Join us for Lit and Art This Sunday

Is all of this snow getting you a little stir-crazy? Break your cabin fever and join us for a refreshing afternoon of lit, art, music, wine, and great conversation with some of the most creative people in the region.

Featured readers for this Sunday’s Lit and Art at the Watermark event include Lauren Beth Eisenberg Davis, Sid Gold, Dave Housley, Bill Hughes, Jen Michalski, and Richard Peabody. Live music by singer-songwriter Goodloe Byron. Original art by Manzar. Nitin Jagdish and I will be your hosts for the afternoon.

Readings, live music, original art, open mic, free refreshments — the best excuse to get lit on a Sunday afternoon in Baltimore! Join us for the next event on Sunday, January 31, 2-5 p.m. at The Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street, in the Bank of America building across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Learn more at www.facebook.com/groups/LitAndArt

Olympians of Lit and Art

Take a break from the games in Sochi and join the Olympians of lit and art. The next event in the Lit and Art Reading Series takes place this Sunday, February 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street on the second floor of the Bank of America building across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Featured this month are Elisabeth Dahl, Barbara DeCesare, Jen Grow, Charles Rammelkamp and Earl Crown. The original artwork of Manzar is on display, and live pop-grass music will be performed by Jacob Panic.

The event—including the wine and refreshments—is free and open to the public. Take your place on the platform and bring 5 minutes of your own work to share during open mic.

Don’t just sit on your couch and watch the Olympics. Join the Olympians of lit and art!

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A 2014 Full of Lit and Art

With the new year comes a brand new lineup of great talent brought to you by the Lit and Art Reading Series at the Watermark Gallery.

 

The first event comes on the last Sunday of January: Sunday, January 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark, 100 S. Charles Street, right across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

 

Our featured talent this month includes Barbara Morrison, Dave Eberhardt, Jack Downs, Jessica Lynn Dotson, Archer Sierra, and Meg Adams. Jacob Panic and his banjo will be there to share some pop-grass, and Manzar’s original art will be on display. To hold it all together, we’ll enjoy wine, refreshments, and conversation among like-minded artists.

 

Like all Lit and Art events, it is free and open to the public. So come along and bring some friends!

 

The January even is just the tip of the iceberg. Just take a look at some of the fantastic talent we have joining us in February, March, April, May, June, July, September, and October: Richard Peabody, William Patrick Tandy, Michael Hughes, Rafael Alvarez, Madison Smartt Bell, Barbara Diehl, Toby Devens, Barbara DeCeasare, Charles Rammelkamp, Julie Weinberg, Jen Grow, Elisabeth Dahl, Early Crown, Diane Sahms Gaurnieri, g emil rutter, Julie Fisher, Danuta Kosk-Kosicka, Ann Braken, Sam Schmidt, Tom Glenn, Jessica Gregg, D.R. Belz, Sid Gold, Nancy Greene, Liz Moser, Wayne Countryman, Alexandra Hewitt, Ami Spencer, Caryn Coyle, Lauren Eisenberg Davis, Dan Cuddy, Holly Morse-Ellington, Court Bledsoe, Ann Roberts Arbaugh, Shirley Brewer, and Ian Hochberg.

 

Lit and Art musicians Jacob Panic and Goodloe Byron will share their music, and we’ll be seeing other musical guests as well. Not to mention the paintings of Manzar as well as other guest artists. Manzar and other visual artists have their work for sale at the gallery, both originals and prints. And many of the authors and musicians have their work for sale as well.

 

Hosted and curated by Baltimore authors Nitin Jagdish and Eric D. Goodman, the events are casual and meant to foster the local literary community. In fact, we encourage attendees to bring about five minutes of their own work to share during open mic!

Started in 2007 at The Watermark Gallery, the Lit & Art Reading Series showcases local, national, and international talent—fiction, poetry, non-fiction, memoir, original art, live music—all topped off with wine, refreshments, and conversation.  

Our 2014 Lit and Art-stravaganza starts on Sunday, January 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery, 100 S. Charles Street, on the second floor of the Bank of America building right across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

 

Visit the Watermark Gallery online.

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Michael Kimball Joins Lit & Art This Sunday

Join us on May 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. and discover “the best excuse to get lit on a Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.”

Well into its fifth year, the Lit & Art Reading Series showcases local, national, and international talent—fiction, poetry, non-fiction, memoir, original art, live music—all topped off with wine, refreshments, and conversation.

Featured readers at the May 26 event include Michael Kimball, Holly Morse-Ellington, Sid Gold, Caryn Coyle, Nik Karpon, and Shirley Brewer. Live music by Goodloe Byron, original art by Manzar, and wine, refreshments, and conversation will fill out the program.

