E-Calendar August 2009
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Compiled by LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS

[Editor’s note: All submissions of upcoming
events—one-time events and regularly scheduled
events—must include in this order day, date, time, name of
event, specific location, name of organization or merchant,
contact person, and contact information if available. Events
are arranged by date rather than lumped together by store,
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greatly appreciated. Remember that this is a calendar and
not a newsletter, so brevity is important. Thank you.]

LSW member Phil Fitzpatrick is the e-calendar editor. Send your info to him at calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org.

Yes, it’s already August. July went by so fast and was so
crowded with events expected and unexpected that I scarcely
had a moment to sit down and do the e-calendar. I’m very
sorry. But - here, back and better than ever, is your August
LSW E-Calendar.

Of Special Note:

** Saturday, August 8, 5 - 8 pm. Northern Prints Gallery’s
10th Anniversary Opening. Free and open to the public. The
NPA has come a long way from our modest beginnings -- six
printmakers with a dream gathered around a dining room table
in the winter of 1999 -- to our present membership of 38
printmakers from around the state and beyond; our own
gallery where we have had continuous exhibits of original
prints since 2003 -- sowing broad prints awareness in the
region plus name recognition for our members throughout the
state; three project grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts
Council -- which have sponsored our first public exhibit in
1999 and a traveling group portfolio exhibit; three exciting
collaborative exhibits with the Lake Superior Writers poets
resulting in award-winning books of these shows; and our
recent group exhibit at the Bloomington Arts Center. The
"10" exhibit -- ten years from our first public exhibit at
Lizzards Gallery, Duluth -- seems an appropriate time to
celebrate with the city that has helped us grow!
Please join us on Saturday, August 8, from 5 - 8 p.m., for
the "10" show opening, as we bring the Bloomington show home
to Duluth. New works and old favorites will be on view in
this special selection of some the finest works our
printmakers have produced during this exciting ten-year
growing period. Among the artists exhibiting are: Betsy
Bowen, Gaylord Schanilec, Robert Repinski, Joel Cooper, Ann
Jenkins, Tom Rauschenfels, Gendron Jensen, Larry Basky,
Christine Herman, Cecilia Lieder, Anna Marie Pavlik, Beckie
Prange, Kurt Seaberg, and Nick Wroblewski. Meet the
artists, browse portfolios full of many more prints examples
as well as the history of the group, and enjoy the great
food and music in the gallery or out in the garden. The
exhibit will be open through October 10.
The Northern Prints Gallery is located in the lower floor of
a vintage 1891 Duluth home, and holds the largest selection
of artist made prints in northern Minnesota. It presents
four exhibits annually of original prints by the members of
the Northern Printmakers Alliance.
Northern Prints Gallery, 318 North 14th Avenue East, Duluth,
MN 55805. Contact: 218-724-5212
www.northernprintsgallery.com Hours: Fri-Sun, 1 - 6 & by
appointment. Contact Person: Cecilia Lieder 218-724-5212
cele@northernprintsgallery.com

AREA LITERARY EVENTSback to top

** Saturday, Aug 1, from 2-4 pm Launch Celebration for Mary
Linda Sather's children's book "Boo Boo Bear's Mission," the
true story of a teddy bear who travels to Iraq to carry a
family's love until they can be together again. Unitarian
Universalist Congregation Social Hall, 835 West College
Street, Duluth, MN. Reading by author at 2:30. Books will be
available for purchase and signing For additional
information about the book, the author, and the launch go to
http://www.boo-boo-bears-mission.net

** Saturday, August 1 from noon to 1:00 pm Book Signing:
William Kent Krueger Award-winning author William Kent
Krueger will be here to sign copies of his books. Many of
his mysteries are set against the backdrop of Northern
Minnesota. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall,
Duluth, 218-786-0710 http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free.

** Saturday, August 1st, 2-3:30pm Booksigning: William Kent
Krueger Red Knife at Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307
Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or
800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com

** Saturdays in August, 1:00 p.m. - Story Hour with The
Muffin Man at Drury Lane. (EXCEPT Aug 1st. No MUFFIN MAN)
Drury Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in
Grand Marais. 218-387-3370

** Saturday Aug 1 1-3 pm Cathy Wurzer at Drury Lane signing
her book Tales of the Road: Highway 61 DVD available. Drury
Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in Grand
Marais. 218-387-3370

** Saturday, Aug 1, 6-7 pm Salon featuring local artist
Kelly Dupre and her latest book Becoming a Boundary Waters
Family. Drury Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St.
in Grand Marais. 218-387-3370.

