All events FREE. More information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library Windfall Reading: Armin Tolentino and Mary Rechner Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive This month’s Windfall Reading features poet Armin Tolentino and short story writer and essayist Mary Rechner. Armin Tolentino is a widely-published poet who was honored with…
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November 2014 – book-lover & writerly events at Eugene Public Library
All events FREE. Kim Stafford: The Life and Legacy of William Stafford, Oregon Poet Saturday, November 1, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive In connection with “Oregon Reads 2014,” writer Kim Stafford will give a talk about the life and legacy of his father, celebrated Oregon poet and pacifist William Stafford. …
Tues, 28 Oct: When Sloths, Owls, and Berries Collide–Nature Writing – Melissa Hart , Tom Titus
Tuesday, October 28 at 5:00pm – 7:00pm Museum Of Natural And Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene Join us for a fun and lively evening in the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History as faculty authors Melissa Hart (School of Journalism and Communication) and Tom Titus (Neuroscience) read from their work. Hart will…
Sat, 17 Oct: NaNo Mini Plotting Workshop–CHANGE OF VENUE
NaNo Mini Plotting Workshop Saturday, 18 october 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: $20 members/$25 non-members (save $5 if you buy something from the cafe) CHANGE OF VENUE: Washburne Cafe, 326 Main St., Springfield Write a novel in a month? No problem when you plot it out! This fast-paced 2-hour plotting mashup gives you more than a mere…
2014 EIFF SCREENWRITERS/FILMMAKERS RETREAT in EUGENE
2014 EIFF SCREENWRITERS/FILMMAKERS RETREAT A Unique, Intensive Course in Writing and Marketing Your Screenplays and TV Projects Presented by Hollywood Professionals Writer/Producer TOM SAWYER, Literary Agent KEN SHERMAN, & Movie/Video Distributor MIKE KATCHMAN 9 Hours over 3 Days – plus Homework Assignments SESSION #1 – Friday Evening – Nov 7, 6 – 9 PM SESSION #2 – Saturday Morning…
Thur, 16 Oct: Lunch with Author Susan Fletcher at Book Nest
Thursday, 16 October at Noon at Book Nest (located in Indulge Antiques, Springfield) Susan Fletcher is the author of eleven books for young readers including The Dragon Chronicles series and The Shadow Spinner. To research her novels, she has explored lava tubes and sea caves, ridden in a glider, and cut up baby chicks and mice…
Sat, 18 Oct: C. Steven Blue Poetry & Art Showcase
C. Steven Blue Poetry & Art Showcase (& Open Mic) Saturday, October 18th, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Eugene Public Library More info here This is an exciting poetry event. Eugene poet C. Steven Blue gathers some of Oregon’s most renowned poets for this annual event, along with new poets and artwork by…
22 Sept: Book Release & Reading with Anthony St. Clair
Celebrate former Mid-Valley WW co-chair Anthony St. Clair’s book release for Forever the Road. Travel. Destiny. Beer. In the third Rucksack Universe book, three wanderers in India battle their hearts and their destinies as an awakened evil prepares to destroy all life. Travel. Destiny. Beer. Join local author Anthony St. Clair in the back room…
17 Sept: Lunch with Author Leigh Anne Jasheway at Book Nest
Thurs., Sept. 18, noon: Leigh Anne Jasheway, local comedian, instructor, and author of How’d All These Ping Pong Balls Get in my Bag!? and other volumes on humor and stress management. http://www.accidentalcomic.com Directions to Indulge! Antiques: From 105, take the Mohawk exit. Pass Bi-mart and Dutch Bros. and turn left at the next light. In…
Workshop: Ghost Story Weekend with Eric Witchey
Wordcrafters in Eugene presents Ghost Story Weekend October 24-26, 2014 Everybody loves a good ghost story! What better place to craft a spooky story than deep in the woods with fourteen other writers at a beautiful Cascades mountain resort? Learning the basics of short story structure, enjoy group speculation on what scares us, and let…