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Inspiration: Where Books come to Life
This awesome film transforms the words of a book through papercraft cut-outs. Created for the New Zealand Book Council, where ‘books come to life’ Never underestimate the power of your dreams, or the power of printed words that can transform them into their own realities. Email, Print and Share this Post with Others: »
Warwick Valley Poets Presents Donna Reis and Open Mic
Donna Reis will be reading some of her poetry Saturday night at Baby Grand Books, then afterward opens the floor to local poets to do the same. A lovely group, the Warwick Valley Poets would love for you to stop by, say hello and spend some time with them. For the less shy, bring... »
Black Dirt Storytelling Group’s 10th Annual TELLABRATION! Festival
Tellabration is a storytelling cellebration of storytelling. Always held the week just before Thanksgiving, it’s a national – actually international – event to gather people and tell stories to each other in your local community. The Black Dirt Storytelling Group has been running Tellabration events for ten years and invite you to join them this... »
Poetry Night/Open Mic at Palaia Vineyards
7-10p 29 October at Palaia Vineyards off Rte 32 north of Woodbury Commons 10 Sweet Clover Rd, Highland Mills, NY Open mic and a fun night of poetry at the vineyards, over 21 only by all measure. Email, Print and Share this Post with Others: »
Stories into Screen: Do Good Books Make Good Movies?
Middletown’s Thrall Library is kicking of a fascinating series of discussions and screenings for its series – Stories into Screen – Do good books make good movies? First up, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby. Bauby was the French editor of Elle magazine. In 1995, he suffered a stroke that lead him... »
Poet Lynn Hoins reads her new work at Pacem in Terris
Bloomingburg poet Lynn Hoins will be reading from her latest book of poetry, Called by Stones at Pacem in Terris. Her latest work was also inspired by Pacem in Terris and its creator, Frederick Franck. Lynn will be reading her work Sunday, 13 September 2009 at 3 pm Pacem in Terris 96 Covered Bridge Rd Warwick NY Email, Print... »
NYFA Announces Workshops for their Artist Fellowship Grants
The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is one of the best resources for artists in New York State. Established back in 1971 by NYSCA as an independent organization, NFA has one of the most highly organized operations, roviding information to artists through their NYFA Source database (which is free and online, and... »
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild Meets Tomorrow
The monthly meeting of the Black Dirt Storytelling Guild is tomorrow, 13 August. Bring your favorite story on our theme ~ Tips, Tricks & Techniques ~ along with any hints and advice you’d like to swap. We will welcome special guests from Rye Storytellers and The Peekskill Spellbinders. The Florida Public Library is... »
Author Steve Crane (Port Jervis) Discussed
Steve Crane (1871-1900) once lived in Port Jervis. In fact, his father was pastor of the Drew United Methodist Church, which still exists today (sadly, the building has gone through its own dramas over the past Century, but the congregation is alive and well). Author of the Red Badge of Courage, but more importantly... »
Djelloul Marbrook to Read at Poetry on the Loose Tonight
Djelloul Marbrook will read his poetry at the next program in the Poetry on the Loose Reading/Performance Series. The event will be held at Baby Grand Books at 7 West Street in Warwick at 4:00 p.m. on August 1. Following the feature,others are welcome to read original work. Admission is... »