08/22/2014
Words Words Words 2014
at the Maple Grove Historic Site
Entrance through St. Simeon Apartments, 24 Beechwood Avenue in Poughkeepsie
Sunday, August 24th at 3 p.m.
Larry Carr, editor of A Slant of Light
Kiese Laymon, author of Long Division
Jana Martin, author of Russian Lover and Other Stories
Relive the pleasures of a summer Sunday afternoon in times past.
Come hear these authors read from their published works in the romantic
atmosphere of a 19th century Hudson River Bracketed country villa.
The Three Arts Book Store
Owner Walter Effron is selling the authors’ books at this event, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Maple Grove Preservation Fund.
Your support of this independent, full service book store is appreciated.
All events are free.
A Suggested donation of $5 or more will support the ongoing restoration of Maple Grove.
For further information, see www.maplegroverestoration.org
The house at Maple Grove is open for visits on the first Saturday of each month from April to November, from 10 a.m. to noon. The entrance to Maple Grove is at 24 Beechwood Avenue in Poughkeepsie: enter the drive into the St. Simeon Apartment complex and bear right. Free admission.