Appearances
Claudette has given talks, readings and slide shows around the country at bookstores, synagogues, churches, schools, conferences, adult education programs, Rotary Clubs, museums, retirement communities and book clubs.
She is available to join your book club or class in person or via Skype. Terra Nova Books offers bulk discounts on orders of six or more. To arrange for Claudette to speak to your group, or present her "Writing the Family" class as a one-time or weekend workshop, contact her at (505) 699-3652 or claudettesutton@yahoo.com. She is enthusiastically available for freelance editing and consultation on your writing project. Upcoming Appearances
TBD; please check back. Prior Appearances
November 2, 2017, 1-3 p.m. "Once-Common Ground: Uncovering Jewish and Christian Roots in Syria" Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning 1200 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-982-9274 An exploration of Jewish and Christian history in Syria, co-presented for the third time with Rev. Talitha Arnold, Senior Minister, United Church of Santa Fe. "Extremely professional presentation... a wealth of information skillfully shared." October 14, 2017, 2 p.m. "Another Aleppo" New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Book talk, with slides, in conjunction with the museum's exhibit, "Syria: Cultural Patrimony Under Threat," followed by conversation with Ron Duncan Hart, author of several books including "Sephardic Jews." Listen to interview about this lecture on The Richard Eeds Show here. March 23, 2017 Magen David Sephardic Congregation 11215 Woodglen Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-6818 Lecture with slides on "Farewell, Alepppo" and Syrian-Jewish history, at "The Sephardic Synagogue of the Nation's Capital." February 21, 2017, noon-2 p.m. United Church of Santa Fe 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Santa Fe, NM 87505 "Once-Common Ground: Uncovering Syria's Christian and Jewish Roots" Co-presented with Rev. Talitha Arnold, Senior Minister, United Church of Santa Fe. January, 25, 2017, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom 205 E. Barcelona Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 "Once-Common Ground: Uncovering Syria's Christian and Jewish Roots" Co-presented with Rev. Talitha Arnold, minister of United Church of Santa Fe December 30, 2016 Ahavat Olam 9085 SW 87th Ave #210 Miami, FL 33176 "Aleppo After the Fall": Claudette returned to the Ahavat Olam congregation, where she spoke two years earlier, to reflect on witnessing the fall of Aleppo, just a few decades after the city's Jewish community had left the city where they had lived for millennia. November 20, 2016 "Writing the Family" Temple Beth Shalom 205 E. Barcelona Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 As Temple Beth Shalom's 2016-17 Scholar in Residence, Claudette offered a two-hour writing workshop on writing about family, for publication or personal records. September 22, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth Israel Temple Drive Port Washington, NY Book talk with slides, on Syria's Jewish history and the author's family's journey from Syria to America. September 20, 2016, 10:30 a.m. The Philadelphian on the Parkway 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 232-7400 Guest speaker in the adult education program of The Philadelphian, a high-rise luxury condominium building in central Philadelphia. September 17, 2016 Congregation Mikveh Israel 44 N. 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-5446 Claudette was guest speaker at Philadelphia's "Synagogue of the American Revolution" Sabbath lunch, at the oldest continuously functioning synagogue in the United States. September 16, 2016, 8 p.m. Main Line Reform Temple Beth Elohim 410 Montgomery Avenue Wynnewood, PA 19096 (610) 649-7800 Book reading and talk on the history of Syria's Jews, at the synagogue's Friday night service. April 20, 2016, 11:30-1 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom 205 E. Barcelona Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-1376 Claudette spoke on "Family Stories: Unlocking the Treasure" at the synagogue's monthly luncheon and program for seniors. April 3, 2016, 1 p.m. Taos Jewish Center 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite R Taos, NM 87571 Book reading and slides on the history of Syrian Jews. March 15, 2016, 1:30 p.m. New Orleans JCC 5342 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 897-0143 Claudette led the discussion on "Farewell, Aleppo" at the March session of the New Orleans JCC Book Club. March 14, 2016, 6 p.m. Octavia Books 513 Octavia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-899-READ (7323) Reading and signing at Octavia Books, voted New Orleans' "best locally-owned