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Gregg Swain and Ann Israel are available for interviews, book signings and lectures on topics related to the book and Mah Jongg’s importance throughout the years in the USA.
\nIn addition, Gregg speaks on a number of different mahjong related topics, ranging from Mahjong’s Symbolism and Why Chairman Mao Banned the Game, Mahjong Art: Messages of Propaganda, Politics and Culture on Game Tiles, Mahjong Mania, and The Jewish Tradition of Mahjong.\u00a0Gregg has given talks in 16 states on a number of Mah Jongg related topics. (see below) Her blog is mahjongtreasures.com<\/p>\n

Ann has given talks in New York City including at the 92nd St Y, in Massachusetts, upstate NY and Florida at several locations including the Wolfsonian Museum, St. Louis, and Pasadena, CA. Ann’s blog is mahjonggandme.com.<\/p>\n

Gregg also gives talks via the internet and “meeting sites.” She recently gave a power point talk to a group in Fort Wayne, while sitting at her NYC desk.<\/p>\n

Gregg Swain UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Florida: Boca Raton and Aventura<\/p>\n

January 17 and 21<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain PAST EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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October 2019<\/p>\n

Chatham NY<\/p>\n

Mahjong Culture Around the World<\/p>\n

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September 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nashville, TN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mahjong Culture Around the World<\/p>\n

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September 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calgary, Canada JCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mahjong<\/p>\n

Mahjong Culture around the World<\/p>\n

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April 1 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are more details about the event:
\nApril 1st Linda Harris Memorial Blast<\/p>\n

Mahjong and more<\/p>\n

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Benefitting the American Cancer Society<\/p>\n

11:30 doors open<\/p>\n

Browse the many Silent Auction items and purchase tickets for the “Opportunity to Win” items.<\/p>\n

You can purchase your book and have it signed by author Gregg Swain<\/p>\n

All while enjoying a glass of wine from the bar. (Cash Bar)<\/p>\n

12:30 Citrus Chicken Salad served with rolls and finished off with Chocolate Espresso Mousse cake<\/p>\n

1:00 – 2:00 speaker \u2013 Gregg Swain<\/p>\n

2:00 \u2013 4:00 Play Mah Jongg and other games. (Bring your own mahjong set.)<\/p>\n

“Opportunity to Win” winners announced during this time<\/p>\n

4:00 Silent Auction closes and successful bidders will be announced<\/p>\n

Cost is $50, including lunch. All profits go to the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

Event will be held at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, FL. Innisbrook is 35 minutes northwest of the Tampa Airport.<\/p>\n

For more information Please contact Diana Journy at tdjourny@gmail.com Diana will be happy to either email you or call you to answer your questions.
\nPaying with PayPal will also be possible, and that information will be posted as soon as available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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April 28, 2019<\/p>\n

Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 am Breakfast Talk<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Temple Emanuel Sinai<\/p>\n

Worcester, MA<\/p>\n

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2019<\/strong><\/div>\n
Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Delray, FL<\/div>\n
January 17, 2019<\/div>\n
Private Event<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vero Beach<\/div>\n
January 21, 22 2019<\/div>\n
Private event<\/div>\n
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2018<\/strong><\/div>\n
Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
La Quinta Museum<\/strong><\/div>\n
La Quinta, CA<\/strong><\/div>\n
Friday, November 16<\/strong><\/div>\n
11:00-12:00<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mahjong culture around the world<\/div>\n
contact Kim Richards<\/div>\n
760-777-7170<\/div>\n
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October 24th, 2018<\/p>\n

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This is shaping up to be a really fun event. I’ll be giving a talk about Mahjong traditions around the world, (it will be translated into at least one other language: Chinese) the Chinese seniors will do a dance, and there are 200 people signed up for lunch! Wow! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Worcester Senior Center<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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128 Providence Street Worcester<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES CONTINUES WITH \u2026IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE JCC WELCOMES GREGG SWAIN, AUTHOR MAH JONGG: THE ART OF THE GAME: A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO MAH JONGG TILES AND SETS<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WSC Distinguished Speaker Series in conjunction with the JCC welcomes Gregg Swain, Author Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game: A Collector’s Guide to Mah Jongg Tiles and Sets<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10:30am-11:30am-Gregg Swain Author, art historian and Mah Jongg enthusiast Gregg Swain will discuss the history and popularity of the game of Mah Jongg and the exotic artwork on the tiles. She may even give some tips on the 2018 National Mah Jongg League Card! Following her talk, Gregg will sign copies of her book available to purchase. Register for the talk 508-799-1232.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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11:45am-12:30pm-ChickenTerriyaki sponsored lunch by Aveanna Healthcare 508-799-8070<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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12:30pm-3pm After lunch, Play Mahjong (Bring your own set and card!) To play Mah Jongg 12:30pm-3pm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nancy Greenberg 508-756-7109 or ngreenberg@worcesterjcc.org or Suki Lapin 508-799-1232 X 48016 or lapins@worcesterma.gov<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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*****Did you know that there is a Worcester Mah Jongg connection?! From 1923-25 the Pung Chow Company based in Worcester, manufactured sets known for their distinctive flower and dragon tiles. ******<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mount Pleasant Library<\/div>\n
Mount Pleasant, SC<\/div>\n
Friday, November 9, 2:00<\/div>\n
Mahjong Culture Around the World<\/div>\n
Free of charge<\/div>\n
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Mt. Pleasant Contact Info<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Address:
\n1133 Mathis Ferry Road
\nMt. Pleasant, SC 29464<\/p>\n

