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EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOUTHCENTRAL
KODIAK | the first Galley Tables storytelling show of the season is coming up. They occur of Friday nights every month from October through May. The September theme is Extra Tough. Sign yourself up (or a friend) to tell a story. Details ANCHORAGE | Dr. Liu Zhen presents Political Ideas Conceived in the Zhouyi (The Book of Change)
Friday, September 9 from 12-1:30 pm
Dr. Liu Zhen presents Political Ideas Conceived in the Zhouyi (The Book of Change). Zhen is Associate Professor at China University of Political Science and Law and currently a visiting professor at College of William and Mary Confucius Institute. His talk will focus on the rituals, political advocacy, and virtuous pursuit conceived in the Book of Change (Zhouyi) for government administrators. And it will analyze the value of traditional ideas in the Zhouyi for contemporary social developments. This event is sponsored by the UAA Confucius Institute and the UAA Campus Bookstore.
Dr. Liu Zhen presents Political Ideas Conceived in the Zhouyi (The Book of Change). Zhen is Associate Professor at China University of Political Science and Law and currently a visiting professor at College of William and Mary Confucius Institute. His talk will focus on the rituals, political advocacy, and virtuous pursuit conceived in the Book of Change (Zhouyi) for government administrators. And it will analyze the value of traditional ideas in the Zhouyi for contemporary social developments. This event is sponsored by the UAA Confucius Institute and the UAA Campus Bookstore.
ANCHORAGE | Author Richard Chiappone
Monday, September 12 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Author Richard Chiappone presents Liar’s Code: Growing Up Fishing (Skyhorse Publishing). It is full of warm, funny, and memorable musings on a life spent fishing. According to E. Donnall Thomas Jr., author of Redfish, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Snook, “Rich Chiappone has accomplished a goal even more challenging than landing a permit on a fly: the creation of a classic.” Richard Chiappone is a two-time recipient of the Robert Traver Award and author of Opening Days, a collection of essays, stories and poems, and the short story collection Water of an Undetermined Depth. His writing has appeared in Alaska Magazine, Playboy, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and The Sun; and in literary journals including Crescent Review, Missouri Review, and ZYZZYVA. He teaches writing in the UAA Master of Fine Arts Program and serves on the faculty of the annual Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference. He lives in Homer with his wife and cats.
Note: There is free parking for UAA Bookstore events in the South Lot, Sports Complex NW Lot, West Campus Central Lot, Sports Campus West Lot.
ANCHORAGE | Anchorage essayist and author Bill Sherwonit will teach a 12-week nature and travel writing class beginning September 21st in the Sierra Club office downtown. Participants in this workshop-style class will explore and refine their own writing styles, with an emphasis on the personal essay form. The class will also read and discuss works by some of America’s finest nature and travel writers. $240. To sign up for this Wednesday night class (7 to 9:30 pm), or for more information, contact Sherwonit at 245-0283 or akgriz@hotmail.com.
PALMER | Untold Stories returns this fall, with a “Getting Ready for Winter” theme. Seven storytellers will tel their tales live on stage at the Palmer Museum. Submit a story for consideration: palmermuseum.org/
ANCHORAGE | Publication Consultants, in association with Alaska Book Week, is hosting the Great Alaska Book Fair sponsored in part by The Mall at Sears and Anchorage Public Library. They suggest that anyone interested in participating in The Great Alaska Book Fair respond before all tables are reserved. Concurrent event will include: a Farmer’s Market, a Sidewalk Sale and the Better Business Bureau’s Shred Day, and a Financial Fitness Fair; it’s the same day that The Mall at Sears features an annual sidewalk sale to coincide with the release of Permanent Fund Dividends. If you’re interested you can sign up for a table here. Book fair hours are 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Tables will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Authors are responsible for their own sales—and pocket all the money. There will not be a central check out register. There is a charge of $50 per table. Authors may share tables if they’d like.
