Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk will be hosting three accomplished poets—Eric Torgerson, Billy Reynolds, and Z.G. Tomaszewski—who will inaugurate the newest poems to be added to the catalogue of work that lines the grounds at Oaken. Also, there will be a short talk about conserving natural spaces. It all takes place at the When Art Meets…
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Reading and Reception at the Ballroom, July 21
The Totem Tribe’s studio residency on Lowell St. is coming to a close, so they’ve decided to host a closing reception at the Ballroom Studio (720 Lowell St., Ypsilanti) on Saturday, July 21, showcasing recent artwork, photography, and jewelry. Additionally, EMU Creative Writing Students will host a poetry reading, followed by a musical performance by…
Electric Ocean Strip Search multi-media performance series: July 26, 7:00 p.m.
The next session of the Electric Ocean Strip Search multi-media performance series will take place onThursday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Community Records at St. Luke’s Center (120 North Huron, Ypsilanti, 48197). This series is organized by EMU’s Creative Writing Student Group in collaboration with Community Records and co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Center. Featured performers include: The Strip Search Players,…
Electric Ocean Strip Search Performance Series kicks off June 27
Check out a brand new multi-media performance series organized by EMU’s Creative Writing Student Group in collaboration with Community Records and co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Center: Electric Ocean Strip Search! The series kicks off on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Community Records at St. Luke’s Center (120 North Huron, Ypsilanti, 48197) and features…
Jannie Ho at Ann Arbor District Library, June 3, 1:00 p.m.
Do you dabble in comic book/graphic novel forms? Then catch cartoonist and children’s book illustrator Jannie Ho this Sunday, June 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Ann Arbor District Library’s downtown location (4th floor) where Ho will give a demonstration on the use of Adobe Illustrator for creating comics and discuss the pros and cons of creating and…
Rob Stone at Nicola’s Books, May 9, 7:00 p.m.
Local author Rob Stone will appear at Nicola’s Books in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. He will read from and sign copies of his debut novel, The Tower at Petite Vigne: A Novel of Occupied France. Call (734) 662-0600 for more info.
Open Book Experimental Book Workshop (application deadline extended to May 25)
For those looking for course credit (or just looking to expand your knowledge), consider the Open Book Experimental Book Workshop (http://openbookworkshop.com/). When: July 27 through August 05, 2012 Location: EMU rural Parsons Center near Traverse City, Michigan The cost of the workshop is now $425.00 (students who want credit pay tuition + $260.00). The application deadline…
Creative Writing Student Group bi-weekly workshops begin May 8th!
And now a message from Creative Writing Student Group President Gerard Breitenbeck: Calling EMU Student Writers, You’re invited to the EMU Creative Writing Student Group’s bi-weekly workshop, 6:30pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Room 320 of the Student Center. No homework, professor, or grades, just a great opportunity to share and discuss your…
Graduate Showcase – Thursday, April 26, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate another year of Creative Writing with the Creative Writing Graduate Showcase, taking place on Thursday, April 26, 6:00-8:00 pm, in the Student Center’s University Gallery. Graduating students Sean Kilpatrick, Ned Randolph, and Jack Visnaw will present their MA projects. Additionally, the BathHouse Hypermedia Journal will premiere the release of issue 9.1, featuring works by…
Christine Hume and Catherine Wagner: The Woodward Line, April 18
Catch EMU Creative Writing Professor Christine Hume with Catherine Wagner when they read at The Woodward Line – a free poetry series at The Scarab Club in Detroit – on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. The Scarab Club is located at 217 Farnsworth in Detroit. Christine Hume is the author of three books and two…