Book 'Em; the 215 Festival Returns with a Diverse Literary and Musical Lineup.

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"It's more fun!" echoes 215 Fest president [Sara Goddard McAteer]. McAteer, who first became acquainted with 215 through her position as an events planner at the Free Library, believes that Philly's unique energy sets the fest apart.

It's this spirit of openness and accessibility that defines the 215 Fest. "At most reading events," says McAteer, "writers generally walk off the stage after they're done reading and never interact with their audience. With our fest, they're right in the midst of people. We encourage attendees to ask them questions, have a drink with them," or, she says with a laugh, "stalk them if you want to."

Both McAteer and [Mary Richardson Graham] are raring to get this year's festival going. And they're happy that 215 is in, well, the 215. "The Fest has a really unique Philadelphia vibe to it," explains McAteer. "I don't think a festival like this could have been put together anywhere else."

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Book 'Em; the 215 Festival Returns with a Diverse Literary and Musical Lineup.

There are music snobs and literature snobs. But if Philly's 215 Festival has its way, both groups will have to get over themselves. Deftly fusing poetry and prose with rock music, the 215 Fest--which started in 2001--is a new kind of l...

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