJewelry – clean\, not broken\nElectronics in good working order\nCandles\nToys\, complete games and puzzles\nLamps with shades\nHandbags\nChristmas and other holiday decorations\n\nWe Cannot Accept: \n\nAnything broken\, dirty\, or upholstered\nBedding\, linens\, curtains\, draperies\nBooks (other than what’s listed above)\nWindow shades\, curtain or shower rods\nToy guns or weapons\nClothing\nBean bag chairs\nSkates or hockey equipment\nBaby equipment or items\nFramed or unframed pictures\, frames\nStuffed animals\nSki or snowboarding equipment\nRecords\, cassettes\, CDs\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, players\, or old audio equipment\nTVs\, monitors\, TV stands\, big computer stands\, speaker stands\nLarge plastic Little Tikes–type toys\nLarge exercise equipment\nPunch bowls\nVases\n\nPlease bring any unaccepted items to the Salvation Army\, Goodwill\, or Savers.\nFor decent wooden and/or upholstered furniture\, please contact Mission of Deeds\, Inc. in Reading\, MA. \nQuestions?\nEmail: stathanchristmasfaire@gmail.com \nThank you for your support and understanding!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/2025-christ-the-king-christmas-faire-2/
LOCATION:Christ The King Parish Center\, St Agnes Church\, 186 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Symphony Orchestra – Soul and Steel: A Powerful Opening to the Concert Experience Series
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 22\, 2025 • 8:00 P.M. Veterans Memorial Auditorium\, Galvin Middle School\, Wakefield\, MA\nWakefield\, MA — The Reading Symphony Orchestra proudly opens its 2025–2026 season with Concert Experience #1: Soul and Steel\, an evening of bold and evocative music that explores strength\, resilience\, and emotional depth. The performance will take place on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, at 8:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield\, Massachusetts.\nThe program features a dynamic lineup of works that showcase both innovation and intensity: \n\nAnna Meredith – Nautilus\nJudith Weir – Still\, Glowing\nDmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5\n\nFrom Meredith’s pulse-pounding Nautilus to Weir’s luminous Still\, Glowing and Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5\, this concert promises an unforgettable musical journey filled with energy\, emotion\, and artistry. \nFor tickets and additional information\, please visit https://www.readingsymphonyorchestra.org/season2025-2026
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-symphony-orchestra-soul-and-steel-a-powerful-opening-to-the-concert-experience-series/
LOCATION:Galvin Middle School\, 525 Main St.\, Wakefield\, MA\, 01880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parker Tavern Opens for Tours Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 28 (AKA\, BLACK FRIDAY) 12pm-3pm\n\nReading\, MA — Are you looking for something different to do on Black Friday\, something without malls\, crowds\, online shopping\, or any expenditure? Do you want to impress your Thanksgiving guests with a unique\, nearby activity? \nThen hop over to Reading’s own Parker Tavern (103 Washington Street) any time between noon and 3:00 p.m. on November 28 to enjoy a special tour. \nAdults will appreciate the Tavern’s interesting displays of daily life in a bygone era. Kids will wonder how children 300 years ago could have managed without cell phones\, video games\, cars\, or bicycles. And how many items may be a mystery to both age groups? Come and test your knowledge. Not sure what something is? Questions are always welcome! Colonial lawn games will be available for the kids (weather permitting). \nThis is the perfect solution for what to do the day after Thanksgiving\, and a great chance for folks to travel back to a time not that distant from the first Thanksgiving. \nThis 1694 building is one of Reading’s oldest landmarks and is owned and maintained by the Reading Antiquarian Society. \nWe invite you to drop by Parker Tavern on Friday\, November 28\, from noon to 3:00 p.m. to take a peek into the past.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/parker-tavern-opens-for-tours-black-friday/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Awaits at First Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free cocoa\, cookies\, and two special performances of A Christmas Carol during the Nov. 30 Tree Lighting festivities\n\n\n\nReading\, MA — Bring your holiday spirit and join the festivities—sip cocoa\, savor cookies\, and let the magic of “A Christmas Carol” warm your heart! On November 30th\, during the Tree Lighting Festivities\, visit the beautiful stained-glass sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Reading. There will be free cocoa and cookies for all. And the talented folks from Creative Arts will be offering two 30-minute performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. \nThese shows will start at 2:30pm and 3:30pm\, and after the show you can join friends on the Common (just a few steps away) to enjoy the Tree Lighting. \nWarm up with delicious refreshments and enjoy a favorite holiday story at the First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street from 2pm to 4:30pm!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/holiday-cheer-awaits-at-first-congregational-church/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Tree Lighting to Brighten Reading Common on November 30
