Books in Bloom 2023
Date and Time
May 13, 2023 10:00 am
Location
Columbia
6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, Maryland, 21044
May 13, 2023 10:00 am
Columbia
The Downtown Columbia Partnership, in partnership with the Howard Hughes Corporation, is honored to present its seventh annual book festival, Books In Bloom. In an effort to bring together the country’s best and brightest literary minds, Books in Bloom 2023 will feature a full day of in-person programming. Books in Bloom seeks to invigorate the community and serve as a signature event series that’s not only reflective of the values Columbia residents share, but a celebration of literature.
Books In Bloom is an innovative, progressive, and memorable festival, poised to be one of the premier book festivals in the region. The festival is free and open to the public. Register to join us for the free one-day outdoor festival full of author readings, children's activities, a pop-up bookstore by Busboys & Poets, and more.
This year, Books in Bloom will be headlined by two incredible authors - teacher and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Chasten Buttigieg and Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet who uses her work to raise awareness on important social issues. Through their works, both headliners highlight this year’s theme of “Building Community – Through Empathy and Understanding Each Other”.
For more information, please visit: www.booksinbloommd.com
DETAILS
FAQ
Where can I find author bios and a schedule of their readings?
booksinbloommd.com/books-in-bloom-2023
Will those who registered be notified about parking?
Ample parking is available at Symphony Woods Garage. The first 4 hours are free and only $1 per additional hour after that. For more information, visit
merriweatherdistrict.com/parking
What are the accessibility options?
All stages are wheelchair accessible.
Will there be chairs for the readings at Color Burst Park? Or are people supposed to bring chairs?
Seating will be provided at all stages including the Main Stage at Color Burst Park on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there reserved seating for author readings?
All author readings are general admission and seats are first-come, first-served.
What happens in the event of bad weather?
Books In Bloom is a rain or shine festival. All the stages at the festival will be tented or naturally covered.
About the Festival
In celebration of the city's 50th anniversary, the Downtown Columbia Partnership wanted to host an event that captured the community's character. Imagined as an extension of Columbia itself and its founder James Rouse's vision for a diverse, inclusive, and progressive city, Books in Bloom was born. Since its inception in 2017, the festival has hosted renowned authors, chefs, activists, poets, and more, with interactive programming around salient themes including race, feminism, equality, and culture. Books in Bloom has served as an enduring expression of Columbia's love of literature and venue for meaningful dialogue since its inaugural year, and will continue to do so for years to come.
About the Downtown Columbia Partnership
The Downtown Columbia Partnership leads the promotion and advances the growth of Downtown Columbia as a vibrant, economically robust, and desirable place for employment, entertainment, living, and learning. The Partnership’s functions also include supporting transportation initiatives; initiating and sponsoring cultural arts and sustainability programs; implementing downtown beautification and maintenance projects; and promoting public safety. For information, visit DTCPartnership.com.
About the Howard Hughes Corporation
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master-planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport District in New York; Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit howardhughes.com
About Downtown Columbia®
A development of The Howard Hughes Corporation®, Downtown Columbia is located at the center of Columbia, MD, one of the first master-planned communities in the U.S. founded by legendary developer James W. Rouse in 1967. Conveniently located between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Columbia is composed of 14,000 acres including ten completed residential villages and a deep pipeline of commercial development opportunities within its Downtown. At full buildout, the redevelopment of Downtown Columbia will include three new and reconfigured neighborhoods – Merriweather District®, Lakefront District, and Central District featuring more than 14 million square feet of residential, office, hotel, retail, cultural, and public uses including public parks, trails and more.
