Join us as Vermont historian Vincent Feeney discusses the history of the Irish in Vermont from 6pm to 7pm on February 5^th during gallery walk.

Feeney’s new book, Finnigans, Slaters, and Stonepeggers: A History of the Irish in Vermont was recently featured on Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition and has been receiving rave reviews around from the state. The book peels back the Yankee mythos and examines the surprisingly rich, true story of the Irish in Vermont. From the first steady trickle of colonial pioneers to the flood of famine refugees and onward, Feeney tells how the Irish arrived, fought, labored, played and managed to prosper in Vermont.

During the event Feeney will read from his new work, take your questions, and sign copies of the book.

Thursday, January 14th @ 7pm

The Book Cellar is pleased to welcome apiarist, author, and the founder and owner of Red Bee Honey, Marina Marchese .

Marina will be signing copies of her new book, Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper, answering questions, and treating the audience to a delicious assortment of her signature honeys.

In 1999, Marina Marchese fell in love with bees while touring a neighbor’s honeybee hives. Eventually she left her job, acquired some Italian honeybees, built her own hives, and began har­vesting honey. Inspired by her growing connection with the bees, she went on to earn a certificate in apitherapy and to study wine tasting in order to transfer those skills to honey tasting. Marina ultimately launched her own business, and today Red Bee® Honey (www.redbee.com) sells artisanal honey and honey-related products to shops and restaurants all over the country.

Join us on Thursday, January 7^th at 7pm for a night of crafting with author and textile artist Crispina ffrench.

A profitable business owner turned author, Crispina has been a pioneer of the green movement since the 1980’s. Using recycled textiles to create home accessories, sweaters, and even furniture, she has rescued nearly 500,000 pounds of clothing from landfills.

Her new book, The Sweater Chop Shop: One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters is the perfect book for any do-it-yourself crafter. Large or small, simple or intricately embellished, every project is a work of recycled art – good for the wallet and even better for the environment.

During her event at The Book Cellar, Crispina will show audience members how to make fabric flower creations, answer questions, and sign copies of her book.