** Sunday, Aug 2, 1-2 pm Booksigning: Julie Kramer Stalking
Susan and Missing Mark at Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307
Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or
800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com

** Sunday, Aug 2, 2-3 pm Booksigning: Kyrsten Sinema Unite
and Conquer: How to Build Coalitions that Win and Last at
Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, Duluth,
MN 55802 218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904
http://www.norlights.com

** Tuesday, Aug 4, 4-5:30 pm Booksigning: Betsy Bowen Betsy
Bowen 2010 Calendar at Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307
Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or
800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com

** Tuesday, Aug 4, 7 pm In-Store Book Group: The Girl with
the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson We’ll be discussing The
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Discussion is
led by Anita Zager. Group is free and open to the public.
New members always welcome at Northern Lights Books & Gifts,
307 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or
800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com

** Tuesday, August 4 from 7:0-8:00 pm Fancy Nancy Party for
children ages 4-10. RSVP 218-786-0710. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Thursday, Aug 6, 6 pm at the Radisson Hotel Dinner with
Leif Enger, author of Peace Like a River and So Brave, Young
and Handsome. As well as being an award-winning,
best-selling author with deep Minnesotan roots, Leif Enger
is also a very engaging speaker. We hope that you will be
able to join us for dinner at the Radisson Hotel Viking room
on Thursday, August 6th, doors opening at 6pm and dinner
served at 6:30pm. Your choice of Stuffed Pork Loin $16 or
Pasta Primavera $14. We will also be offering copies of his
books for a special price for the evening - $13. Please RSVP
by August 3rd by stopping by the store or giving us a call
at 218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904. It is sure to be an
evening of great discussion and sharing.

** Thursday, Aug 6, 5-6 pm Full Moon Event Outside by
Lake Superior. Featuring local artist Cameron Norman. She
will present her new book Superior Artisans: In Praise of
Hands. Drury Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St.
in Grand Marais. 218-387-3370.

** Saturday, Aug 8, 1-2 pm Booksigning: Matt Goldman
Dingeltrot and the People of the Mill at Northern Lights
Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com.

** Saturday, Aug 8, 2-3 pm Booksigning: Stephen Dahl Knife
Island: Circling a Year in a Herring Skiff at Northern
Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com.

** Saturday, Aug 15, 5 pm - Salon - Colleen Baldrica reads
from her book Tree Spirited Woman and discusses reading and
writing. Drury Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin
St. in Grand Marais. 218-387-3370.

** Saturday, Aug 15, 7:30 pm Poet Ellie Schoenfeld, who
wrote "The Dark Honey: New & Used Poems," will be a featured
reader at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, 24 N.
Main Ave., New York Mills, MN 56567. Call 218-385-3339 for
information.

** Saturday, Aug 15, 1-2 pm Booksigning: Susan Marks
Historic Photos of Minnesota at Northern Lights Books &
Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267
or 800-868-8904 http://www.norlights.com.

** Sunday, Aug 16 at 7 pm - Save My Butt: Patrick
McKinnon's Publication Party & Fundraiser at Teatro
Zuccone, Duluth. Co-founder of Poetry Harbor and Poetry
Motel, Patrick McKinnon has ret urned to Duluth. Help us
honor his contribution to the writing community in Duluth
and help him meet medical expenses related to surgery to
remove a brain tumor. Patrick’s new book Save My
Butt will be for sale. Readings by Jim Northrup, Al Hunter,
Denise Sweet, Kyle Elden, Devon McKinnon, Bob Monahan, Ellie
Schoenfeld, Deb Cooper, Cal Benson, Liz Minette, and Sheila
Packa. Music by Cherry Ferris Wheels, Andy & Vincent, Kathy
McTavish and Jim Hall. $10 / contributions to benefit
Patrick. Everyone is welcome!

** Monday, Aug 17 - Friday, Aug 21 - Writing on Water Poetry
Writing Workshop - Led by Phebe Hanson and Cary Waterman,
sponsored by Drury Lane Books. Classes held at East Bay
Suites. Advanced registration required. Drury Lane Books is
located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in Grand Marais.
218-387-3370.

** mnartists.org presents a live reading by the 2009
mnLIT/miniStories flash fiction winners. This year's
miniStories victors will read their winning flash fiction on
Monday, August 17, from 7-9 pm at the Ritz Theater in
Northeast Minneapolis. Plus: What Light's grand prize
champions will also perform their winning poems.

** Friday, Aug 21, 7:00 pm - Readings by Phebe Hanson, Cary
Waterman, and the "Writing on Water" poetry workshop
participants at Drury Lane Books. Drury Lane Books is
located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in Grand Marais.
218-387-3370.

** Saturday, Aug 22, 1-2 pm Booksigning: Brenda Lambert
Sam’s Song at Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal
Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904
http://www.norlights.com.

