Past Events

Author event at Omnivore Books Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest’s beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, and southeastern Alaska. Generations of oyster farmers, Native and non-Native, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest. Their vivid individual…

David George Gordon, Samantha Larson, Maryann Barron Wagner Heaven on the Half Shell The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest In-Person Event • Book Passage (SF Ferry Building) Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest's beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British Columbia,…

Join us Wednesday, November 1st, from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of oysters and authors presented by Taylor Shellfish Farms. This informal event at their Pioneer Square location will feature the book "Heaven on the Half Shell, The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest" alongside specially-priced oysters available to order from the menu. Address: 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (Pioneer Square) Heaven on Half Shell - book event (an informal gathering) Wed., Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m.