BUILDING FIRES IN THE SNOW (BFITS) ALASKA BOOK TOUR
BFITS READING & BOOK SIGNING
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 4-5 PM
Fireside Books, 720 S Alaska St # B, Palmer, AK
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 4-5 PM
Fireside Books, 720 S Alaska St # B, Palmer, AK
Building Fires in the Snow: A Collection of Alaska
LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is
a pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. While collecting for the first time Alaska-themed LGBTQ
short fiction and poetry, for the most part the work relates to concerns all
Alaskans share. Editors Martha Amore and Lucian Childs, along with contributor
Teeka Ballas, will sign books and give a short reading. FREE
LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is
a pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. While collecting for the first time Alaska-themed LGBTQ
short fiction and poetry, for the most part the work relates to concerns all
Alaskans share. Editors Martha Amore and Lucian Childs, along with contributor
Teeka Ballas, will sign books and give a short reading. FREE
BFITS DINNER, PANEL DISCUSSION,
READING & BOOK SIGNINGWriting Against Stereotypes: Dinner and Artist Talk
READING & BOOK SIGNINGWriting Against Stereotypes: Dinner and Artist Talk
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 6-8:30 PM
Turkey Red Restaurant, 550 S. Alaska St., Suite 100, Palmer, AK
Join editors Martha Amore and Lucian Childs, along with
contributor Teeka Ballas, for dinner at Turkey Red. They will share their work
and discuss the process of writing a different Alaska. Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking anthology that opens a window onto the diverse lives of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Alaskans. From quotidian urban outings to
intimate encounters with breathtaking natural beauty, the collection shatters
stereotypes to reveal a little seen side of the state. A Question and Answer session and book signing will follow.
contributor Teeka Ballas, for dinner at Turkey Red. They will share their work
and discuss the process of writing a different Alaska. Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking anthology that opens a window onto the diverse lives of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Alaskans. From quotidian urban outings to
intimate encounters with breathtaking natural beauty, the collection shatters
stereotypes to reveal a little seen side of the state. A Question and Answer session and book signing will follow.
Dinner tickets
are $30 per person and only available in advance of the event at Fireside
Books. Purchase at the store, by calling 745-2665 or online.
are $30 per person and only available in advance of the event at Fireside
Books. Purchase at the store, by calling 745-2665 or online.
BFITS PRESENTATION, READING
& BOOK SIGNINGA Community Tells Its Story
& BOOK SIGNINGA Community Tells Its Story
Thursday, September 22, 2016, 5-7 PM
University of Alaska Anchorage Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK
Join editors Martha Amore and Lucian Childs, along with
contributors Susanna Mishler, Mei Mei Evans and others, as they share their
work and discuss the process of writing about the Alaska LGBTQ community. Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. How
does the anthology reveal different aspects of the Alaska LGBTQ community? How
can collaborative projects such as Building Fires in the Snow or Arctic
Entries open windows onto little-seen aspects of our state? Can
literature empower a community or does it stand outside political and social
movements? A Question and Answer session and book signing will follow. FREE
contributors Susanna Mishler, Mei Mei Evans and others, as they share their
work and discuss the process of writing about the Alaska LGBTQ community. Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. How
does the anthology reveal different aspects of the Alaska LGBTQ community? How
can collaborative projects such as Building Fires in the Snow or Arctic
Entries open windows onto little-seen aspects of our state? Can
literature empower a community or does it stand outside political and social
movements? A Question and Answer session and book signing will follow. FREE
READING & BOOK SIGNING
Saturday, September 24, 2016, 6-7:30 PM
Homer Public Library, 500 Hazel Avenue, Homer, AK
Saturday, September 24, 2016, 6-7:30 PM
Homer Public Library, 500 Hazel Avenue, Homer, AK
Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book, the first to anthologize stories and poems from this
perspective. The collection explores the deep connection between LGBTQ
Alaskans, the urban context and the wilderness that surrounds them both. Editor
Martha Amore, along with contributors Teresa Sundmark, Dawnell Smith and Teeka
Ballas, will give a short reading.
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book, the first to anthologize stories and poems from this
perspective. The collection explores the deep connection between LGBTQ
Alaskans, the urban context and the wilderness that surrounds them both. Editor
Martha Amore, along with contributors Teresa Sundmark, Dawnell Smith and Teeka
Ballas, will give a short reading.
A Question and Answer session and book signing will
follow. FREE | Presented with Friends of the Homer Library.
follow. FREE | Presented with Friends of the Homer Library.
BFITS BOOK SIGNING
Thursday, September 29, 2016, 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble, 200 East Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK, 99503
Barnes & Noble, 200 East Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK, 99503
Anthology contributors will sign books and answer
questions about the collection.
questions about the collection.
