The Tonya Jackson Talent Expression Program has announced its first Talent Expression Show.
Artists with a disability, or those recovering from substance abuse, may submit work in any art form --- music, sculpture, painting, poetry, photography, etc. -- by Feb. 1, 2010.
The art exhibition and presentation of prizes will be held March 4, 2010.
FMI: Marcus Jackson, 307-635-3363, imperialmac@hotmail.com or Tammy L. Gamino, 1623 Central Ave., Suite 4, Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-432-4033, tammy.peoplefirst@bresnan.net.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Literary Connection begins at LCCC
The Literary Connection began two days of events at LCCC this morning.
Three writers conducted free workshops for 70-plus attendees in the Health Science Building auditorium.
Laura Pritchett, a fiction writer and essayist from Fort Collins, Colo., got things rolling with her talk "Showin' Those Emotions: Where Interior and Exterior Landscapes Merge." Next was Maine nature writer and essayist Bill Roorbach. His talk was "The Voice of the Writer in Nonfiction: How to be Yourself on the Page."
Colorado short story writer and essayist Pam Houston talked about "Into the Deep End: Getting a Piece of Writing off to a Running Start."
She advised attendees to look for things that glimmer, those events or people or conversations things that catch your attention -- and then you keep thinking about them.
From the glimmery shiny things come stories and essays.
"I'm a sharp observer," said Houston, author of "Cowboys are My Weakness." "I take things and put them together with other remarkable things and make a new thing. I'm like a collagist."
"I spend a whole lot of time creating raw material and then a lot of time on placement. Everything is moveable."
All three remarkable writers will be presenting talks on Satuday, Oct. 3, at the LCCC Health Science Building. LCCC theatre prof and playwright, Jason Pasqua, will serve as emcee. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $35, which includes lunch. Walk-up registrations O.K.
Pritchett will present at 10:15 a.m., followed by Roorbach at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is 12:30-1:45 p.m. Houston's talk is at 2 p.m., followed by a book signing at 3:q15-4 p.m. Books offered for sale by Cheyenne Barnes & Noble.
FMI: http://tinyurl.com/ychglk9
Three writers conducted free workshops for 70-plus attendees in the Health Science Building auditorium.
Laura Pritchett, a fiction writer and essayist from Fort Collins, Colo., got things rolling with her talk "Showin' Those Emotions: Where Interior and Exterior Landscapes Merge." Next was Maine nature writer and essayist Bill Roorbach. His talk was "The Voice of the Writer in Nonfiction: How to be Yourself on the Page."
Colorado short story writer and essayist Pam Houston talked about "Into the Deep End: Getting a Piece of Writing off to a Running Start."
She advised attendees to look for things that glimmer, those events or people or conversations things that catch your attention -- and then you keep thinking about them.
From the glimmery shiny things come stories and essays.
"I'm a sharp observer," said Houston, author of "Cowboys are My Weakness." "I take things and put them together with other remarkable things and make a new thing. I'm like a collagist."
"I spend a whole lot of time creating raw material and then a lot of time on placement. Everything is moveable."
All three remarkable writers will be presenting talks on Satuday, Oct. 3, at the LCCC Health Science Building. LCCC theatre prof and playwright, Jason Pasqua, will serve as emcee. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $35, which includes lunch. Walk-up registrations O.K.
Pritchett will present at 10:15 a.m., followed by Roorbach at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is 12:30-1:45 p.m. Houston's talk is at 2 p.m., followed by a book signing at 3:q15-4 p.m. Books offered for sale by Cheyenne Barnes & Noble.
FMI: http://tinyurl.com/ychglk9
Friday, September 18, 2009
Sixties bands reunite -- and contemporary artists exhibit -- to support a good cause
From the Casper Star-Tribune:
Recovery Rally is the annual fundraiser of the 12-24 Club, an organization that provides help for drug and alcohol addictions. This year, the rally committee pulled together several of the biggest bands from Casper in the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
Several bands will be performing, including The Eddies & Butterfat (now the No Class Reunion Band), the NoVells, Chinook and the JD Blues Band.
Special guests include members of the bands BC and the Cavemen, The Monday People and Arnolt and the Raspberries.
