At the start of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, King Lear promises to divide his kingdom based on his daughters’ professions of love, but portions it out before hearing all of their answers. For Nan Da, this opening scene sparks a reckoning between The Tragedy of King Lear, one of the...
Beloved local writer James Magruder hosts 3 exciting poets for a reading for Pride Month: Willie Carver, Dan Meltz, and Dan Vera! Their books-- Gay Poems for Red States, It Wasn't Easy to Reach You, and Speaking Wiri Wiri, among others-- explore the complexities of navigating multiple identities,...
Join us for a conversation about Kay White Drew's timely and gripping memoir, Stress Test, which chronicles Kay’s journey through medical training in 1970s Baltimore, navigating sexism, racism, and personal loss. In the wake of the Dobbs decision, her story resonates deeply with current conversations on women’s rights...
Celebrate 12 years of community arts & writing at Earl's Place with us! Join us for an art show and celebration of the Satellite Art Gallery in the Ivy Gardens, created by Earl's Place Arts. Earl's Place transitional housing program, located in Baltimore City, has provided transitional housing...
For this June IvyKids Saturday, we welcome children's author Patricia Tanumihardja, author of Ramen for Everyone! She'll lead us in some ramen-themed activities and a chopsticks demo/how-to. Then, stick around to browse before the shop opens to the public at 10, or to run around in the gardens out back....
The Ivy joins with Slow Food Baltimore, a chapter of Slow Food USA, to present a special afternoon of food and conversation with Patricia Tanumihardja, featuring her cookbook Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen! In addition to a conversation and Q&A with the author, your $5...
Common Tone Music offers its Summer Music Session for Kids on the patio at the Ivy Bookshop! Each session provides interactive moments for caregivers to sing, play instruments, dance, and connect with their child. Sign up for all 3 or a drop-in at this link. Together, we will...
The Ivy is thrilled to host Laura Lippman for the launch of her new novel, MURDER TAKES A VACATION, in the beautiful Penguin Room at Whitehall Mill! Come mingle and have a drink from the bar before hearing from Laura about this irresistible mystery: When Muriel Blossom, a...
This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is August 21. You can RSVP here - we hope to see you there! In SOMETHING BETWEEN US, anthropologist Anand Pandian offers us a remarkable close-up of the forces that have hardened our suspicions of others....
The Ivy joins the Babe Ruth Museum to present: A Celebration of Lacrosse History with author S.L. Price! Acclaimed author of The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse, S.L. Price, visits the iconic Mt. Washington Tavern to discuss and sign his book on Thursday, June...
You're invited to an afternoon workshop with Dr. LaShaune Stitt, author of Becoming A Disruptive Visionary: The Blueprint for Creating Authentic Learning Environments of Discovery and Liberation. This book meets the current cultural moment in education, providing practical steps for educators and educational leaders committed to fostering inclusive,...
Common Tone Music offers its Summer Music Session for Kids on the patio at the Ivy Bookshop! Each session provides interactive moments for caregivers to sing, play instruments, dance, and connect with their child. Sign up for all 3 or a drop-in at this link. Together, we will develop...