Building Fires in the Snow: A
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. While collecting
for the first time Alaska-themed LGBTQ short fiction and poetry, for the most
part the work relates to concerns all Alaskans share. FREE
Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry is a
pathbreaking book featuring work from some of Alaska’s finest writers. While collecting
for the first time Alaska-themed LGBTQ short fiction and poetry, for the most
part the work relates to concerns all Alaskans share. FREE
49 Writers presents Crosscurrents
Tales of the City: Writing from Alaska’s Urban Hubs
Tales of the City: Writing from Alaska’s Urban Hubs
ANCHORAGE | October 13, 2016
5-6:45 pm – Building Fires in the Snow celebratory meet-and-greet at MUSE
7-8:30 pm – Crosscurrents event in the Anchorage Museum auditorium
As part of an author exchange facilitated by Susan McBeth at Adventures by the Book in partnership with 49 Writers, Inc., four authors will present programs of interest to writers in Anchorage Sept. 24 – 28:
Saturday,
Sept. 24, 2016, 9:50 -10:50 am
Sept. 24, 2016, 9:50 -10:50 am
Breakout Session: Alaska
Writers Guild Conference
Writers Guild Conference
Location:
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
Event:
Best Practices to Present Your Book
Best Practices to Present Your Book
Presenter: Kathi Diamant
More Info and Registration: http://alaskawritersguild.com/2016-conference
Open to: conference
registrants only
registrants only
Host: Alaska Writers Guild, 49
Writers, SCBWI
Writers, SCBWI
Contact: Brooke Hartman (AWG),
Jeremy Pataky (49W)
Jeremy Pataky (49W)
Description: How do you present
your book to an audience so that they will buy it? This workshop will offer
specific techniques to craft talking points about your book, and adapt those
messages to various audiences, covering the spectrum from the inhabitants of an
elevator, to book club groups, classrooms, speaking engagements, and print,
web, radio and television interviews. Topics covered include creating a 30-second
“elevator speech” and how to prepare for a live broadcast interview
or speaking engagement.
your book to an audience so that they will buy it? This workshop will offer
specific techniques to craft talking points about your book, and adapt those
messages to various audiences, covering the spectrum from the inhabitants of an
elevator, to book club groups, classrooms, speaking engagements, and print,
web, radio and television interviews. Topics covered include creating a 30-second
“elevator speech” and how to prepare for a live broadcast interview
or speaking engagement.
Saturday,
Sept. 24, 2016, 11 am – noon
Sept. 24, 2016, 11 am – noon
Breakout Session: Alaska
Writers Guild Conference
Writers Guild Conference
Location:
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
Event:
Strategic Event Planning – How to Market
Your Book, Building an Author Foundation
Strategic Event Planning – How to Market
Your Book, Building an Author Foundation
Presenter: Susan McBeth
More Info and Registration: http://alaskawritersguild.com/2016-conference
Open to: conference
registrants only
registrants only
Host: Alaska Writers Guild, 49
Writers, SCBWI
Writers, SCBWI
Contact: Brooke Hartman (AWG),
Jeremy Pataky (49W)
Jeremy Pataky (49W)
Description: You wouldn’t
dream of building your house without a foundation, yet counterintuitively,
that’s precisely what most authors do. It’s not until after they create their book that they typically start to
think about a marketing foundation to launch it successfully. In this session,
Susan will share tips on how you can start building your foundation, no matter
where you are at in the publishing process. Learn about some innovative ways to
host your book events, whether you are setting up your very first book signing,
or you are a seasoned author looking to inject new life into your book
signings.
dream of building your house without a foundation, yet counterintuitively,
that’s precisely what most authors do. It’s not until after they create their book that they typically start to
think about a marketing foundation to launch it successfully. In this session,
Susan will share tips on how you can start building your foundation, no matter
where you are at in the publishing process. Learn about some innovative ways to
host your book events, whether you are setting up your very first book signing,
or you are a seasoned author looking to inject new life into your book
signings.
Saturday,
Sept. 24, 2016, 11 am – noon
Sept. 24, 2016, 11 am – noon
Breakout Session: Alaska
Writers Guild Conference
Writers Guild Conference
Location:
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
Event:
Native Tongues: Blending the Other into
Dialogue
Native Tongues: Blending the Other into
Dialogue
Presenter: Marivi Soliven
More Info and Registration: http://alaskawritersguild.com/2016-conference
Open to: conference
registrants only
registrants only
Host: Alaska Writers Guild, 49
Writers, SCBWI
Writers, SCBWI
Contact: Brooke Hartman,
Jeremy Pataky
Jeremy Pataky
Description: In an
increasingly diverse world community, writers face the challenge of replicating
a myriad of voices into their stories. In this session, writers will learn
to create memorable, authentic characters by capturing the cadence of English
as it is spoken by non-English speakers and weaving other languages into their
dialogues, including strategies for replicating the nuanced speech patterns of
characters from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Participants
will examine excerpts from stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, Edwidge Danticat, and
Soliven’s own work. Following this discussion, writers will draft passages of
dialogue inspired by writing prompts. Those comfortable with sharing their work
will be encouraged to read their scenes aloud for feedback.