Phone: <\/strong>843-849-6161<\/p>\n

Branch Manager:<\/strong>
\nSusan Frohnsdorff<\/p>\n

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2019<\/div>\n
Gregg Swain<\/div>\n
Delray, FL<\/div>\n
January 17, 2019<\/div>\n
Private Event<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/div>\n
Vero Beach<\/div>\n
January 21, 22 2019<\/div>\n
Private event<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/div>\n
March 31 and April 1 2019<\/div>\n
Tampa area fundraiser for cancer<\/div>\n
Details to follow<\/div>\n
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2018<\/strong><\/div>\n
Past Events<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
April 14 and 15<\/strong><\/div>\n
Bennington, VT<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mah Jongg related, of course! On April 14th and 15th from 10-00 until 12:00 Gregg Swain is hoping you can come for coffee to say hello, talk about one of your favorite games, and hear about some of the ins and outs of the 2018 NMJL card. She\u2019ll be at the Laumeister Art Center in Bennington, VT. The Center was just donated to Southern Vermont College where she sits on the board.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/artcenter.svc.edu<\/a>\u00a0Her<\/span>\u00a0talk about the card will start at 10:45. She\u2019ll be selling and signing copies of Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/span>, with all profits going to Southern Vermont College. Some of her wonderful Mah Jongg sets will be on display for the weekend. Admission is $8 for Seniors, $9 for other adults. There is an additional fee of $10 for coffee and the talk. While at the Art Center you can explore its far-ranging collection: the covered bridge, animal art including incredible bird carvings by Floyd Scholz\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Floyd_Scholz<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>, Southwestern art, paintings by Eric Sloane and Stephen Hannock and wind sculptures by Lymon Whitaker. Make a day of it and take in the Bennington Museum too. Their exhibit Bennington Collects has something for everyone, and you\u2019ll be able to see many of Gregg’s Mahjong boxes and a prized set from her collection: The Shanghai Luck set.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/benningtonmuseum.org\/portfoli\u2026\/bennington-collects\/\u2026<\/a>Have lunch at at any of Bennington\u2019s wonderful restaurants:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurants-g57183-Bennington_V\u2026<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Please reserve including the number of people in your group so that she’ll know how much coffee to brew and how many hand-outs to have.\u00a0 MahJonggGregg@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
April 26th 11:00-3:30<\/strong><\/div>\n
Irvine CA<\/strong><\/div>\n
Merage JCC<\/strong><\/div>\n
A lunch time talk about Mahjong Culture Around the World, and if you bring a MJ set I can talk with you about it.<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.jccoc.org\/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&refno=22103&category=PrimeTime%20Games<\/a><\/div>\n
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October 24, 2018<\/strong><\/div>\n
10:30-11:30<\/strong><\/div>\n
Worcester, MA Senior Center<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Past Events<\/strong><\/div>\n
2018<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Lake Worth, Florida<\/div>\n
Private event<\/div>\n
March<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vero Beach<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mahjong Luncheon January 30th 11:30-1:00<\/strong><\/div>\n
Orchid Island Beach Club<\/div>\n
One Beachside Drive, Vero Beach<\/div>\n
Yo benefit the Indian River Education Foundation<\/div>\n
Join us for a book talk, 3 course lunch, and complimentary book!
\nFeaturing Gregg Swain, Co-Author, “Mah Jongg – The Art of the Game.” You will enjoy a curious conversation about “Understanding the Beautiful and Cryptic Images on Mah Jongg Sets.”
\n$75 per person (includes lunch and book)<\/span><\/div>\n
Tickets: www.edfoundationirc.org
\nThank you Indian River Home Care for being the event sponsor!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vero Beach<\/strong><\/div>\n
January 31st\u00a0 10:00-12:00<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vero Beach Book Center<\/strong><\/div>\n
392 21st St\u00a0 Vero Beach<\/div>\n
Coffee with Gregg and author talk at 10:30:<\/div>\n
Mahjong: The Lure and Lore of the Game<\/div>\n
Bring your set and we can talk about it, and share stories about the game we love. I will autograph any copies of my book you buy there.<\/div>\n
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PAST APPEARANCES From Most Recent Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

