This facilitated group is open to all
writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide
constructive criticism\, motivational exercises\, and interpersonal accountability
to keep their writing on track. We do in group exercises and critiques with an
eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication.
Writers are
encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. Please direct
inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org.
Charis &\; Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic
&\; reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic
spoken wordteam of Karen G and Theresa Davis\, members of the Art Amok Slam
Team\, this series cultivates the voices of authors\, novices and an assortment
of poets\, songstresses and storytellers. April’s feature is Andi Kauth\, who
began her career in Slam in 2004 under the tutelage of the founder of Poetry
Slam\, Marc Kelly Smith. She is currently a member of the PolyRhythmic Arts
Collective\, a committee member of the Arkansas Grand Slam and she co-founded
the Chicago Four Star Poetry Club with long time friend and teammate Billy
Tuggle. Oh\, and she's only 21. Andi may only be 21 but she’s already a
professional poet.
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking
camaraderie with like-minded women for fun\, self-empowerment and growth. Even
if you haven't read the book\, but are willing to talk about the principles in
the book\, you can join us for a lively discussion. April’s book is The Shift by
Wayne Dyer The Shift illustrates how and why to make the move from
ambition to meaning. Such a shift eliminates our feelings of separateness\,
illuminates our spiritual connectedness\, and involves moving from the
ego-directed morning into the afternoon of life where everything
is primarily influenced by purpose.
Charis favorite Connie May Fowler\, author of Before Women Had Wings\, is back with her provocative and transcendent new novel\, How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly\: the story
of a young woman who\, in a twenty-four hour period\, journeys through
startling moments of self-discovery that lead her to a courageous and
life-altering decision. You won't want to miss this special evening with one of the leading ladies of contemporary fiction.
In honor of the 40th celebration of Earth Day we invite you to join us
for a program exploring the intersections of environmental justice and
other social justice movements. Dianne Glave\, editor of To Love the
Wind and the Rain\: African Americans and Environmental History and
author of the forthcoming Rooted in the Earth\: Reclaiming the African
American Environmental Heritage\, will join us to talk about her work on
the African Diaspora and the environment. Environmental activists from
GA WAND will join us to discuss the role of women in local
environmental justice movements.
Join Blue Feather Books authors\, Jane Vollbrecht\, Mavis Applewater\, and Chris Paynter for a special signing and meet and greet. Whether you’re a fan of erotica\, paranormal romance\, sports\, love stories\, or dramatic fiction\, these authors have you covered. Bring the books already in your library and get autographs and plan to add some new must-read titles to your collection.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T150752Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100430T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T003000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/kiss-fiona-goodbye-her-kisses-after-midnight-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/kiss-fiona-goodbye-her-kisses-after-midnight-party SUMMARY:Kiss Fiona Goodbye at her Kisses After Midnight Party DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bid longtime Charis family member\, Fiona Zedde\, a fond
farewell as she moves to Florida. Fiona will read from her new ebook\,
Kisses After Midnight\, and will be delighted to sign copies of her
other books as well. Don't miss this opportunity to say goodbye to one
of our favorite steamy ladies!
Imagine Laurie Anderson\, Janis Joplin\, and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Starhawk and then from Dr. Seuss\, and you'll have some idea of the mad and moving musical adventures created with the rhythms of the natural world and experiments with language and sound. Bringing 3 uniquely different voices to the blend\, Terry\, Becky &\; Elise's harmonies spread a web of joy and the delight of singing together. Don’t miss this free mini-concert and CD signing.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T150752Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100509T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100510T000000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/soul-citizen-evening-paul-loeb URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/soul-citizen-evening-paul-loeb SUMMARY:\\"The Soul of a Citizen\\" an Evening with Paul Loeb DESCRIPTION:How do we keep on working for change in tough political and economic times\, and overcome the political demoralization\, frustration\, and paralysis\, that so many people are feeling these days? Paul Loeb\, author of the bestselling books on citizen involvement Soul of a Citizen\: Living With Conviction in Challenging Times and The Impossible Will Take a Little While\: A Citizen’s Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear will explore how ordinary citizens can make their voices heard and actions count in a time when we're told neither matter. He’ll talk about how people get involved in larger community issues and what stops them from getting involved\; how they burn out in exhaustion or maintain their commitment for the long haul\; what we can learn from the citizen movements of the past.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T150752Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100510T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100511T003000Z UID:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/writing-intent-59 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.charisbooksandmore.com/event/writing-intent-59 SUMMARY:Writing With Intent DESCRIPTION:This facilitated group is open to all writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism\, motivational exercises\, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. We do in group exercises and critiques with an eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. Please direct
inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org.