Hosted by Baltimore authors Nitin Jagdish and Eric D. Goodman, the event takes place at The Watermark Gallery at 100 S. Charles Street, across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in the BOA building, and takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring a bit of your own work to share at open mic!

Join us on the Lit & Art Facebook Page!

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To Miss Lit and Art on April 7 Would Be A Crime

It would be a crime to miss the next Lit and Art at the Watermark on April 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. The scene: The Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street, second floor of the Bank of America building right across from Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The skinny: five authors and poets share their works of literature, poetry, and crime fiction. Accomplices: live music, original artwork. Exhibit A: wine; Exhibit B: light refreshments. Spotted at the crime scene: You.

The April Lit & Art event features readers traveling from as far as Indiana — and as close as our own back alleyway. Featured authors and poets include Lucrecia Guerrero, Jerry Holt, Julie Wakeman-Linn, Austin Camacho, and Kathy Cottle. Live music by singer/songwriter Goodloe Byron and original artwork by Manzar. Hosted by Nitin Jagdish and Eric D. Goodman. Bring five minutes of your own work to share during the open mic session.

The Lit & Art Reading Series is free and open to the public. Wine and refreshments will be served. Join us for Lit and Art at the Watermark from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7.

You don’t have to be a sleuth to figure out why it’s been called "the best excuse to get lit in Baltimore on a Sunday afternoon."

Learn more (and join the online Lit & Art community) at www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/181120815252390/?fref=ts.

Lit and Art Kicks Off 2013

Join us this Sunday as we kick off the 2013 Lit and Art schedule!

The first 2013 event in the Lit and Art Reading Series takes place on January 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street, second floor of the Bank of America building right across from Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Featured authors and poets include Virginia Crawford, Earl Crown, Tom Glenn, Nathan Leslie, and Laura Shovan. Live music by Erik Kestler and original artwork by Manzar.  Hosted by Nitin Jagdish and Eric D. Goodman.

Bring your own work to share during the open mic session.

The event is free and open to the public. Wine, refreshments, and conversation will flow.  Join us for Lit and Art at the Watermark from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 27. Come discover what has been called "the best excuse to get lit in Baltimore on a Sunday afternoon."

Learn more about the events, featured participants, and more at the Lit and Art Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/408637512490280/?ref=ts&fref=ts#!/groups/181120815252390/?fref=ts

Exciting Year for Lit and Art

Along with 2013, we ring in some exciting changes for the Lit and Art Reading Series. The first event of the new year is Sunday, January 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Watermark Gallery.

Started in October 2007, the Lit and Art Reading Series provides a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of artistic sensibilities in one sitting. Hosted by authors Eric D. Goodman and Nitin Jagdish and the Watermark Gallery’s resident artist, Manzar, the events are free and open to the public. Let us pour you a complimentary glass of wine!

In past years, we have averaged about five events per year. For 2013, we’re proud to announce five events in the first half year, with more to follow.

This year’s programs will feature the talents of Michael Kimball, Nathan Leslie, Laura Shovan, Virginia Crawford, Tom Glenn, Julie-Wakeman-Linn, Earl Crown, Nik Korpon, Kathy Cottle, Djelloul Marbrook, Holly Morse-Ellington, Caryn Coyle, Lucrecia Guerrero, Jerry Holt, Austin Camacho, Lauren Eisenberg Davis, Harrison Demchick, Charles Rammelkamp, Sue Ellen Thompson, Goodloe Byron, Erik Kestler, Manzar, and more!

The first 2013 event takes place on January 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street, second floor of the Bank of America building right across from Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Featured authors and poets at January’s event include Virginia Crawford, Earl Crown, Tom Glenn, Nathan Leslie, and Laura Shovan. Live music by Erik Kestler and original artwork by Manzar. Hosted by Nitin Jagdish and Eric D. Goodman. Bring your own work to share during open mic.

Come experience “the best excuse to get lit in Baltimore on a Sunday afternoon.” Learn more about the Lit and Art reading series and other literary events at www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/181120815252390/?fref=ts

Have no Fear: Lit and Art This Sunday

Have No Fear: The October Lit & Art at the Watermark reading event will take place on this Sunday, October 28, 2-5 p.m.!

Featured readers include Katherine Cottle, Austin S. Camacho, Virginia Crawford, and Earl Crown. Musical performance by Erik Kestler and original artwork by Manzar Rassouli. Your's truely is the host, and we'll top it all off with some wine and refreshments.

Come one, come all to this free event ... and feel free to wear a costume if you'd like

The event takes place at 100 S. Charles Street in the Bank of America building, second floor, in downtown Baltimore. It's right across from the inner harbor.

