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November 2006
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WRITERS LSW
ACTIVITIES AND NEWS.
Nov 4, Sat 1 pm. DULUTH POET LAUREATE
NOVEMBER EVENT. FREE: “A Short Oral History of Poetry
in Duluth,” in the Green Room of the Duluth Public Library.
A panel presentation and discussion with Barton Sutter (moderator),
Mara Hart, Cal Benson, and Ellie Schoenfeld. The event will
also include a display of regional books and journals.
LSW WRITERS’ SQUARE TABLE Nov
16, Thur 11:30 am - LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS’ SQUARE TABLE
meets on the main floor private dining room at Sara's Table,
1902 E. 8th Street (the room to the left as you enter). November
topic: “Using the Active Voice.” Open to all.
CELEBRATING PUBLICATIONS BY LSW MEMBERS
Dec 3, 2 pm - It's a publication party! Lake Superior Writers'
members who have recently published a book will read from
their works, and all members of LSW who have published books
are invited to sign and display their publications in the
Lake Superior Writers Meeting Room, 1301 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth.
Books will be available for purchase. The event is free, open
to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more information
or if you are an author interested in participating, contact
Cal Benson at calbenmn@chartermi.net or Mara Hart at mhart2@d.umn.edu.
LSW KUDOS News
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BERYL SINGLETON BISSELL, author of
“A Scent of God” will be a guest author on a literary
cruise organized by Gather.com.
LISA MCKHANN’s essay “Build
a Garden Shed Instead” was accepted by A View From the
Loft, and is scheduled to be published next spring.
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Nov 4, Sat 1 pm - Shirley Wuchter will
sign “Uplifting Christ Through Autumn: Sermons for a
Fall Season” by Michael D. Wuchter. Northern Lights
Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 (Mondays) Open Mics
Mondays at Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 9-11 pm, Dewitt-Seitz
Bldg. Wednesdays at Beaner's Central, 7-10 pm, Info: 624-5957.
Nov 7, Tue 7 pm - In-Store Book Group
with author Faith Sullivan, author of “Gardenias.”
Call to reserve a spot. Northern Lights Books & Gifts,
307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.
Nov 10, Fri 6 pm - Booksigning and
discussion with Brian Freeman, author of “Stripped.”
Free appetizers 6 to 7 pm. At 7, Freeman will discuss and
sign his book. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior,
WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.
Nov 11, Sat 11 am - Booksigning by
Brian Freeman, author of “Stripped.” Northern
Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267,
http://www.norlights.com.
Nov 11, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning by Brian
Freeman, author of “Stripped.” Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Nov 11, Sat 2:30 pm - Contributing
author Gerry Benassi will sign copies of “The Red Hat
Society Cookbook.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600
Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Nov 12, Sun 2 pm - Second Sunday Poetry
Reading featuring poet Sharon Chmielarz at Drummond Public
Library and Historical Museum, 14990 Superior St., Drummon,
WI. Chmielarz will read from her books “The Other Mozart”
and “The Rhubarb King.” Prior to the featured
poet, audience members are invited to read one or two pages
of poetry. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Drummond
Public Library, CHARAC (Cable/Hayward Area Arts Council) and
WFOP (Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets). Info or to be included
on the mailing list to be included on the mailing list please
contact janchronister@yahoo.com.
Nov 16, Thur 4 pm - UMD Library hosts
the Minnesota Crime Wave, featuring popular mystery writers
Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins, and William Kent Krueger. If you
love mysteries or have ever considered writing one, this event
will give you a front row encounter with the genre and several
experienced perpetrators. Cumulatively, members of the Minnesota
Crime Wave have published 30 crime novels and won more than
16 national and regional awards. This “Meet the Author”
event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will
be served, and the authors will sell and sign copies of their
books. UMD Library, 4th floor Rotunda reading room, 726-8539.
Nov 17, Fri 7 pm - Poetry Open Mic
Night - Family-friendly - read from your own work or the work
of a favorite poet. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior,
WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.
