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Just Buffalo's All-Arts Open Mic
For Ages 12-21
Bring your poetry, stories, raps, musical instruments,
songs, paintings, drawings, dance routines
and share them with your peers!
Wednesday, January 18, 6 PM
Shea's Smith Theatre
658 Main St
Theatre Stop on the Metro
on Main Between Chippewa and Tupper
Young writers who want feedback
from a professional writer
can show up at 5:30 for a
special writing session.
Call 716.861.9985 for more info!
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Just Buffalo's exciting afterschool program, RECLAIMING BUFFALO, in collaboration with CEPA Gallery, is currently enrolling students (ages 11-16) for Winter & Spring sessions.
Combining photography, creative writing, and computer literacy, this unique program has already received rave reviews. Young artists begins by photographing spaces in their community that they would like to "reclaim." Using PhotoShop and creative writing, students learn to express their vision for the future.
Finished artworks are featured in an exhibition at CEPA Gallery and on bus shelters throughout the city. There is NO COST to participate in this program.
Call 716-856-2717 now to reserve a spot.
Available dates:
SESSION 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 24-February 16, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
SESSION 2: Winter Break, February 20-24, 9:00 a.m. to noon
SESSION 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 28-March 22, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
SESSION 4: Spring Break, April 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to noon
SESSION 5: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 17-May 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
RECLAIMING BUFFALO is made possible by generous support from the National
Endowment for the Arts.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK
01.17.12
Just Words
Tuesday Poetry Workshop Led by Award-Winning Poet Ann Goldsmith
Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 PM
CG Jung Center, 408 Franklin St.
Tuesdays January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Non-Members $55, Members $45
Register at 716-854-7457
01.21.12
Just Words
Saturday Poetry Workshop Led Award-Winning Poet Ann Goldsmith
Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM
CG Jung Center, 408 Franklin St.
January 21, 28, February 4 and 11 10am -12noon
Non-Members $55, Members $45
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4th Annual Just Buffalo Members' Writing Contest!Just Buffalo Literary Center is pleased to announce the second annual Members' Writing Contest and reading. The contest alternates annually between poetry and fiction. This installment will focus on flash fiction (fiction of 250 words of less) and will be judged by Edgar Award Winning Author Gary Earl Ross.
Winners will be announced at a special reading of all entries at The Western New York Book Arts Center on Thursday, March 8. Two awards will be presented: a Judge's award, chosen by Mr. Ross, and an audience award, to be voted on by the audience present at the reading. Audience Award and Judge's Award winners will each receive a $50 cash prize, a $25 gift certificate from Talking Leaves Books, a certificate of recognition from Just Buffalo, and publication in Artvoice.
Contest is open to Just Buffalo members in good standing at the time of submission. Contestants may join Just Buffalo at the time of submission by visiting the Just Buffalo web site or by sending a check for $35 along with their entry.
GUIDELINES
1. Submit one piece of flash fiction on any subject that is NO LONGER THAN 250 WORDS. Pieces that exceed the word limit will be rejected with no refund of membership costs.
2. Include a separate cover page that includes name, address, telephone and email. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE FICTION ITSELF. JUDGING IS BLIND. One flash fiction piece per entrant.
3. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS GREATLY PREFERRED
Submit by email to: submissions@justbuffalo.org
If you send hard copy, please mail to MEMBERS FLASH FICTION CONTEST, c/o Just Buffalo Literary Center, 617 Main St., Suit 202A, Buffalo, NY 14203.
4. Submissions will not be returned. Submissions by non-members or lapsed members will be rejected unless annual membership ($35) is paid in full before contest deadline. If you are unsure of your membership status, write us a info@justbuffalo.org to find out.
DEADLINE
Entries must be emailed or postmarked by February 3, 2012.
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BABEL TICKETS
$35 GENERAL ADMISSION
$100 PATRON
Includes admission to pre-event author reception
and reserved seating section, front and center.
$10 Students
In-person only at JBLC offices or at the door.
Must show current student ID.
LIBRARY PATRON DISCOUNT!
Use your library card to receive $10 off a general admission ticket.
(Not valid on patron subscriptions for with any other offer)
Click here to purchase!
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JUST BUFFALO MEMBER WRITER CRITIQUE GROUP
And continues the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM LOCATION: Just Buffalo, 468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo NY FORMAT: All genres - fiction, poetry, playwriting, etc. are welcome.
Gary Earl Ross is the new moderator. http://www.justbuffalo.org/media/pdf/CritiqueGroup1209.pdf |
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 Michael Kelleher Associate & Artistic Director c. 716.861.9965 Business Office CEPA Gallery 617 Main St. Suite 202A Buffalo, NY 14203 p.716.832.5400 f. 716.270.0184 Program Office
Western New York Book Arts Center 468 Washington St. (@ Mohawk)
2nd Floor Buffalo, NY 14203
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