Events Calendar

 

Literary Events/Spoken Word

Poetry Slams
Sep 16, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sep 16, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Feb 17, 2010
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Feb 17, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Library Atrium
Free Admission

Everyone is invited to come and read, rap, or sing their own poems. Coffee and donuts will be served and prizes will be awarded. If you don't write, please come and listen. Sponsored by the CLC Literary Arts Society.




Sale of Used Books
Nov 16, 2009
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Nov 17, 2009
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Nov 18, 2009
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Brandel Court
Free admission

A large collection of used books at reasonable prices will be available. All purchases benefit the CLC Literary Arts Club scholarship. Book donations will be gratefully accepted on Sun., November 15 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Brandel Court. (Location subject to change.)




Patricia Smith Poetry Reading
Nov 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM

C-Wing Auditorium (C005)
Free admission

Patricia Smith returns to the College of Lake County to read from her original poetry. Four-time National Poetry Slam individual champion, Smith's recent book of poetry, Blood Dazzler was a finalist for the National Book Award. This event is open to the public.

Patricia Smith is a recent inductee into the International Literary Hall of Fame or Writers of African Descent.




Holiday Social
Dec 2, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

D-Wing Lobby (Connecting Link)
Free admission

All nationalities and faiths are welcome to share their holiday stories, poems, songs and dances. There will also be community singing, Christmas punch, coffee and goodies. Sponsored by the CLC Literary Arts Society.




Little Story Slam
Mar 17, 2010
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mar 17, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Library Atrium
Free admission

Everyone is invited to read their own fictional story, anecdote and nonfiction work. Cake and coffee will be served and prizes will be awarded. If you don't write, please come and listen. Sponsored by the CLC Literary Arts Society.




Willow Review Reading & Reception
Apr 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Room C003
Free Admission

Willow Review, the College of Lake County's very own international, award-winning literary magazine, will celebrate the release of the 2010 edition by hosting contributing authors, who will read from their original poetry and prose. Copies of the new issue will be available at the reading. Willow Review is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.




The 19th Annual William Shakespeare’s Birthday Festival
Apr 21, 2010
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Library Atrium
Free Admission

“Mr. Shakespeare will talk about his life and times. Members of the community, students and professors are invited to read, sing or act. A professional pianist will provide music suitable to the occasion. Birthday cake and punch will be served.




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