Free, Melania author Kate Bennett to appear in Glen Echo Thursday night

CNN correspondent and author Kate Bennett will read from and sign the book everyone is talking about this holiday season - Free, Melania - tomorrow night, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:30  PM at the Glen Echo Town Hall at 6106 Harvard Avenue. This is her only area scheduled appearance on her book tour, so this the chance to get your signed copy for yourself or for those on your Christmas list.

To attend, RSVP to Alexis Feringa at feringa_alexis@yahoo.com.

FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE LEON PANETTA TO APPEAR AT BETHESDA ROW OCTOBER 12

The apparently indispensable Leon Panetta will appear at the Bethesda Row Barnes and Noble on Sunday, October 12 at 5:00 PM. Congressman, OMB Director, White House Chief of Staff, CIA Director and Secretary of Defense. Is there any government secret this guy doesn't know about? But don't expect him to tell you; it's just a book signing.

CHEF CATHAL ARMSTRONG TO SIGN COOKBOOK AT BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET ON JULY 27

Cathal Armstrong is best known in the DC area for his local restaurant mini-empire, including the highly-rated Restaurant Eve, The Majestic and Society Fair. This year, Armstrong released a cookbook, My Irish Table: Recipes from the Homeland and Restaurant Eve, co-written with food writer David Hagedorn. The Irish-born Armstrong will appear next Sunday, July 27, at the Bethesda Central Farm Market, from 10-12 AM, and sign copies of the book.

Covering everything from the standard Shepherd's Pie, to upscale restaurant dishes like Kerrygold butter-poached lobster with parsnips, My Irish Table holds 130 recipes in all. Armstrong teaches from both the traditions of his native country, and from the techniques he acquired working in some of Washington's finest restaurants.

The Bethesda Central Farm Market is held weekly at Bethesda Elementary School, at 7600 Arlington Road, in downtown Bethesda.

MAN BEHIND " FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD " MOVIE TO APPEAR AT BETHESDA ROW TONIGHT (PHOTO)

A man who was once 100 pounds overweight, pumped full of steroids and ill with an autoimmune disease... is now a health guru. Get ready for the Juiceman at Barnes and Noble tonight, at 7:00 PM. That's right, it's time to "reboot" yourself with juice. Joe Cross, known best from his film, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, will be speaking and signing his self-help juicing book, Reboot with Joe. He'll also answer your questions during a Q&A session.

Barnes and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Avenue.

THE FRONT ROW AT BETHESDA ROW 2013

Fashionistas, are you ready for the biggest event of the year at Bethesda Row?

With Jessica Alba appearing in-person, this will be the biggest Front Row at Bethesda Row event ever.

When should you plan to be at The Row?

THURSDAY, MAY 16

7:30 PM

Attend the premiere of fashion flick "The Tents" at the newly-renovated Landmark Bethesda Row Theatre. Afterwards, participate in a Q&A session with director Marcus K. Jones. Take a star-studded trip backstage at New York Fashion Week by reserving your free theater seat: RSVP to thetents@brandlinkdc.com now!

FRIDAY, MAY 17

5:00 PM

Jessica Alba. 'Nuff said. She'll be signing her new book, "The Honest Life," a handbook to living an environmentally-sensitive life and eating a healthy, toxin-free diet.  Book signing will take place on Bethesda Lane in front of Redwood.

7:30 PM

The sun goes down and the music turns up as models take the latest fashions to the runway on Bethesda Lane. There will also be a preview of pieces from the Fall 2013 season.

Georgetown Cupcake founders Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne will be your emcees.

You'll also enjoy beauty lounges, fashion sketching, a street-style photo booth, and trunk shows around the Row all day, night and Saturday.

A complete list of all in-store sales and events is available here.

JENN CRAVATO TO SIGN BOOKS AT SECOLARI, THIS SATURDAY AT BETHESDA ROW

Jenn Cravato will sign her book, Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Pepper, this Saturday, May 11, 2-4 PM, at Secolari on Woodmont Avenue.

