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SUMMARY:2025 Bacopa Literary Review - Debut
DESCRIPTION:  \nWAG’s program on Sunday\, December 14\, will feature the 2025 Bacopa Literary Review. \nMany of the prize-winning pieces (see below) will be read. WAG members with works published in this journal will also be invited to read. \nThe Bacopa editorial board expects to have physical copies of the journal available (WAG members get a free copy!)\, and we will celebrate with refreshments. \nThose unable to attend may wish to watch the program on Zoom. If you do that\, please mute yourself so that any noise on your end will not disrupt the program. The Zoom link is shown below this article. \n2025 Prize Winners\nFICTION \nAward: “Downpour” by Terry Sanville \nHonorable Mention: “Knot” by Abhishek Sengupta \nBest of WAG: “God and His Dog” by Bonnie T. Ogle \nCREATIVE NONFICTION \nAward: “Footsteps” by Joe Marshall \nHonorable Mention: “Never Home in No Man’s Land” by Jenn Yee \nBest of WAG: “Mam Exam” by Charlotte M. Porter \nFORMAL POETRY \nAward: “Real Spanish” by C. J. Grandorff \nHon. Mention: “Ty-Phoo” by Dion O’Reilly \nFREE VERSE POETRY \nAward: “Blanca” by Ines Bellina \nHonorable Mention: “Isabelline and Beige” by Toni Holland \nBest of WAG: “At The Gallery & Everywhere\, She Talks with Her Hands” by Aliesa Zoecklein \nVISUAL POETRY \nAward: “The Ruckle” by S.D. Dillon \nHonorable Mention: “My Mother’s Music” by J. Nishida \nBest of WAG: “My Mother’s Music” by J. Nishida \n\nZoom link (don’t forget to mute your mic):\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89973131287?pwd=UWc4WXRaaDl0OWVQWmgwbTBiNHdVQT09 \nMeeting ID: 899 7313 1287 \nPassword: 316819
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/2025-bacopa-literary-review-debut/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Readings
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SUMMARY:WAG—Matheson Collaboration to Celebrate Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Sample postcard\nThe Matheson History Museum and the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) are joining forces — with postcards and pieces of writing — to celebrate Alachua County’s 200-year anniversary and impact the future. \nThe Matheson has selected 70 postcards from their archives that represent a time capsule of events\, places\, and people of Alachua County over the last 200 years. WAG members are invited to write pieces inspired by these postcards. \nWAG Members: Which postcard will you write about? Access the postcards through this link:  https://bit.ly/WAG-postcards. \nThe future of Alachua County and the future of the world are bound up in the same climate crisis. The United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that we will be here for another 200 years and more. Please take a look at these goals. Which goal might your postcard address? \nNote: These goals are easier to read on the United Nations website. \n \n \nWAG members\, here is how to participate: \n* Pick 3 postcards that inspire you. \n* Email president@writersalliance.org with your 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd choices by Friday\, March 15. WAG President Jenny Dearinger will email you back to let you know which one of your three choices is being assigned to you. \n* When you receive confirmation of your choice\, write a fictionalized story or poem inspired by the postcard or about what you think might have happened in Alachua County at that time. Your document should be 500 words or less\, in Times New Roman or Calibri font\, size 12-point type\, and double-spaced. \n* Mention/incorporate (or use as a theme) one of the United Nations 17 Climate goals within your story. \n* Submission Deadline: Friday\, April 5\, 2024. \n* Submit your writing to: president@writersalliance.org. \n* Please remember that your story will be made public\, so keep it G-rated. \n* This is not a contest. All submissions that meet the criteria will be accepted. \nWhen/Where will your story be published? By Earth Day\, April 22nd\, 2024\, your story will be published on the Climate Collaboratory website. You will be able to read it and all other WAG authors’ stories and poetry at climatecollaboratory.org. \nIn addition\, the Matheson History Museum will have a juried collection of the stories and other cultural pieces on a virtual exhibit on the museum website in December 2024. Your story may be picked to represent Alachua County’s 200th Birthday and become part of its history! \nPresident Jenny Dearinger will inform participants when the Matheson History Museum makes the choices. \nThank you for your participation! And have fun! \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/wag-matheson-collaboration-to-celebrate-earth-day/
LOCATION:Matheson History Museum\, 513 E University Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Bacopa Literary Review 2023 - Debut and Readings
