Tayari's Blog: A Good Time for a Good Cause
Posted by TayariJones on January 11, 2007 10:32 AM
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The Writing Life
** oops! There was a broken link in the post. I've fixed it. Here is the link to VONA.
This post is a 2-fer. Remember a few months ago when I was saying that we should all take a writerly vacation? Well, one summer writing opportunity is the VONA Workshops for writers of color which take place in San Francisco. (Full disclosure: I have attended this workshop and LOVED it.)
I've just gotten word from poet, Leslieann Hobayan, that VONA is putting on a fundraising extravaganza in NYC. (It's enough to make me want to hop on the Hound for one last NY run.)
SUPERNOVA
When: Jan. 18, 2007, 6:30 pm
Cost: $10-$20 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Where: Bowery Poetry Club
212.614.0505
308 Bowery (First Street, between Houston & Bleecker)
F train to Second Ave, or 6 train to Bleecker
SUPERNOVA brings together acclaimed writers at the Bowery Poetry Club. Suheir Hammad hosts this stellar event, which features Sapphire, Willie Perdomo, and Victor LaValle, with a special appearance by Beau Sia. During this electrifying evening, award-winning writers and veteran performers light up the stage with their unforgettable work in support of VONA (Voices of Our Nations Arts) Summer Writing Workshops for writers of color.
Joining the internationally acclaimed VONA faculty on stage are VONA alumni. A raffle of the authors’ books will also take place at the event.
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VONA has definitely been the best part of my most recent summers!
January 11, 2007 08:27 PM