increasingly diverse world community, writers face the challenge of replicating
a myriad of voices into their stories. In this session, writers will learn
to create memorable, authentic characters by capturing the cadence of English
as it is spoken by non-English speakers and weaving other languages into their
dialogues, including strategies for replicating the nuanced speech patterns of
characters from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Participants
will examine excerpts from stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, Edwidge Danticat, and
Soliven’s own work. Following this discussion, writers will draft passages of
dialogue inspired by writing prompts. Those comfortable with sharing their work
will be encouraged to read their scenes aloud for feedback.
Saturday,
Sept. 24, 2016 2:10 – 3:10 pm
Sept. 24, 2016 2:10 – 3:10 pm
Breakout Session: Alaska
Writers Guild Conference
Writers Guild Conference
Location:
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
Event:
Cooking Up Memoirs: How to Record History
Cooking Up Memoirs: How to Record History
Presenter: Kitty Morse
More Info and Registration: http://alaskawritersguild.com/2016-conference
Open to: conference
registrants only
registrants only
Host: Alaska Writers Guild, 49
Writers, SCBWI
Writers, SCBWI
Contact: Brooke Hartman,
Jeremy Pataky
Jeremy Pataky
Description: Have you ever
daydreamed, while standing at the stove, of handing down family recipes to the
next generation? Better yet, of recording your family’s history in the process?
Don’t wait to tell your story. This sense of urgency motivated Kitty to write
her award-winning memoir, Mint Tea and Minarets: a banquet of Moroccan
memories. During this hour-long seminar, find out how she gathered family
recipes and stories, tested the dishes, organized text and photographs, and
mastered the publishing and marketing processes.
daydreamed, while standing at the stove, of handing down family recipes to the
next generation? Better yet, of recording your family’s history in the process?
Don’t wait to tell your story. This sense of urgency motivated Kitty to write
her award-winning memoir, Mint Tea and Minarets: a banquet of Moroccan
memories. During this hour-long seminar, find out how she gathered family
recipes and stories, tested the dishes, organized text and photographs, and
mastered the publishing and marketing processes.
Saturday,
Sept. 24, 2016, 6 PM
Sept. 24, 2016, 6 PM
Event: An Evening at the Kasbah
Location: Turkey
Red Restaurant, 550 South Alaska St.
Red Restaurant, 550 South Alaska St.
Presenter: Kitty Morse
Cost: $35 | tickets
Host: Fireside Books
Contact: David Cheezem;
Barbara Hecker barbara@goodbooksbadcoffee.com
Barbara Hecker barbara@goodbooksbadcoffee.com
Estimated attendance: venue
seats 50
seats 50
Book sales: by Fireside Books
Description: Savor the
authentic flavors of Morocco with Casablanca-born Kitty Morse, author of
Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from my Moroccan Kitchen, now in its tenth
printing from Chronicle Books. Chef Alex will prepare a menu featuring recipes
from Kitty’s book using local Alaskan products. Have dinner while Kitty
entertains guests with tales of Moroccan culture and cuisine from Dar Zitoun,
her family home south of Casablanca. Books will be available for sale courtesy
of Fireside Books.
authentic flavors of Morocco with Casablanca-born Kitty Morse, author of
Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from my Moroccan Kitchen, now in its tenth
printing from Chronicle Books. Chef Alex will prepare a menu featuring recipes
from Kitty’s book using local Alaskan products. Have dinner while Kitty
entertains guests with tales of Moroccan culture and cuisine from Dar Zitoun,
her family home south of Casablanca. Books will be available for sale courtesy
of Fireside Books.
Sunday, Sept. 25,
2016, 9 – 10:15 am (40 minute talk)
Event: 9 AM
service Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship: “Uniting Writers and Readers for Social Justice”
service Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship: “Uniting Writers and Readers for Social Justice”
Location: 2824 E.