The Rally is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Parkway Plaza in Casper. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door; available at Sonic Rainbow, Casper Events Center, S.A.M.E. Music and the 12-24 Club.
For tickets, donations and information, call Dan at 259-5263.
Art show: Some of the former band members playing at the Recovery Rally now make their living as artists. A show of eight artists -- four from the reunited bands, four from the local area -- will accompany the Rally. The show will open TODAY at the Parkway Plaza and the art will be auctioned SATURDAY. Proceeds will benefit the 12-24 Club.
Internationally-shown artist Paul Huber will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of an original oil painting to the club.
The After Party: This will feature art sales, music and a chance to reconnect with old friends. It will be THURSDAY at the Wolcott Galleria, 136 S. Wolcott, in the old Odd Fellows Building. The party is being held in conjunction with a free open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the addition of the Odd Fellows building to the National Register of Historic Places. Advance tickets are $10, $12 at the door; available at any of the Wolcott Galleria Merchants. Proceeds from the after party go to the 12-24 Club. Call Charles at 267-8231 for tickets or more information.
Read the entire SCT story at http://trib.com/lifestyles/weekender/article_c68c45ad-b76e-5ec1-b906-23edee8334b8.html
Recovery Rally is the annual fundraiser of the 12-24 Club, an organization that provides help for drug and alcohol addictions. This year, the rally committee pulled together several of the biggest bands from Casper in the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
Several bands will be performing, including The Eddies & Butterfat (now the No Class Reunion Band), the NoVells, Chinook and the JD Blues Band.
Special guests include members of the bands BC and the Cavemen, The Monday People and Arnolt and the Raspberries.
The Rally is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Parkway Plaza in Casper. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door; available at Sonic Rainbow, Casper Events Center, S.A.M.E. Music and the 12-24 Club.
For tickets, donations and information, call Dan at 259-5263.
Art show: Some of the former band members playing at the Recovery Rally now make their living as artists. A show of eight artists -- four from the reunited bands, four from the local area -- will accompany the Rally. The show will open TODAY at the Parkway Plaza and the art will be auctioned SATURDAY. Proceeds will benefit the 12-24 Club.
Internationally-shown artist Paul Huber will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of an original oil painting to the club.
The After Party: This will feature art sales, music and a chance to reconnect with old friends. It will be THURSDAY at the Wolcott Galleria, 136 S. Wolcott, in the old Odd Fellows Building. The party is being held in conjunction with a free open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the addition of the Odd Fellows building to the National Register of Historic Places. Advance tickets are $10, $12 at the door; available at any of the Wolcott Galleria Merchants. Proceeds from the after party go to the 12-24 Club. Call Charles at 267-8231 for tickets or more information.
Read the entire SCT story at http://trib.com/lifestyles/weekender/article_c68c45ad-b76e-5ec1-b906-23edee8334b8.html
Friday, November 7, 2008
Teton Co. Library presents "Turning Real Life Into Fiction" with Chris Crutcher
From a press release:
Chris Crutcher doesn't back down from writing about real life.
As the author of ten novels for teens, a therapist and child protection advocate, Crutcher tackles subjects such as child abuse, depression, censorship and racism.
Teton County Library hosts a free evening program "Turning Real Life into Fiction" with acclaimed author Chris Crutcher on Thursday, November 20 from 7-8 p.m. in the library's Ordway Auditorium. Crutcher will talk about how he turns real life material into compelling, award-winning stories. As an author who has said, "the real creativity in writing comes from the
rewriting process," Crutcher will reveal his writing strategies and answer audience questions. The talk will be followed by a book signing, with booksavailable for purchase from Valley Bookstore.
The library also invites teens to view Crutcher's work on the screen with the Teen Movie Matinee: "Angus," based on the short story "Angus Bethune," on Monday, November 10 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Ordway Auditorium. The movie is rated PG-13 and suggested for teens age 13 and older. Both events are free and open to the public and sponsored by the Charles Englehard Foundation and through the general support of Teton County Library Foundation.
