Upcoming Events
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Book Lovers Local Author Expo, Cumberland Public Library Saturday, February 18, 2023, 1-4 p.m. 1464 Diamond Hill Rd #1, Cumberland, RI 02864
May Day Market, Waterfire Arts Center May 6 & 7, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 475 Valley St., Providence, RI 02908
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, RI Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
More author events for 2023 are being planned. Karen thanks these organizations for hosting her author events: Rhode Island Author Expo, Dec. 3, 2022 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple authors Small Business Saturday Shop RI, Nov. 26, 2022 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple authors and vendors Westerly Armory's Fourth Annual Exhibit and Sale, Nov. 5, 2022 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI 02891 Multiple authors, antiques, and vendors Friends of the Providence Animal Care & Control Center Ninth Annual Wine Tasting & Food Sampling Fundraiser, September 29, 2022 Roger Williams Park Casino Multiple authors, food, a raffle, and drinks Looff Festival, August 13, 2022 Crescent Park, 701 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI 02915 Multiple vendors Scituate Farmers Market, June 11, 2022 46 Institute Ln (Rt116 Art Festival Grounds), North Scituate, RI 02857 Multiple vendors Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival, May 28, 29, 30, 2022 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Multiple vendors May Day Market, Waterfire Arts Center, May 21 & 22, 2022 475 Valley St., Providence, RI 02908 Multiple vendors and authors 9th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo, Dec. 11, 2021 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Over 130 local authors Small Business Saturday Shop RI, Nov. 27, 2021 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple vendors and authors Westerly Armory's 3rd Annual Exhibit and Sale, Nov. 7, 2021 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI 02891 Multiple vendors, food, and authors RICFest Marketplace, Oct. 2, 2021 Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 Many vendors, authors, music, food, and family activities Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival, Sept. 11 & 12, 2021 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Multiple vendors, music, food, and activities The Looff Arts Festival, August 15, 2021 Crescent Park, 701 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI 02915 Multiple vendors, music, and authors Scituate Farmers Market, June 5, 2021 46 Institute Ln (Rt116 Art Festival Grounds), North Scituate, RI 02857 Multiple vendors, local farmers, and authors Westerly Armory's 2nd Annual Exhibit & Sale, Nov. 1, 2020 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI 02891 Multiple local authors, vendors, and artists participated. North Scituate Vendor and Author Event, Oct. 10, 2020 Multiple vendors were across from the North Scituate Library and in other places ARIA authors were at the North Scituate Public Library, 606 W. Greenville Rd. Looff on Tour, August 8, 2020 Different locations in East Providence, RI Multiple vendors and authors Fourth Annual Book Lovers’ Local Author Expo, February 13, 2020 Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI Over 40 authors 7th Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, December 7, 2019 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI Over 100 authors Small Business Saturday, Shop RI, November 30, 2019 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI Multiple vendors and authors Westerly Armory's First Annual Exhibit & Sale, November 3, 2019 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI 02891 Many vendors, historic items, and authors Autumn Artisan Craft Festival, October 26, 2019 St. Andrew's School, Jones Gymnasium, 63 Federal Rd., Barrington, RI 02806 Many artisans and authors RICfest Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 5, 2019 Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908 Many vendors, family activities, food, and music 8th Wine Tasting Benefit, Roger Williams Park Casino, September 25, 2019 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 Multiple vendors, music, wine, and food The Looff: East Providence Arts Festival, August 10, 2019 Crescent Park, 700 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915-3509 Multiple vendor and music event Tiverton Library Meet and Greet, June 29, 2019 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, RI 02878 Multiple author event Richmond Community Marketplace, Local Author Day with ARIA Authors, June 15, 2019 Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI Multiple author event Woonsocket Harris Public Library Author Day, June 1, 2019 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 028895 Multiple author event Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival, May 25, May 26, May 27, 2019 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Over 100 local artisans Spring Fling Vendor Event, May 11, 2019 Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple vendors Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, April 27, 2019 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830 Craft and vendor fair Author Meet and Greet, March 30, 2019 Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889 Multiple author event The Life and Legacy of Roger Williams, March 14, 2019 Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St, Pawtucket, RI 02860 A presentation and book signing event by Dr. Karen Petit for Roger Williams in an Elevator Discover You Wellness, March 10, 2019 