18th Ave, Anchorage
18th Ave, Anchorage
Presenters: Susan McBeth, Marivi Soliven
More Info: http://www.anchorageuuf.org/
Cost: none
Host: Anchorage
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship
Contact: Gary Holthaus
Estimated attendance: 50 – 60
Description: Susan McBeth,
founder of Adventures by the Book, and Marivi Soliven, author of The Mango Bride, will discuss how they collaborated
on “Saving Beverly,” a literary event that raised awareness and funds to assist
immigrant victims of domestic violence, as well as the broader challenge of
enabling meaningful interactions between writers and readers.
founder of Adventures by the Book, and Marivi Soliven, author of The Mango Bride, will discuss how they collaborated
on “Saving Beverly,” a literary event that raised awareness and funds to assist
immigrant victims of domestic violence, as well as the broader challenge of
enabling meaningful interactions between writers and readers.
Sunday, Sept. 25,
2016, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (40 minute talk)
2016, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (40 minute talk)
Event: 11 AM
service Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship: “Saving Beverly”
service Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship: “Saving Beverly”
Location: 2824 E.
18th Ave., Anchorage
18th Ave., Anchorage
Presenter: Marivi Soliven
More Info: http://www.anchorageuuf.org/
Cost: none
Host: Anchorage
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship
Contact: Gary Holthaus
Estimated attendance: 80 – 90
Book sales: following service
Description: Inspired by her work as an interpreter for
immigrant survivors of domestic violence, San Diego author Marivi Soliven wrote
The Mango Bride. Within the context
of the novel, Beverly, an immigrant wife whose dreams of a better life vanish
when her marriage turns violent, is a composite of the anonymous women for whom
Soliven translates.
immigrant survivors of domestic violence, San Diego author Marivi Soliven wrote
The Mango Bride. Within the context
of the novel, Beverly, an immigrant wife whose dreams of a better life vanish
when her marriage turns violent, is a composite of the anonymous women for whom
Soliven translates.
Domestic violence cuts through all socio-economic classes.
Despite their widely differing backgrounds, immigrant wives are especially
vulnerable when their legal status is controlled by an abusive spouse. During
the 11 am service, Soliven will discuss the expanded protections of the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora, and the Saving
Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations that support
immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
Despite their widely differing backgrounds, immigrant wives are especially
vulnerable when their legal status is controlled by an abusive spouse. During
the 11 am service, Soliven will discuss the expanded protections of the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora, and the Saving
Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations that support
immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
Sunday, Sept. 25,
2016, 5:00 – 7:00pm
2016, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Event: Salon Meet
and Greet; includes informal panel (20 – 30 minutes) “Novel Ways to Get Noticed” featuring all visiting authors
and Greet; includes informal panel (20 – 30 minutes) “Novel Ways to Get Noticed” featuring all visiting authors
Location:
Home of Martha Amore, address forthcoming to RSVPers
Home of Martha Amore, address forthcoming to RSVPers
Presenters: Susan McBeth, Kathi Diamant, Marivi
Soliven, Kitty Morse
Soliven, Kitty Morse
More Info: http://49writers.web907.com/special-events-and-salons
Cost: Potluck; BYOB
Open to: 49 Writers, Alaska
Writers Guild, and Alaska SCBWI current members only
Writers Guild, and Alaska SCBWI current members only
Host: 49 Writers
Contact: Jeremy Pataky
Estimated attendance: 25 – 35
Description: An informal
meet-and-greet potluck event, by invitation to members of 49 Writers, Alaska
SCBWI, and the Alaska Writers Guild. Visiting authors will speak as an informal
panel on their success with novel ways of connecting readers with their books.
meet-and-greet potluck event, by invitation to members of 49 Writers, Alaska
SCBWI, and the Alaska Writers Guild. Visiting authors will speak as an informal
panel on their success with novel ways of connecting readers with their books.
Monday, Sept. 26,
5 – 7 pm
5 – 7 pm
Event: Kafka’s
Last Love—Dora Diamant
Last Love—Dora Diamant
Location: University
of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage
of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage
Presenter: Kathi Diamant
More info:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events/special-events-calendar.cfm
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events/special-events-calendar.cfm
Cost: free
Open to: public
Host: UAA Philosophy
Dept/Honors College/UAA Bookstore
Dept/Honors College/UAA Bookstore
Contact: John Mouracade,
Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein
Description: In
her book Kafka’s Last Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant, author Kathi
Diamant explores the relationship between Franz Kafka and his companion and
confidante Dora Diamant (1898-1952). It details their life in Berlin and,
after his death in 1924, her passionate commitment to keep Kafka’s literary
flame alive while caught in the maelstroms of fascism, communism, and the
Holocaust.
her book Kafka’s Last Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant, author Kathi
Diamant explores the relationship between Franz Kafka and his companion and
confidante Dora Diamant (1898-1952). It details their life in Berlin and,
after his death in 1924, her passionate commitment to keep Kafka’s literary
flame alive while caught in the maelstroms of fascism, communism, and the
Holocaust.
