Live Events 
Right: Marietta chats with philosophers from Nassau County's Bethpage High School in New York at her sold-out lecture at the School of Practical Philosophy.
Past Events
November 4-6, 2011
Wintergreen, VA
Marietta will be there for the day and into the evening on Saturday, November 5. The entire weekend is devoted to discussion and practice of the concept of Simplicity as detailed in How Philisophy Can Save Your Life. Her keynote luncheon speech will be followed by conversation, activities, art, and dinner.
Click here to view the program's website. For directions to Wintergreen Resort, click here.
Monday-Thursday, April 11-14, 2011
Tidewater Community College Literary Festival
Virginia Beach, VA.
Marietta will be a featured speaker at the 10th Annual TCC Literary Festival. Click here to view the website for more information.
Marietta will speak on Monday April 11th, 10:30AM at the Virginia Beach Campus, Pungo Building, Room F-133.
Marietta will be interviewed on Fox 43's morning television program "The Hampton Roads Show," to
discuss Little Big Minds and her experience sharing philosophy with children and to help promote the upcoming Literary Festival. Tune in locally, or if you miss the show, it will be posted in the "Hampton Roads Show Archive" which can be found here.
Wednesday March 16, 2011, 10-11am
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club (Albemarle Square)
Conference Room,
Charlottesville, VA.
Marietta will be the guest speaker and stir the pot for members of ACAC at "Coffee Talk." Come and join in the discussion and run for the physical treadmill after your mental gymnastics! Feel free to bring either of her books for signing.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011, 12:15-1:30pm
Boar's Head Inn
Charlottesville, VA.
Marietta gathers with members and guests of the Albemarle County Rotary Club in a talk aptly titled: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life (and brighten February!). Both books will be available for sale and signing..
Saturday, November 6, 2010 Noon-2PM
Wintergreen, VA
Marietta will be the keynote luncheon speaker during the Women's Inspiration Weekend (November 5-7th) at the Wintergreen Resort in Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The event is hosted by Wintergreen Resort in partnership with UVA Health Systems, Veritas Vineyards and Breathe Magazine. Following the luncheon speech, there will be a discussion and book signing.
Click here to view the program's website.
Friday, October 29, 2010, 6:30-9:30PM
Tru Pilates Studio (See Map)
Charlottesville, VA.
Marietta joins the party celebrating Tru Pilates' 5-year anniversary with a book talk and signing. Her talk will focus on "Simplicity" from How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most and will begin around 7. Questions and comments are encouraged, of course! Both of her books will be made available for sale and signing from 6:30-8:30. Feast on refreshments as you listen to music featured in the chapter on simplicity...and more. RSVP at (434) 293-3800.
Thursday, September 2, 2010 5PM
Wainwright Tile & Stone
Charlottesville, VA
Marietta adds spice to the salsa and lime to the beverages at Wainwright's "Customer Appreciation Night," 5pm until... She will talk about using clear thinking for good living and stir the pot for some lively conversation. Both of her books will be made available by New Dominion Bookstore for purchase and signing from 5-6:30. All are welcome to join in the festivities.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 12-5PM
Staunton, VA
12-2PM: Lunch with the Sacred Circle Bookstore Book Clubbers at Darjeeling Cafe. 103 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
3-5PM: Meet and Greet / Booksigning at Sacred Circle Bookstore. 112 East Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:15-8:15AM
Charlottesville, VA
Marietta will speak to members of the Charlottesville Rotary Club, 7:15-8:15 am at Farmington Country Club.
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10am
Charlottesville, VA
Marietta will speak at the Renaissance School graduation ceremony at Court Square Charlottesville (Jackson Park). Click here to download and read the full speech text.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6-8pm
Marblehead, MA
Marietta will be at the Spirit of '76 bookstore (107 Pleasant Street) in Marblehead, Massachusetts, for a casual 'Meet and Greet' chat and booksigning. Both of her books will be available this evening.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 5-7pm & 7-9pm
Marblehead, MA
Marietta will be at the Marblehead Community Charter Public School (17 Lime Street) in Marblehead, Massachusetts, for casual conversation, mingling and booksigning from 5-7PM followed by a discussion of the final chapter of How Philosopy Can Saver Your Life, "Joy" from 7-9PM. Both of her books will be available this evening.
Tuesday-Thursday, May 18-20, 2010
Marblehead, MA
Marietta will return to Marblehead, Massachusetts, joining in the festivities as the town celebrates its six-month "Marblehead Thinks" project based on How Philosophy Can Save Your Life. Townsfolk have saved the topic of Joy for her to experience with them.
Monday, May 10, 2010, 11:45AM-Noon
Boston, MA
Marietta will join the Frankie Boyer Health Show to discuss How Philosophy Can Save Your Life and events surrounding her upcoming return visit to Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Find a radio station to tune into in PA, CT, MA or WA here, or listen to the show streaming live from 11am-noon here.
Marietta will host an evening as part of the Festival with a talk about and reading from How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most, followed by a question & answer session with attendees. She will be available before and after for book signings. This event will be held at Piedmont Virginia Community College in the Dickinson Theater, Main Stage.
Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2pm
New York City, NY
Marietta will speak about philosophy at Sacred Center. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for this event.
Marietta will host an interactive session with students at the School of Practical Philosophy followed by a book signing. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for this event.
Begins Monday, January 4, 2010
Through March 2010
United States of America
Marietta embarks on her National Radio Tour, interviewing with radio hosts throughout the country. Click here to view the complete list of the tour.
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1PM-3PM
Charlottesville, VA
Marietta will be at Quest Bookshop in her home town for a signing and casual conversation. Local musician Blue O'Connell will play music used in How Philosophy Can Save Your Life as guests mingle.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5:30PM
Charlottesville, VA
Marietta will be at New Dominion Bookshop in her home town for a reading, discussion & signing on the day of the book's release.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12PM
Richmond, VA
Talk and discussion followed by signing at the Library of Virginia. Click here for directions.