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| Literary Potluck! December 9th, 2006 10am - 12pm | DWG's 2nd Literary Potluck & Promotional Planning for 2007  The Detroit Writers Galore and Motown Writers will host the 2nd Annual Literary Potluck December 9th, 2006 10am - 12pm in The Main Detroit Library at 5201 Woodward (across from the DIA) in the Basement Staff Lounge. We're inviting all readers and writers to come network and celebrate the holidays with us as we:
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| by La Shaun Phoenix Moore | Comedy, Monologues, Poetry Readings , Comedy, Monologues, Poetry Readings , Performances, etc. Come Join Us @ Beans & Bytes 4200 Woodward Ave , Detroit MI 8:30pm until 11:00 pm (feature starts promptly at 9p.m.) Every Tuesday With Your Hostess La Shaun Phoenix Moore and DJ Eitan Admission is ONLY $5!!! We have "open mic" !!!! And you can also get that weekly gripe off of your mind by stating the infamous "BYTETHIS... " or you can win some money via the game "I got your tune..."!!!! *** Featured Poetry Readings and/or Performances are asked by invitation only. If you are interested in featuring at Beans & Bytes (without being invited), we ask that you come and check it out first. Features are paid between $30-$500.*** Poetry, Family and Fun. (the P.F.F rule is in effect) Our Feature This Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Is: J.W. Baz From The 2006 Chicago Poetry Slam Team A relative newcomer to the scene, J.W. Baz has grabbed onto the performance poetry world with both hands and taken many happy listeners with him, becoming a consistent Chicago slam winner and featured performer in multiple venues, including the legendary Green Mill. Armed with his confessional style, Baz tackles everything from searing social commentary to painfully honest introspection with a generous portion of intensity and a dash of dry wit. Recently, Baz won the 2006 Rustbelt Regional Slam and finished in the Top Ten at the 2006 National Poetry Slam as a member of Team Chicago. WWW.DET ROITPOETRY. COM Beans & Bytes "BYTETHIS" , the OFFICIAL www.detroitpoetry. com sponsored series, poetry readings/monologues /spoken word/music, every Tuesday @ 8:00pm. 4200 Woodward, Detroit MI . $5 admission. for more information email powerfulblackwoman1 9@yahoo.com or call 734-812- 2796 | |||||
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| by Aurora Harris | Celebrating Detroit's Rich Literary History  Founded in 1965 by Dudley Randall, Detroit’s Broadside Press (non-profit 501.c3) is one the oldest book publishing companies in the nation that publishes poets and promotes literacy through its writing programs. SoundStaff Productions and Broadside Press will host a holiday fundraising event for Broadside Press on Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:00 am – 6:00 pm in TechTown’s Tech One Building, 440 Burroughs Detroit, MI. The event will feature a variety of vendors with unique products, live entertainment, open mic poetry readings and writing workshops by local poet Aurora Harris. There is a $40.00 vendor fee. Donations will support youth and adult writing programs, future publications and the Poet’s Theatre. Donations may be sent to Broadside Press 440 Burroughs Ste 124 Detroit, MI 48202. For more information or to register, call Kevin Edwards (313) 938-1030, Aurora Harris at (313) 530- 8660, Broadside Press (313 ) 896-8921. For more information on this event, you can reach me at aurora_harris@comcast.net Thank you for your help in spreading the word to those in need and those who can help! | |||||
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| by Lisa Wicker | The Winning Spirit - Building Employee Enthusiasm  Celebrating Lisa Wicker's debut book - The Winning Spirit - Building Employee Enthusiasm Friday, December 15, 2006 @ 5:30p Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, Michigan (One Mile West of I-75 @ Square Lake Rd.) (For directions see Mapquest or call hotel direct at 248.648.6016.) Lisa will be signing copies of her new book. GREAT GIFT TO START THE NEW YEAR! 1 for $15, 2 for $28 Cash, check accepted. Hors d'oeuvres served. To RSVP, reply back to this email or call 313.862.2995. Visit Lisa online at www.the- winningspirit.org See attached invitation for more details. Hope to see you there!  | |||||
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| by Article Author, Erica Martin | hosted by Second Time Media & Author Erica Martin  The response was so great for the Roundtable Discussion that the attendees are calling for Part 2!! So get ready for another phenomenal discussion about "Everything you've ever wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!" on December 20th, from 5:00pm-7:45pm. Visit h ttp://www.eventbrite.com/event/41146069 to save your seat! Time: 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm Location: Redford Branch Library 21200 Grand River Ave. Detroit, 48219 | |||||
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 http://motownwriters.com/bookstore.html Readers: Explore at your leisure; Buy a lot!!! We also have free books by some Michigan Authors at http://HubBooks.biz in the free download section. Authors: If you would like to be listed on this website, the only requirement is that you must be a Michigan author and your book cover must be in a thumbnail size. For more information, please email: motownwriters@yahoo.com. Our Price: FREE to Add & FREE to Browse Learn More | ||||||
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Sylvia Hubbard
Author & Founder of Motown Writers Network. http://SylviaHubbard.com
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