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Literary Buffalo News
Congratulations to the winners of the 3rd Annual Just Buffalo Member Writing Contest!
The Jury Prize, chosen by Ansie Baird, went to Juliette Merrolla for her poem, "Landings."
The Audience Prize was a two way tie between John Lazear Okrent, for his poem, "New Year's Poem," and Richard K. Olson, for his poem, "A Chance of Rain."
Look for all three poems to appear in Artvoice in the coming weeks.
Thanks to everyone who participated and special thanks to Ansie Baird for lending her time and expertise to the the judging.
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We at Just Buffalo were sad to learn of the passing of two friends last week.
Playwright and Union Organizer Manny Fried, who received the Just Buffalo Literary Legacy award in 2009, died at the age of 97. There are some extraordinary lives that earn the moniker "life force" for their passionate intensity. Manny Fried claims a place one step higher on that ladder. He was a "force of nature." Anyone who every met him or worked with him or saw him perform will understand the distinction. Farewell, Manny!
Buffalo News Obit of Manny Fried
Our friend, poet Akilah Oliver, also passed away last week at the too-young age of 49. Akilah was scheduled to be our featured reader for Big Night in April. We had been working on bringing her to Buffalo for the past year and half and were finally on the verge of making it happen when we heard the news. She will be missed.
Belladonna Press info on Akilah Oliver
The April Big Night will be rescheduled soon and will include a brief reading of some of Akilah's poems.
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Events This Week
02.02.11
Just Buffalo/Center For Inquiry Literary Café
An Evening with Irving Feldman
Poetry Reading
Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 PM
Ctr. for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst
02.03.11
The Write Thing at Medaille College
Thaddeus Rutkowski
Fiction Reading
Thursday, March 3, 7:00 PM
Academic Commons, Main Hall, 4th fl.
Talking Leaves...Books
Local Mystery Writer Alice Loweecey
Reading/Signing: Force of Habit
Thursday, March 3, 7:00 PM
Talking Leaves...Books, 3158 Main St., Buffalo
02.04.11
Poetics Plus at UB
Renee Gladman
Poetry Reading
Friday, March 4, 8:00 PM
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 453 Porter Ave.
02.05.11
Poetics Plus at UB
REFER: 3 Poets from Michigan
Poets: G. Myers, S.J. Peters, L. Stevenson
Saturday, March 5, 7:30 PM
Big Orbit Gallery, 30d Essex St., Buffalo
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EXTRAS!
BABEL AT BETTY'S DISCUSSION
Breath, Eyes, Memory
by Edwidge Danticat
Led by Carine Mardorossian
Monday, March 7, 7 PM
Betty's
379 Virginia St., Buffalo
Carine Mardorossian is an associate professor in the English department at UB. Her essay "Edwidge Danticat and Caribbean Women Writers" was published in
Edwidge Danticat: A Reader's Guide
(U of Virginia Press, 2010).
Haitian Cultural Night!
Friday, March 18, 6:30 PM
A celebration of Haitian culture, cuisine, and music in anticipation of
Edwidge Danticat's visit to Buffalo
International Institute of Buffalo
864 Delaware Avenue
Phone: 716.883.1900
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The 5th Annual Buffalo Small Press Book Fair is Half Full!
The vendor slots for the 5th annual Buffalo Small Press Book Fair are filling up faster than ever. If you're considering getting a table, act now and reserve your spot. Check out all the great vendors signed up here.
The 2011 Buffalo Small Press Book Fair is happy to announce new opportunities for vendors this year as well! Partnership with the Western New York Book Arts Collaborative and Just Buffalo have made it possible to offer discounted memberships when you sign up to vend at the fair. If you'd like to become a member of either organization, simply check the box when you fill out your
online vendor application.
The Buffalo Small Press Book Fair still needs your support. We already have the backing of generous sponsors like SUNY at Buffalo Poetry Collection, Colleen Dunham Indexing, Elmwood Franklin School, and others. Our online sponsorship applications are now open, so if you're looking for a great way to promote your business to a targeted audience for cheap, this is your chance! Check out different sponsorship opportunities here.
We've already begun scheduling events - so look for interesting workshops about comics, zoetropes, and more! In addition, we've begun setting up the Buffalo Small Press Pre-Party on Friday night, so look for details to come on our
schedule page.
Contact Us
Remember, if you have any questions or concerns, or you want to pitch an idea,
contact us. For all information regarding the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair, see the website www.buffalosmallpress.org
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$35 GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 STUDENTS
$100 VIP SEATING AND AUTHOR RECEPTION
HSBC & HSBC Premier Customers
Please call 716.832.5400
to purchase discounted tickets & subscriptions
Library Patrons
Use your B&ECPL library card
to buy event tickets for $25
online or at 832.5400
For more info please call 716.832.5400
OR CALL DURING BUSINESS HOURS (9-5 M-F) 716.832.5400
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JUST BUFFALO MEMBER WRITER CRITIQUE GROUP
The JBLC Member Writer Critique Group meets at our program offices on the second floor of WNYBAC, 468 Washington St., Corner of Mohawk, on first and third WEDNESDAYS of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Click here for info:
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Michael KelleherArtistic Directorwww.justbuffalo.orgc. 716.861.9965OfficesPerformance Space and Program OfficeWestern New York Book Arts Center468 Washington St. (@ Mohawk)Buffalo, NY 14203Business OfficeCEPA Gallery617 Main St. Suite 202ABuffalo, NY 14203p.716.832.5400f. 716.270.0184info@justbuffalo.org
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