Crutcher will spend several days in the valley, visiting with students in grades 9-12 at Red Top Meadows, Summit High School and Jackson Hole High School. Many students at these schools are reading Crutcher's work in preparation for his visit. A child-parent book group led by Lynne Wegner will also read titles such as Staying Fat for Sarah Burns and meet with Crutcher while he is in town.
The library's Teen Program Coordinator, Allie Gillen, says that teens, parents and teachers are excited for Crutcher's visit. The library brought the author to the valley in 2002 to rave reviews, and Crutcher's return visit is in direct response to community requests.
In keeping with his popularity, Crutcher's most recent book Deadline is on the short-list of nominees for Wyoming's Soaring Eagle Award for 2008-09. Most notably, recipients of this award (to be given in 2009) are nominated and chosen by students in grades 7-12.
Crutcher's subject matter has also keep him high on another list, the American Library Association's top 10 most frequently challenged authors for 2007. This means that Crutcher's titles received numerous challenges asking libraries to remove Crutcher's books from library shelves. Mark Twain, Phillip Pullman and Toni Morrison are also in the top 10, and the entire
list can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/3khdpr.
Chris Crutcher doesn't back down from writing about real life.
As the author of ten novels for teens, a therapist and child protection advocate, Crutcher tackles subjects such as child abuse, depression, censorship and racism.
Teton County Library hosts a free evening program "Turning Real Life into Fiction" with acclaimed author Chris Crutcher on Thursday, November 20 from 7-8 p.m. in the library's Ordway Auditorium. Crutcher will talk about how he turns real life material into compelling, award-winning stories. As an author who has said, "the real creativity in writing comes from the
rewriting process," Crutcher will reveal his writing strategies and answer audience questions. The talk will be followed by a book signing, with booksavailable for purchase from Valley Bookstore.
The library also invites teens to view Crutcher's work on the screen with the Teen Movie Matinee: "Angus," based on the short story "Angus Bethune," on Monday, November 10 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Ordway Auditorium. The movie is rated PG-13 and suggested for teens age 13 and older. Both events are free and open to the public and sponsored by the Charles Englehard Foundation and through the general support of Teton County Library Foundation.
Crutcher will spend several days in the valley, visiting with students in grades 9-12 at Red Top Meadows, Summit High School and Jackson Hole High School. Many students at these schools are reading Crutcher's work in preparation for his visit. A child-parent book group led by Lynne Wegner will also read titles such as Staying Fat for Sarah Burns and meet with Crutcher while he is in town.
The library's Teen Program Coordinator, Allie Gillen, says that teens, parents and teachers are excited for Crutcher's visit. The library brought the author to the valley in 2002 to rave reviews, and Crutcher's return visit is in direct response to community requests.
In keeping with his popularity, Crutcher's most recent book Deadline is on the short-list of nominees for Wyoming's Soaring Eagle Award for 2008-09. Most notably, recipients of this award (to be given in 2009) are nominated and chosen by students in grades 7-12.
Crutcher's subject matter has also keep him high on another list, the American Library Association's top 10 most frequently challenged authors for 2007. This means that Crutcher's titles received numerous challenges asking libraries to remove Crutcher's books from library shelves. Mark Twain, Phillip Pullman and Toni Morrison are also in the top 10, and the entire
list can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/3khdpr.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
"Smashed" author at Casper College
The Natrona County Prevention Coalition will host Koren Zailckas, national speaker and author of "Smashed," on Thursday at the Casper College Roberts Commons ballroom in Casper. The event is open to the public and parents are encouraged to bring their teenagers.
The schedule for the appearance is: 4:30 p.m., author meet & greet with local high school and college students; 5:30 p.m., book signing-open to the public; 6:30 p.m., speech open to the public; 7 p.m., questions and answers.
"Smashed" chronicles Zailckas' personal story of underage drinking. There will be a frank question and answer session following the event. For more information, call 233-4285.
The schedule for the appearance is: 4:30 p.m., author meet & greet with local high school and college students; 5:30 p.m., book signing-open to the public; 6:30 p.m., speech open to the public; 7 p.m., questions and answers.
"Smashed" chronicles Zailckas' personal story of underage drinking. There will be a frank question and answer session following the event. For more information, call 233-4285.
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