2017<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
October<\/div>\n
Charleston, SC<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
November<\/div>\n
Scottsdale, AZ<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
May 1<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mahjong Mania<\/div>\n
New York Junior League<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
March 23 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/div>\n
Albany, NY JCC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0\"upcoming<\/a><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
March 7, 2017<\/strong><\/div>\n
Valencia Shores, FL<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
March 6<\/strong><\/div>\n
Tea time talk The Art of Mahjong<\/div>\n
Hillsboro, FL<\/div>\n
private event<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
February 26<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/div>\n
Temple Congregation Achduth Vesholom<\/div>\n
Fort Wayne, IN<\/div>\n
via internet<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
February 5<\/strong><\/div>\n
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/div>\n
Temple Congregation Achduth Vesholom<\/div>\n
Fort Wayne, IN<\/div>\n
via internet<\/div>\n
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2016<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
November 1<\/strong><\/div>\n
Temple Emanu-El, NYC<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
October 26, 2016 \u00a07pm<\/strong><\/div>\n
The Chinese Tradition of Mahjong<\/div>\n
https:\/\/898a.blackbaudhosting.com\/898a\/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=31d0e467-4c7f-4e2d-ba75-28bf89eaa4de<\/div>\n
Museum of Jewish Heritage<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
October 1<\/strong><\/div>\n
Smith College Club of Los Angeles<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
September 30<\/strong><\/div>\n
Mahjong Art<\/div>\n
Los Angeles Country Club private event<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/div>\n
July 22-24<\/strong><\/div>\n
Author talk and book signing<\/div>\n
JCC Las Vegas Tournament<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/div>\n
July 12<\/div>\n
Fisher’s Island Library<\/div>\n
New York<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
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May 2016<\/strong><\/div>\n
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/div>\n
\u00a0New York<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
May 2<\/strong><\/div>\n
Author talk<\/div>\n
Darien, CT<\/div>\n
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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/div>\n
April 11, 2016<\/strong><\/div>\n
10 am<\/div>\n
Sandcastle Community Center<\/div>\n
Kiawah, SC<\/div>\n
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\"MahJongg<\/a><\/div>\n
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March 7, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Huntington Pointe<\/p>\n

Delray, FL<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 3 and March 4, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Mahjong-A Window into Chinese History and Culture<\/p>\n

The Ocean Reef Club<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 2, 2016 10:30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miami, FL area<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Temple Beth Am.<\/p>\n

5950 North Kendall Drive<\/p>\n

Pinecrest<\/p>\n

author talk and book signing<\/p>\n

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2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 15 3-5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author Talk and conversations<\/p>\n

“The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg”<\/p>\n

The Women of Isaiah<\/p>\n

Temple Isaiah Social Hall<\/p>\n

945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA<\/p>\n

www.temple-isaiah.org\/woimahjongg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 12, 2015 4:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Jewish Federation Book Fair<\/p>\n

Chad Tea Room<\/p>\n

Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 12, 10 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego Jewish Book Fair<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Author talk and Mah Jongg lessons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 10, 2015 \u00a010:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Louis Jewish Book Fair<\/p>\n

Staenberg Family Complex<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Millstone Campus Dr.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

St Louis, MO<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 8th 10am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author Talk and book signing<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Temple Brith Achim<\/p>\n

481 South Gulph Road<\/p>\n

King of Prussia, PA<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 28th 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning and Lunch<\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game a<\/p>\n

Summit YMCA<\/p>\n

A branch of the Summit Area YMCA<\/p>\n

67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 30th 1:00 pm
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Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Westhampton Beach Library<\/p>\n

Westhampton, Long Island<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 9th, 2015 \u00a05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Siasconset \u00a0Union Chapel<\/p>\n

Nantucket<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 18th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seattle Beacon Hill Library 1:30<\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 1, 2015 \u00a02:00-3:00<\/b><\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Mittleman JCC<\/p>\n

