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3786 Howard Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895

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Phone: (301) 949-9416
kensington.books@verizon.net

The Day of the Book is back! 2010!
Sunday, April 25th 2010
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STORE HOURS
Mon-Fri: 12-6pm
Saturday: 10-6pm
Sunday: 12-5pm

Later or earlier by
chance or by appointment

Open later during store events


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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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The Day of the Book is back!
Sunday, April 25th 2010

   Nov 18 - The Erasmus Group
   Nov 21 - Tellebration
   Dec   2 - Poetry Reading Series
   Dec   4 - Live Music: The Thereminbilly Explosion
   Dec   2 - The Erasmus Group
   Dec   3 - Author Talk: RTree Biology Notebook: An Introduction
                  to the Science and Ecology of Trees

   Dec 16 - The Erasmus Group

SHOP EVENTS
Do you have an interesting book or topic to talk about, are you an author, or do you know anyone who would like to give a talk?
Please stop by the shop or call/email 301-949-9416 or
kensington.books@verizon.net

SPECIAL EVENT
Tellebration
part of the annual national celebration of storytelling
Sponsored by Voices in the Glen


Saturday, November 21
7:30
Free


Tellers:
Laura J. Bobrow
Ralph Chatham
Margaret Chatham
Jane Dorfman
Bill Mayhew
Ellouise Schoettler
Anne Sheldon


LIVE MUSIC
The Thereminbilly Explosion

Antique Row Holiday Open House
Friday Dec 4 at 7pm


Mike Winters and Art Harrison, with over 20 years' collaboration, are Washington, DC based musicians who perform on guitar and theremin. Their blend of delta blues-influenced popular and country music provide a unique experience. They sometimes refer to their collaboration as "The Thereminbilly Explosion."

Winters has performed rock, jazz and blues in several DC-area bands for three decades. Among them were "The Billy Schools Band," "SGBC," and "Jobs for America." Aside from his work with Harrison, he is currently collaborating with a bluegrass band in Takoma Park. Along with electric lead guitar, Mike is proficient in violin and electric bass. His influences include Arthur Crudup, Blind Blake, Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, and John Fahey.

Harrison started out with theremins in 1995, and soon developed a number of designs for production in his electronics business. He began playing the instrument informally with friends, and then was hired in 2003 by "The Cassettes," a DC-area band. His influences include many diverse artists and composers, in genres ranging from Tin Pan Alley to Classical Rock.

AUTHOR TALK
Richard C. Murray
author of
"Tree Biology Notebook:
An Introduction to the Science and Ecology of Trees"

Thursday, December 3
7:30pm


Richard C. Murray, local arborist, will discuss his recently published book, Tree Biology Notebook: An Introduction to the Science and Ecology of Trees. Trees are a major part of the earth’s ecological system. They capture solar energy, store carbon and support a great diversity of life. Environmental awareness has generated a greater public interest in trees. Richard believes that, to be effective in our efforts to plant and preserve trees, we need to know more about them. His reference-oriented book features many photos of trees and dissection samples that help convey specific topics. Samples will be used to illustrate the talk and your questions welcome.
Murray's Website


MONTHLY SERIES
KENSINGTON ROW STORY SALON
Usually meets the First Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm
FREE! No reservations needed!

Telling Stories
Storytelling is not just for kids!
An evening of stories for grown-ups.

Comedy Night
November 4
7:30pm


Featuring:
Adam Booth and Ellouise Schoettler


Adam Booth: is a three time Champion Liar from West Virginia and a very funny guy.

Ellouise Schoettler: a Montgomery County resident, a storyteller who makes stories from everyday experience, was invited to tell at the Exchange Place, National Storytelling Festival, October 2, 2009

Also Open mic storytelling!
(Open Mic limited to 5 minutes per person)
For more information click here



Featured in the Gazette!
"NEW Season of Stories" - Aug. 2008
"Stories are finding an audience in Kensington" - June 2007
See Telling Stories' host Ellouise Schoettler as a featured storyteller on the weekly tv show Stories in Time
Every Monday, 7:15 Channel 16, Montgomery County, MD
KENSINGTON ROW BOOKSHOP
POETRY SERIES
Usually meets the Last Wednesday of each month, at 7pm
(Jan-June and Sept.-Nov.)



Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 7 pm

Featuring:
Greg McBride and Lyn Lifshin



Open Reading follows featured poets.
Open readers are limited to one poem,
no longer than one page.
Please sign up when you come in.


REGULAR GROUP MEETINGS
Would you like to start a monthly book club meeting, or does your book club need a place to meet?
We are happy to host book clubs, speakers, art or literary events.
THE ERASMUS GROUP
2009 CALENDAR:
Date:
August 26
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16
Meeting #
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
BREAK UNTIL 2010
Dr. Gonzalo T. Palacios invites your participation in discussing spiritual and/or religious topics of general interest. Everyone is welcome (over the age of 18): there will be no limitations to the topics discussed. There are no fees of any kind and street parking is available.

