Literary Salon & Open Mic

Remember the breath of fresh air the beautiful book Tuesdays With Morrie was when it came out in 1997?
Jennifer Dupree's Slow Motion, called "A heartfelt homage to a life-changing friendship," shares some of this much welcome quality of "quiet" that gives readers a close up look at how transformative it can be to show up for each other.

You can learn more about Slow Motion HERE, and check out Jennifer's website HERE.

Join us for a warm, welcoming literary community right in downtown Brunswick, Maine.

What's a salon, anyway?

Literary Salons & Open Mic:
Where the Literary Community Comes Alive

We are excited to partner with Walter's Café for our monthly Literary Salon & Open Mic.

The concept of the salon is to foster community around our shared love of words, stories, and creativity.

Together we will enjoy stimulating conversations, listen to each other as we share our work at the open mic, and mingle with Mid-Coast area fellow writers. We will invite Maine authors to join us to talk about their books and craft, and to answer questions about their process and creative journeys.

The best part: you will have a chance to do a 5-minute reading of your work at the Open Mic.

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What is a salon anyway?

A salon is an intentional gathering of friends and friends of friends, but mostly, a salon is good times with humans coming together for conversation and to eat, drink, talk, and listen. "Salons are a little sexy," says Susan MacTavish Best, founder of The Salon Host.

When we come together in the same space, magic happens. Barriers break down. We listen to one another, ask each other questions, and marvel at the unlikely answers. Our goal is that we finish the evening feeling sated and happy, soaked in serotonin, a collective of humans, a community that is connected.

But salons are unpredictable, just like life. So it's important to show up with a sense of humor, loads of goodwill, and willingness to participate and engage with other participants.

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