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Photos: 14th Annual John Gardner reading at the Pok-A-Dot

By Howard B. Owens

It's been said that the Pok-A-Dot was John Gardner's favorite eatery. In "The Sunlight Dialogues," Gardner mentions the 56-year-old diner in one passage.

For 14 years, the John Gardner Society has gathered at The Dot to remember the man and read from his work.

Saturday, nine people took turns reading from a variety of his works, including novels, poems, short stories and nonfiction.

Pictured above, Erica Caldwell, owner of Present Tense Books on Washington Avenue.

After the jump are more pictures from the event.

Bill Kauffman, master of ceremonies.

Maureen Maas-Feary

Tracy Ford

Brian Paris

Helen Maier

Terry Abrams

Lucine Kauffman

John Gardner's younger brother, Jim Gardner.

John Maier

Howard B. Owens

Not sure it tells of much. First, the poll is before the article, so chances are people are seeing the poll before the article, and even if they saw the article last night they might still categorize themselves as somebody who doesn't know who John Gardner is.

Oct 25, 2010, 5:45pm Permalink
Brenda Ranney

Favorite pic is the B&W, followed by the lady in the hat.
Wish that we had realized this reading was scheduled. We were looking for something to do yesterday. Shoulda checked the Batavian.
For the record only heard about the author when I moved to Batavia.

Oct 25, 2010, 6:30pm Permalink

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