DESCRIPTION:Beloved community tradition returns with festive activities\, local partners\, and Santa’s grand arrival\nReading\, MA — The 32nd Annual Tree Lighting on Reading Common will take place on Sunday\, November 30\, from 2:00 until 4:30 when Santa arrives by firetruck to light up the display. \nThis event\, sponsored by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce\, is a longtime holiday favorite that draws thousands from the community. Activities include making s’mores\, hayrides\, jugglers\, carolers\, costumed characters\, trolley rides\, and more. The Women’s League of Reading will be serving hot chocolate and local restaurants will offer tasty snack. \nThere’s more: local businesses and churches open their doors for special events and activities\, welcoming friends and families all afternoon. The big event happens at 4:15 when Santa climbs a ladder on the Common and flips the switch that lights up the trees for the holiday season. \nAll activities are free thanks to the support of sponsoring local businesses and Chamber Memberships that cover the costs. If your business wants to be promoted as part of this community celebration\, sponsorships are available at the Chamber website.\nhttps://readingnreadingchamberma.chambermaster.com/… \nThis is the only place to register.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/32nd-annual-tree-lighting-to-brighten-reading-common-on-november-30/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Storytime at Whitelam Books!
DESCRIPTION:Whitelam Books is excited to host a Holiday Storytime on Sunday\, November 30 at 3:00 PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages\, which will be held during the downtown Reading Tree Lighting Celebration. Come celebrate the holiday season and get in the festive spirit! \nWhitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/holiday-storytime-at-whitelam-books/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shop the Block
DESCRIPTION:Reading’s much-celebrated annual Shop the Block event is on Thursday\, December 4. \nMany shops & businesses will be open late during Shop the Block – Grab a few friends to shop & dine downtown! \nOur event gives customers the chance to celebrate longer\, stay socially distant\, and enjoy fun shopping experiences all season long. Businesses\, restaurants\, and salons in Reading are working together to make this an amazing event\, so be sure to follow Shop The Block Instagram and Facebook pages!
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chorus Players: A Little Women Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — This holiday season\, Colonial Chorus Players of Reading is proud to present the premiere of A Little Women Christmas\, a new radio play based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. \n“This adaptation centers around a year in the life of Jo\, Meg\, Beth\, and Amy from one Christmas to the next\,” says Jennifer Estabrooks\, who adapted the novel for the stage. “It’s the story of a family struggling through war\, poverty\, and sickness\, but they never lose their abiding love for one another\, sense of humor in the midst of difficulties\, or hope for the future.” \nA Little Women Christmas is performed like a live radio play by The Lux Radio Theatre in 1949\, with a studio audience\, announcer\, sound effects done live on stage\, radio ads\, and even famous Hollywood actors\, such as June Allyson\, Peter Lawford\, and a teenage Elizabeth Taylor. \nPerformances are December 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM and December 6 and 7 at 2 PM at the Old Hose House Theater\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading. All tickets are $20 and are available at www.ccp1961.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash\, Venmo\, or PayPal only. \nThe ensemble cast features Katie Mulno\, Kat Plano\, Shannon Fay\, Gaby Estabrooks\, Alexander Slocum\, Katie Broach\, Sue Brother\, David Murgo\, Peter Cavicchio\, Martin Brother\, and Scott Estabrooks under the direction of Laura J. Bilodeau. \nThe show is appropriate for all audiences and runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/colonial-chorus-players-a-little-women-christmas/
LOCATION:Colonial Chorus Players\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Education Foundation’s beloved holiday event returns December 6–7 with entertainment\, family fun\nReading\, MA — The Reading Education Foundation invites the community to climb aboard the Polar Express for its annual Festival of Trees\, taking place Saturday\, December 6\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 7\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading. \nThis beloved holiday tradition features live entertainment\, delicious food\, fun activities for kids\, and the chance to win one of nearly 100 beautifully decorated trees. \nAdmission is $5 per individual or $10 per family\, good for the entire weekend\, and includes all entertainment. \nFor advance ticket sales\, event details\, or to learn how to donate a tree\, visit ReadingREF.