performance MOTHER LOVE

Thyinking about Mothers Day? The following interesting message is from BC actor/author Caitlin Hicks.

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From: "Caitlin Hicks" <caitlin@caitlinhicks.com>
To: "elmams" <elmams@shaw.ca>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:01:12 PM
Subject: MOTHER LOVE

MOTHER LOVEStories celebrating Mothers in advance of Mother's Day

"A woman's issues of soul cannot be treated by carving her into a more acceptable form as defined by an unconscious culture . . ." Clarissa Pinkola Estes – Women Who Run with the Wolves "In order for change to take place, the culture must be aware of the change that is needed. Stories educate and inform the expectations of a culture," comments Caitlin Hicks, who has written the script of MOTHER LOVE.       "As an artist, I am keenly aware of the necessity and the urgency of freedom of speech — walking that tightrope between free expression and its consequences." Hicks comments on an edgy character she calls "Gertie", who is part of the upcoming show MOTHER LOVE.       "You look at a show called MOTHER LOVE and maybe you expect sentimentality and nostalgia. MOTHER LOVE is definitely a celebration of Mothers.       "But I try to capture my characters in a defining moment when they must dare to speak out loud what 'cannot be said.'  And Gertie goes beyond that. She's a controversial," Hicks says,"but her voice is extremely important. The last line of her monologue captures it all.        "Even though it's so easy to say she's 'the other', Gertie reflects us back onto ourselves – that's what makes her uncomfortable to watch. But we need her voice, her bald truth. And we need to love her and embrace her because she shares with all of us -- being human and being alive.      "Nurturing a variety of voices makes our society and our world stronger, more resilient, more vibrant and creative.      MOTHER LOVE also features musician Anna Lumiere singing an original song in tribute to her mother, as well as a collection of songs remembering Gord Halloran's mother.  MOTHER LOVE Characters, Stories & Songs Celebrating Mothers Pender Harbour School of Music & High Beam Dreams in Gibsons to host Caitlin Hicks, Anna Lumiere & Gord Halloran   Pender Harbour and Gibsons will each host one production of 'Mother Love', a theatrical presentation with Caitlin Hicks, Gordon Halloran and featured guest Anna Lumiere in celebration of Mother's Day.       On the theme of celebrating Mothers, Hicks will perform the feisty, the funny, the silly and sad characters from a variety of her work as a writer, playwright and international performer, PLUS as a new essay 'A Woman's Body's introduction to her characters. Anna Lumiere and Gord Halloran will pay homage to their mothers with piano and vocals.      Dates are: Friday, May 3rd at The Pender Harbour School of Music @ 7 PM (12952 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park) and Friday May 10th in Gibsons at High Beam Dreams (350 Glassford Road, Gibsons. Doors open @ 7).      Featured original comic and dramatic characters: French-Canadian new mother Nicole from Singing the Bones; Annie Shea from Six Palm Trees and from Hicks' novel A Theory of Expanded Love, as well as the controversial Gertie from Some Kinda Woman!      PJ Reece's humorous essay "Shoot Me" about his aging mother (www.pjreece.ca) will be shared as well as a story by writer Stefanie Gunning called The Solid Ground I Walked on and the Safe Air I Breathed. (Workingwithoutanet.blog)      The production in Gibsons will mark the first time that High Beam Dreams has produced and promoted a theatrical presentation in their renovated performance space. Tickets for the Gibsons show at High Beam Dreams: Online:https://share-there.com/index.php/upcomingevents/event?id=423 Gibsons: Laedeli; Roberts Creek: MELOmania; Sechelt: Strait Music Phone: Vineet Miglani @ 604-401-0232 Tickets for the Pender Harbour show: Earth Fair Bookstore and at the door (604) 886-3634   Please visit www.caitlinhicks.com and sign up for notices of literary events. Due to anti-spam laws, this is the only way we can communicate with you. Copyright © 2018, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. This notice has been sent to you because you have expressed interest in literary events on the Sunshine Coast.

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nice article about Poetry Showcase April 23

Nice Kamloops This Week article here mentioning local poets including the IAG's own Barbara Balle.

https://tinyurl.com/y6xvk3ps

Interior Authors Group meeting May 8

Next IAG meeting is Wednesday May 8 at 6:30 PM in the North Shore Community Centre GAMES ROOM [different room] on Cottonwood in Kamloops. Dana Ramstedt will speak about formatting a book, especially formatting an anthology. She knows LOTS about this, having done three IAG anthologies in the past. Bring your notebook computer or similar if you can.

handselling your book

Good article on how to handsell your book during a bookstore signing, at a market, etc. https://tinyurl.com/y5l2vcbv

Poetry Showcase April 23: downtown Kamloops Library

Poetry Showcase happens on William Shakespeare's 455th birthday! April 23, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the downtown Kamloops Library, 5th Ave & Victoria. Here's your chance to meet & hear local poets Garry Gottfriedson, Susan Buis, & the IAG's very own Barbara Balle. The event is free but registration is required. You can register at 
http://rhodes.tnrl.ca/record=g1000444&searchscope=12&SORT2=R . Or phone the Library at 250 372-5145.

poems about cats

Do we need writing inspiration? Maybe we'll find some among these poems about cats [not written by cats]. https://lithub.com/15-great-cat-poems-not-written-by-cats/

Teaching Opportunity

 

If you feel qualified and are interested in teaching Creative Writing in fall for the City of Kamloops, please contact
  Cara Gates
  Coordinator
  Arts, Culture, Heritage
     cgates@kamloops.ca
     250 828 3611

Classes have been held at South Kamloops Secondary School.
A class going ahead depends on the number of registrants.

anybody here ever been rejected?

Good article on authors & rejection: https://www.janefriedman.com/not-ready-for-rejection/

The Olympia Writing Center

This may be of interest. It sounds ambitious, useful, & enjoyable.

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Ongoing writing workshops and language classes in Olympia, Washington, as part of the Olympia Writing Center will begin August 3 of this year! Modeled as one-third Seattle's Hugo House, one-third Port Townsend Writers' Conference (think Birkenstock-and-Volvo vibe), and one-third cross-cultural pollination of the kind Kahini is famous for, the Olympia Writing Center will offer evening and Saturday courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, cross-genre work, and language acquisition, as well as hosting a vibrant readings and performances scene.  A major part of this Center will be providing free English-language courses, resume-writing, job interviewing skills, and many other aspects of the writing life for refugee, migrant, and marginalized communities.  While many people are stepping up to offer their skills, if you have skills in this area and are willing to teach them in the Olympia area, please get in touch.  A key aspect of this Center will also be the inclusion of the tremendous diversity of Latin-American voices, cultures, and rich literary traditions of Latin America from the U.S. to México to Chile, as faculty and participants. In addition, thanks to strong relationships with Native Puget Sound communities, many workshops, performances, and other events will be planned, staffed, and guided by Native faculty. Stay tuned for more information! To accomplish all this, we at Kahini are spending the next three months building the infrastructure for this Center. Offices are donating furniture, local bookstores are donating their classroom space and over 50 people have now made significant donations. Please consider joining us by becoming a member--even if you don't live in the Olympia area, your assistance transforms lives through the art of creative writing.  Thanks for all you do!  Jordan Hartt   360-531-1472 writing@kahini.org

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