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI Presentations, vendors, businesses, and authors Book Lovers’ Local Author Expo, Feb. 16, 2019 Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 Multiple author event Poetry Writing Panel, Jan. 17, 2019 Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Poetry presentations by Petit and two other ARIA authors Holidays Amaze, Dec. 19, 2018 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 371 Putnam Pike, Ste. 330, Smithfield, RI 02917 Individual author book signing event Sixth Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, Dec. 1, 2018 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905 Over 130 local authors Small Business Saturday Shop RI, Nov. 24, 2018 Crown Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI Multiple local vendors, businesses, and authors Holiday Shopping Event, Nov. 17, 2018 South Kingstown Recreation Center, 30 St. Dominic Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879 Local vendors and authors 2018 Life: Boomers and Seniors Expo, Oct. 20, 2018 Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865 Exhibits for health, travel, shopping, legal services, entertainment, and ARIA authors Wine Tasting Benefit "Taste of Rhode Island" for the Providence Animal Shelter at the Roger Williams Park Casino, Oct. 17, 2018 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 Wine, food, vendors, and authors AutumnFest, Oct. 6-8, 2018 84 Social St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Vendors, authors, music, a parade, fireworks, food, and Little Miss Autumnfest Pageant RIC Fest 2018, Rhode Island College, Sept. 29, 2018 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 Music, vendors, local authors, and food 2018 Fall Health and Wellness Fair, Purple Cat Winery, Sept. 16, 2018 11 Money Hill Rd., Chepachet, RI Health exhibitors, vendors, and fun activities Father John V. Doyle School, Car show and Book Sale, Sept. 15, 2018 343 South Main St., Coventry, RI 02816 Multiple authors, vendors, a car show, and other activities The Looff-East Providence Arts Festival, Aug. 11, 2018 700 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915-3509 Multiple vendor event Richmond Community Marketplace, Christmas in July, July 21, 2018 Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI Multiple vendor event Richmond Community Marketplace, Local Author Day with ARIA Authors, July 14, 2018 Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI Multiple author event Woonsocket Harris Public Library Author Day, June 9, 2018 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 028895 Multiple author event Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival, May 26, May 27, May 28, 2018 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Over 100 local artisans Warwick Public Library Author Meet and Greet, Apr. 21, 2018 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889 Multiple author event DiscoverYou Wellness Expo, March 4, 2018 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple vendor wellness event Book Lovers’ Local Author Expo, Feb. 17, 2018 Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 Multiple author event Sharing Faith with Unhidden Pilgrims, Jan. 21, 2018 Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 Individual author presentation and book-signing event Winterfest Holiday Art Fair, Dec. 9, 2017 Sponsored by the East Providence Arts Council East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., E. Providence, RI 02914 Multiple vendor holiday event Fifth Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, Dec. 2, 2017 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905 Multiple author event Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple vendor holiday event Village Cooperative Nursery School, Nov. 18, 2017 South Kingstown Recreation Center, 30 St. Dominic Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879 Multiple vendor holiday event Writing Creatively with Research Presentation, Nov. 2, 2017, 6 p.m. North Scituate Public Library, 606 W. Greenville Rd., North Scituate, RI 02857 Co-presentation as a part of a NaNoWriMo Book Bites Event Rhode Island College Homecoming, Oct. 17, 2015, Oct. 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2017 Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908 Multiple author book-signing event Autumnfest, Oct. 7, 8, and 9 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI Multiple author event with other ARIA authors, crafters, musicians, etc. The Life and Legacy of Roger Williams Presentation, Sept. 23, 2017 West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 Individual author presentation and book-signing event 2017 James McNally Wilson Irish Festival, June 25, 2017 Slater Park, Newport Ave., RR 1A, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Multiple arts, crafts, and author event Writing Creatively with Dreams Presentation Davisville Free Library, June 10, 2017 481 Davisville Rd., North Kningstown, RI 02852 Individual author presentation and book-signing event North Scituate Farmers' Market, June 6, 2015; Sept. 5, 2015; May 14, 2016; Sept. 3, 2016; June 3, 2017 46 Institute Lane, North Scituate, RI 02857 Individual author and multiple author ARIA events Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival, May 28, 29, & 30 in 2016; May 27, 28, & 29, in 2017 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Multiple arts, crafts, food, music, and author patriotic event Richmond Community Marketplace, May 20 and June 17, 2017 Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming, RI 02898 Multiple arts, crafts, and author event Warwick Public Library, Apr. 11, 2015 and April 22, 2017 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889 