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.
In 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. Gregg has given talks in 16 states on a number of Mah Jongg related topics. (see below) Her blog is mahjongtreasures.com
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.
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.
Gregg Swain UPCOMING EVENTS
Florida: Boca Raton and Aventura
January 17 and 21
Gregg Swain PAST EVENTS
October 2019
Chatham NY
Mahjong Culture Around the World
September 2019
Nashville, TN
Mahjong Culture Around the World
September 2019
Calgary, Canada JCC
The Jewish Tradition of Mahjong
Mahjong Culture around the World
April 1 2019
Gregg Swain
Here are more details about the event:
April 1st Linda Harris Memorial Blast
Mahjong and more
Benefitting the American Cancer Society
11:30 doors open
Browse the many Silent Auction items and purchase tickets for the “Opportunity to Win” items.
You can purchase your book and have it signed by author Gregg Swain
All while enjoying a glass of wine from the bar. (Cash Bar)
12:30 Citrus Chicken Salad served with rolls and finished off with Chocolate Espresso Mousse cake
1:00 – 2:00 speaker – Gregg Swain
2:00 – 4:00 Play Mah Jongg and other games. (Bring your own mahjong set.)
“Opportunity to Win” winners announced during this time
4:00 Silent Auction closes and successful bidders will be announced
Cost is $50, including lunch. All profits go to the American Cancer Society.
Event will be held at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, FL. Innisbrook is 35 minutes northwest of the Tampa Airport.
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.
Paying with PayPal will also be possible, and that information will be posted as soon as available.
April 28, 2019
Gregg Swain
10 am Breakfast Talk
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Temple Emanuel Sinai
Worcester, MA
October 24th, 2018
Mt. Pleasant Contact Info
Address:
1133 Mathis Ferry Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-849-6161
Branch Manager:
Susan Frohnsdorff
Featuring 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.”
$75 per person (includes lunch and book)
Thank you Indian River Home Care for being the event sponsor!
PAST APPEARANCES From Most Recent Back
March 7, 2016
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Huntington Pointe
Delray, FL
Gregg Swain
March 3 and March 4, 2016
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Mahjong-A Window into Chinese History and Culture
The Ocean Reef Club
Gregg Swain
March 2, 2016 10:30 am
Miami, FL area
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Temple Beth Am.
5950 North Kendall Drive
Pinecrest
author talk and book signing
2015
Gregg Swain
November 15 3-5pm
Author Talk and conversations
“The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg”
The Women of Isaiah
Temple Isaiah Social Hall
945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA
www.temple-isaiah.org/woimahjongg
Ann Israel
November 12, 2015 4:30 pm
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Jewish Federation Book Fair
Chad Tea Room
Pasadena, CA
Gregg Swain
November 12, 10 AM
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Author talk and Mah Jongg lessons
Ann Israel
November 10, 2015 10:30am
St Louis Jewish Book Fair
Staenberg Family Complex
2 Millstone Campus Dr.
St Louis, MO
Gregg Swain
November 8th 10am
Author Talk and book signing
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Temple Brith Achim
481 South Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA
Gregg Swain
September 28th 12:00
Learning and Lunch
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game a
Summit YMCA
A branch of the Summit Area YMCA
67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Ann Israel
August 30th 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Westhampton Beach Library
Westhampton, Long Island
Gregg Swain
August 9th, 2015 5pm
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Siasconset Union Chapel
Nantucket
Gregg Swain
July 18th
Seattle Beacon Hill Library 1:30
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Gregg Swain
July 1, 2015 2:00-3:00
Author Talk and Book Signing
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Mittleman JCC
Portland Oregon
Gregg Swain
June 28th 4:00
Author talk and book signing
Inquiring Minds
New Paltz, NY
Gregg Swain
June 27th 3:00-5:00
Book Signing
The Bookstore Plus
Lake Placid, NY
Gregg Swain
June 17th 1:00-2:30
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Author talk and book signing
Castleton, VT Community Center
Gregg Swain
June 12th 5:00-6:00
Author talk
Mah Jongg The Art of the Game
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, NY
Gregg Swain
June 4th 12:30
Author Talk and Book Signing
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Fairfax, VA JCC
Gregg Swain
May 7, 2015 1:00pm-2:00 pm
Author talk and Book Signing
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
Location:
Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA
Gregg Swain
May 5, 2015
Cinco de Mah Jongg
Author talk and Book signing
Southbury CT JCC
Gregg Swain
April 14, 2015
Author Talk and Book Signing
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
The Cohen Home
10485 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Sponsored by Hadassah
Atlanta, GA
Gregg Swain
April 12, 2015
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Author Talk and Book Signing
JCC Birmingham, AL
Gregg Swain
March 4, 2015 1 pm
Author talk and book signing
Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Miami, FL
Gregg Swain
March 3, 2015
Author Talk and Book Signing
Miami Beach JCC
Gregg Swain
February 21, 2015 2:00 pm
Author Talk and Book Signing
R.J. Julia Booksellers
Madison, CT
Gregg Swain
February 18th 12:00
The Coffee House Club, established 1914
How to play mahjong
Gregg Swain
February 14, 2015 3-4pm
House of Books
Author talk and book signing
Kent, CT
Ann Israel
February 12, 2015 12:00
92nd St Y
Gregg Swain
February 11 6:00
The Coffee House Club, established 1914
Author talk and book signing
Gregg Swain and Ann Israel
February 7, 2015 12-4pm
Meet Authors Gregg Swain and Ann M. Israel and Photographer Michel Arnaud
Books can be purchased and signed and people will be there at the store playing the game of Mahjong
TK Antiques
Hudson, NY
Gregg Swain
February 3, 2015 2:25-3:25
Author Talk:
Mah Jongg Art: Messages of Propaganda, Politics and Culture on Game Tiles
Southern Vermont College
Bennington, VT
Ann Israel
February 2nd, 2015 – 10 AM
Author lecture and book signing
Sandler Center for Jewish Life
Boca Raton, Florida
February 1 2pm
Talk and Book Signing
Northshire Books
Manchester, VT
Gregg Swain
January 21
Author talk and book signing
Questers Private event
Gregg Swain
January 18 2pm
Author talk and book signing
Northshire Books
Saratoga Springs, NY
Gregg Swain
January 11th 6:30
Talk: Mah Jongg Art
Smith Club of New York
Gregg Swain
January 8 4pm
Back by popular demand!!
Battenkill Books
Cambridge, NY
2014
Ann Israel:
December 28,2014
Temple Beth-El of Bellmore
Mah Jongg Tournament
Gregg Swain
December 14, 2014
The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Temple Habonim
Barrington, RI 3pm
Ann Israel
Saturday, November 22nd at 3 pm
Author talk and book signing
Inquiring Minds Bookstore Saugerties
Ann Israel
November 15 5:00-7:00 pm
Talk and Wine and Cheese Reception
Chatham Bookstore, Chatham, NY
November 13th
Gregg Swain and Ann Israel
talk and book signing
Battenkill Books
Cambridge, NY
Gregg Swain
October 25, 2014 5pm
The Art of Propaganda on Mahjong Tiles
Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
West Side YMCA
Gregg Swain
October 20, 2pm
Lambeth House, New Orleans
Powerpoint Talk
The Art of Propaganda on Mahjong Tiles
Gregg Swain
October 19, 2014 12:00
JCC New Orleans
5342 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Talk, The Jewish Tradition of Mah Jongg
Gregg Swain
October 17
Propaganda and mahjong tiles
Mahjong Collectors Group
Ann Israel
Friday, October 17th 12:00
Mahjong and The West
book signing
Woodstock, NY Film Festival