Meet Abigail F Taylor, an award winning author, as she signs and discusses her new Historical Horror, MARYNEAL, 1962.

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SAVE THE DATE
“Poetry & Architecture: The Design Process”
Friday August 29th | 6 - 10 pm

@space_adolphustower at Main St & Akard, Downtown Dallas

A @dfwnoma_ Exhibition
ART + POETRY + ARCHITECTURE

“We’re looking for work that reveals the beauty of becoming. From blueprints to brushstrokes, scribbled verses to sculptural studies, we celebrate the marks made along the way.” - DFW NOMA

Featuring live spoken-word by: @kidivine9 D.Walk & Terry Odis
Vibes by: DJ Nevo
Food by: @dlc2013 grazing-tables

Featured Artists: @officialmarebear @amart._love @heavenab0ve Don O’Bannon, @kristamillerart Ann Taylor, @jasmardis @dgunnart @thecaulkartist @baryviewtiful @dreadsoftly Veronica Ravichandran, @rebeccaleesart @derrock1906 @emily.cavender.art_ Andre Calderon, @_romulomartinez @shondasart Jewel Beller, @daveyfriday @lakeemwilson.com_ @jaycassoart Karen Gittens, Tiffany Yates, @mikaylapaints @abstractskyris @crow_artist @knobody.important Sammeta Fadul, Chibuzo Amajor, Veronica Paulon, Elijah Hanif, @imaniblack @justthatcreative

• Visual Art Happy Hour | 6 - 7:30pm
• Poet Performances | 7:30 - 9pm
• Closing Mixer | 9 - 10pm
• Cover | $35

SPACE at Adolphus Tower is powered by @hoqueglobal @dallascollegegalleries @downtown_dallas & @fgiiifineartproductions

#forthecommunity #bythecommunity
#art #culture #fashion #photography #videography #poetry #architecture #artexhibition #popup #artshow #artmarkets

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A Spokenword Conversation: Some Things You Need To Know Led By Mike Guinn

A Partnership With Create Texas

This will be a high energy the perfect opportunity to come sharpen the iron that eill help create the keys to your own kingdom.

Date: Saturday July 26th 2025
Time: 12-2pm (Doors Open 11:45)
Location: Wellspring On Main
Curator: MIKE GUINN ENTERTAINMENT
Dress: Casual
972-704-5001

“ENTRY VIA ONLINE TICKET ONLY”

“All others will be turned away”
Refreshments: Water-Light Snacks

We’ll discuss …….

1. How To Book Conferences
2. Ways To Book Paid Features
3. Bio-Pictures-Packaging
4. Who To Have In Your Circle
5. The Quality Of The Product
6. Accounting - Re-Investing
7. Personal Vs Professional Growth

…And more

• Handouts Provided.

• No Children or Guests.

• No Eventbrite Ticket, No Entry

Mike Guinn Entertainment | TheTexas SpeakNow Movement | Fort Worth Expressions

Join us for a night of creativity, expression, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just looking to share your thoughts, this event is the perfect platform for you. Step up to the mic, share your work, and bask in the support of fellow poetry enthusiasts. Let your words flow freely in the cozy ambiance of our patio. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the power of poetry. Picnic Tables for group seating available for a donation to the artists. See you there!

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In This Changes Everything, Tyler Merritt reflects on how a cancer diagnosis forced him to reevaluate his priorities. Facing the reality of limited time, he lets go of anger, grudges, and broken relationships to focus on what truly matters. Through humor, pop culture, and heartfelt storytelling, Merritt delivers a powerful reminder: life is too short to waste, and we should live each day with intention, connection, and love.

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Meet author Kelsey B. Toney at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation with librarian Lauren Blankenship, they'll discuss Kelsey's new book, The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday, a funny, period-positive novel. Book signing to follow. Ticket includes copy of book.

Donations of pads, tampons and liners to benefit the UTD Period Project are encouraged.

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Calling all young adventurers! Our new middle grade book club, Book Voyage, is here!