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 12\, join us at the Milhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library for readings by several winners and published authors whose work was published in this year’s Bacopa Literary Review. \nThe winners of the contest were from all over the world. Obviously\, all of the winners won’t be able to attend\, but our local editors will introduce you to their works and give you information about why they chose the works they did. \nEvery year\, this event has become an unforgettable moment in WAG’s literary history. Come on out and see what grabbed the attention of the Bacopa editors. \nFiction:\nAward – “In the Red” by Lisa Isaac \nHonorable Mention – “Red Yucca” by Emilee Prado \nCreative Nonfiction:\nAward – “Sh’mot (Names) / Exodus (The Way Out)” by Hailee Nielsen \nHonorable Mention – “Portrait and Punctum” by Sue Hann \nHumor:\nAward – “Kringle” by Mary Liza Hartong \nHonorable Mention – “Curly” by Roberta Anthes \nFormal Poetry:\nAward – “Burning Haibun at the Creek” by Haley Winans \nHonorable Mention – “Two faced Abecedarian” by Matthew J. Spireng \nFree-Verse Poetry:\nAward – “st0p bl0cking the sun (car0usel)” by August Reynolds \nHonorable Mention – “How to sing in the electric chair” by Martins Deep \nVisual Poetry:\nAward – “Snow” by Chingshun J. Sheu \nHonorable Mention – “1040A” by Sara Adams \n  \nEditorial Board\nEditor-in-Chief: J.N. Fishhawk \nManaging Editor: Tessa Walters \nFiction Editor: Alec Kissoondyal \nCreative Nonfiction / Humor Editor: Stephanie Seguin \nPoetry Co-Editor: Oliver Keyhani \nPoetry Co-Editor: Reinfred Addo \nEditor Emeritus: Mary Bast
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/bacopa-literary-review-2023-debut-and-readings/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Readings
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Marjorie Rawlings!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the birthday celebration of Florida’s most famous writer as she turns 127 on Saturday\, August 5. \nFrom 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, you can enjoy live fiddle music and cake with the legendary mango ice cream from Rawlings’ classic cookbook. \nAt noon\, join the special walk-through tour of Rawlings’ historic Cross Creek farmhouse. \nFree with $3.00 per vehicle park admission. \nMarjorie Rawlings Historic State Park\, 18700 CR 325\, Cross Creek\, Florida. For more information\, phone (352) 466-3672. \n  \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/happy-birthday-marjorie-rawlings/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T140000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:We will enjoy readings by WAG members at our 2022 holiday social at Heartwood Soundstage\, 619 S Main St\, Gainesville\, FL 32601. This will not be a potluck\, and refreshments will not be served since food and drink are available at nearby restaurants. Come on out and enjoy!\n \nIf you are interested in reading\, send an email to Wendy Thornton at newsletter@writersalliance.org.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/readings-at-holiday-social/
LOCATION:Heartwood Soundstage\, 619 S Main Street\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Readings,Social
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SUMMARY:RSVP for Book Launch at the Matheson
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO\, THEN TURN ON AUDIO. \nThe Matheson History Museum and the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) are thrilled to announce the publication of their book\, Local Lives in a Global Pandemic: Stories from North Central Florida. The anthology was edited by WAG members Pat Caren\, Ronnie Lovler\, and Mallory O’Connor\, along with Dr. Charles Cobb\, Curator and Lockwood Professor of Historical Archaeology\, Florida Museum of Natural History\, University of Florida. Cobb and Lovler are also members of the Matheson Board of Directors. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. \nFor the safety of staff and attendees\, capacity will be limited to 50 people and masks are required. Admission is free but registration is required. To register\, click on this website link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-lives-in-a-global-pandemic-book-launch-tickets-200366731287. \nA virtual option via Zoom is available for those who cannot attend in person: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jgb5YR-aSR-lIksY8loZnw. \nHow has the pandemic affected your life and that of your family and friends? \nThat was the question asked by the Matheson staff and Writers Alliance of Gainesville members. They sought stories\, essays\, poems\, etc. about personal experiences during the pandemic. Writers were asked to tell the tale in 1000 words or less\, and they responded passionately. Over fifty contributors sent in numerous essays\, stories\, poems\, illustrations\, and a play.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/book-launch-at-the-matheson/
LOCATION:Matheson History Museum\, 513 E University Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Sale,Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T143000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Readings at the Historic Thomas Center