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-education-foundation-festival-of-trees/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the Reading Community Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994\, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians\, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun\, accessible favorites. Under the direction of Stephen Bloom since 2017\, the band proudly keeps its focus on community! \nUpcoming Concerts:\nFestival of Trees — Saturday\, December 6 at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St.\nHoliday Concert — Sunday\, December 7 at 3:00 PM\, First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn St. \nMany RCCB concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church\, while town concerts take place outdoors on the Town Hall lawn (weather permitting).\nCome join us and experience the joy of live music in Reading!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-the-season-with-the-reading-community-concert-band/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers “Hope for the Holidays” Concert
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Reading Community Singers invites everyone to our Annual Holiday Concert on December 6 at 7:30 at Reading Memorial High School – this year entitled “Hope for the Holidays.” It’s a Concert filled with Love\, Hope\, Dreams\, and Peace on Earth for All\, for this Holiday Season and Always. There’s a delightful mix of music and dancing to Celebrate the season – Christmas\, Hanukkah\, Family – with Classic and Modern Favorites\, and a very special guest. As the title suggests\, there will be songs to make the Holidays even warmer and hopeful – such as “Be A Light”\, The Jonas Brothers’ “Like It’s Christmas”\, “What the World Needs Now (Is Love)”\, as well as a Medley from “A Muppet Christmas Carol”. These last two musical numbers will also spotlight our Youth Chorus. It’s a wonderful evening of seasonal entertainment for all ages. \nThis year\, RCS’ Featured Guest Performers will be several soloists\, duets\, and small groups\, selected from our very own talented membership! \nWhatever Holidays you celebrate\, take a well-deserved break from your preparations and plan to join RCS for an enjoyable evening of Musical Mirth\, Warmth\, and Merrymaking! Tickets are available from any Chorus member\, as well as online and at the door\, with discounts for Seniors and Students – Children under 5 are Free. For Advance Tickets go to: www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-community-singers-hope-for-the-holidays-concert/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Education Foundation’s beloved holiday event returns December 6–7 with entertainment\, family fun\nReading\, MA — The Reading Education Foundation invites the community to climb aboard the Polar Express for its annual Festival of Trees\, taking place Saturday\, December 6\, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, and Sunday\, December 7\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading. \nThis beloved holiday tradition features live entertainment\, delicious food\, fun activities for kids\, and the chance to win one of nearly 100 beautifully decorated trees. \nAdmission is $5 per individual or $10 per family\, good for the entire weekend\, and includes all entertainment. \nFor advance ticket sales\, event details\, or to learn how to donate a tree\, visit ReadingREF.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-education-foundation-festival-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the Reading Community Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994\, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians\, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun\, accessible favorites. Under the direction of Stephen Bloom since 2017\, the band proudly keeps its focus on community! \nUpcoming Concerts:\nFestival of Trees — Saturday\, December 6 at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St.\nHoliday Concert — Sunday\, December 7 at 3:00 PM\, First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn St. \nMany RCCB concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church\, while town concerts take place outdoors on the Town Hall lawn (weather permitting).\nCome join us and experience the joy of live music in Reading!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-the-season-with-the-reading-community-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa at the Aleppo Shrine Center
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa\, December 13\, 2025\, 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the Aleppo Shrine Center\, 99 Fordham Rd\, Wilmington\, MA 01887 \n$20 for a family of 5; each additional person\, $20. \nIncludes Breakfast\, Visit from Santa\, Crafts\, Cookie Decorating\, and Games! \nPlease RSVP with the age of your children by November 28th to Maribel at MDeluca@AleppoShriners.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-aleppo-shrine-center/
LOCATION:Aleppo Shrine Center\, 99 Fordham Rd\, Wilmington\, MA\, 01887\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Story Time at Whitelam Books!
