Thursday, October 29, 2009

Don't Miss Out!

The Carnegie Center invites you to attend the 2009 Community Literacy Conference
on Thursday, November 19th
Noon-7 pm
featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Allington, author, educator and researcher
COST: $25 for the day (workshops, panels, keynotes, lunch)
$15 for keynote only

Call to sign up today! 859.254.4175. Don't miss out!

~warmly~
Katherine

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Young Women Writers Project Call for Applications


Love to write?

Join us for the

Young Women Writers Program 2009-2010

The Carnegie Center invites young women in grades 9-12 to apply to the Young Women Writers Program, a FREE series of intensive workshops focused on self-expression through writing. Those admitted to the program will receive full scholarships covering all instruction and materials as well as lunch at each session. Five sessions, held on consecutive Saturdays during January and February 2010, will incorporate creative writing exercises in flash fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry and young adult fiction. The selected participants will gather for five 4-hour workshops taught by experienced writers with expertise in a variety of fields and genres. The Young Women Writers Workshop is offered by the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning and is funded in part by the Kentucky Foundation for Women.


WHERE & WHEN

January 30: (9-1 pm) cultivating imagery, “Beneath the Door in the Floor”: The Hidden Witnesses in our Writing, led by Bianca Spriggs

February 6: (10-2 pm) flash fiction, “Slowing down to draw whip-lash fast stories from the magic in our hurried lives,” led by Sarah V. Combs

February 13: (10-2 pm) memoir, “Finding the Thread,” led by Hannah LeGris

February 20: (10-2 pm) poetry, “Nice Hat. Thanks:” The Poetry of Collaboration, led by Emma Bolden

February 27: (10-2 pm) YA fiction, Voice, Plot, and Dialogue, led by Bethany Griffin

All sessions, including a catered lunch, will take place at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington. The Center is located downtown at 251 West Second Street in Gratz Park. Participants must commit to attending at least four of the five workshops; attendance at all five sessions is desired, and participant availability and commitment will be considered as applications are reviewed.

PERFORMANCE

In spring 2009, the young women will be directed in a public performance to showcase their individual and collective writing talents. The performance is scheduled during Downtown Gallery Hop on Friday, April 16 at 5:30 pm. All participants will receive a $50 stipend for their performance and will be invited to read once more during the 2010 Kentucky Women Writers Conference in the fall.

ADMISSION

To be considered for the Young Women Writers Program, please submit a cover sheet (can be requested from the center) and a letter stating your interest and motivations for participation. Additionally, a writing sample (no more than 5 pages long) should be attached to this letter. A creative writing piece is suggested. Information should be mailed or brought to the Carnegie Center by January 15. Selection will be limited to 15 participants.

Send cover sheet, letter of interest, and writing sample to

Young Women Writers Program 2009-2010

The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning

251 West Second Street

Lexington, KY 40507

For more information, contact us at: (859) 254-4175 or

kgreene@carnegieliteracy.org

~warmly~

Katherine

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Family Fun Night Tonight

Join us for tonight's Fall Festival Celebration from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will have fall-themed crafts and activities, as well as a FREE dinner for the entire family.


Pre-registration is required, so call now! 859.254.4175.

Hope to see you then!

~warmly~
Katherine

Thursday, October 22, 2009

More Longest Short Story Photos

Lots more fun photos to share! We loved all of the community involvement!





~warmly~
Katherine

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The Longest Short Story---Ever!

The Longest Short Story Ever Written----You've got to see it! 136 participants, ages 6-85, created an amazing story.





For those of you who want to read it, we'll be posting a link to its online gallery soon!

Very special thanks to all of the participants at all locations!

~warmly~
Katherine

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

National Day of Writing Today

It's today---the National Day of Writing! Join us for all of the festivities!

National Day On Writing
Lexington's Longest Short Story


Today's schedule includes:

An installation art performance: demonstrations of people writing at bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, and schools. This serves as a statement that writing is important and will encourage others to write for pleasure or purpose.

