What is Language Lives?

A Book Festival for the Lovers of Words and the Art that Accompanies It

Spoken Word, Stories, Engagement

Thursday: Poetry Showcase
Friday: Live Storytelling
Saturday & Sunday :  On the Stage
Throughout the day people are invited onto the stage to take part in specific topics led by a range of community members. Each session will have its own flavor depending on the facilitator.
Saturday & Sunday:  Exhibit Hall & Sale
Esbco Hall will be transformed into a space to meet creators, purchase local creations and view local books.
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Who?

2D Artists, Photographers, Illustrators, and Designers
Authors, Poets, Bloggers, and Writers of all kinds
Publishers and Editors
Voice Actors and Recording Studios
Live Spoken Word Performers, Professional Storytellers

Gear Up for Art + Words

Hear More About Language Lives from Event Chair Katherine DeSilva

We are excited to welcome Dale T Phillips to the Stage to talk about becoming an Indie Author. 
Here is a sneak peak to his wealth of knowledge on the topic.

In The News

Ipswich Local News
The Town Common
Ipswich Historic Society
All Events
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A Book Festival for the Lovers of Words
and the Art that Accompanies It.
- October 2023 - 

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Hear More About Language Lives & the Art Programs at Illuminations