Category Archives: Events

Monday April 8th, 6:30pm-8pm – Session Two of the seminar series, Thinking Critically about Society, will address the issues surrounding national identity and patriotism.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 (2:30pm)  – Come enjoy an afternoon reading of selected passages from The Inherited Heart: An American Memoir—not a dry, church-like rendering of text, but a musical presentation of playful and purposeful prose. Short lyric portions of the book are laced with original music and songs—“standards”—from the era depicted in the book:Continue reading “Event: Bill Minor and a Live Jazz Concert”

14 March, 2013 – Love reading Shakespeare and are looking for an exciting evening with fellow sonnet lovers? Or do you wish that you could learn more about his work? Come to a fun and informal evening of reading around a table, eating cake, and talking about our favorite Shakespeare poems!

2 April, 2013 – What do people mean when they say “Anarchism”? Between the international Occupy movement, and questions surrounding capitalism, Anarchism has been a topic that has been much in the media of 2012. This seminar will introduce you to the philosophies of Anarchism through key readings, and then use these philosophies to discussContinue reading “Event: Thinking Critically about Society – Session One: What is Anarchism?”

On February 16th (1-3pm), local author L.C. Wright will be in Old Capitol books to sign copies of his latest book, Castle Grey, which are on sale now at Old Capitol Books and at various other bookstores in the area.

December 15, 2012 – Peter T. Hoss, the author of “Born in Yosemite,” will be in Old Capitol Books for a book signing and to talk about his experience living in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Now a local of Monterey Bay, Hoss has collected stories, art, and history relating to YosemiteContinue reading “Event: Peter T. Hoss, author of “Born in Yosemite” – book signing”

1 December, 2012 – 12pm to 4pm Robert W. Edwards – author of Jennie V. Cannon: The Untold History of the Carmel and Berkeley Art Colonies: Volume One – will be in the store.  He’ll come to sign copies of his book and talk about the history of regional art colonies.