The Longest Short Story Ever Written in Lexington, which will be authored by numerous people on National Day on Writing, will share a snapshot of Lexington and people's lives on this day. Join the stellar line-up of local celebrities contributing to the community piece, including Ed McClanahan, Bobbie Ann Mason, Marcia Hurlow, Leatha Kendrick, Milton Toby, Steve Vest, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Kirby Gann, Rena Baer, Neil Chethik and Jan Isenhour, with many more literary icons sure to make their mark.

The story will be written on butcher paper and segments of Lexington's Longest Short Story will be taped up inside the Carnegie Center to create an official Learning Zone. People may contribute 1-250 words to this piece at the Carnegie Center today from 9 AM -6 PM or during the writing demonstrations at the different area locations.


GROUP 1

9:30-11:00am Lexington Public Library- Eagle Creek

11:00-1:00 Barnes and Noble

1:00-3:00 Morris Book Shop

3:00-5:00 Common Grounds Coffee


GROUP 2

9:00-11:00 Third Street Coffee

11:00-1:00 Joseph-Beth

1:00-3:00 Waldenbooks

3:00-5:00 Lexington Public Library- Central Branch


GROUP 3

7:00-9:00am Starbucks- Chevy Chase

9:00-11:00am Starbucks – Broadway

11:00-1:00 University of Kentucky

1:00-3:00 Lexington Public Library- Northside

3:00-5:00 Lexington Public Library- Village Branch


Excerpts of the completed work will be published online in the National Gallery of Writing and other sources.

First Lady Beshear will join us at 5:30 pm to celebrate!

We hope to see you soon! For more information, please call the center at 859.254.4175.

~warmly~
Katherine

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Kentucky Great Writers Series

It was great to see the 75 of you that came out for the KY Great Writers series event last evening with Erik Reece, Tania James and C.E. Morgan. We hope that you come back soon!

What a great way to kick-off this new series! Here are some photos to share:














Special thanks to Morris Book Shop for all of their help for this event!

~warmly~
Katherine

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

National Day of Writing


National Day On Writing
Lexington's Longest Short Story


The Carnegie Center is excited to announce a community-wide celebration of National Day on Writing that will promote writing by encouraging people to contribute to The Longest Short Story Ever Written in Lexington.

Activity plans that day will include:


An installation art performance: demonstrations of people writing at bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, and schools. This serves as a statement that writing is important and will encourage others to write for pleasure or purpose.

The Longest Short Story Ever Written in Lexington, which will be authored by numerous people on National Day on Writing, will share a snapshot of Lexington and people's lives on this day. Join the stellar line-up of local celebrities contributing to the community piece, including Ed McClanahan, Bobbie Ann Mason, Marcia Hurlow, Leatha Kendrick, Milton Toby, Steve Vest, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Kirby Gann, Rena Baer, Neil Chethik and Jan Isenhour, with many more literary icons sure to make their mark.

The story will be written on butcher paper and segments of Lexington's Longest Short Story will be taped up inside the Carnegie Center to create an official Learning Zone. People may contribute 1-250 words to this piece at the Carnegie Center from 9 AM -6 PM or during the writing demonstrations at the different area locations.


GROUP 1

9:30-11:00am Lexington Public Library- Eagle Creek

11:00-1:00 Barnes and Noble

1:00-3:00 Morris Book Shop

3:00-5:00 Common Grounds Coffee


GROUP 2

9:00-11:00 Third Street Coffee

11:00-1:00 Joseph-Beth

1:00-3:00 Waldenbooks

3:00-5:00 Lexington Public Library- Central Branch


GROUP 3

7:00-9:00am Starbucks- Chevy Chase

9:00-11:00am Starbucks – Broadway

11:00-1:00 University of Kentucky

1:00-3:00 Lexington Public Library- Northside

3:00-5:00 Lexington Public Library- Village Branch


Excerpts of the completed work will be published online in the National Gallery of Writing and other sources.

At 6 PM, a writing workshop and celebration will take place and the public is invited attend this free event.

We hope you can join us for this exciting day! For more information, please call the center at 859.254.4175.

~warmly~
Katherine