New England’s landscapes, history, and communities provide a rich backdrop for mystery and suspense. Our panelists explore how setting shapes tone, character, and plot in regional crime fiction. Panelists: Kristin Offiler (Fiction, January 2011), Leslie Wheeler, Allison Keeton (WFYP, January 2009), and Ryan Lowell. Moderated by Maureen Milliken.
Watch, support, and vote for John Westby's (WSS, June 2025) play Exit Interview, a finalist in The Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights presented by The Acorns. Tickets available now!
Join Celeste Mohammed (Fiction, June 2016) and other notable Caribbean personalities for a monthly book club discussing Ever Since We Small. Chapters will serve "as a starting point for conversations about family, gender, love, power, violence, resilience, and the things we inherit from one generation to the next." The book club starts November 10th through […]
Join Cynthia Platt (WFYP, June 2014 and Mentor) for a holiday storytime featuring her books Turkeys in Disguise and Santa in Disguise. Fun for the whole family!
Join playwright Jami Brandli (WSS, Mentor) for a night of fun, immersive afternoon as her play, "The Romeo and Juliet Senior Citizens Project - A Comedy," is brought to life. Audience members can enjoy themed drinks, light bites, and a taste of the creative process. There will be a post-show panel discussion with the writer, […]
Cynthia Platt (WFYP, June 2014 & Mentor) will share her newest picture book Santa in Disguise, illustrated by Josh Cleland. A fun Christmas installment in the hilarious Holidays In Disguise series where Santa Claus needs to go incognito in order to get his own Christmas shopping done before he hits the sleigh to deliver presents on […]