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BOOKS & BISCOTTI HOLIDAY LIVE OPEN MIC
IAWA INVITES YOU to MIX, MINGLE & GIFT BOOKS
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2024, 6-8PM
The Italian American Writers Association IAWA, is hosting a “HOLIDAY READING & GIFT SWAP on THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 6-8pm at “our home,” the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, 25 West 43rd St., 17th Floor NYC.
A One-Hour LIVELY OPEN MIC – one poem or one page of prose — followed by a GIFT SWAP of wrapped new or gently used books – so all leave with a gift!
Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and a beverage … IAWA will serve tramezzini & biscotti.
PLEASE RSVP: Those who would like to read in the Open Mic should e-mail: italianamericanwriters@gmail.com with the
Subject Line: Books & Biscotti, Dec. 11, 2024 to insure your slot.
About IAWA: The Italian American Writers Association was founded in 1991 to promote Italian-American literature by encouraging the writing, reading, publication, distribution, translation, and study of Italian-American writing.
The Books & Biscotti Festival Committee — Christina Bruni, Kathy Curto, Maria Lisella and Peter Marra –look forward to this Italian American pre-Natale festa.
To renew or join IAWA, https://iawa.net/join/
Upcoming NY IAWA Events in 2026
Jan. 8: New Year Virtual Open Mic
Feb. 12: George Guida & Gerry La Femina
March 12: Timothy Gager & Jennifer Militello