Fall Festivals - New Smyrna Beach Book Festival

A reader's Paradise! An entire weekend of books, books, authors, writing workshops, and more books. 

The New Smyrna Beach Book Festival will take place October 3rd and October 4th beachside. The festival features over a dozen authors representing multiple states and multiple Florida Book Award winners. From thrillers, mysteries, and detective stories to fantasy, fiction, how-to, and inspirational, there's something for everyone at the NSB Book Festival, whether you're a recreational reader or an aspiring writer!

Admission is FREE to this festival.

Over a dozen award-winning authors from across the USA will offer insight into their books, host Q & A sessions, and sign books throughout the weekend.

Books will be for sale the Festival Bookshop at the Coronado Civic Center.

A Writers' Workshop Panel Discussion will begin the day on Saturday at 10 am!

On Saturday night of the festival, there is a special happy hour social meet-and-greet where you can meet some of the authors in attendance in a casual setting.  The social begins at 6pm at Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille located at 200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach.  Festival attendees are encouraged to go and have the chance to mingle with the authors. The festival sessions during the day will feature opportunities to win beverage tickets to the social that night as well as a set of sign copies of the books from each author.

CORONADO CIVIC CENTER

223 Flagler Ave/ Corner of Flagler & Pine

Coordinator: Sandy Brown 843-222-1862

Saturday, October 3^rd 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 4^th 12pm-3:30pm

For the schedule and author sessions, go HERE. 

 

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Janet Sells 

 

The Hub on Canal

Things to do in the Summer
 In the spirit of finding fun, (mostly free) indoor events to escape the Florida heat!

The Hub, as it is called for short, is a real treasure in our coastal community. It has created spaces for artist studios and offers many different art workshops and classes. Moreover, there are also fabulous events at the Hub. So while it is hot and humid, and outdoor activities may not quite as inviting, check out the Hub! It is easily accessed from all the Greater Daytona Beach Area cities.

The Hub officially opened on March 1, 2012.  Since then, they have welcomed 2,000 visitors who have stopped by to take tours, marvel at the transformation of the building from office space to studio space, linger to chat with the artists and buy art!

All 22 studio spaces are leased to 36 artists representing a multitude of mediums, from painters to ceramic artists, videographers to jewelers, fiber artists to sculptors, as well as a few non-visual artists - a writer, an architect, and a musician.  Wall space, also leased, contributes to the overall vibrancy of this cultural mecca.

 What Does the Hub Offer?

Monthly Exhibits: The Hub features monthly art exhibitions on the first Saturday of each month. Go for an opening reception! Next opening is “Odds And Ends” Artist Josh Rosen, June 6-30, 2015.  Opening reception June 6, 4-8pm.

Events: The Hub puts on all manner of events. This month visit for First Saturday on June 6, Canal Street 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Go for the fun and discover a world of arts from one end of Canal to the other. There will be live music under the palms at Christmas Park.

Classes: The Hub offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels.  Categories include Art, Children's Classes, Dance, Languages, Music, Writing, and Yoga. Prices for classes and workshops are very reasonable.

Check out the Hub on Canal yourself. You can support the Hub by becoming a member and also receive member benefits. The Hub is located at 132 Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach. It is open every day. Find out more here The Hub on Canal

 

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