** Saturday, August 22 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Bookfair
Fundraiser for Friends of The Duluth Public Library. Just
mention the fundraiser to a cashier at Barnes & Noble on
August 22nd and the store will donate at least 10% of your
purchase to Friends of the Duluth Public Library. All of the
funds raised will be given to the Library. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com.

** Saturday, August 22 11:00 am Storytime with staff and
critters from the Lake Superior Zoo. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Saturday, August 22 noon to 1:00 pm Book Signing: Louis
Jenkins. If you'd like to get a different perspective on
Duluth, new shoes, hockey, mailboxes, heredity, the
afterlife, evolution, or the state of the economy, just pick
up a book of prose poems written by Louis Jenkins.
Delightful. Thought-provoking. Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free.

** Saturday, August 22 1:00-2:00 pm Music Performance by
Georganne Hunter and Kevin Oftedahl. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free.

** Saturday, August 22 from 1:00-2:00 pm Book Signing:
Stephen Dahl. Stephen Dahl will sign copies of his new book,
Knife Island: Circling a Year in a Herring Skiff. Find out
what life is like for a commercial fisherman on Lake
Superior. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall,
Duluth, 218-786-0710 http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free.

** Saturday, August 22 from 2;00-3:00 pm Book Signing: Jim
Heffernan Cooler Near the Lake: Fifty-Two Favorites From
Thirty-Four Years of Deadlines is a collection of newspaper
columns by one of our favorite area writers. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free.

** Wednesday Aug 26, 6:30 pm Women's Book Group. Read "Hit
by a Farm by Catherine Friend and join the discussion. Drury
Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in Grand
Marais. 218-387-3370.

** Saturday, Aug 29, 5 pm - Salon -: Local artist Anna Hess
and writer author Cheryl Dannenbring present "Beaver Bear
and Snowshoe Hare" and discuss writing and illustration.
Drury Lane Books is located at 12 East Wisconsin St. in
Grand Marais. 218-387-3370.

** Saturday, Aug 29, 1-2 pm Booksigning: Chris Winters
Centennial at Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park
Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5267 or 800-868-8904
http://www.norlights.com.

LSW MONTHLY GROUPS back to top

Editor’s Note: Since there are at least
two or three different sources for “monthly group”
information, all monthly groups must submit announcements
each month in order to be included in the LSW e-calendar. Thank you.

** Wednesday, Aug 19, 6-8 pm - Third Wednesday
Fiction/Poetry Writing Group, at Chester Creek Cafe, 1902 E.
8th Street. Contact Jill Hinners (349-6431) or Cheryl Reitan
(creitan@d.umn.edu, 218-728-3154.

OTHER MONTHLY GROUPSback to top

** Sunday, August 2 5:30 pm Mystery Book Group will discuss
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Barnes &
Noble Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Thursday, August 6 1:00 pm New Fiction/Non Fiction Book
Group will discuss Sonata for Miriam by Linda Olsson Barnes
& Noble Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Wednesday, August 12 6:30 pm Classics Book Group will
discuss Sorrows of Young Werther by Goethe Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Monday Aug 13 at 6:00 pm at Sara's Table Chester Creek
Café, The Children's Writers Group will meet. Bring a
favorite children's book to share, if you wish. Please
remember to submit writing for the group to review; send to
Julesmj2@aol.com.

** Tuesday, August 18 from 7:00-8:00 pm Young Reader's Book
Group will discuss The Akhenaten Adventure by P.B. Kerr.
RSVP 218-786-0710 Ages 8-12 Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Tuesday, August 18 6:30 pm Notable Books Book Group will
discuss Three Junes by Julia Glass Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Monday, August 24 7:30 pm Science Fiction Book Group will
discuss Endymion by Dan Simmons. Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, 218-786-0710
http://www.barnesandnoble.com. Free

