Saturday May 9th, 2015 – 2pm-4pm: Old Capitol Books is hosting local author Robert Ernst as he comes in to discuss his new novel The Inside War, a historical work which is set in Civil War North Carolina.Continue reading “Book Signing: Robert Ernst, author of “The Inside War””
Theory & Philosophy Reading Group IX: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova & Slavoj Zizek
Thursday April 23rd – 7pm: In collaboration with the Direct Action Monterey Network, this month’s Theory & Philosophy reading group is highlighting struggles against solitary confinement by featuring writings by Nadezhda Tolokonnikova who spent time in solitary while in a Russian prison for her protests as part of Pussy Riot.Continue reading “Theory & Philosophy Reading Group IX: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova & Slavoj Zizek”
Old Capitol Books Celebrates National Poetry Month 2015
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Did you also know that that’s OUR FAVORITE MONTH?! As part of our month long celebration, we’ll be hosting an Open Mic poetry event at Old Capitol Books on April 11th. Hosted by local poets, Jeffrey Erwin and Kenny Garcia, come hear the work of local poets, new and established. We’ll also be running a DIY poetry writing workshop earlier in the day and encouraging people to read their newest creations.Continue reading “Old Capitol Books Celebrates National Poetry Month 2015”
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Katrina Mariah Jensen & Mary Anne Anderson
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Katrina Mariah Jensen & Mary Anne Anderson
Sunday April 12th, 2pm
$5.00 admission
Katrina Mariah Jensen
Mary Anne Anderson
Book Signing & Discussion: The Secret History of Carmel with John Thompson
March 28th, 2015 – 3pm: Join in local historians and the literary community of the Monterey Peninsula as we delve into some of our history’s most interesting personalities, events, and stories.Continue reading “Book Signing & Discussion: The Secret History of Carmel with John Thompson”
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Kris Kissman & Bert Gluck
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Kris Kissman & Bert Gluck
Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m.
$5.00 Admission
Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey
(between Pearl and Munras)
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Theory & Philosophy Reading Group VIII: Aimé Césaire
Wednesday March 25th 2015, 6pm: Join with radicals, thinkers, activists, poets, and intellectuals on the Monterey Peninsula to read and discuss some of the world’s greatest philosophers.
For our eighth reading group, we’ll be looking at Discourse on Colonialism by Aimé Césaire. Continue reading “Theory & Philosophy Reading Group VIII: Aimé Césaire”
Book Signing: Pat Duval, author of “From Colored Town to Pebble Beach: The Story of the Singing Sheriff”
Sunday March 15, 12pm-2pm: Pat Duval, author of From Colored Town to Pebble Beach: The Story of the Singing Sheriff will be at Old Capitol Books for a book signing.
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: Ellen Hart & Illia Thompson
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents:
Ellen Hart & Illia Thompson
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Live at the Bookstore – The Brothers Strong & Co!
Here at Old Capitol Books, it’s not only great literature that we love, but great music as well! So we’re happy to announce a performance by The Brothers Strong & Co. Come down for your fix of BOOKS and BLUEGRASS!Continue reading “Live at the Bookstore – The Brothers Strong & Co!”
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