5th Annual Cavalcade of Authors in Chicago
I know I’m a little late posting this, but I figured it might be of value to those of you already in the Chicago area who can attend any remaining events. Information below is from an invite I received via Myspace.
Macro Marketing & Promotions Group presents the 5th Annual Cavalcade of Authors in Chicago with your hosts: National best-selling author, Naleighna Kai, NAACP Image Award Nominee, J. L. Woodson, and best-selling inspirational author, Rev. Renee Sesvalah Cobb-Dishman.
Returning for another year are best-selling authors: Minister Kathy McClure, Michelle Moorer, Gloria Franklin, and Theresa Gonsalves; and with us for the first time are authors M. Raye Turner, Anita Royston, Lorraine Elzia, Moses Miller, Christopher Bennett and Nathaniel Brown.
On October 16-18, join us for another weekend of FREE writing seminars, FREE tweens & teens workshops a FREE old school 70’s party at Sonoma Coffee Cafe, a Stepping & Spades event at Room 43, an inspirational Sunday Buffet Brunch at Blu47 and more! The Cavalcade of Authors is part of the City of Chicago’s Book Festival Month and is sponsored by Naleighna Kai, Soft Sheen-Carson, Jump at the Sun Books, Genesis Print & Copy Services, and Disney Book Group. More information on the web: www.naleighnakai.com and www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com or 888.854.8823.
Here is the current schedule:
Friday, October 16, 2009
Signing at Books a Million
12-2:00 p.m.
144 S. Clark * Chicago, Illinois
Signing at Borders in Beverly
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
2210 W. 95th Street * Chicago, Illinois
Old School Party at Sonoma Coffee Café
hosted by Michelle Moorer & Lorraine Elzia
7:30- 12:00 p. m.
2845 West 95th Street
break out those afros and old school gear and come have fun with us!!
FREE tickets at Genesis Print & Copy Services 8319 S. Stony Island
gift bags sponsored by Naleighna Kai, Jump at the Sun & Soft Sheen-Carson
Saturday, October 17, 2009
How to Win the Publishing Game Seminar Part I & Book Signing
moderated by Anita Ro yston
11:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Avalon Park Library
8148 S. Stony Island Avenue * Chicago, Illinois
FREE registration online at www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com
Mary Williams * mawill@chipublib.org 312-747-5234
DISNEY presents Teens & Tweens Workshops:
Etiquette for Today’s Teens by Pageant Director, Gloria Franklin
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (ages 12 to 18)
Chicago Public Library
Avalon Branch, 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue
Lessons for Young Black Men Workshop by
J. L. Woodson, Moses Miller & Christopher L. Bennett
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Males 12 to 18 only)
Chicago Public Library
Avalon Branch, 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue
How to Win the Publishing Game Seminar Part II & Signing
moderated by Theresa Gonsalves
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Coffee Break Café
10307 S. Hale (across from the 103rd Street Metra Station)
Chicago, Illinois (near the Beverly area)
FREE registration online at www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com
sponsored by Books Ink Bookstore & Naleighna Kai
Waldenbooks River Oaks
25 River Oaks Center * Calumet City, Illinois
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Stepping & Spades
a Come Out & Play wit
h Naleighna Kai event
8:00 p.m. – until
Adults Only / cash bar / appetizers by 3Js
at Room 43 * 1043 E. 43rd Street20* Chicago, Illinois
$15 per person (advance) / 2 for $20
tickets online at www.naleighnakai.com
gift bags sponsored by Jump at the Sun & Soft Sheen-Carson
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Book Lovers Buffet Brunch
hosted by Sesvalah, Minister Kathy McClure and Janine Ingram
Blu 47 Restaurant
4655 S. King Drive * Chicago, Illinois
$30 per person in advance
tickets online at www.naleighnakai.com
gift bags sponsored by Naleighna Kai, Jump at the Sun & Soft Sheen-Carson
Related Links
Official website– Calvacade of Authors
RAWSISTAZ Literary Group– Event Listing
Time Out Chicago– The Fifth Annual Cavalcade of Authors at Borders
N’DIGO Online– Event Listings for Chicago Area
Motown Writers Network– News from Books Ink in Chicago