Kathi Diamant is Director of the
Kafka Project at San Diego State University which is an ongoing
international search for Kafka’s missing literary treasure: 35
letters and 20 notebooks written by Kafka in the last year of his life, and
confiscated from Dora by the Gestapo in Berlin 1933. Just returning from
investigations in Berlin, Kathi will also share her latest findings and
her extraordinary adventures through archives and history.
Kafka Project at San Diego State University which is an ongoing
international search for Kafka’s missing literary treasure: 35
letters and 20 notebooks written by Kafka in the last year of his life, and
confiscated from Dora by the Gestapo in Berlin 1933. Just returning from
investigations in Berlin, Kathi will also share her latest findings and
her extraordinary adventures through archives and history.
Tuesday, Sept. 27,
1 – 2:30 pm
1 – 2:30 pm
Event: “The Mango Bride: A Frank Talk about
Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities and the Filipino Diaspora”
Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities and the Filipino Diaspora”
Location:
University of Alaska (UAA) Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage
University of Alaska (UAA) Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage
Presenter: Marivi Soliven
More info: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events/special-events-calendar.cfm
Cost: free
Host: UAA Public Health, UAA
Bookstore
Bookstore
Contact: Gabe Garcia, Rachel
Epstein
Epstein
Description: Marivi Soliven reads from her
award-winning debut novel, The Mango
Bride, inspired by her work as an interpreter for immigrant survivors of
domestic violence. Discussion will include the expanded protections of
the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora, and the Saving
Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations that support
immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
award-winning debut novel, The Mango
Bride, inspired by her work as an interpreter for immigrant survivors of
domestic violence. Discussion will include the expanded protections of
the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora, and the Saving
Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations that support
immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
Tuesday, Sept. 27,
5:30 – 7 pm
5:30 – 7 pm
Event: Ten Things You Should Know about Kafka (Before You Waste the
Rest of Your Life)
Rest of Your Life)
Mountain View
Branch Library, 120 Bragaw, Anchorage
Branch Library, 120 Bragaw, Anchorage
Presenter: Kathi Diamant
Cost: free
Open to: public
Host: Mountain View Library
Contact: Virginia McLure
Estimated attendance: unknown
Book sales: by author
Description: Who was Franz Kafka? Why is he so
important? And what does Kafkaesque really mean, anyway?
important? And what does Kafkaesque really mean, anyway?
One
of the most influential and misunderstood writers of our age, Franz Kafka was a
lawyer who wrote in his spare time as “a form of prayer.” After his
death at the age of forty in 1924, his three unfinished novels were published,
and barely sold a few copies. Yet, 100 years after the publication of his most
famous short story, The Metamorphosis, he has become an icon of
modern literature. His name is invoked more than 75 times a day on the
internet, and a new book has been published on Kafka somewhere in the world
every 10 days for the past 15 years. Yet, many people have never heard of him.
of the most influential and misunderstood writers of our age, Franz Kafka was a
lawyer who wrote in his spare time as “a form of prayer.” After his
death at the age of forty in 1924, his three unfinished novels were published,
and barely sold a few copies. Yet, 100 years after the publication of his most
famous short story, The Metamorphosis, he has become an icon of
modern literature. His name is invoked more than 75 times a day on the
internet, and a new book has been published on Kafka somewhere in the world
every 10 days for the past 15 years. Yet, many people have never heard of him.
In
this fun and informative talk, Kathi Diamant, author of Kafka’s Last
Love, and director of the SDSU Kafka Project, outlines ten things you
should know to help you understand and appreciate Franz Kafka, one of the early
players in defining–and shaping–our modern world view. You will discover
surprising facts to impress your friends and family, and learn how reading
Kafka actually can make you smarter.
this fun and informative talk, Kathi Diamant, author of Kafka’s Last
Love, and director of the SDSU Kafka Project, outlines ten things you
should know to help you understand and appreciate Franz Kafka, one of the early
players in defining–and shaping–our modern world view. You will discover
surprising facts to impress your friends and family, and learn how reading
Kafka actually can make you smarter.
