Catherine’s Dream Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events

March 2024

Friday 8 — International Women’s Day Celebration of CNY Authors – I will be doing a reading along with 13 CNY-based women authors to honor women everywhere and share the history of what became International Women’s Day. Place: Downtown Writers Center, Syracuse, NY. Time 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Or if you cannot join us at the Y, tune in on Writers Voice Online: Register here for the Zoom event. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday 9 — Writer’s Voice of CNY Pop-Up Book Festival – Art in the Atrium – 201 E Washington St., Syracuse, NY. Noon – 5:00 PM. Sponsored by Wildebeest Publishing Company. Meet local authors and local presses. Free admission. Music by Kambuyu Marimba.

Sunday 10 — F.I.R.E. Females Inspire Rock Empower Center for the Arts Homer – 72 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. This event is part of an on-going celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! All female musicians, artists, and businesses. Admission Fee: Tickets

April 2024

Monday 1 — Liverpool Library Author Showcase Liverpool Public Library– Carman Community Room, 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, NY. 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Enjoy an evening of celebration with local authors! We will kick the evening off by hearing from a panel of authors about their personal experiences as authors as well as the ins and outs of publishing. Following the presentation the sparkling cider will be flowing and cake will be served while guests talk one on one with over a dozen authors with the opportunity to purchase books signed on the spot by their creators.

May 2024

Sunday 19 — Clay Historical Association Visitor Center Museum – 4939 State Route 31, Clay, NY from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Highlights include research learned while writing the book (Poland, Ellis Island, the paper mill town near Canton, and Syracuse in the early 20th century).

The Park will be open that day until 3pm for visitors to see the Cigarville Railroad Station, replica Log Cabin, and Sellen-Weller Barn.

June 2024

Sunday June 2 — Onondaga Historical Association – OHA Website – Learn about the history featured in my book and research learned about Syracuse landmarks through the OHA. Parking is free on the street for this event.

Saturday June 15 — Canton Historical Address – Canton Historical Address – Come learn about the history of the Paper Mill in the Town Pyrites where my book takes place. I will also be signing copies of my book at the Canton Historical Office during this special Open House.

Saturday June 22 — Syracuse Polish Festival – Polish Festive – Stop by the Author tent on from noon until 4 pm near the festival stage to meet me and other Polish authors!

July 2024

Sunday July 21 – Dom Polski Fest –  Syracuse Polish Home – Sunday, July 21, 2024, located at 915 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY. Noon – 5:00 PM. This annual event features Polish foods, hotdogs, coneys, desserts, and Polish beers. There will also be vendors, basket raffles, pull tabs, 50/50 and Polish items for sale. Entertainment provided by Al Piatkowski and Jasiu Klocek. Free parking and admission.

August 2024

Sunday August 18 – Clay Historical Association Author Showcase at Clay Historical Park – Sunday, August 18, 2024 – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. 4939 State Route 31, Clay, NY.  Over 20 Local Authors will have their books available for purchasing and signing all around the park during The Clay Historical Association Monthly Open House. Come and support our local authors and learn about the history of Clay. Admission is free. For a list of authors and their genres click here.

September 2024

Saturday, September 21 – Fulton Polish Festival – Fulton Polish Home – Sunday, September 21, 2024, located at 153 West 1^st Street South, Fulton, NY. More details to come. Featuring food and music to celebrate Polish Heritage. Free parking and admission.

October 2024

Saturday October 5 — Saratoga Book Festival – Saratoga Book Festival Literary Marketplace – at the Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga, NY. Marketplace Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Featuring over 75 local authors, publishers, artisans and more! Open to the public free of charge to encourage people to come, browse, meet exhibitors and writers, and grab a coffee or bite to eat.

November 2024

Saturday November 2 — Syracuse Polish Home Annual Fall Craft Show Syracuse Polish Home – 915 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come explore Polish themed Christmas items and gifts. The kitchen will be open for food and beverages for shoppers. Raffle items. Free admission.

Thursday November 21 Catherine’s Dream Book Birthday! Help celebrate the one-year anniversary of my debut novel ‘Catherine’s Dream’ with Morgan James Publishing. More info coming soon!

Saturday November 30 — Liverpool Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Annual Fall Craft Show – Liverpool Elks Lodge, 3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Variety of Crafts and Vendors. The Auxiliary will be selling food and beverages to shoppers. Raffle items. Free admission.