BigTown Projects: the cultural arts advantage to the rural community of Rochester and beyond.
2014 Summer Reading Series - 6 Extraordinary Readings
Since it's inception in 2006 BigTown's Summer Reading Series has benefited from the guidance of two special summer residents, Joan Hutton Landis, and Tracy Winn. Without them this series would not be half the fun it is to produce or half the fun it is to attend. I cannot thank them enough for all the work they do to make this a favorite program at BigTown Gallery. Thanks to them, and thanks to you, our reading series has become a cherished, Sunday afternoon tradition where our filled to capacity gatherings of fine folk have come to expect and receive great readings. This year is without exception ! Thank you Joan and Tracy.
We are honored by each and every writer, past and present, who have taken a chance on coming to Rochester and have help build our dedicated audience. New friend or old, we look forward to welcoming you to our exciting 2014 Summer Reading Series at BigTown Gallery. Feel free to spread the word.
Stay tuned for more information, but for now get excited at this line up and SAVE the following dates on your calendar.
Saturday, June 7
Rick Bass & Jane Brock
Sunday, July 6 SPECIAL EVENT: A summer gathering here at the gallery to celebrate live readings and the people who value them most with our special guests and co-hosts, the New England Review. The NER, is one of the regions finest literary journals and we're delighted to have their help in welcoming:
Terry Ford & Jamaal May
This event is followed by a special catered reception in the garden. Please RSVP
Sunday, July 27
Henriette Power & Tom Powers
Sunday, August 3
Cynthia Huntington, Michael Collier & Cleopatra Mathis
Sunday, August 10
Alan Shapiro & Louis Urrea
Sunday, August 24Joan Landis & Tracy Winn
~ join us for our close of summer party
Friday, August 29 Special evening performance with Bread & Puppet's Traveling Circus in our intimate outdoor amphitheater. Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy pizza from our fabulous wood-fired oven and enjoy this marvelous annual family event in the garden strewn with flowers, cats and those beloved puppeteers.
Considered supporting readings at BigTown Gallery? Well here's how you can do it:
1 - Donate at the door OR
2- Consider becoming a Sustaining Member - donate minimum $100 annually
INCLUDES: Your seat reserved at each reading
Invitations to the reception following the reading to
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Gallery News
Last year we made a huge improvement to our gallery environment and switched to LED lighting. We've greened up our act & helped our audiences feel more comfortable.
We are thrilled to report that BIGTOWN PROJECTS received its 501c3 non-profit designation from the IRS this past December 2013. Your donations are officially tax-deductible. Donations are written to BigTown Projects.