Tuesday, Sept. 27,
7 – 8:30 pm
7 – 8:30 pm
Event: “Saving Beverly” Fundraiser for Abused
Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)
Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)
Location:
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship, 2824 E. 18th
Ave., Anchorage
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship, 2824 E. 18th
Ave., Anchorage
Presenter: Marivi Soliven
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Host: Anchorage
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship; fundraiser for AWAIC
Unitarian Universalist (AUU) Fellowship; fundraiser for AWAIC
Contact: Gary Holthaus
Estimated attendance: unknown
Book sales: following program
Description: Inspired by her work as an
interpreter for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, San Diego author Marivi
Soliven wrote The Mango Bride. Within
the context of the novel, Beverly, an immigrant wife whose dreams of a better
life vanish when her marriage turns violent, is a composite of the anonymous
women for whom Soliven translates.
interpreter for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, San Diego author Marivi
Soliven wrote The Mango Bride. Within
the context of the novel, Beverly, an immigrant wife whose dreams of a better
life vanish when her marriage turns violent, is a composite of the anonymous
women for whom Soliven translates.
Domestic
violence cuts through all socio-economic classes. Despite their widely
differing backgrounds, immigrant wives are especially vulnerable when their
legal status is controlled by an abusive spouse. After several women
shared their own stories of domestic violence, Soliven realized that more could
be done –should be done – to spare others from suffering Beverly’s fate.
violence cuts through all socio-economic classes. Despite their widely
differing backgrounds, immigrant wives are especially vulnerable when their
legal status is controlled by an abusive spouse. After several women
shared their own stories of domestic violence, Soliven realized that more could
be done –should be done – to spare others from suffering Beverly’s fate.
At
the Saving Beverly event in Anchorage, Soliven will discuss the expanded
protections of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora,
and the Saving Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations
that support immigrant survivors of domestic violence. $10 suggested donation
to support Abused Women Aid in Crisis (AWAIC).
the Saving Beverly event in Anchorage, Soliven will discuss the expanded
protections of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Filipino diaspora,
and the Saving Beverly movement, which raises funds for community organizations
that support immigrant survivors of domestic violence. $10 suggested donation
to support Abused Women Aid in Crisis (AWAIC).
Wednesday, Sept.
28, 6:30 – 8 pm
28, 6:30 – 8 pm
Event: “Sprinkle Flowers on Your Plate” for
the Alaska Botanical Garden Lecture Series
the Alaska Botanical Garden Lecture Series
Location: BP
Energy Center Birch Room, 900 E. Benson, Anchorage
Energy Center Birch Room, 900 E. Benson, Anchorage
Presenter: Kitty Morse
More Info:
http://alaskabg.org/programsevents/
http://alaskabg.org/programsevents/
Cost: $30 ABG members; $35
non-members
non-members
Host: Alaska Botanical Garden
(ABG) with 49 Writers
(ABG) with 49 Writers
Contact: Stacey Shriner
Estimated attendance: room
holds 75
holds 75
Book sales: following program
Description: Let award-winning
cookbook author Kitty Morse take you on a fragrant excursion through
the world of edible flowers. During her presentation, Kitty will share her
knowledge of growing, gathering and cooking with these delectable edibles. A
sampling of flowers and treats containing them, recipe handouts, and a signing
of Kitty’s latest book, Edible Flowers: A Kitchen Companion with
recipes (www.chefspress.com.) round
out the presentation.
cookbook author Kitty Morse take you on a fragrant excursion through
the world of edible flowers. During her presentation, Kitty will share her
knowledge of growing, gathering and cooking with these delectable edibles. A
sampling of flowers and treats containing them, recipe handouts, and a signing
of Kitty’s latest book, Edible Flowers: A Kitchen Companion with
recipes (www.chefspress.com.) round
out the presentation.
David Sedaris
ANCHORAGE | Tickets are selling for the Anchorage Concert Association’s David Sedaris appearance on May 13, 2017. David Sedaris is one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Wielding sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with great skill. One of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today, Sedaris is returning to Anchorage with all new stories. His original radio pieces can be heard on “This American Life,” and he has seven million books in print, including “Naked,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and his most recent, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.” The San Francisco Chronicle says “Sedaris belongs on any list of people writing in English at the moment who are revising our ideas about what’s funny.” Buy tickets here.