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville will read pieces of their work on Sunday\, the 12th of December\, 2:30–4:00 p.m. The readings will take place in the West Gardens/Veranda area of The Historic Thomas Center\, 302 NE 6th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32601. \nEach author will have seven to ten minutes in which to read. Readings may or may not have a holiday theme and will be public-friendly. Authors\, please submit your work in advance by email to Wendy Thornton at newsletter@writersalliance.org. \nThe Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) is sponsoring this event and will offer refreshments. The event is scheduled for outdoors\, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/holiday-readings-at-the-historic-thomas-center/
LOCATION:The Historic Thomas Center\, 302 N.E. 6th Avenue\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T170000
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SUMMARY:WAG's 10th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:This year we celebrate a decade of the Writers Alliance\, writers helping writers\, with a pot luck dinner at the V Pizza Restaurant in Downtown Gainesville. Please bring a dish to share – WAG will provide soft drinks and water\, and the V Pizza Restaurant has a full bar\, if you’re interested. We will have readings and music. If you’re interested in reading from your work\, please contact Wendy Thornton by Sunday\, Dec. 8. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring friends\, family\, etc. This is an opportunity for everyone to get together and meet local authors. \nTo Bring: Bring a dish to share. Soft drinks are available via WAG – you may also purchase drinks from V Pizza. Please let Wendy know what dish you’re bringing. If you’d like to bring your books to sell\, you’re welcome to do so. Sales are the sole responsibility of the author.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/22865/
LOCATION:V Pizza\, 115 SE 1 St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T143000
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SUMMARY:Music\, Readings\, and WAG's 2017 Book Project
DESCRIPTION:A crowd turned out on a brisk Sunday afternoon to enjoy music\, readings by WAG members\, and food and drink at Sal’s Place\, a sports bar and restaurant in Northwest Gainesville. \nArthur Crummer\, Ken Booth\, and Janet Barrett Suggs provided the music\, and about a dozen WAG members read essays or selections in poetry\, fiction\, or memoir. \nA big thanks to Wendy Thornton for coordinating the event\, to Ken Booth for setting up the sound equipment\, and to Sal’s Place for providing the venue. \nDonated books\nWe are also grateful to Roz Miller who organized WAG’s Holiday Children’s Book Project. Many of those attending the Sal’s Place event donated books or cash. \nRoz (WAG)\, and Kristen (Peaceful Paths)\nOn December 18\, all donations were delivered to Peaceful Paths\, a non-profit organization that helps children caught in the middle of stressful domestic-violence situations. Peaceful Paths provides a safe place for women and their children\, away from their abusers. \n  \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/8551/
LOCATION:Sal’s Place\, 5109 NW 39th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Sale,Celebration,Readings
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Stetson Kennedy's Life
DESCRIPTION:The Civic Media Center is honoring the life of Stetson Kennedy\, famous Florida folklorist\, human rights organizer\, and environmentalist\, on Wednesday\, October 4\, the day before he would have turned 101. Join the celebration\, which will feature a birthday cake\, and other refreshments provided by the Writers Alliance of Gainesville. \nThe evening’s program\, “Living a Life of Purpose\,” covers 80 years of Kennedy’s activism\, from organizing against anti-Semitism as a 14-year-old to marching with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in their fight for higher wages as a 94-year old. Between those years\, Stetson infiltrated the KKK\, and he engaged in other organizing and journalistic endeavors in support of the Black Freedom Movement\, a series of protests that began with the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955-56. He wrote and published seven books and innumerable articles. He cultivated friendships with Woody Guthrie\, Studs Terkel\, Jean Paul Sartre\, and countless others. \nMusical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Kennedy’s longtime friend\, singer-songwriter\, and co-founder of the University of Florida Arts in Medicine program\, Cathy DeWitt. \nParking is available along SE 5th Ave.\, across the street on S.Main St\, or up at the Courthouse. The event is free. Donations are appreciated. \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/celebrate-stetson-kennedys-life/
LOCATION:Civic Media Center\, 433 South Main Street\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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