Nov 18, Sat 12 noon - Booksigning by
Dick Hudelson, author of “By the Ore Docks: A Working
People’s History of Duluth.” Northern Lights Books
& Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.
Nov 18, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning by Matt
Peiken, author of “Positive Meinforcement: Shout ‘Me
First!’ and Make Every Day All About You.” Northern
Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267,
http://www.norlights.com.
Nov 18, Sat 1-3 pm - Fond du Lac Ojibwe
Education Community presents readings, Ojibwe drum group and
dancers. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk
Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Nov 18, 7:30 pm - Poet PHILIP DACEY
will perform stand up poetry in Somers Lounge at the College
of St. Scholastica, a presentation of the SPIRIT LAKE POETRY
SERIES. A growing movement in American literary circles, stand
up poetry emphasizes performability and humor. Dacey is considered
one of the pioneers of the format, along with Charles Bukowski,
Billy Collins and numerous others. Dacey is the author of
eight full-length books of poems; his latest release is "Three
Shades of Green: Poems of Fatherhood" a chapbook from
Snark Publishing. Admission to the event is free, and complimentary
refreshments will be served. Dacey will sign books following
his performance.
Nov 19, 1 pm - Booksigning - Erin Downing
signs “Dancing Queen,” a teen fiction title. Barnes
& Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth,
218-786-0710.
Dec 2, 11 am - Booksigning - Lise Lunge-Larsen
signs “Noah’s Mittens: How Noah Discovered Felt.”
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway,
Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Dec 2, 1 pm - Booksigning - Tony Dierckins,
author and publisher, will sign “Zenith: A Postcard
Perspective of Duluth.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Dec 9, 12 pm - Booksigning - Peter
Rennebohm signs “French Creek” and “Blue
Springs.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller
Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
Dec 9, 2:30 pm - Booksigning - Dr.
Thomas Peacock and Marlene Wisuri sign “The Four Hills
of Life: Ojibwe Wisdom.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.
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NEWS
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REFLECTIONS ART JOURNAL - Current theme
is Time/Space/Distance. Any work reproducible in 2-D format
not previously published in Reflections is welcome. Entry
fee: one time entry $12. Current subscribers - no fee. To
become a subscriber and receive 3 issues/year include $15
for a one year subscription. All work to be returned should
include appropriate size envelope and SASE. Full details and
past issues at http://www.reflectionsreflections.com Questions
art@relflectionsreflections.com Send up to 10 slides or images
on CD, 4 poems, 2 short stories, &/or an essay to: Reflections,
2620 5th Ave E., Hibbing, MN 5746-2222.
LSW
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Lake Superior Writers prohibits discrimination
in its programs, membership, and board of directors participation
on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion,
age, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status
or family status.
ABOUT THE LSW BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
THE LSW MEMBERSHIP Member Involvement: We value our membership
and encourage your involvement in LSW. An annual meeting for
LSW members is held in the spring. All members are invited
to participate. Financial reports and a summary of the year's
activities are presented to the membership at the annual meeting
for review. The LSW board meets monthly throughout the year.
Members are invited to attend board meetings, review minutes,
and look over financial statements.
Board
of Directors: LSW is governed by an 11-member board. Potential
board members are interviewed by a nomination committee and
presented to the board for vote. In the past, many board members
have been chosen from the group of members who serve on our
committees and who volunteer. Contact
Information: Contact writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org or call
218-722-3094 for a copy of the LSW By-laws or to learn the
location, time and date of upcoming meetings. (Allow 7 - 10
days for a response) Interested in volunteering for a committee?
See the list of committees and contact people at http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/lswcmbd.html
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THIS CALENDAR is a benefit of your membership
in Lake Superior Writers. We are a non-profit organization dedicated
to supporting the literary arts. We welcome information from
you regarding events, classes, kudos or announcements to be
included in upcoming calendars.We reserve the right to edit
all submissions. TELL US ABOUT
IT! Have you just been published- Received a grant or an award-
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Your editor for this issue
of the e-calendar was LSW member and volunteer Gail Trowbridge.
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