During this next month or so Jackson Hole unleashes a packed literary line up. Pencil it in:
Moose Readings at Shades Café | January 20 | 7 pm
Presenting an open mic and JH Review release party for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction on January 20, 2010. Sign up at Shades from 6:30-7pm. Reading from 7-9. All writers and listeners welcome! Bring your own wine or beer. Munchies provided! Organized and kept alive by Mike Bressler and the food divas at Shades.
Philip Gourevitch: Crime Scenes and Aftermaths | Friday, January 22 | 7 pm | Teton County Library
Philip Gourevitch, the award-winning author of books on the Rwandan genocide and Abu Ghraib, is an intrepid correspondent for The New Yorker and editor of The Paris Review. He will read from his books and talk about how he got the stories and what is at stake in them — politically, morally and dramatically. Gourevitch is the 2009-2010 Eminent Writer in Residence for the MFA program in Creative Writing at the University of Wyoming, a copresenter with the Jackson Hole Writers Conference, in Ordway Auditorium.
How To Start Your Novel: A Workshop with Alyson Hagy
Saturday, January 23 | 10 am-12 pm | Teton County Library
What can we do to retain momentum when writing a novel? Join author and University of Wyoming English professor Alyson Hagy to discuss strategies for completing that important first draft. The session includes in-class brainstorming, plenty of discussion and a suggested reading list. Co-presented with the University of Wyoming MFA program and Jackson Hole Writers Conference. To register for this free workshop contact: Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty at tclib.org.
Silver Roots – A classical/world music duo | Sunday, January 31 | 3 pm | Teton County Library, Ordway Auditorium
Silver Roots will be performing an afternoon of classical, folk and original works as part of a national tour titled Branching Out, which aims to dissolve the traditional barrier between performer and listener through rich audience interaction, creative initiatives that empower local communities, and presentations in a wide range of unique and non-traditional settings. As part of the performance, Silver Roots will feature an original poem by an audience member, to be selected via a regional poetry competition and recited by the poet or the duo with musical accompaniment.
Poetry Competition | Deadline by Wednesday, January 27 at 11:59 pm
As part of the performance, Silver Roots will feature an original poem by an audience member, to be selected by the Library and the Jackson Hole Writers Conference. The poetry competition is open to any resident of Teton County and there is no age restriction. Find full details to enter this competition here.
Art After Hours: Poetry: The Beasts Within Us | Tuesday, February 2 | 7:30 pm | National Museum of Wildlife Art
Buffalo run from the maddening crowd, songbirds chirp their way into winter, elephants mourn, and even our dogs give us that look… How do they communicate, and what do they desire? A flock of local poets will take us into the hearts and minds of our dearest beasts. This lively evening of theatrical and traditional readings will find the snarl and the snicker, the joy and the jitters, as poets anthropomorphize to interpret the secret lives of animals. Generously sponsored by the Dragicevich Foundation, Bank of Jackson Hole, and Invisible Fence Brand of Wyoming. Presented as a partnership between the Jackson Hole Writer’s Conference and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Find more information here.
Nekkid: Group Figure Exhibition and Poetry | Opening Reception | Friday, February 5 | 5:30 pm | Artspace Gallery
Nekkid, curated by Sharon Thomas, asks artists and viewers to delve into their comfort/discomfort with symbolism, emotion or clichés in the use of the human figure in art. The invited artists and writers have been asked to explore the theme of the body by focusing on specific body parts through their media of choice. Find more information here.
3rd Annual Scrabble Tournament in Jackson Hole | Friday, February 26 | 6 -9 pm | Hard Drive Café
Jackson Hole Writers play with words. The Grand Champion will receive a free scholarship to the 18th Annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference. This year with two competition levels – for the “Die Hards” and the “Try Hards”. Sign-up for the Scrabble Tournament begins on Monday, January 11 at Hard Drive. Player fees of $35 support conference programming and visiting authors for you and yours to enjoy. Seats will be filled on a first-paid, first-seated basis. More details to come or call 307-413-3332.
Dialogue Clinic with Shawn Klomparens | Saturday, February, 27 | 9 am | Center for the Arts Conference Room
Author or Jessica Z. and Two Years, No Rain will take out the scalpel and microscope to tighten our dialogue. Through intentional omission, Klomparens’ will show us a way into our fictional characters. Lecture, writing, and discussion. More details to come.