INTERIOR
FAIRBANKS | Fairbanks Arts Association hosts the oldest literary reading series in the state. Every month, writers reading their own work publicly at a community meet-up where people can connect with other lovers of literature. Readings are held on the day after First Friday, usually the first Saturday of the month at 7 pm. Most reading are held in the Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park, although occasionally in the summer (June, July, and August) the weather is beautiful reading are held outside to another spot in Pioneer Park. Upcoming:
September: UAF Faculty Reading
October: Susheila Khera
November: Nicole Stellon O’Donnell
December: Rosemary McGuire
Additional readings and events may be held, but the First Saturday Literary Reading Series is monthly at 7 pm the day after First Friday (except February).
FAIRBANKS | The Folk School offers a semester-long class for high school students who want to become better essay writers. Details and registration here.
FAIRBANKS | The Folk School offers a semester-long class for high school students who want to become better essay writers. Details and registration here.
SOUTHEAST
JUNEAU | Introducing Juneau’s anonymous poetry publication, MYTH Zine, currently available at The Rookery Café, Kindred Post, Alaska Robotics, The JACC, Rainy Retreat Books, The Goldtown Nickelodeon, and High Tide Tattoo. Send your poetry, prose, philosophical wonderings, or love letters to myythzine@gmail.com.
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CONFERENCES, RETREATS, and RESIDENCIES
2016 Tutka Bay Writers Retreat
September 9-11th, 2016
TUTKA BAY LODGE | This 49 Writers program takes place at the fantastic Tutka Bay Lodge. Faculty instructor award-winning writer Debra Magpie Earling will lead fiction writers in an in-depth writing workshop. Emphasizing in-class writing supportiveness, collegiality, and a constructive atmosphere, the engaged student will emerge with improved techniques for further work. Sold out and waitlisting. FULL
2016 Alaska Writers Guild Annual Conference for Writers & Illustrators
September 24th plus optional intensives and roundtables on Sept. 23rd.
ANCHORAGE | This year’s conference is a partnership between Alaska Writers Guild, 49 Writers, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. This all-day event takes place at the BP Energy + Conference Center and includes keynotes and panels, as well as writing craft, marketing, traditional publishing, self publishing, children’s literature, illustration tracks. Sign up for optional Intensives or Roundtable Critiques, or take advantage of One-on-One Manuscript Excerpt Reviews. Early bird discount extended until July 31st at only $95 for AWG/49 Writers/SCBWI members or $145 for non-members. More info and registration here.
OPPORTUNITIES and AWARDS for WRITERS
In early August, the Alaska State Council on the Arts will seek nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts, as well as the next Alaska State Writer Laureate. The deadline for nominations for Governor’s Awards for the Arts is September 15, 2016 and nominations for State Writer Laureate will be accepted through October 3, 2016. This year, the categories for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts are: Arts Education, Individual Artist, Arts Organization and Alaska Native Arts. The Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities ceremony will be held in Juneau on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Visit ASCA’s website here for information about last year’s Governor’s Awardees, and here for the Alaska State Writer Laureate program.
CIRQUE is accepting submissions and ad sales through September 21, 2016.
www.cirquejournal.com. | In Anchorage through September you can support CIRQUE by visiting Joe Kashi ‘s photography show at Great Harvest Breads, (Metro Mall). Mr. Kashi is donating all funds from sales to CIRQUE.
Caitlin Press is currently accepting submissions The Pacific Ocean: Protecting Our Endangered Coast, an anthology of poems that will explore the Pacific Ocean as a wilderness, a haven, and a part of our natural world that needs protecting. Yvonne Blomer, Victoria, B.C.’s poet laureate, will edit the anthology. Blomer has published three collections of poetry, most recently As if a Raven (Palimpsest Press) and co-edited Poems from Planet Earth (Leaf Press). Her first book, a broken mirror, fallen leaf, was shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. Learn more, including how to submit two poems, here. Deadline: September 15, 2016.
Call for Creative Teens | The Anchorage Museum is looking for passionate, innovative high school-aged students to be a part of the Museum Teen Council, a group of young, creative leaders. They need teens who are passionate about something: doodling, blogging, technology, comedy, writing, music, photography, fashion, theater — anything — whose voices, ideas, and creativity can shape how they build community at the Anchorage Museum. Apply by Oct. 1. Details at anchoragemuseum.org.
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