Playing in an April shower
Tibby the Mouse knows how to have fun no matter the weather. From “playing in an April shower” to “smelling a red flower.” And as they say, April showers bring May flowers and we have had our share of rain here in Virginia so far this month.
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you live in the Middle Peninsula of VA, love books, and wish to support local authors, then join us at the first annual Gloucester Book Fair this Saturday, April 19, being held at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. The museum is located on Main Street and the book fair will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Visit the website here for more information, https://www.gloucesterartsfestival.com/bookfair
After visiting the book fair head over to Gloucester Brewing for their all-day fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to support finding a cure for Parkinson’s – April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Live music and food all day as well as a silent auction with items from local businesses. Come out and show your support. More information here, https://www.facebook.com/share/1BPFmnB5nj/
Our Gwynn’s Island cookbook, Shared Memories Buoyant Life, is nearing completion! We are applying the finishing touches, wrapping up the photoshoots, and perfecting the recipes. Our goal is to have the books available at this year’s Gwynn’s Island Festival in June. We began this project as not only a cookbook, but as a work filled with the essence of Gywnn’s Island and her people.
In June, Mermaid Cove Productions, in conjunction with the Gwynn’s Island Festival, will host a photography contest and exhibit to benefit the Gwynn’s Island Museum. Coastal Reverie, Musings of Virginia’s Coastal Shores from the Photographer’s Eye, will feature a collection of photographic works showcasing the uniqueness, beauty, and depth of our region’s shores as seen through the lens of a camera. The exhibit opening reception will take place on Friday, June 27, 6:30-9:00pm and the exhibit will remain at the museum through July 5th. If you love art or are a photographer and interested in learning more, please visit our website for more information and entry forms.
https://mermaidcoveproductions.com/coastalreverie
Has April been creative for you? Do you have any crafts, artwork, poetry, or photography you would like to share? Send us the details, pictures, and even how-to’s so we can share with our readers. info@mermaidcoveproductions.com
Saturday, April 26 is Independent Book Store day. Support your local independent book store that day!
Mermaid Reads: Book recommendations and what we’re reading.
Two By Two by Nicholas Sparks. Classic Sparks with an emotionally powerful story of unconditional love, its challenges, its risks and most of all, its rewards.
The Hawk and the Hummingbird® And the Treasure by J. S. Clawson. Join the island friends as they go on an adventure that will lead them to distant, and sometimes spooky, parts of their small island.
Let your creativity shine this month!
True life mermaids (or mermen) believe in themselves, they embrace their creativity and live life to the fullest.
Updates form the writer’s desk…
Join Scott at the Gloucester Book Fair on Saturday, April 19, 10am-3pm.
Scott will hold a book signing on Saturday, April 26 at Turn the Page Bookshop in Williamsburg, VA from noon-4pm. April 26 is Independent Book Store day so visit your local book store and support them on that day.
Stay in touch with Scott and keep up with his exhibits and book signings here, https://www.jsclawson.com/