Pick up a signed book, or add it to one of Secolari's Mother's Day gift baskets that you can customize.

JESSICA ALBA TO BE IN FRONT ROW AT BETHESDA ROW MAY 17, 2013

Jessica Alba is coming to Bethesda Row. The actress will appear on Bethesda Lane on May 17, during the annual Front Row at Bethesda Row fashion event May 16-18, 2013.

Alba will sign copies of her book, The Honest Life, outside of Redwood Restaurant and Bar.

Not only is Alba the biggest celebrity ever to appear at the event, but something else is different, too:

There are actually VIP tickets going on sale Monday at 10 AM, online at Gilt City DC.

According to BrandLink DC, the agency that makes this event get bigger and better every year,your ticket will get you into The Tents (this year's fashion-themed movie), into the VIP party, and - most importantly for Bethesda Fashionistas - into the seats below the catwalk for the fashion show.

Stay tuned for more Front Row at Bethesda Row details!

MAUREEN JOHNSON TO APPEAR AT BETHESDA LIBRARY THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Best-selling YA author Maureen Johnson will appear at the Bethesda Library (7400 Arlington Road) this Thursday, February 28, at 5:00 PM.

She will be discussing her newest novel, The Madness Underneath, which will be released tomorrow.

Madness is the second in Johnson's 4-book Shades of London series. Heroine Rory Devereaux returns after tangling with a Jack-the-Ripper copycat in Book 1.

Now she is in therapy (understandably), but the ghost-hunting secret police known as the Shades won't let Rory's newfound ghost-killing powers go to waste on her shrink's couch.

Back to London it is, and this time there are a whole bunch of paranormal problems. Expect surprises, witty dialogue and "spectacularly gruesome details" from the creative author behind Book 1, In the Name of the Star, which you have all of tonight to read before Book 2 hits shelves tomorrow.

MARISSA MEYER TO APPEAR AT BETHESDA LIBRARY TUESDAY

Young Adult fiction author Marissa Meyer will appear at the Bethesda Library tomorrow, Tuesday, February 19, at 5:00 PM, to discuss her new novel, Scarlet. 

Scarlet is the second installment in Meyers' Lunar Chronicles series (read Chapter 1 here), a blend of sci-fi and fairy tales primarily geared toward female readers.

Book 1 centered on the eponymous character of Cinder, a young female cyborg, who is now in prison at the start of Book 2.  Bummer!

New title character Scarlet Benoit is now the focus. She's searching for her kidnapped/murdered grandmother because the police won't.  Enter the subtly-named street-fighting man named Wolf.  Can he help find Grandma? Will Cinder bust out of the Big House? Can the handsome prince most of the women in the book are chasing after be found, before the evil queen forces him into a loveless marriage?

You'll have to read the book to find out!

This author series at the Bethesda Library is sponsored by Politics and Prose bookstore, who will handle book sales at Tuesday's event.

Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda.

ROSIE POPE BRINGS MOMMY I.Q. TO BETHESDA ROW TONIGHT

BETHESDA LANE

EVENT INCLUDES

TATTOOS [?!], CHAMPAGNE,

SHOPPING, TEA, AND

MORE SHOPPING

Do you need pregnancy advice?  The TV expert, Rosie Pope, will be here at Bethesda Row tonight with just that.

She will discuss and sign her new book, Mommy I.Q.

But you didn't think that would it, did you?

Between 6 and 8 PM, get 20% off any single full-price item at Ginger or Urban Chic.  Take 20% off any pair of heels at Sassanova, enjoy champagne, and get a free book with a purchase of $50 or more.

Speaking of champagne, Lebanese Taverna will have that and Middle Eastern plates for $12, plus a henna tattoo artist in the house.

Finally, try one of Capital Tea's specialteas - teas named Relaxing, Yoga, and On the Waterfront.

"I could have been a contender!!"

You can be a contender tonight, starting at 6:00 PM on Bethesda Lane.

