NEWS and EVENTS

WHAT:

Karen Interviewed by Erin Casey
Read Karen's author interview with Erin Casey! Karen and Erin attended the Dubuque Local Authors Fair at the Carnegie Stout Library in June 2019 where they were both presenters. Erin is a YA fantasy author from Iowa who features a number of author interviews on her home page.

WHEN:

Indefinitely

WHERE:

Erin Casey's Website

WHAT:

Dubuque Local Author Fair
Book lovers are invited to join Carnegie-Stout Public Library as they celebrate the achievements of Dubuque's Local Authors at the Dubuque Local Author Fair. Karen's books will be available to purchase from River Lights Bookstore at this event.

WHEN:

Saturday June 15 2019 from 12 noon to 4:30pm

WHAT:

Voyage Chicago Interview

Karen's story, books, and artwork were featured in the Trailblazers section of the online publication VoyageChicago.com, Northwest side.

WHEN:

Indefinitely

WHERE:

Voyage Chicago's Website

WHAT:

13th Annual Market House Arts Festival
Karen, along with other artists and craftspersons, will have booths showcasing and selling their work.

WHEN:

Saturday, August 11th through Sunday, August 12th, 2018, from 10am to 6pm

WHERE:

Old Market House Square
123 North Commerce Street
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.9050

WHAT:

The Fine Art of Fiber
Karen Stockwell's scarves will be featured at this intriguing exhibit. Fiber Art is a rather recent term, appearing after WWII, when curators recognized the aesthetic of otherwise utilitarian objects. In the 1950s artists began using fibers to make non-functional pieces of work and in the '60s and '70s an international revolution in fiber art emerged. Fibers can be from plants or animals, made into contemporary or traditional designs.

This exhibit will include natural or synthetic fibers. It may include surface design on fabric, weavings, basketry, handmade or commercial paper, threads or yarns, macrame, crochet, knitting, felting, rug hooking, quilts, lace, and many more techniques in the form of wall art, sculpture, installation, fashion… So many possibilities!.

WHEN:

From Saturday, June 8 through July 31st, 2018, from 11am to 4pm

WHERE:

Galena Center for the Arts
121 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
779.214.0261

WHAT:

Galena Center for the Arts
Karen Stockwell will read from her new book of poetry, Everyday Mysteries, and have copies available for sale and signing. What are “everyday mysteries”? In the context of this volume they are the things we all ponder: the nature of love, making sense of a violent world, how to nurture ourselves and our families. In solving the large and small mysteries we encounter every day, we are able to discover ourselves and the meaning of our lives. Se will also present her marbled paper and fabric, made into prints, cards, and scarves, which will be for sale in the gift shop. Karen Stockwell is the author of two novels and a poetry chapbook. She was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Contest. She has an extensive background in the arts including a M.A. in Art History. Her craft work has appeared in Belle Armoire and Altered Couture magazines.

WHEN:

Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 2pm to 3pm

WHERE:

Galena Center for the Arts
219 Summit St.
Galena, IL 61036
779.214.0261

WHAT:

Galena Public Library LITFEST
Karen Stockwell will read from Everyday Mysteries, during the "Dining With The Authors" event at the LitFest at 6pm

WHEN:

Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 5pm to 8pm

WHERE:

The DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0090

WHAT:

Book World
Book signing with the author

WHEN:

Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 1pm to 4pm

WHERE:

Book World
300 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
815.776.1060

WHAT:

Holiday Market at Galena Territory
Karen will be showing scarves, pillow covers, marbled paper, and her books--all make great holiday gifts!

WHEN:

Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 8:30am to 1:30pm

WHERE:

Owner's Club Complex
2000 Territory Drive
Galena, Illinois 61036
815.777.2000

WHAT:

Twin Cities Book Festival
The Twin Cities Book Festival is not only the largest and most important literary gathering in the Upper Midwest, it is theannual get-together for the Twin Cities’ devoted literary community. This FREE, day-long festival brings people together to celebrate our vibrant literary culture. The festival welcomes ‘rock star’ authors, local literary heroes, publishers, magazines, booksellers—all of whom connect over great books and conversations.