DESCRIPTION:Whitelam Books is excited to host a Hanukkah Storytime on Sunday\, December 14 at 3:00PM reading Eight Sweet Nights\, A Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Story by Charlotte Offsay\, and Lost and Found Hanukkah by Joy Preble. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages which will be held prior to the 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting on the Reading Town Common. \nWhitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/hanukkah-story-time-at-whitelam-books/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Chanukah Celebration at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chabad of Wakefield invites families to an afternoon of crafts\, magic\, festive treats\, and the lighting of a nine-foot LED menorah on Sunday\, December 21\, beginning at 3:00 PM on Walkers Brook Drive\nReading\, MA — Get ready for a fun\, family-friendly Chanukah celebration this Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\, at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading! \nChabad of Wakefield will be hosting a community Chanukah event beginning in the afternoon. Festivities kick off with activities for kids\, including children’s Chanukah crafts and face painting\, followed by the lighting of a large\, nine-foot LED menorah\, expected to be one of the highlights of the day. After the lighting\, a high-energy magic show will keep young guests entertained\, and the celebration wraps up with a chocolate gelt drop in Home Depot’s parking lot\, a crowd-favorite moment fun for the whole family. Festive foods\, drinks\, and treats will be available throughout the event. \nWhen: Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\nTime: Starts at 3:00 PM (activities and menorah lighting; exact schedule may vary)\nWhere: Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/community-chanukah-celebration-at-jordans-furniture-in-reading/
LOCATION:Jordan’s Furniture\, 50 Walkers Brook Drive\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T093000
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SUMMARY:Reading to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day on January 19
DESCRIPTION:Community breakfast\, student artwork\, musical performances\, and a keynote address to highlight the annual event at the RMHS\nReading Public Library (RPL)\, Reading\, MA — Mark your calendar and join the community in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. on Monday\, January 19\, 2026. \nThe celebration begins at 9:30 AM with a community breakfast provided by Reading Public Schools. Come meet representatives from local organizations and view artwork created by students. \nThe inspirational and uplifting program starts at 10:00 AM\, featuring musical performances\, student presentations\, and a special keynote address. \nIf your organization is interested in having a table at the PAC (Performing Arts Center)\, or if you would like to volunteer\, please contact the Office of Equity & Social Justice at oesj@readingma.gov. \nThe event location is wheelchair accessible\, and ASL translators are available upon request. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-to-celebrate-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-on-january-19/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
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SUMMARY:Creative Chaos Emporium Opens Pop-Up Arts & Crafts Thrift Shop in Wakefield
DESCRIPTION:Grand opening Saturday\, January 24\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\, at 239 North Avenue\n\n\n\nWakefield\, MA — After a handful of recycled art-making events and a wonderful holiday sale\, Creative Chaos Emporium is excited to pop-up in the retail space at 239 North Avenue in Wakefield!  Starting on January 24th\, the arts & crafts thrift shop is partnering with Project Pop-Up & the town of Wakefield to to help people on the north shore find surprising treasures to inspire new projects while also offering the opportunity for them to re-home creative items they no longer need. \nCreative Chaos Emporium has already collected lots of lovely yarn\, fabric\, sewing supplies\, pens\, markers\, colored pencils\, craft books\, beautiful papers\, antique frames and vintage ephemera. All of these items and much more will be available on the day of the grand opening\, as well as during regular hours Wednesday – Sunday. The shop will also be accepting clean\, reusable donations of arts & crafts supplies during all open hours – donation guidelines and more at www.creativechaosemporium.com. \nMore about CREATIVE CHAOS EMPORIUM:  \nPeople (especially people who like to make things!) often have so much STUFF.  It can be hard to find a place to donate arts & crafts supplies\, so these much-loved items sometimes end up in the trash. We’re hoping to offer our community a place where they can re-home creative items they no longer need and find affordable\, sustainable and surprising treasures to inspire new projects. \nCreative Chaos Emporium was founded in summer 2025 by Wakefield residents Sarah Lynne Reul & Stephanie Hannus\, along with Stoneham resident Janet Cohen.  While hosting several recycled art-making events throughout Fall 2025 and a holiday sale with the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield\, Creative Chaos Emporium collected many secondhand arts & crafts supplies\, which will be available for sale at the new location at 239 North Avenue in Wakefield. \nDonating supplies to CREATIVE CHAOS EMPORIUM:  \nCreative Chaos Emporium accepts donations of clean\, usable\, arts & crafts supplies. More detailed donation guidelines can be found on our website\, but in general\, we are looking for: \n\nArts & Crafts Supplies: pencils\, crayons\, working pens/markers\, usable paint (oil\, acrylic\, watercolor)\, glue/tape/adhesives\, shells\, beads\, stickers\, rhinestones\, how-to arts & crafts books/magazines\, blank sketchbooks\, tools/supplies for printmaking\, screenprinting\, mosaics\, bookbinding\, paper craft\, stained glass\, jewelry making etc.