NEWS & EVENTS | Events & Appearances


Events

Events and appearances are listed below. Selected interviews, reviews and articles can be found here.

 
 
Sign announcing "Special Storytime with Laura Chester"
 

March 13, 2026 | Sheffield, MA

Friday, March 13th, 5–6:30 an opening celebration for an exhibition of Laura Chester’s collage artworks on view at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield, MA. March 3–31.

Laura Chester's collage artwork on exhibit in Sheffield, MA (left view)
 
Laura Chester's collage artwork on display in Sheffield, Ma (right view)
March 3-13 Collage exhibition announcement

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April 14, 2026 | The publication of SHOVELS AND CHANDELIERS

Combray House Books announces the April 14th publication of SHOVELS AND CHANDELIERS.

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April 19, 2026 | Sheffield, MA

Sunday, April 19th, 2:30–4 pm, a poetry reading from SHOVELS & CHANDELIERS at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield, MA. Books will be available for sale. An exhibition of Laura Chester’s collage artworks is on view at the library March 3–31.

4.19.2026 Reading poster for Laura Chester at the Bushnell-Sage Library

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April 25, 2026 | Great Barrington, MA

BOOK LAUNCH and signing: Saturday, April 25th, 2–5 pm at BERNAY FINE ART’s gallery on the corner of Main Street & Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. cloth and paperback editions available.

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October 30, 2026 | Monterey, MA

Friday, October 30th, 5:30–7 pm, exhibition opening reception and a 6pm reading from SHOVELS AND CHANDELIERS, at Monterey Library’s Knox Gallery in Monterey, MA. Books will be available for sale. The exhibition is October 30 – December 5, 2o26.

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November 629, 2026 | Hudson, NY

Featured artist at the 510 Warren Street Gallery, Hudson, NY, with a closing event on Saturday November 28th from 1–4pm which includes a reading at 4pm from SHOVELS AND CHANDELIERS. Books and refreshments available.

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December 12, 2026 | Hillsdale, NY

Saturday, December 12th, 2–3 pm, a reading from SHOVELS AND CHANDELIERS, at the Roeliff Jansen Library in Hillsdale, NY. Books will be available for sale.