WHEN:

Friday, October 13, 2017, Opening Festivities
Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 10am to 5pm

WHERE:

Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55108
raintaxi.com

WHAT:

Galena Country Fair/Craft Fair/Art Festival
Juried art and fine crafts fair. Wide range of work, all original artwork made by area and regional artists. Live music by regional musicians.

WHEN:

October 7, 2017, from 10am to 6pm
October 8, 2017, from 10am to 4pm

WHERE:

Grant Park
625 Park Ave.
Galena IL 61036
815.777.0817

WHAT:

Market House Square Art Festival
Juried art and fine crafts fair. Wide range of work, all original artwork made by area and regional artists. Live music by regional musicians.

WHEN:

August 12, 2017, from 10am to 6pm
August 13, 2017, from 10am to 4pm

WHERE:

Old Market House Square
121 N. Commerce St.
Galena IL 61036
815.777.1448

WHAT:

Corkless in Galena Wine Festival
A Festival celebrating the wines and food of Northern Illinois and beyond; including food vendors, live music, and an art show. Karen will be featuring her hand dyed and painted scarves, marbled paper, and both of her novels.

WHEN:

June 24, 2017, from noon to 7pm

WHERE:

The Depot Parking Lot, along the Galena River
Galena, Illinois.

WHAT:

Soon to be Famous IL Author Contest 2017
Dreams of Darkness and Light was nominated to this contest by Larissa Distler from the Galena Public Library.

WHEN:

March 6: 3 Semifinalists to be announced
February 10: 20 Finalists Announced (including Karen!)

WHERE:

State of Illinois Public LIbraries

WHAT:

Reading
Join Karen as she reads from her newest novel, The Ballad of Sam and D. Lila.

WHEN:

Wednesday October 19, 2016 at 7pm

WHERE:

Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL

WHAT:

Book Signing
Karen will be doing a book signing at the Twin Cities Book Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota. She'll be represented by Barefoot Editing and will be at their table from 3-4 pm.

The Twin Cities Book Festival is not only the largest and most important literary gathering in the Upper Midwest, it is theannual get-together for the Twin Cities’ devoted literary community. This FREE, day-long festival brings people together to celebrate their vibrant literary culture. The festival welcomes ‘rock star’ authors, local literary heroes, publishers, magazines, booksellers—all of whom connect over great books and conversations. Please contact us at bookfest[at]raintaxi.com to inquire about accessibility and special accommodations you need to take part in this event.

WHEN:

Saturday October 15, 2016
10am-5pm
Free admission

WHERE:

Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota
At the corner of Cooper and Randall Streets

WHAT:

The Ballad of Sam and D. Lila has been accepted into Library Journal's curated SELF-e Select module. This is a nationwide module available on BiblioBoard Library at any local library subscribed to BiblioBoard and participating in the SELF-e program.
Libraries are driving a new era of ebook discovery for indie authors and small presses. SELF-e helps develop robust local writing communities and keeps libraries at the center of the indie book movement.

WHEN:

Now!

WHERE:

SELFe Library Journal
Connecting Indie books, libraries and readers

WHAT:

Open Mic
Sign-up for open mic begins at approximately 7pm. Karen will read excerpts from her second novel, The Ballad of Sam and D. Lila, and will be performing with her husband Clinton Stockwell.

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Time: 7pm - late
Open Mic: 8:30pm

WHERE:

Celtic Crown Public House
4301 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL

WHAT:

Book Signing
For the entire month of June, Karen will be the Featured Artist at Hello Galena, displaying hand painted and hand dyed scarves, jewelry, collage on glass vases, and copies of both her books. She will also be in attendance to sign her books on the 18th.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 18, 2016
Time: 1 - 4pm

WHERE:

Hello Galena
121 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL

WHAT:

The Printers Row Lit Fest
The Printer's Row Lit Fest is considered the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. The annual festival draws more than 125,000 book lovers to the two-day showcase. Karen will be selling her books under the Chicago Writers Association tent.