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!
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CRB Talk at Riverside Public Library - Brent J Bowles
Apr 4 19:00 20:00 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Corporate Event - Presentation & Walking Tour -- Julie Shore
Grand Ballroom A&B Apr 13 15:00 18:00 | 14 |
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. Apr 15 9:00 12:00 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
CBR - Sun City - Carl
$250 Honorarium Apr 20 10:00 11:00 | 21 |
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CRB Presentation for Amercian Public Works Association - Brian Goldman is coordinating - Lower Level
chicago.apwa.net Apr 24 11:30 13:30Typical 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 |
School Visit - North Mac Intermediate School -- John Downs
*1:30 3rd grade presentation (about 80 students) Apr 25 13:30 15:00*2:10 4th & 5th grade presentation (about 200 students) 217-627-2419 Children's Bridge Workshop -- Amy Byers
217-414-4071 Terri (me) Apr 25 18:00 20:00217-483-2713 Library Contact: Amy Byers |
School Visit - North Mac Elementary School -- Michele Cimarossa
*8:30 a.m. K-2 presentation (about 240 students) Apr 26 8:30 9:30 | 27 | 28 |
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Cara Miller is organizing this private group. May 12 13:00 16:00 |
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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. May 17 18:00 21:00Be 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 | 18 | 19 |
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Chicago River Bridges Presentation for the Clear-Ridge Historical Society -- Rob Bitunjac
May 23 18:00 19:00 |
1812 Chicagou @ Evergreen Lib. - Anna Wassenaar (Adult Svcs)
6:30pm start. Honorarium $200 May 24 18:30 20:00 | 25 | 26 |
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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. Jun 2 12:30 16:00$25. Ticket price includes five bridges, four bars, three hours, two miles and a whole lot of of delicious history. Drinks on you. |
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Printers Row Lit Fest
Jun 9 to Jun 10 |
Printers Row Lit Fest
Jun 9 to Jun 10 |
Neo Con - Art Gensler - NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor
Jun 11 8:00 9:00 | 12 |
Neo Con - Carol Ross Barney - NeoCon Theater, 19th Floor, The Mart
Jun 13 9:30 10:30 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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Bridge Tour -- Private Group
James Bunch (150) & Family Jun 24 10:00 11:30 | 25 |
Chicago River Bridges Presentation for The Moorings -- Monica Lockie
Jun 26 14:00 15:00 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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Jul 8 10:00 15:00 |
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. Jul 9 11:30 12:30 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Bridge Walking Tour -- Private Group
Organizer: Wendy Cobrin Jul 13 10:00 12:00 | 14 |
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Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 16 10:00 15:00 |
Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 17 10:00 15:00 |
Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 18 10:00 15:00 |
Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 19 10:00 15:00 |
Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 20 10:00 15:00 |
Chicago River Boat Building Camp
Jul 21 10:00 15:00 |
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Chicago River Bridges Talk - Men's Club
Contact: Kailey Schwartzhoff Jul 31 9:00 10:00 |