HAPPY MAGPIE OFFICIALLY OPENS WITH ‘GRAND OPEN MIC’ ON WEDNESDAY
New pay-what-you-want bookstore and writing workshop is a place where friendships and creativity can flourish—and everyone can afford a good read.
By Deann Armes
Literary
The “stage” where the Grand Open Mic will take place.
Photography provided by Patrick Ramsay/Happy Magpie
Happy Magpie Book & Quill, located inside Studio 7 at The Monarch on 455 25th Street, officially opens Wednesday, September 28 with a ‘Grand Open Mic’ from 6–9 p.m. to celebrate.
The event will set the tone for what Happy Magpie’s Patrick Ramsay, a local writer, envisions for his new community-based bookshop and writers’ space.
“Happy Magpie can serve as the place for writers and readers to go and dive into a new poem or a new book, or maybe even find new writing buddies and build lasting friendships and experiences based on literature,” Ramsay says.
Everyone can afford a book at Happy Magpie. Ramsay stated on his Instagram page that no amount is too little. Even a dime will do. In turn, book donations are highly encouraged to keep the book shelves stocked.
If you have a book you no longer want or need, it can be a happy new read for someone else.
“It’s a cycle of Ogdenites supporting Ogdenites,” Ramsay says. “We’re just here to facilitate that.”
Bring a book, a poem or story to share, or just come to listen to Ogden’s literary voices tonight.
Happy Magpie Book & Quill
455 25th Street (Studio 7 at The Monarch)
Follow on Instagram @happymagpiebook
Happy Magpie’s Patrick Ramsay inside the new book shop located inside The Monarch, Studio 7.
Photograph provided by Patrick Ramsay/Happy Magpie