Upcoming Morgenstern's Events

Health + Wellness Book Club

Mon Apr 15th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

A health and wellness book club hosted by Bridgett DiVohl and Cynthia Schultz that explores how we can improve our health and that of the Bloomington community at the same time, presented by the Bloomington Blue Zone Initiative.

The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest is available for purchase at Morgenstern's. You can also read more about it and purchase at our online partner Bookshop.org.

Author Event: J. Dana Trent for Between Two Trailers

Wed Apr 17th 7:00pm - 8:00pm
​**Event will be held at First United Methodist Church of Bloomington

Join us in the celebration of Penguin Random House author, J. Dana Trent's latest book release, Between Two Trailers. Trent will be discussing her latest release and signing copies after the talk.

Can't buy in advance? Don't worry, Morgenstern's will be there selling copies!
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Learn more about the event here!

Salman Rushdie in Conversation with Suleika Jaouad: Virtual Event

Tue Apr 16th 8:00pm - 9:00pm

With the purchase of a ticket, you receive a copy of the new book, Knife, and a link to the virtual event.

Purchase tickets and learn more here.
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**Event is 7-8 pm CST, 8-9 pm EST

Postmodern Jazz Quartet

Fri Apr 19th 6:30pm - 8:30pm

​​This month's Jazz Salon will focus on Piano Trio Standards.

Author Event: James Kennedy for Bride of the Tornado

Tue Apr 23rd 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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​Join us for an evening with the always-entertaining, James Kennedy, as he talks about his book, Bride of the Tornado!

Latte Art Competition

Sat Apr 20th 6:00pm - 7:30pm

​Competitors need to show up at 5:30pm for sign-up, the competition starts at 6pm. Sign-ups for competing are first come first serve, with a standby list in case anyone has to drop out. There is a $10 entry fee for the competitors, all of which is being donated to Middle Way House charity. If you wish to compete, you may bring your own steaming pitcher but we have plenty. Latte art is free-pour only, no tools or stencils are allowed. Lattes will be judged on multiple categories by three judges in a tournament-style bracket until a winner is chosen. There will be prizes for the winner!
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The cafe will be open for baked goods and wine sales only until the event is over. People are welcome to come hang out and watch talented baristas at work.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book Club

Wed Apr 24th 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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​Hosted by Matthew. The read for April is To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers.

Independent Bookstore Day

Sat Apr 27th

​Join us at Morgenstern’s to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with:
- exclusive merch
- giveaways
- prizes
- entertainment: Rosie the Clown and music by John Kogge
- guest pop-up shop: BeeBop Banana Vintage
- book scavenger hunt around town
- kids scavenger hunt based on the Richard Scarry books

Reading the World: an Evening of Literary Translation

Mon Apr 29th 5:30pm - 6:30pm

READING THE WORLD
In this multi-literature event, five Bloomington translators will present compelling original translations of poetry and prose from Catalan, French, German, Korean, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Featuring:
- Núria Alishio-Caballero
- Raquel Grove
- Madeline Keyser
- Yaerim Gen Kwon
- Bruna Kalil Othero


The event will be hosted by award-winning translator Bill Johnston, who will also take part in the reading.

Author Event: Ray Boomhower for The Ultimate Protest

Fri Apr 26th 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for an evening with Ray Boomhower, following the release of his latest book, The Ultimate Protest: Malcolm W. Browne, Thich Quảng Đức, and the News Photograph That Stunned the World

The Ultimate Protest: Malcolm W. Browne, Thich Quảng Đức, and the News Photograph That Stunned the World examines how the most unlikely of war correspondents, Malcolm W. Browne, became the only Western reporter to capture Buddhist monk Thich Quảng Đức’s horrific self-immolation on June 11, 1963. Quảng Đức made his ultimate sacrifice to protest the perceived anti-Buddhist policies of the Catholic-dominated administration of South Vietnam’s president Ngo Dinh Diem.

The Writers Guild: Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Sun Apr 28th 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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​With featured readers Rosaleen Crowley and Patsy Rahn.

Death Café, Hosted by Rick Clayton

Tue Apr 30th 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Eat cake. Drink Tea. Talk about Death.

A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Death Cafes have spread quickly around the world. Over 16,500 Death Cafes are held in 85 countries. It is all volunteer-run.

The Bloomington chapter is hosted by Rick Clayton, a hospice chaplain and musician who enjoys playing harp and cello for his clients. It meets monthly at Morgenstern's.
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"The Death Cafe is a safe place for people who are dealing with the loss of loved ones, without ideology." - Rick