The best way to contact author Patrick T. McBriarty is by email at: patrick_mcbriarty@yahoo.com
While residing in Chicago, Patrick is a frequent traveler (not a tourist), so folks outside of the greater Chicago area are encouraged to reach out as he maybe visiting your area in the near future. Schedule a presentation, workshop, walking tour, school or library visit today!
Also Like him on Facebook and Follow him on Twitter @PTMcBriarty
To receive the occasional newsletter (usually bimonthly) sign up here!
Patrick’s Event Schedule
| Work & Website | Subscribe to calendar |
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
Sat 24th Feb 7:30 am 1:30 pm | Anderson's Children's Lit. Breakfast 6440 Double Eagle Dr Woodridge IL 60517 | |
Thu 8th Mar 10:45 am 12:15 pm | CRB - Edgebrook Women's Club--Helen Kanellos at the Edgebrook Resource Center Asked $200 honorarium 6100 N Central Ave Chicago, IL, United States | |
Tue 20th Mar 6:30 pm 7:00 pm | Children's Read Aloud - Drawbridges Open & Close with Tutoring Chicago-Kim Renton at Cafeteria Hope Institute Learning Academy 1628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, United States | |
Wed 28th Mar 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | 1812 Chicagou Presentation - contact Rachael Rezek Fremont Public Library 1170 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060, United States | |
Wed 4th Apr 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | CRB Talk at Riverside Public Library - Brent J Bowles Riverside Public Library | |
Fri 13th Apr 3:00 pm 6:00 pm | Corporate Event - Presentation & Walking Tour -- Julie Shore Grand Ballroom A&B Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront 71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States | |
Sun 15th Apr 9:00 am 12:00 pm | Matt Bird - Writing for Strangers We discuss 122 neat little tricks you can use to maximize audience identification with your characters and interest in your plot. Matt will accept manuscripts for critique. Please see manuscript guidelines for details. Winnetka Community House 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093, United States | |
Fri 20th Apr 10:00 am 11:00 am | CBR - Sun City - Carl $250 Honorarium Sun City Blvd Huntley IL 60142 | |
Tue 24th Apr 11:30 am 1:30 pm | CRB Presentation for Amercian Public Works Association - Brian Goldman is coordinating - Lower Level chicago.apwa.net Typical Luncheon Schedule: 1130 – Registration, Greetings, and Networking 1200 – Meeting Called To Order – Bring Lunch 1230 – Speaker Introduction and Presentation 1315 – Q&A – Discussion Panel, etc. 1330 – Meeting Called to Close and Thank You Petterino's 150 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States | |
Wed 25th Apr 1:30 pm 3:00 pm | School Visit - North Mac Intermediate School -- John Downs *1:30 3rd grade presentation (about 80 students) *2:10 4th & 5th grade presentation (about 200 students) 217-627-2419 525 N 3rd St Girard, IL, United States | |
Wed 25th Apr 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Children's Bridge Workshop -- Amy Byers 217-414-4071 Terri (me) 217-483-2713 Library Contact: Amy Byers Chatham Area Library District 600 E Spruce St, Chatham, IL 62629, United States | |
Thu 26th Apr 8:30 am 9:30 am | School Visit - North Mac Elementary School -- Michele Cimarossa *8:30 a.m. K-2 presentation (about 240 students) 755 W Fortune St Virden, IL, United States | |
Sat 12th May 1:00 pm 4:00 pm | Cara Miller is organizing this private group. New Line Tavern 201 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States | |
Thu 17th May 6:00 pm 9:00 pm | Great American Read to join MPTV Broadcast Kickoff -- Julie Hill Lehr Join Milwaukee PBS, Milwaukee Public Library, Boswell Books and Literacy Services for the kick-off celebration of The Great American Read, PBS' list of America's 100 best-loved novels. Be among the first to discover what the list reveals in a special sneak peek of The Great American Read. Meredith Vieira hosts the eight-part broadcast series. The doors open at 6 pm with a screening at 7 pm Enter the building from the corner of 8th and Highland Free and Open to the Public A reception and open discussion will follow the screening. 4th Floor Parking at 8th & State Milwaukee Public Television - MPTV 10:36 1036 N 8th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States | |
Wed 23rd May 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | Chicago River Bridges Presentation for the Clear-Ridge Historical Society -- Rob Bitunjac Clearing Library, 6423 West 63rd Place | |
Thu 24th May 6:30 pm 8:00 pm | 1812 Chicagou @ Evergreen Lib. - Anna Wassenaar (Adult Svcs) 6:30pm start. Honorarium $200 Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S Troy Ave Evergreen Park IL 60805 | |
Sat 2nd Jun 12:30 pm 4:00 pm | Come lift your spirits on a unique walking bridge and bar tour led by tavern and beer historian, Liz Garibay and bridge historian, Patrick McBriarty. The duo will share stories of Chicago beer and bridge history and relate the interplay between the two in the making of Chicago’s past. $25. Ticket price includes five bridges, four bars, three hours, two miles and a whole lot of of delicious history. Drinks on you. New Line Tavern 201 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States | |
Sat 9th Jun to Sun 10th Jun | Printers Row Lit Fest | |
Mon 11th Jun 8:00 am 9:00 am | Neo Con - Art Gensler - NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor Merchandise Mart 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Unit 470, Chicago, IL 60654, United States | |
Wed 13th Jun 9:30 am 10:30 am | Neo Con - Carol Ross Barney - NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor, The Mart Merchandise Mart 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Unit 470, Chicago, IL 60654, United States | |
Sun 24th Jun 10:00 am 11:30 am | Bridge Tour -- Private Group James Bunch (150) & Family Mccormick Bridgehouse Museum | |
Tue 26th Jun 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Chicago River Bridges Presentation for The Moorings -- Monica Lockie The Moorings of Arlington Heights 811 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States | |
Sun 8th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Ping Tom Memorial Park 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States | |
Mon 9th Jul 11:30 am 12:30 pm | Early Chicago - In March the City of Chicago surpassed its 180th birthday. In commemoration of this significant milestone author and historian Patrick McBriarty shares tales of early Chicago -- its first bridge, Fort Dearborn, John Kinzie, and others surrounding Chicago's earliest beginnings. 99 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601 | |
Fri 13th Jul 10:00 am 12:00 pm | Bridge Walking Tour -- Private Group Organizer: Wendy Cobrin Merchandise Mart 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Unit 470, Chicago, IL 60654, United States | |
Mon 16th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Chicago River Boat Building Camp Southern Shores Yacht Club | |
Tue 17th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Chicago River Boat Building Camp Southern Shores Yacht Club | |
Wed 18th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Chicago River Boat Building Camp Southern Shores Yacht Club | |
Thu 19th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Chicago River Boat Building Camp Southern Shores Yacht Club | |
Fri 20th Jul 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Chicago River Boat Building Camp Southern Shores Yacht Club |
</div