BWW President Tamara Tabel appeard on Rick Kogan's WGN "Sunday Papers" radio show to talk about cultural arts events in Barrington.
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame benefit, May 1st at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, IL. A night of words and music with guest appearances by Elizabeth Berg, Joe Meno, Sara Paretsky and others. marc Kelly Smith, creator and founder of the poetry slam movement, will emcee.
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to purchase tickets.
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Barrington Writers Workshop
Where good writers grow
We're Celebrating our 30th Anniversary!
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 21, 7-9pm
Barrington Area Library
Come enjoy an eclectic night of author readings in a cozy bistro-like setting. Sit back with a cup of coffee and listen to original works by local writers - they'll read their poems, short stories, and memoirs. Free. All adults welcome. Co-sponsored by the Barrington Writers Workshop and the Barrington Area Library. Registration requested. Register online at www.barringtonarealibrary.org, by phone at 847/382-1300 or in person.
Saturday, May 22
Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington
How to Present A Book Proposal Author Doug Dvorak will be sharing techniques on how to write a winning book proposal. From 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Dates for fall author readings at the Barrington Area Library are September 17th and November 19th.
The readings are part of the Barrington Area Library’s new entertainment program --
-- The Library Café Series. The series will feature writers, storytellers, singers and more! So come, relax and enjoy!
To celebrate Arts and Humanities month writers were invited to read from their work at Cook Street Coffee in Barrington.
A crowd of people came to hear BWW members read from their original works of poetry, stories, and essays.
MEMBER NEWS
Writers Mary Klest and Tamara Tabel are teaching six-week writing workshops this summer through the Barrington Park District. Memoir class starts June 24 and Poetry class starts June 29th to be held at the Lodge in Citizens Park. See page 41 of the Park District catalog or call 847-381-0687. Registration form
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