WRITERS ON THE ROW: BETHESDA ROW'S BLOCKBUSTER BOOK AND AUTHOR EVENT, OCTOBER 11-14, 2012

SAVE THE DATE FOR

4 DAYS OF FOOD, FASHION,

FAME AND... BOOKS!

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

Bethesda Row is playing host to one of the best book festivals in the area this October 11-14:  Writers on The Row.

Unlike some book fairs, you've likely heard of most or all of the authors appearing at this one.  And with this being Bethesda Row, expect food and fashion events to be a part of the celebration.

Are you a fan of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, Pregnant in Heels on Bravo, or True Blood on Showtime?  How about Georgetown Cupcake?

Then you definitely don't want to miss this blockbuster event!

Here's a rundown of the events scheduled so far:

Thursday, October 11

Michael Wilbon of the aforementioned PTI will be at Equinox from 7-9 PM, to discuss The Best American Sports Writing 2012.

True Blood fans, however, will be on Bethesda Lane to meet Karen Sommer Shalett, co-author of True Blood:  Eats, Drinks, and Bites from Bon Temps.

Friday, October 12

Rosie Pope, star of Pregnant in Heels, will appear on Bethesda Lane with her upcoming book, pregnancy guide Mommy IQ, from 6-8 PM.

Saturday, October 13

Meet Cheryl and Peter Barnes, authors of Woodrow for President, from 2-4 PM on Bethesda Lane.

Actor/comedian/author Richard Belzer will be on Bethesda Lane (is that a movie plot in itself, or what?) from 4-6 PM.  I think I remember this guy from the short-lived but classic superhero series, The Flash - but most know him from slightly-trendier, mainstream shows.  His book, Dead Wrong:  Straight Facts on the Country's Most Controversial Cover-Ups is definitely a daring choice for Bethesda.  This is a government town, where conspiracy theories are not usually warmly received.  That will definitely be an interesting 2 hours.  Is Bethesda ready for "the truth?"

Sunday, October 14

Bethesda Row favorites Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne of Georgetown Cupcake will be on the Lane from 1-3 PM.  They'll be talking about the book that's likely to be one of the most popular holiday gifts this year, Sweet Celebrations:  Our Favorite Cupcake Recipes, Memories, and Decorating Secrets that Add Sparkle to Any Occasion.

From 3-5 PM, they'll be followed by Maz Rauber and Amy Reingold, who wrote the novel Capital Girls under the nom de plume (hey, it's Bethesda Row, and I'm speaking French) Ella Monroe.  Now becoming a series of books, Capital Girls takes Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars to Washington, D.C.  If that sounds interesting to you, you know where you'll be that afternoon.

Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer, but it's quite an impressive lineup Federal Realty has assembled for such a new event.

E.L. JAMES BOOK SIGNING WILL TURN BETHESDA ROW FIFTY SHADES OF GREY TONIGHT

Provocative, bestselling author E.L. James, whose Fifty Shades of Grey hit #1 on the New York Times list, is coming to Bethesda Row in-person tonight.

James will sign that book at the Bethesda Row Barnes and Noble at 7:00 PM tonight, May 4.  In  addition, she will be signing special, collectible cards for customers who buy NOOK Book versions of Grey, or the Fifty Shades Trilogy bundle.

James is drawing massive crowds at appearances like this.  So please give yourself extra time to find a parking space.  The two lots right across from the bookstore were recently closed.  In short, parking is going to be tight!

I recommend using this helpful Bethesda Row parking guide.  There's even a map you can print out, that shows all of the places you can park.  And the free Bethesda Circulator bus can whisk you to Barnes and Noble from most of them.

But wait, there's more!

The book signing isn't the end of the night for Fifty Shades of Grey fans!  At least two restaurants have been inspired by this E.L. James appearance to create signature cocktails - for one night only!

Bring your copy of Fifty Shades of Grey to Redwood on Bethesda Lane afterward, present it to your server or bartender, and you will get a Grey Goose Martini for only $8!

