Bards & Brews makes historic downtown Hillsboro a literary destination

HILLSBORO, Ore. - June 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Bards & Brews makes historic downtown Hillsboro a literary destination

Hillsboro, OR – For years the downtown district of Hillsboro has worked quietly behind the scenes to raise its destination value from fading history to chic place to shop and play. And we are on our way! The arts have settled in with galleries, studios, theaters, and a cinema nestled between the traditional boutiques and antique shops. And now two downtown merchants have collaborated with NIWA (Northwest Independent Writers Association) to bring you the literary arts as well with the 2013 Bards & Brews author reading series.

On the last Friday of every month, NIWA will showcase five authors, both independently and traditionally published, who will share their work with booklovers from all over the Portland Metro area. Primrose & Tumbleweeds (248 E Main St) will host the event in their wine bar and restaurant and Jacobsen’s Books & More will be on hand, offering the featured works for sale. Readings will begin at 7 p.m. with authors available for signings and more informal literary discussions after the presentations. Admission is free.

Enjoy a glass of wine or beer from Primrose & Tumbleweeds’ impressive collection and discover the best and brightest voices in literature from right here in the Northwest!

The line-up so far (roster of authors continues on www.jacobsensbooks.com):

June 28^th Authors

Raymond Macalino - PERCY'S PLANETARY SURPRISE
Chad Coenson - ME AND BOBBY McGEE
Courtney Pierce - STITCHES
Jake Elliot - CROSSING MOTHER'S GRAVE
Ben Petrick - 40,000 TO ONE

http://www.jacobsensbooks.com/event/june-bards-brews-author-readings

July 26th Authors

Mike Chinakos - KISS OF THE TRAITOR
Pamela Jean Lyman - IN THE COMPANY OF ANGELS
Athena - A MURDER OF CROWS
Kevin Fitch - CELESTIAL CONFIGURATIONS OF AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Onan Hill - DEAR WANDA

August 30th

Laurence Overmire - THE ONE IDEA THAT SAVES THE WORLD
Sandra de Helen - THE HOUNDING
T.J. Brown - SUMMERSET ABBEY: SPRING AWAKENING
April Aasheim - THE UNIVERSE IS A VERY BIG PLACE
Chelsea Cain - LET ME GO

About NIWA

The Northwest Independent Writers Association is a resource for residents of the Pacific Northwest seeking to publish independently, by helping them achieve a level of quality and professionalism that meets or exceeds the level attained through traditional publishing. We also assist Independent Authors by providing venues where Indies can share their successes and pitfalls in writing, publishing, and marketing their work.

About Primrose & Tumbleweeds

Primrose & Tumbleweeds restaurant and wine bar offers over 3,000 choices of wine with The World’s Largest Selection of Oregon Wines, over 200 handcrafted beers and 75+ choices of hard cider. Wine can also be purchased off the shelf and enjoyed with appetizers, soups, sandwiches or a decadent dessert. On the weekends, we offer a variety of breakfast items including waffles and biscuits and gravy that can be enjoyed with a mimosa or a cocktail. Join us Friday and Saturday nights when we have live music to make your experience complete.

About Jacobsen’s Books & More

Located in the heart of quaint and cozy historic downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, Jacobsen's Books is a family-friendly haven for readers and writers alike. Jacobsen’s strives to create a community of readers, hosting programs such as book launches, kids' book parties, The How to Build a Book Workshop series, a children's play area, special order services, author signings, literacy drives, book clubs, and more!

Contact

To learn more about this event, please contact:

Tina Jacobsen

Jacobsen’s Books & More

211 E Main St

Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 681-8243

e-mail: tina@jacobsensbooks.com