Old Capitol Books is partnering with local artists to bring you beautiful, fun, and unique art during the shelter-in-place. The Books and Art Care Package is specially curated to your individual tastes, and will include art from local artists! A great way to support our local art community and your local bookstore. Order Here
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Black Land Ownership Fundraiser – Virtual Livestream Event of Music and Poetry
WATCH ON ZOOM – CLICK HERE August 14th, you’ll be able to see the beautiful and amazing talent of No Existo, Turiya Autry, and Chris Carr. After the music and poetry, DJ Papacitx will take us through twilight with their curated nighttime tunes. Zoom link available soon.
Close to Home Productions – Bringing Literature and Arts to your Living Room
Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Close to Home Collective, which is working to bring literature and arts into your living room to help lower the number of people seeking entertainment out of their homes during the pandemic. (Seriously folks, stay inside.)
My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: a writing workshop
Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing!
Save Old Capitol Books!
Hello everyone! Thank you for your love and support over the years. We’re thinking of innovative ways to try to stay afloat during these extremely difficult times, but we know that without extra help Monterey’s Old Capitol Books won’t be able to be around much longer. DONATE NOW
Book Care Packages – Support Your Local Bookstore!
We’re open!! But we love putting together these care packages for you. Local delivery, US shipping. Book Care Packages of either $15, $25, or $100. SHOP NOW or DONATE TO OUR GOFUNDME $15 Book Care Package What you get: One book personally selected by our experienced booksellers based on your preferences, plus a special, unique gift!Continue reading “Book Care Packages – Support Your Local Bookstore!”
Events cancelled
Hello everyone. In line with recommendations made to curb the spread of COVID-19, Old Capitol Books is canceling all in-store events until the end of May. After that, we will reassess the situation. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
Hari Alluri & Rachelle Escamilla: A Night of Poetry at Old Capitol Books
A Night of Poetry Featuring Rachelle Escamilla & Hari Alluri (plus others!) CANCELLED – Saturday 14 March 2020 7pm, $5 notaflof
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium: William Minor & Lauren Crux
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: William Minor & Lauren Crux Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m., $5.00 Admission Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey
Monterey Poetry Fest 2020
Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Mad Gleam Press and Artery to bring you some of the freshest poetic talents today.
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