Then head around the block to Mussel Bar on Woodmont Avenue, and behold the Miss Steele Martini!  That one will be $7.

Expect this to be a standing-room-only event.  Try to get there as early as you can.  And relax afterward with a special drink.

A great start to the weekend for E.L. James fans in the DC area.

Barnes and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda. 301-986-1761.

SPIES AND WITCHES

CONVERGE ON

BETHESDA LIBRARY

Tuesday Author Event Features

Creators of "Gallagher Girls,"

"Hex Hall" Series

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

Expect international espionage and casting of spells Tuesday evening, at the Bethesda Library on Arlington Road.

Authors Ally Carter (Gallagher Girls) and Rachel Hawkins (Hex Hall) will be reading from their latest young adult novels at 5 PM.

Conveniently, both books just happen to arrive in bookstores that very day.

Carter's "Out of Sight, Out of Time" is the latest spy adventure of heroine Cammie Morgan, a student at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women. Which is run by the CIA.

Hawkins has written "Spell Bound," a female twist on Harry Potter and the next chapter in the saga of Sophie Mercer. Sophie attends a Hogwarts-meets-private-girls-boarding-school academy for witches, and has just lost her powers when a group of hit girls show up for an "epic war." Bummer!

Fans of either series will want to be at the library Tuesday night, at 7400 Arlington Road. Call 240-777-0970 for more information.

KRISTI YAMAGUCHI

AT

BETHESDA ROW

TODAY

Olympic champion and Dancing with the Stars competitor Kristi Yamaguchi will appear at Barnes & Noble today at 1:00 PM.

She will read from and sign her new children's book, "It's a Big World, Little Pig."

The book tells the story of Poppy the Pig, a figure skater who wins the chance to compete in the "World Games" in Paris.

AUTHOR! AUTHOR!

BLOCKBUSTER

BOOK FAIR

TODAY AT

BETHESDA LIBRARY

The Bethesda Library is starting to rival the Bethesda Row Barnes & Noble for author events and book signings. Perhaps the biggest event yet will be held this evening at 5 PM.

Andrea Cremer, author of the Nightshade series and a history professor at Macalester College, will discuss and sign "Bloodrose." The heroine of the series, Calla Tor, is destined to be the next "alpha female of the next generation of Guardian wolves." Translation: Something for the Twilight fan who has finished that series, and wants a less-helpless female protagonist than those novels offered.

Marie Lu will talk about her novel, "Legend." A dystopian novel of the future, it presents the story of a teenage boy being hunted down by a teenage "girl prodigy." She is also an artist, and has a pretty impressive portfolio linked from her website at http://www.MarieLu.org. Some of her art would be at home in video games, but a couple pieces recall Roger Dean. If this book thing doesn't work out, I may have to hire her to do a Yes-style cover for a future album. So anyway, I'm sure she'll be ready to talk about art, too.

Beth Revis has written two novels in her "Across the Universe" series, including the month-old sequel, "A Million Suns." Protagonist Amy was just trying to take a restful, 300-year nap aboard the Starship Godspeed. Oh, and she was frozen, too. But she is unfrozen early (hate when that happens!). Now, three months after her adventures in the first novel, the Godspeed is getting "more and more out of control." Amy has to deal with terrorists, a wanna-be starship captain, and - surprise - romance. What's a girl to do? By the way, no vampires or werewolves are involved!

Last but not least, is Jessica Spotswood, author of "Born Wicked: The Cahill Witch Chronicles, Book One." Spotswood is a local; she lives in Washington, D.C. Cate Cahill and her sisters are - you guessed it - witches. If this gets out, the book says, Cate could end up on a prison ship. So Cate has to be discrete, but she is also "too pretty for her own good." This means dealing with "shocking marriage proposals" and "forbidden romance." Beats being frozen!

Obviously, all of these books will find a most receptive audience among young women. But many of those women will likely catch the writing bug themselves. Tonight's event is a great opportunity for such aspiring authors to get advice from these successful writers, and book sales aside, it's free to get in.