** Friday Aug 28 at 6:30 pm Freshwater Screenwriting Group
meets at Barnes & Noble

WORKSHOPS/DEADLINES/CALLSback to top

** ARAC Announces Individual Artist Grant Application
Deadlines
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council announces upcoming grant
deadlines for funding for individual artists who reside in
the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca,
Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. This year, the ARAC will
combine all of the individual artist grant programs into one
program -- the McKnight/ARAC Individual Artist Support
Program.
The dates for the upcoming grant writing workshop and the
grant program deadlines are:
Wednesday, Aug 12 - Grant Writing Workshop. Jean Sramek,
Program Assistant, will provide technical assistance in
preparing and submitting an application, grant writing tips,
project eligibility, and other topics. Artists interested
in applying for Artist Support Grant funding are encouraged
to attend this workshop. The free grant writing workshop
will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Common Area of
the Marshall School Annex Building, 1301 Rice Lake Road,
Duluth.
Friday, Aug 28 and Friday, Nov 27 - McKnight/ARAC Artist
Support Grant Application Deadlines. The McKnight/ARAC
Individual Artist Support Program grants provide support and
assistance to regional artists from all cultural backgrounds
at various stages in their careers. It encourages artistic
development by taking advantage of an impending, concrete
opportunity; nurtures artistic creativity through an artist
generated opportunity; and recognizes the contributions
individual artists make to the cultural environment of the
Arrowhead Region. Artists working in contemporary or
traditionally based visual, literary, performing or media
arts are eligible to apply to this program which has three
deadlines per year. Artists may apply as an individual or
as part of collaboration. An impending, concrete
opportunity must be a unique, short-term opportunity that
will have a significant impact on the artist's career. This
program is also designed to allow artists the time to
achieve career goals, to purchase supplies and materials, to
participate in advanced study not related to a degree
program, or to pursue other activities that will allow them
to meet their artistic goals. Awarded opportunities must be
completed within twelve months of the date the artist is
notified of the award. An artist may request up to $3,000.
To request guidelines or request additional information,
please call or write: Jean Sramek, Program Assistant,
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite
111, Duluth, MN 55811. Contact 1-218-722-0952 or
1-800-569-8134 or jean@aracouncil.org

** A time and place for solitude: writing below the surface
- Spend the day in Red Wing with us...Oct 17 from 10:30 am
to 4:30 pm Anderson Center, Red Wing Minnesota. Sponsored by
Writers Rising Up, Holy Cow! Press Book Fair All Day.
Milkweed Editions donated Carol Bly Books to raffle-
10:30 am to 11:30 pm- 'Writing Below the Surface' seminar
with Cynthia Loveland
11:30 to 2:00 pm- Remembering Carol-- Lunch- Free Time to
Sight See
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Carol Bly Short Story Contest
Selected Short Story Readings
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm- Announcement of Winner(s)
Reception- Falconer Wine (Red Wing) and Poplar Hills Dairy
(Scandia) Cheese & Wine Tasting
Short Story Submission Rules
* Submissions accepted April 2009 to October 1st 2009
* Entry Fee: $5.00 (only one entry per writer)
* Theme related to place, inner struggles and
relationships
* Must be original unpublished work of 2500 words
* Typed and paginated white standard computer paper,
double spaced
* Include name, address, phone, email on separate piece
of paper only
* Mail to: 16526 West 78th St #163, Eden Prairie, MN
55346
* No Short Stories will be returned. Do not include self
addressed stamped envelope
* Winner or winners to be published online at
www.writersrisingup.org (Writer owns all rights to work)
* Short Story Prize- $200.00 (May be split if more than
one winner.)
www.writersrisingup.org, writersrisingup@yahoo.com, Victoria
Pellar Price, Director WRU a 501(C) (3) literary non-profit
based in Eden Prairie, MN

LSW KUDOS News about LSW Members back to top 

** Beryl Singleton Bissell, author of The Scent of God: A
Memoir has an article "Rossport: A Great Getaway" in the
August/September 2009 Commemorative Issue of Lake Superior
Magazine.

** Eric Chandler's article "Grandma's Marathon" appeared in
the June/July issue of Northern Wilds. His essay "Never Too
Late" appeared in the July issue of Oeuvre Magazine. His
story "Flying Saints" appeared in the 19 June issue of
General Aviation News. Read about running marathons, World
War II, or the patron saints of aviation.

** Wednesday, Aug 5. Ellie Schoenfeld's poem "Patriotism"
will be featured by Garrison Keillor on "The Writer's
Almanac." He chose this selection from her new book: "The
Dark Honey: New & Used Poems," published by Clover Valley
Press. Tune in to 92.9 FM at 6:50 pm, or listen to the
podcast: http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/podcast/

** Tracy Nelson Maurer, author of Storm Codes, along with
illustrator Christina Rodriguez, will speak about classroom
connections to their book at the Minnesota Reading
Association 2009 Annual Conference, August 13, at the Ramada
- Mall of America, Bloomington. More info:
http://www.mnreading.org.

** Shirley Wuchter announces a new book release: Michael
Wuchter 's Walking with Christ: Sermons for the Summer
Season. "These twelve sermons are chock full of
illustrations that bring God's word alive," says a reviewer.
Shirley says this is the fourth in the series of books by
season. Available at Northern Lights Books and Gifts

Respectfully submitted: Phil Fitzpatrick, LSW E-Calendar
Editor

LSW INFORMATION back to top

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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.

Lake Superior Writers Calendar back to top

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.

Your editor for this issue of the e-calendar was LSW member and volunteer Phil Fitzpatrick. Thank you for contributing and for reading. Address all calendar events to calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org. Address all concerns or questions about the calendar to Phil Fitzpatrick c/o pfitzpa@charter.net.