Sun Also Rises on Lit & Art’s 2012 Season

The sun has risen on the new year. This weekend, the sun also rises on the 2012 Lit & Art Reading Series. The next Lit & Art takes place on Sunday, January 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery.

Featured readers include Toby Devens, Charles Rammelkamp, and Nik Korpon. Returning readers include Lauren Beth Eisenberg and Meg Adams.

The original works of resident artist Manzar will be on display and available for purchase. Books by the authors will be available. Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served, and audience members will have a chance to share their own work during the open mic session.

The event takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 at The Watermark Gallery, located in the Bank of America Center Skywalk Level, right across from the Inner Harbor, at 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The phone number is (410) 547-0452.

Started in October 2007, the Lit and Art series provides a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of artistic sensibilities in one sitting. Hosted by authors Eric D. Goodman and Nitin Jagdish and the Watermark Gallery’s resident artist, Manzar, the events are free and open to the public.

Come experience “the best excuse to get lit in Baltimore on a Sunday afternoon.”

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/181120815252390/

Kick off Super Bowl Week in Proper Style

The Watermark Gallery will hold the next Lit and Art event on Sunday, January 30, at 2 p.m. Take advantage of the playoff lull and come experience a unique variety of artistic sensibilities.

Returning writers include Lauren Eisenberg, Liz Moser, Eric D. Goodman, and Sally Whitney. Jen Michalski will make her Lit and Art debut.

Manzar Rassouli-Taylorr will present some of her original artwork.

Red Tractor Factory, the Lit and Art house band, and LaRana Bryant will perform musical interludes.

Like previous events in this series, it’s free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served, and audience members will have a chance to share their own work during the open mic session.

The Watermark Gallery is located in the Bank of America Center Skywalk Level, right across from the Inner Harbor, at 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The phone number is (410) 547-0452.

Come and experience what has been called the best excuse to get lit on a Sunday afternoon. Learn more about the Watermark at its online gallery: www.manzar.net

Lit & Art Makes Pen In Hand

The Lit & Art reading series has hit its stride. The reading series started at the Watermark Gallery in October 2007 and has been meeting about six times each year since then. Each event draws in a respectable crowd of 25-40 people. The last two events have been exceptionally well attended and received.

The Lit & Art at the Baltimore Book Festival was standing room only, about 50 audience members in attendance at any given time (more, considering the nature of the roaming crowd behind the seats).

The October event, with readers such as Bathsheba Monk and Charles Jensen and visiting musician and artist Bahman Panahi, was one of our most enjoyable events yet.

We encourage you to come to the next Lit & Art at the Watermark. Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery, 100 South Charles Street, right across from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Check www.Writeful.blogspot.com in January for more details.

Pen in Hand, the official newsletter of the Maryland Writers’ Association, recently plugged Lit & Art in print. Take a look and learn all about the reading series, the great community of authors, artists, and musicians we’ve established, and how you can get involved.

http://marylandwriters.org/PenInHand/2010-Summer.pdf

Celebrate Lit, Art, and Music

Lovers of literature, art, music, and wine won’t want to miss Lit & Art at the Watermark on Sunday, October 24. The celebration begins at 2 p.m., and features artists, and authors from around the world.

Novelist Bathsheba Monk will read from her fiction. She has been described by Tim O’Brien as “a writer I'll be talking about when I talk about brilliant new writers.” Bathsheba is best known for her collection of stories, Now You See It … Stories from Cokesville, PA. Her novel, Nude Walker, is being published by FSG in Spring 2011.

Persian artist and musician Bahman Panahi will give a performance and talk about his work. Originally from Iran, Bahman has performed many concerts, exhibitions, courses and workshops in Iran, UK, Syria, India, Netherlands, Maldives, Tunisia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Morocco and France. He recently performed a tar and setar concert at the Freer Gallery in DC and he will be performing at Harvard University in November. www.bahmanpanahi.com

Joining Bathsheba Monk and Bahman Panahi will be artist Manzar (of the Watermark Gallery), and authors Charles Jensen (most recent Director of The Writers’ Center), Katherine Cottle (author of My Father’s Speech), and Eric D. Goodman (author of Tracks, a novel in stories).

Music will be provided by the Lit & Art house band, Red Tractor Factory. Wine and refreshments will be served during intermissions. The event is free and open to the public.

The event takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 24 at The Watermark Gallery, located in the Bank of America Center Skywalk Level, right across from the Inner Harbor, at 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The phone number is (410) 547-0452.

Started in October 2007, the Lit and Art series provides a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of artistic sensibilities in one sitting. The events are free and open to the public. An open mic section allows audience members to share their own work.

Come experience what has been called “the best excuse to get lit in Baltimore on a Sunday afternoon.” Visit the Watermark Gallery online at www.wmgallery.info .