E-Calendar

May 2002

Regional Literary Events
May 2001
Compiled by LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS

2 Poetry Reading. Featured readers are Francine Sterle, patrick mckinnon, and Ellie Schoenfeld. 7 p.m., Howard Street Booksellers, Hibbing MN. Contact Katie at 262-5206.

3 Reading. Arlene Atwater will read with short story writer and novelist Amy Bloom. 7:30 p.m. Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis. www.loft.org

4 Story Time. Join Benjamin Johnson as he shares some of his favorite children's stories. 10:30 a.m., J.W. Beecroft Books &Coffee. 394-2665.

7 Poetry and Music. Featured reader Francine Sterle reads from her book "Every Bird is One Bird." Ms. Sterle is the recipient of a MN. State Arts Board Fellowhip for Poetry and a Loft-McKnight Award for Poetry. Hosted by Poetry Harbor. 9 p.m. Norshor Theatre. Contact patrick at 279-3865.

Book Signing and Talk. Australian psychologist Peter Ramster will discuss reincarnation, life after death and the meaning of dreams, followed by a signing of his book, "The Magic of Dreams." 6:30 p.m., J.W. Beecroft Books &Coffee. 394-2665.

11 Artist Presentations at Blacklock Nature Sanctuary. 1:30 p.m., Moose Lake. Contact Catherine at jorda021@tc.umn.edu.

14 Tea with Maesto T. Meet Maestro Markand Thakar, conductor of the Duluth-Superior Sympony Orchestra. Enjoy tea and treats as he previews the upcoming season and discusses his book, "Counterpoint: Fundamentals of Music Making." 6:30 p.m, J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee. 394-2665.

Poetry and Music. Features Cass Lake Poet Patrica Conner, who has published in The Beloit Poetry Journal, Caveat Lector, Loonfeather, and others. Hosted by Poetry Harbor. 9 p.m. Norshor Theatre. Call 279-3865.

18 Music and Poetry. Sit back, sip an iced coffee in the cafe as musician and poet Bruce Tomczak shares his latest works. 7 p.m., J.W. Beecroft Books &Coffee. 394-2665.

19 LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS PUBLICATION READING. Celebration of "Between Stone and Flesh," a newly released anthology of the twenty winning manuscripts from our 2002 writing contest. Featured readings by Arlene Atwater, Lynn Maria Laitala, Mark Maire, Amy Jo Swing, and Jason Splichal. This is the first in a series of readings. Refreshments will be served and books will be available. 2-4 p.m. Tweed Museum Lecture Room, UMD Campus. Call Jim at 724-1653.

21 Poetry and Music. Open mike and live music hosted by Poetry Harbor. 9 p.m. Norshor Theatre. Call patrick at 279-3865.

24 P.J. Story Time. Kids of all ages are invited to put on their pajamas and enjoy a fun night of stories. 6:30 p.m., J.W Beecroft Books & Coffee. 394-2665.

28 Poetry and Music. Featured poet is Kate Kaiser. Hosted by Poetry Harbor. 9 p.m. Norshor Theatre. Call patrick at 279-3865.

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LSW MEMBER KUDOS!

LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS anthology of winning manuscripts for our 2002 contest has just been published. Twenty LSW poetry and prose writers are featured in "Between Stone and Flesh." To purchase this beautful book, which is available to LSW members for only $8, or to find out more about our contest, contact Jim at 724-1653.

Have you just been published? Recieved a grant or an award? Let us know! We love to celebrate the successes of the members of our writing community.

WRITNG GROUPS

2, 9, 16, 23 &30 Open Genre. 7 p.m. Browser's N'etc. Cafe. Contact Bob or Rachel at 786-0102.

12 LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS' Memoir Group. 3 p.m. Bixby's Bagels. Contact Mara at 728-1253.

20 LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS' Children's Writers. Coordinated by Tracy Maurer and designed for both published and unpublished writers of fiction or nonfiction children's materials. 6:30 p.m. J.W. Beecroft Books and Coffee. Contact Tracy at 392-7290.

New Poetry Group is forming. Contact Gary at nettgary@yahoo.com

Fiction Group will be meeting again soon. Contact Kathy at 724-4822.

Do you like to write non-fiction? Plays? Journals? Would you like to discuss your work with other others writing in the same genre? Contact us at the address listed at the end of this e-calendar, and we'll either connect you to an existing group or help you get a new one started.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The Duluth Writers' Workshop on Lake Superior will be held June 12-18 at UMD. Facilty include Robert Olen Butler, Patricia Weaver Francisco and Henry Taylor. For more information go to www.d.umn.edu/goto/writers.

Grand Marais Art Colony is now accepting registration for their summer 2002 session. For a complete listing of classes and registration information, please visit their website at www.grandmaraisartcolony.org.

"Writing in Black Bear Country." A two and a half day writing seminar that will call to your creative spirit, make you celebrate being alive, and nestle you among the natural world of the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary. June 29-July 1. Cost of $195. 218-757-0172.

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