# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Linda Melconian in Person
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on Thursday, April 23 at 7 PM as Linda Melconian presents her new book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts.About this EventJoin us on Thursday, April 23 at 7 PM as Linda Melconian presents her new book, Ella Grasso: The First of the Firsts.About the BookElla Grasso: The First of the Firsts tells the story of a trailblazing woman who shattered political glass ceilings – all on her own terms and in her own way.Before Ella Grasso became the first woman elected governor of an American state in her own right, she was a bright young student at Mount Holyoke College, an institution that has nurtured generations of first-of-their-kind women. Though the lives of othernotable Mount Holyoke alumnae including Frances Perkins and Shirley Chisholm along with college founder Mary Lyon and contemporary president Danielle Holley, the book traces a rich legacy of leadership and determination, which Ella Grasso epitomized.From Grasso’s early political career in the Connecticut’s legislature to her groundbreaking victories as Connecticut Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, and ultimately Governor, Grasso’s rise was fueled by fierce intelligence, unwavering values,and an unmatched ability to connect with voters – all until her untimely death after resigning during her second governor term.Today, Grasso is remembered for her unrelenting love and hard work on behalf of thepeople she represented and governed, and she remains an icon of dedication, confidence and perseverance.Both a biography and a tribute to women’s history, Ella Grasso: The first of the Firsts is a compelling read for anyone who believes in the power of firsts and women who lead the way as agents of change.About the AuthorLinda J. Melconian, the first woman majority leader of the Massachusetts state Senate, is herself a manifestation of the vibrant women’s leadership phenomenon emerging from Mount Holyoke College. Linda first met Ella Grasso while working as a key stafferfor the now historically notable master legislator U.S. House Speaker “Tip” O’Neil. Ella and Linda would often meet for tea and chat about their beloved alma mater, Mount Holyoke College.In addition to her political public service, Linda has prolifically spoken and written about leadership in the political arena. She is author of the 2021 book Lay It on the Table: A Change Agent in Action, which provides an insider’s account of master legislator “Tip” O’Neil’s pivotal role in and strategies for the legislative effort to end the Vietnam War.In 2012 Mount Holyoke College honored Linda as one of its 175 alumnae “Women of Influence.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-hadley/linda-melconian-in-person/100001981429410706
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, womens-history-month
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## Event venue details

- **city**: South Hadley
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Odyssey Bookshop
- **lat**: 42.259151
- **long**: -72.57602
- **full address**: Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College Street, South Hadley, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Linda Melconian in Person being held?
  - **A:** Linda Melconian in Person takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College Street, South Hadley, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Linda Melconian in Person?
  - **A:** Linda Melconian in Person is organized by Odyssey Bookshop.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Linda Melconian in Person is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Hadley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Linda Melconian in Person sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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