Multiple author ARIA Meet and Greet book-signing event DiscoverYou Wellness Expo at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Apr., 2, 2017 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple presentations and vendor event Cumberland Public Library, Feb., 18, 2017 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 Multiple author event Celtic Christmas Marketplace at Dublin Rose, Dec. 10, 2016 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771 Multiple vendor event ARIA's (Association of Rhode Island Authors) 4th Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, Dec. 3, 2016 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905 Multiple author book-signing event Barnes & Noble, 1350-B Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Multiple author event on April 25, 2013 and Dec. 1, 2016 New Bedford Book Festivals at Groundwork!, March 5 & 6, 2016; Oct. 15 & 16, 2016 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740 Multiple author book-signing events and an individual presentation on Oct. 16: Writing Creatively with Dreams, Pictures, and Research Scituate Art Festival, Oct. 12, 2015 and Oct. 10, 2016 606 W. Greenville Rd., North Scituate, RI 02857 Multiple arts, crafts, and author event Narragansett Theater at the Pier, Sept. 10, 2016 3 Beach Street, Narragansett, RI 02882 Multiple author meet and greet North Scituate Farmers' Market, June 6, 2015, Sept. 5, 2015, May 14, 2016, Sept. 3, 2016 46 Institute Lane, North Scituate, RI 02857 Individual author and multiple author ARIA events Lively Literati at The Elephant Room, Aug.25, 2016 46 Institute Lane, North Scituate, RI 02857 Individual author and open mic ARIA event Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival, May 28, 29, & 30, 2016 Narragansett Parkway, Historic Pawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI 02888 Multiple arts, crafts, and author event Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, Sept. 16, 2012, Apr. 27, 2014, and May 1, 2016 565 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 Individual author presentations with handouts, coloring pages, and book signings Bristol Community College Skills USA Cake Craft Fantasy Book Cake Show & Competition, April 9, 2016 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA 02720 Multiple author, arts, crafts, and cake competition event Community College of Rhode Island, 2012, 2014, and 2016 400 East Ave., Warwick, RI 02886 Individual author book signings at 4 campus locations on March 28 and April 4 in 2016 Individual author book signings at 4 campus locations on April 14, 16, 21, and 23 in 2014 Individual author book signings at 3 campus locations on April 17, 2012 New Bedford Book Festival at Groundwork!, March 5 & 6, 2016 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740 Multiple author book-signing event Booklovers' Local Authors Expo at the Cumberland Public Library, Feb. 13, 2016 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 Multiple author book-signing event ARIA's (Association of Rhode Island Authors) 3rd Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, Dec. 5, 2015 Lincoln Mall, 622 George Washington Highway & Route 146, Lincoln RI 02864 Multiple author book-signing event North Scituate Public Library Thanksgiving Presentation, Nov. 18, 2015 "The Life and Legacy of Roger Williams" presentation, book-signing, and coloring page event, June 11, 2016 North Scituate Public Library, 606 W. Greenville Rd., N. Scituate, RI 02857 Individual author presentations Plimoth Plantation Crafthistory Weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, 2015 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth MA 02360 Multiple arts, crafts, and author event Edward King House, July 22, 2015 35 King Street, Newport, RI 02840 Multiple author Giant Book Fair and Book Signing Event for ARIA authors Rhode Island JumpStart Coalition's 2014 Financial Capability Conference, Dec. 6, 2014 Rhode Island College, Alger Hall, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908 Individual author Exhibit Table ("The Economics of Marketing a Novel") with laptop show and handouts Cranston Public Library, Nov. 23, 2014 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston 02910 Individual author Thanksgiving PowerPoint presentation and book signing ARIA's (Association of Rhode Island Authors) 2nd Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo, Nov. 8, 2014 West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St., West Warwick, RI 02893 Multiple author book-signing event East Bay Educational Collaborative's Common Core and Literacy Event 317 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885 Multiple author event for ARIA authors Barnes & Noble, 371 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Individual-author Thanksgiving laptop picture show and book signing on Nov. 19, 2014 Multiple author event on April 24, 2013 The Dancing Feeling, 2429 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Individual author book-signing on August 18, 2012 The Fitness Studio, 400 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI Individual author book-signing on August 18, 2012. |
In this picture, Dr. Karen Petit
is having a lot of fun at the
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
in May 2022.
At the Looff Festival on August 15, 2021, Dr. Karen Petit is having fun at her table under her tent.
Here is Dr. Karen Petit at the Rhode Island JumpStart Coalition's 2014 Financial Capability Conference at Rhode Island College on Dec. 6, 2014.
Dr. Karen Petit was dressed as a Pilgrim at ARIA's 2nd Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo on Nov. 8, 2014.
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