Jan. 18, 2012... 10:30am-CST... "Living Joyfully Free Regardless of Our Ages"... Host Lisa Buffaloe of "The Living Joyfully Free" Radio Show interviews "Guest" Shirley W. Mitchell, "The Golden Egg of Aging™"
Feb. 18-21, 2012... 2012 69th Annual Convention & Exposition of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Gaylord Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN - The largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of nearly 300 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their organizations. The Exposition Floor offers access to more than 200 vendors who showcase their products on 130,000 square feet of exhibit space. NRB 2012 offers unique educational opportunities, including sessions designed to teach broadcast essentials, leadership, management, and the most effective use of social media, as well as performances by Nationally-recognized entertainers including: Root Road, Lara Landon, Katie Peltier, David & Tamela Mann, David Edwards, Rachael Chan, Brian Courtney Wilson, Andrew Greer, Matt Brouwer, Jason Gray and Jenny & Tyler. National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Drive Manassas, VA 20110 tel. 703-330-7000.
Apr. 14, 2012... 2-4PM-CST... "Local Author Day" - Calling All Local Authors! The Gadsden Public Library is Sponsoring Local Author Day 2011. If you are from Etowah County and have a published book, then this is your day! This is a great opportunity to discover new writers, buy some books, and get them signed by the author. Last year, over 100 people attended this fun and exciting event! Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information Contact Person: Julie Dobbins, Administrative Assistant tel. 256-549-4699 ext. 100 or E-Mail gploffice @ gadsdenlibrary.org. Author's participating in the Event include:
Apr. 21, 2012... 9am-4PM-CST... "7th Annual Alabama Book Festival" Historic Downtown Montgomery - Old Alabama Town 301 Columbus StreetMontgomery, AL 36104. The free public event is the State’s Premier Book Festival with more than thirty writers and 4,000 visitors from around the country to meet with and hear from their favorite authors and musicians. Programs and activities include author appearances, book signings, musical performances, and an exhibit area featuring literary organizations and vendors selling books and other items of interest to booklovers. A children’s activity area organized by Alabama Public Television is sure to make this a day of fun for the entire family. The Alabama Book Festival promotes literacy and celebrates books and reading. The 2012 Festival will continue the tradition of promoting reading and literacy to Alabamians of all ages and backgrounds. Sponsors include the Alabama Humanities Foundation, Alabama Library Association, Alabama Public Television, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Alabama Writers’ Forum, Capitol Book and News, Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities at Auburn University, City of Montgomery, Montgomery City-County Library System, NewSouth Books, Old Alabama Town/Landmarks Foundation, River City Publishing, and Troy University. Media Contact: Kelsey Sullivan, Marketing Director K.Sullivan @ oldalabamatown.com tel. 334-240-4617.
Jul. 15-18, 2012... 10am-EST... "2012 International Christian Retail Show" - Orange County Convention Center 9400 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819 tel. 407-685-9800. Christian Booksellers Association Christian Retail Channel is the trade association serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores including independents, regional and national chains, church-owned stores, franchises, and marketing groups. These stores provide Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, apparel, music, videos, gifts, greeting cards, children's resources, and other materials. CBA and their member stores also work with associate-member book publishers, record companies, gift companies, and other product suppliers. Along with the Christian Trade Association International, CBA also serves the meeting and information needs of Christian stores and suppliers in over 50 countries around the world.
Aug. 3-4, 2012... 9am-9PM-CST... "2012 Main Street Music Festival" FREE Admission! For More Information Contact: Susan Armstrong Vantage Bank P. O. Box 1606, 407 North Broad Street Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-878-8799 or Main Street Music Festival P. O. Box 1248 Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-891-8202 eventcoordinator @ mainstreetmusicfestival.com.
Oct. 5-6, 2012... 8am-5M-CST... 48th Annual Harvest Festival Sponsored by the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce 100 East Bartlett Avenue Boaz, Alabama 35957 Contact Person: Chamber President Bromleigh Hales at tel. 256-593-8154 or boazchamber @ charter.net - Down Town Boaz has been renovated and there is now a street that runs from Bartlett Ave to AL Hwy 205, for the entire length of the Harvest Festival. The mission of the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance economic growth and community development in our local communities. Shirley W. Mitchell will attend & Sign-Booth.
Dec. 1, 2012... 11am-3PM-CST... "2012 Local Authors Expo" Birmingham Public Library 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203 This is a one day event. There is no fee - It's Free!! This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library. Authors are asked to provide their books, manage their sales and bring monies to make change for customers, may arrive as early as 9am to set-up, may bring someone who will help manage your sales. The expo will be located on the 1st floor of the "East Building" at our downtown central location. BPL's staff members will be available to help unload and direct authors to their space. Contact Person: Irene Harve tel. 205-226-3726 or irene @ bham.lib.al.us To Register - Please provide the following information: 1. Author's name 2. Book(s) Title 3. Mailing address /Publisher's address 4. Book price 5. Telephone number and send to irene @ bham.lib.al.us.
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