bookstore." February 18, 2016 HaMakom: The Place 1601 S. St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 992-1905 "Jews of Syria: Then and Now, There and Here." February 14, 2016, 9:45 a.m. United Church of Santa Fe 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 "A Middle East Valentine?! Re-envisioning Syria's History and Potential as a Place of Respect, Tolerance, and Love." February 9, 2016 Book Club (Private) Skype visit with book club, New York City. November 22, 2015, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Fe Jewish Book Fair Center for Jewish Life 230 W. Manhattan Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Claudette spoke about keeping your heart in your writing, from the spark of an idea through publication and marketing, in a panel with publisher Ron Duncan Hart and publishing coach Maggie Lichtenberg. November 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. Congregation B'Nai Israel of Albuquerque 4401 Indian School Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Claudette led the discussion on "Farewell, Aleppo" at the Sisterhood's monthly book club brunch. October 8, 2015, 2 p.m. Congregation Beit Tikvah 2230 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 87502 Claudette spoke on Syria's Jewish history to the synagogue Sisterhood group. September 28, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-noon OASIS Albuquerque 3301 Menaul Boulevard NE, Suite 18 Albuquerque, NM 87107 Claudette spoke to over 50 adults in a 90-minute class, "Syra's Little-Known Jewish History," offered by OASIS Albuquerque. September 20, 2015, 10 a.m. All Saints Lutheran Church 4800 All Saints Road NW Albuquerque, NM "Farewell, Aleppo" was selected as the first book in the church's fall adult-education class, and Claudette led the discussion at the first and last sessions on the book. August 23, 2015, 2-4 p.m. Los Alamos Hadassah Tea Los Alamos Jewish Center 2400 Canyon Road Los Alamos, NM Reading and signing. August 18, 2015, 7 p.m. Bookworks 4022 Rio Grande Boulevard Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-344-8139. Reading and signing. August 12, 2015, 7 p.m. Book Group (Private) Please call (505) 984-3171 to arrange selecting "Farewell, Aleppo" for your book group, with an optional live or Skype visit with the author. May 28, 2015, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sephardic Community Center 1901 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11223 Two readings and signings for teens and adults. May 26, 2015, 7 p.m. Congregation Edmond J. Safra 11 E. 63rd Street New York, NY Reading and signing. April 10, 2015, 8-9 a.m. New Mexico Library Association Spring Mini-Conference Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico One hour presentation on the history of Jews in Syria. April 14, 2015 1 p.m. Book Group (Private) Santa Fe, New Mexico March 22, 2015 Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 "Two Sephardic Women": A talk in conjunction with Yamit Armbrister, author of "One Moroccan Woman." March 15, 2015, 10 a.m.-noon Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest, Florida 33156 Talk, slides and signing at the synagogue's Sunday Salon adult education program. March 1, 2015, 10 a.m. All Saints Lutheran Church 4800 All Saints Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Private talk for members of church Women's Circle and guests. January 20, 2015 Rotary Club of Los Alamos Manhattan Project Restaurant 1789 Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM Guest speaker. January 10, 2015 4 p.m. Beach Point Condominiums (Private reception) 2660 S. Ocean Boulevard Palm Beach, Florida Claudette and her father speak. January 9, 2015 Ahavat Olam Synagogue Miami, Florida 305-412-4240 Claudette speaks at Erev Shabbat services led by Rabbi and Cantor Danny Marmorstein. January 4, 2015 Book Group (Private) December 17, 2014 Chabad Jewish Center of Santa Fe - Women's Circle Chanukah Party 509 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-2000 A reading from "Farewell, Aleppo," followed by suggestions for collecting and sharing family stories. November 11, 2014, 7 p.m. Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 449-5320 Reading and signing at Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore. October 14, 2014 Rotary Club of Santa Fe Centro Weekly meeting at Zia Diner 326 S. Guadalupe Santa Fe, NM 87501 October 9, 2014 Page 1 Books 5850 Eubank Boulevard NE #B41 Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 294-2026 Reading and signing. October 5, 2014 Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse 202 Galisteo Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-4226 Book launch reading and signing. DVD available by request. |
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