\nFibers & Fabric: clean\, usable fabric of at least ¼ yard\, yarn (full and partial skeins)\, tools & materials for sewing\, knitting/crochet\, wool felting\, spinning\, weaving supplies\, etc.\nUpcycling Stuff:  clean/empty paper bags/rolls/tubes\, bottlecaps\, small boxes\, corks\, glass jars (clean\, label-free & with lids); office supplies\, etc\nOther Interesting\, Unusual & Vintage Items: small toys (tiny animals\, miniatures/dollhouse items\, cars\, action figures\, dolls\, wood blocks\, legos\, wind-up toys)\, picture frames\, tins\, trophies\, trinkets\, marbles\, dice\, vintage photographs & ephemera\, office supplies\, cigar boxes\, wooden crates/boxes\, wooden card catalogues\, drawers & displays.\n\nGenerally speaking\, if it’s clean and usable as an arts & crafts supply\, we’ll likely be able to take it. For the safety of our volunteers & visitors\, we cannot take anything hazardous\, illegal\, smelly\, moldy\, mildewy or otherwise damaged. \nEmail hello@creativechaosemporium.com with any questions! \nMore about Project Pop-Up:  \nProject: Pop-Up is a publicly-funded initiative created to revitalize storefronts and commercial hubs. With financial and professional support\, Project: Pop-Up offers retailers\, designers\, artists and food purveyors a chance to take their concepts for a brick and mortar test drive. \nOver 100 emerging brands and entrepreneurs applied to the pilot program of Project: Pop-Up in the summer of 2021. Over 15 brands were thoughtfully selected for the opportunity. These forward-thinking businesses popped up for two-three months at a subsidized rate and were provided with a suite of resources to help seed their success. The pilot pop-up brands represented a local and diverse mix of business owners\, with 100% locally-owned\, 80% woman-owned\, and 40% BIPOC-owned. \n94% of the brands continued to actively grow through brick and mortar retail channels. 53% have converted from pop-up to permanent tenancy. Newton\, Needham\, and Melrose were thrilled to welcome entrepreneurs\, artists\, eateries and more to their downtown districts to fill otherwise dormant storefronts with vibrancy and vitality while driving traffic to each area’s core of locally-owned businesses. \nMore about the Creative Re-Use Movement:  \nCreative Chaos Emporium is part of a growing network of 200+ Creative Re-Use Centers across the country working to make sure that usable arts & crafts supplies stay out of landfills – so that they can be made into cool new creations by makers like you!  Other local creative re-use shops include DIY Thrift & Craft in Concord\, NH\, Make & Mend in Somerville MA and Swanson’s Fabrics in Turners Falls\, MA.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/creative-chaos-emporium-opens-pop-up-arts-crafts-thrift-shop-in-wakefield/
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Book Signing & Conversation with Author Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Julie Dobrow for a book signing and conversation on Sunday\, January 25 at 3:00PM. Julie will be discussing her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. \nThis event is free and open to the public – all are welcome! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us for a conversation with Julie Dobrow as she shares her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage\, a dual biography of two activists whose marriage challenged the gender and racial norms of their time. Love and Loss After Wounded Knee offers a dual biography of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa\, (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman)\, exploring their individual lives as well as their highly publicized interracial marriage. Both well-known in their own time- Elaine as a poet\, journalist\, and advocate for Indian education and Charles as writer\, public speaker\, and ardent activist for Indian rights- their marriage started with a shared vision to work on behalf of Indians. In the face of extreme prejudice\, financial burden\, and personal tragedy however\, the marriage began to unravel. Dobrow paints an intimate\, emotional portrait of the Eastmans’ lives drawn from Elaine and Charles’s letters\, papers\, and hundreds of accounts of the Eastmans’ lives from newspapers. The result is a compelling new history that weds the private and the political\, and Native America and the United States of America- entwined yet separated\, inextricable yet never fully joined\, just like Elaine and Charles themselves.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-book-signing-conversation-with-author-julie-dobrow/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Police Department to Host Annual Citizens Police Academy