📚 Ages 10-13

📍 Meets twice a month at Whose Books

🗓️ June 7th & June 21st | ⏰ 3 PM

For the first meeting, read the first half of the book.

By the second meeting, finish the rest.

Don’t let cost of book keep you from joining—send us a DM, and we’ll work it out.

Let’s set sail on this literary journey together! 🌈🛶

Here is a bit about our host Brittaney:

Brittaney, a former teacher and mom of three (including a soon-to-be middle schooler), created Book Voyage to combine her love of reading and travel. She hopes to brings the spirit of adventure and travel to life through stories shared in every book club journey.

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Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday June 11th for a special Pride open mic show! There will be no featured writer. Instead, we invite you to read your queerest poem, or a poem by one of your queer heroes! Be sure you arrive on time to get your name on the open mic list. The list will be a little longer than usual, but it’s still one poem per poet! Can’t wait to see you there!

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Calling all young adventurers! Our new middle grade book club, Book Voyage, is here!

📚 Ages 10-13

📍 Meets twice a month at Whose Books

🗓️ June 7th & June 21st | ⏰ 3 PM

For the first meeting, read the first half of the book.

By the second meeting, finish the rest.

Don’t let cost of book keep you from joining—send us a DM, and we’ll work it out.

Let’s set sail on this literary journey together! 🌈🛶

Here is a bit about our host Brittaney:

Brittaney, a former teacher and mom of three (including a soon-to-be middle schooler), created Book Voyage to combine her love of reading and travel. She hopes to brings the spirit of adventure and travel to life through stories shared in every book club journey.

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If you are currently in search of a vibrant and engaging book club experience, the Night Women's Book Club might be the perfect fit for you. Our book club meetings promise insightful discussions, exceptional camaraderie, and an enjoyable time guaranteed every 1st Saturday from 3-5 PM. Join us for a stimulating literary journey amidst a welcoming group of enthusiastic readers. The Night Women's Book Club eagerly awaits your presence for a refreshing and enriching book club session.

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We’re coming together to reclaim rest—not as a luxury, but as a right, a practice, and a form of liberation. Let’s pause, breathe, and imagine new ways of being. Our summer series on rest and liberation kicks off with Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey!

Bring your presence. Bring your questions. Bring your tired selves.

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Story time en Español is happening this weekend on Saturday, June 7th! We can’t wait to see you as we read this beautiful book El Barrilito Mágico de Papá written by @jesustrejo1 and illustrated by @elizakinkz . The first ten families will get a gifted copy of the book thanks to our nonprofit @readwitharco. Tag a friend and join us this Saturday at the shop.

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Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday May 14th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. This month, we are proud to present poet Robin Turner!

Robin Turner’s poems, prose poems, and flash fiction have appeared in numerous publications, among them Rattle, The Texas Observer, Rust & Moth, DMQ Review, One, and Bracken Magazine. Her work has been tucked inside little poetry houses in Pittsburgh, paired with photographs in a Deep Ellum art gallery, and transformed into tiny artist books for Lisa Huffaker’s White Rock Zine Machine. Her chapbooks are Elegy with Clouds & (Kelsay Books) and bindweed & crow poison (Porkbelly Press). A longtime community teaching artist and sometime reader for Sugared Water, she lives near White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.

“Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.”

—Allen Ginsberg, from On Being a Writer

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Join Claire St. Amant at Patchouli Joe's for a signing and Q&A about her memoir, Killer Story. St. Amant is an investigative journalist and the host of the true crime podcast, Final Days on Earth.

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The 3rd Annual SpOscars (Spokenword Oscars) An Annual Performance Competition & Celebration With Open Mic

100% of all proceeds go to the The Dock Bookshop & Dock Community and the artists. Sign up and come have some fun.

WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO WIN ALL CATEGORIES AND BE THE UNDISPUTED BEST ALL AROUND POET IN TEXAS! YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR UP TO 4 CATEGORIES

Best Spokenword Slam Poet (First 5 Poets) $25 Cash Prize Best Poem

Best Gospel Poet - $25 Cash Prize

Best Monologue From A Movie Or Play - (Only 3 Actors) $25 & Trophy

Best Storyteller ( 3 Minute Story- Only 3 Tellers) Trophy

Best Children's Story (3 Participants Only) - Trophy

Best Poem With Accent or Different Voice (Only 3 Poets) Trophy

Best Haiku Poet (Only 4 Poets) Trophy Most Supportive Fan (For Person Who The Brings Most People)

The trophies have been bought. Your Attendance helps Build The Prize Money For Each Category! Now it’s time for poets to choose a category and sign up. Poets can sign up for All Categories This Year. Seeking Vendors and Sponsors Poets in the contest get free space on table for their merch only, Live at THE EPIC THEATER 7:30-10pm $10 admission for all ages. FREE REFRESHMENTS Call Us 972-704-5001

Author Sarah Damoff will be discussing and signing copies of her debut novel, The Bright Years.

Sarah Damoff is the author of the debut novel, THE BRIGHT YEARS, which will be published by Simon & Schuster on April 22, 2025. Her writing has appeared in Porter House Review, Ruminate Magazine, and Open Global Rights, among other publications. She holds a degree in Family Studies, and a Child Protection Certification from Harvard University. A Texas native, Sarah lives in Dallas with her husband and children.

Join us at 2pm for a Q&A with author Kayla Olson, with a book signing to follow!

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One Day. Fifty States. 1,600+ Bookstores.

JOIN US FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY! This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!

For more information, please visit https://www.indiebound.org/independent-bookstore-day

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Join us in store as we celebrate the release of The Senator. Meet Texas author Maya Golden Bethany in store from 12pm-2pm. Pre-orders available now. For fans of Louise Penny, a riveting political thriller set in today's Washington D.C., exploring the high stakes of power and corruption.

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Join author Maya Golden Bethany in conversation with Emmy-award winning journalist Tashara Parker for the release day celebration and discussion of Maya's latest book THE SENATOR.

For fans of Louise Penny, a riveting political thriller set in today's Washington D.C., exploring the high stakes of power and corruption.

US Senator Oliver Michaels of Maine campaigned on the hopes of changing Washington. One year after becoming the youngest senator in Congress, Oliver finds himself disheartened by systemic bureaucracy, partisan finger-pointing, the power of lobbyists, and the collapse of his marriage.

When New York Times reporter Alex Broussard shows up at his office, Oliver is presented with a shocking corruption scheme involving two congressmen, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and a chemical manufacturer.

With this real opportunity to clean up dirty DC politics, Alex reignites Oliver’s pledge to help people lost in messy legislative battles and abandoned by government in sacrifice zones. Yet, lofty political aspirations aren’t the only things burning with passion. Working side by side, Alex and Oliver, once an item in college, realize feelings still linger for one another.

Alex and Oliver’s efforts to expose the unlawful plot also uncovers the fact that they are pawns in a rigged game hosted by those who will do anything to keep their positions of power and their wallets padded - even kill. The stakes continuously rise, putting Alex, Oliver, and their family and friends in grave danger. Each must decide what’s more important; the safety of their loved ones or the health of the public.

About the Author

Maya Golden Bethany is an award-winning multimedia journalist, recognized with an Associated Press award and an Emmy nomination. Her debut memoir, "The Return Trip," was released in November 2023. Founder of the 1 in 3 Foundation, Maya provides support for survivors of sexual trauma in East Texas. Her extensive broadcast career includes roles as a sports anchor, reporter, and television production editor, with features on ESPN, Bally Sports, and more. Additionally, she is a dedicated advocate for children's welfare organizations and a member of the Writer's League of Texas. Maya recently earned a second-place award at the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing 2024 Parent-Writer Fellowship.

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Licia Chenoweth will be in-store signing copies of her newest book- Lessons From Harlow.

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