Portland Oregon<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 28th 4:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author talk and book signing<\/p>\n

Inquiring Minds<\/p>\n

New Paltz, NY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 27th 3:00-5:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book Signing<\/p>\n

The Bookstore Plus<\/p>\n

Lake Placid, NY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 17th 1:00-2:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Author talk and book signing<\/p>\n

Castleton, VT Community Center<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 12th 5:00-6:00\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author talk<\/p>\n

Mah Jongg The Art of the Game<\/p>\n

Mohonk Mountain House<\/p>\n

New Paltz, NY<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 4th 12:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Fairfax, VA JCC<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 7, 2015 \u00a0 1:00pm-2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires<\/p>\n

Location:<\/p>\n

Congregation Knesset Israel<\/p>\n

16 Colt Road<\/p>\n

Pittsfield, MA<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 5, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cinco de Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Author talk and Book signing<\/p>\n

Southbury CT JCC<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

April 14, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

The Cohen Home<\/p>\n

10485 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022<\/p>\n

Sponsored by Hadassah<\/p>\n

Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

April 12, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

JCC Birmingham, AL<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 4, 2015 \u00a0 1 pm
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Author talk and book signing<\/p>\n

Michael-Ann Russell JCC<\/p>\n

Miami, FL<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 3, 2015
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Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

Miami Beach JCC<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 21, 2015 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author Talk and Book Signing<\/p>\n

R.J. Julia Booksellers<\/p>\n

Madison, CT<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 18th \u00a012:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Coffee House Club, established 1914<\/p>\n

How to play mahjong<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 14, 2015 3-4pm
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House of Books<\/p>\n

Author talk and book signing<\/p>\n

Kent, CT<\/p>\n

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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 12, 2015 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

92nd St Y<\/p>\n

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Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 11 6:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Coffee House Club, established 1914<\/p>\n

Author talk and book signing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gregg Swain and Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 7, 2015 12-4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Authors Gregg Swain and Ann M. Israel and Photographer Michel Arnaud<\/p>\n

Books can be purchased and signed and people will be there at the store playing the game of Mahjong<\/p>\n

TK Antiques<\/p>\n

Hudson, NY<\/p>\n

\"unnamed\"<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gregg Swain<\/strong><\/p>\n

February 3, 2015\u00a0\u00a0 2:25-3:25
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Author Talk:<\/p>\n

Mah Jongg Art: Messages of Propaganda, Politics and Culture on Game Tiles<\/p>\n

Southern Vermont College<\/p>\n

Bennington, VT<\/p>\n

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February 2nd, 2015<\/strong> – 10 AM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sandler Center for Jewish Life<\/span><\/p>\n

Boca Raton, Florida<\/span><\/p>\n

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Northshire Books<\/p>\n

Manchester, VT<\/p>\n

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Wolfsonian Museum<\/div>\n
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Naples Yacht Club<\/span><\/div>\n
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January 29, 2015 – 3 PM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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The Club at Mediterra<\/span><\/div>\n
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Florida<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Miromar Design Center<\/span><\/div>\n
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January 18\u00a0 2pm
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Northshire Books<\/p>\n

Saratoga Springs, NY<\/p>\n

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January 11th\u00a0 6:30
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Smith Club of New York<\/p>\n

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January 8 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Battenkill Books<\/p>\n

Cambridge, NY<\/p>\n

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2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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December 28,2014<\/strong>
Temple Beth-El of Bellmore<\/span>
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December 14, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

Temple Habonim<\/p>\n

Barrington, RI 3pm<\/p>\n

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Saturday, November 22nd at 3 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Inquiring Minds Bookstore Saugerties<\/p>\n

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November 15 5:00-7:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talk and Wine and Cheese Reception<\/p>\n

Chatham Bookstore, Chatham, NY<\/p>\n

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Battenkill Books<\/p>\n

Cambridge, NY<\/p>\n

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October 25, 2014\u00a0 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Art of Propaganda on Mahjong Tiles<\/p>\n

Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater<\/p>\n

West Side YMCA<\/p>\n

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October 20, 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lambeth House, New Orleans<\/p>\n

Powerpoint Talk<\/p>\n

The Art of Propaganda on Mahjong Tiles<\/p>\n

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October 19, 2014 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

JCC New Orleans<\/p>\n

5342 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115<\/p>\n

Talk, The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg<\/p>\n

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October 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Propaganda and mahjong tiles<\/p>\n

Mahjong Collectors Group<\/p>\n

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Ann Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, October 17th 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mahjong and The West<\/p>\n

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Woodstock, NY Film Festival<\/p>\n

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