DESCRIPTION:READING — Chief David Clark has announced that the Reading Police Department is hosting its Winter 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) starting in January. \nThe CPA begins Wednesday\, Jan. 28\, and will be held every Wednesday night through March 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Reading Police Department\, 15 Union St. \n\n\n\nThe CPA allows for local community members to learn about law enforcement operations from members of the Police Department. The topics covered in the class include: \n\nInvestigations\nPatrol Procedures\nPolice in Schools\nDomestic Violence\nDispatch procedures\nFirearms/Less Lethal Enforcement\nComfort Dogs\nPatrol K9\n\nDuring the course\, participants get the opportunity to meet officers who serve their community\, explore department equipment and get an up-close look at operations. Graduates who attend at least six of the nine classes are eligible to schedule a ride along with a Reading Police officer. \n“The Citizens Police Academy is a great way to strengthen the bond between the community and its law enforcement officers\,” said Chief Clark. “Our officers love teaching in the academy and sharing their passion for police work with the community. Anyone interested in learning more about police work should join us.” \nParticipants must be 18 years old to register\, or 16 years old with parental consent. Space is limited to 28 people\, with first priority being given to Reading residents. \nTo register for the academy\, download an application here. Applications should be returned in person or via email to Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson\, who can be reached via email at dapearson@readingma.gov. \nAny questions or inquiries should be directed to Community Service Officer Pearson at 781-942-6761.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-police-department-to-host-annual-citizens-police-academy/
LOCATION:Reading Police Department\, 15 Union Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Stuffie Story Time and Sleep Over
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is excited to host our Third Annual Stuffie Story Time and Sleep Over on Friday\, February 6 at 5:00 PM! We’ll kick off the sleepover with a PJ stuffed toy story time\, and then the stuffed toys will stay behind to enjoy a sleepover in the bookstore! \nFollow us on social media (facebook.com/whitelambooks and instagram.com/whitelambooks) to see what fun and silliness the stuffies get into before falling asleep. Stuffed animals will be picked up the next morning\, Saturday\, February 7\, beginning at 10:00AM. \nThis event is capped at 30 stuffie friends\, and registration is required. Stuffies can be registered on our store event calendar: whitelambooks.com/news-events. Limit one stuffie participant per person. \nJoin us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. \nThis event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-stuffie-story-time-and-sleep-over/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colonial Chorus Players presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
DESCRIPTION:March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater—where secrets abound and a killer may be hiding in plain sight\nReading\, MA — Welcome to Monkswell Manor\, where some guests check in while others check out—permanently. Colonial Chorus Players proudly presents the longest-running theatrical production in the world\, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie\, March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading. \nThe Mousetrap is a mystery set at a remote guest house in the English countryside run by newlyweds Mollie and Giles\, where six strangers find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. When the guests learn that a woman was murdered in London the day before\, they soon begin to suspect that the killer is among them. \nPerformances of The Mousetrap are March 6\, 7\, 13 & 14 at 7:30 PM and March 8 & 15 at 2 PM at the Old Hose House Theater\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading. Advance tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students at ccp1961.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes before showtime with cash\, Venmo\, or PayPal only. All seats are reserved seating. \nThe ensemble cast features Paul D’Onofrio\, Andrew Haber\, Madeleine Herrick of Reading\, Colin Lamusta\, Saeed Maseeh\, Sorchae McMeel\, Jackson Ploof\, Michaelyn St. Pierre\, and Sharyn Taitz under the direction of Shay Wainwright.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/colonial-chorus-players-presents-the-mousetrap-by-agatha-christie/
LOCATION:Colonial Chorus Players\, 1249 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at www.rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves-2/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMHS Drama Club Presents St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Student-created adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves premieres ahead of METG competition\nReading\, MA — The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents the premiere of an original stage adaptation of St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves\, based on the short story by Karen Russell. Created collaboratively by the student company\, this bold and imaginative production explores identity\, belonging\, and the tension between instinct and expectation through a darkly whimsical lens. \nThis original adaptation will be the offering of RMHS at the statewide METG One-Act Play Festival\, and audiences are invited to attend a special town-wide preview performance to support the cast and crew before they compete. \nContent Advisory & Age Appropriateness: This production includes themes drawn from the original short story\, including coming-of-age struggles\, separation from family\, loss of identity\, and moments of stylized aggression reflecting the wolf-girl metaphor. While no graphic content is depicted\, the material may be intense for younger viewers. Recommended for ages 10+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nJoin us for an evening of inventive storytelling and help send RMHS Drama to the state stage! Ticket information at www.rmhsdrama.org \nPerformance Dates:\n\nFriday\, Feb 6 @ 7:30 PM\nSaturday\, Feb 7 @ 7:30 PM\nSunday\, Feb 8 @ 2:00 PM\n\n Location: William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at RMHS \n Tickets: Available at rmhsdrama.org \nCreative Team:\n Directed by: Natalie Cunha \n Assistant Director: Katie Donovan \n Technical Director: Kevin Gerstner \nSupport local student theater and witness this unique\, never-before-seen adaptation!  