Meets every other Wednesday at 7:00pm

Erasmus in the News!
Sept 2, 2009: Gazette
Diverse members discuss religious topics in Kensington group


Gonzalo T. Palacios received his Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America and his Ph.L. from the Gregorian University in Rome. He has taught at various universities in Washington DC and presently teaches Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion at Prince George's Community College. Dr. Palacios is married and has 7 grandchildren.





ABOUT THE SHOP
POSTERS, ADS, PRINTS!
We now carry a wide selection of:

Georgetown Book Shop posters

A Rare View Books
vintage ads, posters, and prints

Old postcards and photographs, ephemera

New vintage-style greeting cards

And local scenes by historic preservation artist
Joan Zwack
(Limited ed. prints & packaged cards)

In the News
      Sept 2, 2009: Gazette
Diverse members discuss religious topics in Kensington group
      May 20, 2009: Gazette
Kensington book store is a cultural center
      April 15, 2009: Gazette
Kensington master to take on many opponents at once
      Nov 26, 2008: Gazette
Gathering celebrates craft of storytelling
      Nov 6, 2008: Washington Post
History You Can Hold in Your Hand
      Jun 06, 2007: Gazette
Stories are finding an audience in Kensington
      Oct 25, 2006: Gazette
Class on storytelling offered at Kensington Row Bookshop
      Apr 19, 2006: Gazette
Kensington to celebrate authors, books and community
      Apr 19, 2005: Gazette
Antique Row celebrates Day of the Book on Saturday
      Mar 22, 2005: Gazette
Kensington Row poetry readings celebrate second anniversary
      Apr 28, 2004: Gazette
Kensington booksellers ready to roll out the red carpet
      Jan 22, 2003: Gazette
Kensington becomes book mecca
Catalan Library
Residing within our shop, on the second floor, is the Catalan library and reading room of the Fundacio Pauli Bellet, a collection of books in Catalan of interest to Catalan speakers and students. Catalan language classes offered...inquire for more information.

Visit www.catalansdc.com for more information on events, activities, language classes, and news of the Catalan community of the DC area, and to subscribe to their email list.

DIRECTIONS
We are located one and one-half blocks east of Connecticut Ave on Kensington's Antique Row. Look for the red and blue building.


Driving Directions from Yahoo

3786 Howard Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895


Phone: (301) 949-9416
kensington.books@verizon.net
STORE HOURS
Mon-Sat 12-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Later or earlier by
chance or by appointment

Often open later

BUS: Several bus lines have stops near our store:
4, 5, 6, 7, 33, and the 34.

METRO AND BUS: Wheaton metro: buslines 34, 6. Silver Spring metro: 4, 5. Grosvenor: 6. Medical Center: 33, 34. Twinbrook: 5. White Flint: 5. Bethesda: 34. Glenmont: 33

LOCAL AUTHORS

We Support Local Authors!
See our local author selection
Copies available in store now!



MISCELLANEOUS
DAY OF THE BOOK CELEBRATION
Kensington celebrates the
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOOK


Photos by R.W. Smith: Page 1, Page 2

MISC. FUN
Check out what we
find inside of books!
THEREMIN
Art Harrison plays his Theremin in front of the shop
Visit Art's website:
http://home.att.net/~theremin1/

Come to the shop to see and buy Theremins made by Art!
BOOK ELVES by Debi Hammack



IN MEMORIAM
RICHARD MARTIN
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
A gentle person of sensitive spirit
    You gave yourself to our town
Enriching the culture of learning, growing,
    From the Tea Room to the book store
Helping in any way you could.
    Volunteering at the Day of the Book;
Monitoring crowds and activities on Labor Day
    Always taking time to listen
From your heart and soul.
    Laughing and telling jokes,
Chipping away stone on stone
    Creating simple art from rock.
Living every moment to its fullest
    Loving life as you found it.
Genuine, honest and thoughtful of creation
    The treasure of nature spoke
Inspired, you smiled and the world was brighter.
    We were all blessed by your spirit.

LAID ON MY HEART,
November 7, 2006
by Richard H. Rice
HILARY THAM
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Sonnet written by Mel Belin on the occasion of the December 7th poetry reading in memory of Hilary Tham...

For Hilary Tham
--who was always there for us.


No seance for us, only this reading!
Enough come on a night in December -
your friends - six months after, still needing . . .
Celebrate your last book's launch, to remember.
Maybe what's done can't be un-. Still, it's as if
an energy to and from who's at the mic,
with feelings unexpected as ever riff
or revenant sensed: they play through us, take
off . . . From outside, a train shakes the bookstore
window, accelerates along the icy track
to crush with its accelerating roar
our elegiac. Yet still we're back,
sifting as it fades, for whatever ore
is in the words, and you there too, to fill our lack!

by Mel Belin


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