Nadia's Pick: The Things We Never Say
Elizabeth Strout's new one, discussed at the Cricket Avenue shop. Buy the pick and RSVP online. Space is tight, so RSVP rather than turning up cold.
More at Mavey Books
First Friday at Mavey Books
Two hours of browsing on the first Friday of the month at the Cricket Avenue shop, and any purchase over $45 comes with a free reader galley. One per customer, so choose well.
Nadia's Book Club: Communion
Discussion of bell hooks on love and self. Buy the pick at the shop and RSVP online. Mavey is the Cricket Avenue shop that opened as Ardmore's first independent bookstore.
Fantasy Book Club: Assassin's Apprentice
The fantasy group starts Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy. Buy the pick at Mavey and RSVP online. Space is tight, so RSVP rather than turning up cold.
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Second Saturday
A themed night in the plaza at SORA West with seasonal food, cocktails and a band. The 9's Band takes the October 10 slot, the last one of the year.
Rock of Ages
The Tony-nominated jukebox musical built on eighties arena rock, running three weeks on the riverside stage. Recommended for ages 14 and up, and children under four are not permitted in the theater.
McConkey's Market
Soaps, balms, candles, home goods and treats made from plants grown in the park's own kitchen gardens, sold for one Saturday in October. Money goes back into the gardens and their education programs.