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmhs-drama-club-presents-st-lucys-home-for-girls-raised-by-wolves-3/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Book Signing & Conversation with Author Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Julie Dobrow for a book signing and conversation on Sunday\, February 8 @ 3:00PM. Julie will be discussing her bookLove and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. \nThis event is free and open to the public – all are welcome! \nAbout the Event: \nJoin us for a conversation with Julie Dobrow as she shares her book Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage\, a dual biography of two activists whose marriage challenged the gender and racial norms of their time. Love and Loss After Wounded Knee offers a dual biography of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa\, (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman)\, exploring their individual lives as well as their highly publicized interracial marriage. Both well-known in their own time- Elaine as a poet\, journalist\, and advocate for Indian education and Charles as writer\, public speaker\, and ardent activist for Indian rights- their marriage started with a shared vision to work on behalf of Indians. In the face of extreme prejudice\, financial burden\, and personal tragedy however\, the marriage began to unravel. Dobrow paints an intimate\, emotional portrait of the Eastmans’ lives drawn from Elaine and Charles’s letters\, papers\, and hundreds of accounts of the Eastmans’ lives from newspapers. The result is a compelling new history that weds the private and the political\, and Native America and the United States of America- entwined yet separated\, inextricable yet never fully joined\, just like Elaine and Charles themselves.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-book-signing-conversation-with-author-julie-dobrow-2/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitelam Books to Host Authors Jane Ward & Nancy Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA – Whitelam Books is thrilled to welcome author Jane Ward in conversation with author Nancy Bernhard on Wednesday\, February 11\, at 6:00pm. Jane will be reading from her new book\, Should Have Told You Sooner\, while Nancy will share her book\, The Double Standard Sporting House\, at the event. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street\, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street. \nThis event is free and open to the public – all are welcome! \nAbout the Event:\nJoin us for a special double-author event as we host a book launch for Jane Ward (Should Have Told You Sooner) in conversation with Nancy Bernhard (The Double Standard Sporting House). \nShould Have Told You Sooner:\nWhile studying art history at a London university\, Noel Enfield falls passionately in love with aspiring artist and art school student Bryn Jones. Shortly after Bryn leaves for a five-month painting trip through Italy\, Noel discovers she is pregnant. She is ecstatic and believes Bryn will be too—they have plans to marry\, after all. But mishaps part the two lovers\, and a desperate Noel makes a split-second choice to move forward in a way that will change not only her life but also the lives of everyone she loves. \nThree decades later\, when she is offered a six-month secondment to a London museum\, Noel decides it’s time to prove she really has moved on from that difficult period by returning to the city where she met and lost Bryn. But rather than proving she has persevered\, the move lands Noel in the thick of London’s insular art world\, with only one or two degrees of separation from her past and the people she once loved. After she reconnects with an old\, dear friend and learns finally what kept Bryn from returning to her all those years ago\, the very underpinnings of her life are rocked to their core. Some decisions made in the past can never be put behind her\, she realizes\, and armed with this new understanding\, she sets out on a journey to reclaim what—and who—she left behind. \nThe Double Standard Sporting House:\nA high-class brothel that entertains New York’s most powerful men\, the Double Standard Sporting House funds a free clinic for women. When the Tammany Hall criminal syndicate takes over the city in 1868 and starts kidnapping girls\, the house’s owner\, Nell “Doc” Hastings\, cannot stay quiet—especially after sixteen-year-old Vivie arrives at the clinic bruised and bleeding. \nResolving to seek justice for Vivie and girls like her\, Doc builds an unlikely alliance with religious reformers\, a rare honest ward cop\, and an alluring newspaper publisher she can’t seem to keep away from. Even with their help\, Doc will have to use her sharpest tools—secrets\, guile\, and a surgical blade—to prevent a dark turn in the sex trade.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/whitelam-books-to-host-authors-jane-ward-nancy-bernhard/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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