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SUMMARY:September Writer’s Night – Strengthen Your Writing: Using Metacognitive Reading Strategies as a Writer with Maria E. Cuthbert
DESCRIPTION:Writing with your readers in mind as you write\, or as you revise\, can be a strong basis for attractive pieces of creative writing. \nWhat is there about reading that we could be catching as we write? What are some phantom strategies we need to acknowledge? \nMaria E. Cuthbert will present “Metacognitive Reading Strategies” where you can analyze strategies used by readers before\, during\, and after reading. \nPreviewing these strategies can make you a stronger writer\, and make it easier for you to reach the readers’ minds. \nAll Writer’s Night events are held at the Art Center in Grand Junction. \nSpeaker Bio\n \nMaria E. Cuthbert is a writer\, graphite artist\, linguist\, and former professor of languages. She is the founder of the Dual Immersion Academy in Grand Junction\, Colorado. She has coauthored English and French textbooks based on reading for the University of Pedagogy used throughout Mexico. She has a book of poems\, “Siglos de Aire\,” 2010\, and has been included in an anthology of poetry in Spain\, “Mar de Nubes\,” where she has participated in global festivals. Her poetic work is discussed in “Surco de Libros\,” by Jaime Velazquez\, based on top writers. She published a bilingual online magazine\, Latinoticias MC\, from 2010 to 2013 including work by international writers\, artists\, and other celebrities. She has written for several newspapers in Colorado. \nMaria has taught English\, Spanish\, French\, and writing in different schools and universities\, and has translated from Italian and Portuguese also. At present\, she is part of the MIT Writers’ Group where she focuses mainly on poetry. She participates in a group for the conservation of French with international members as well\, and occasionally presents artistic work at the Art Center of Western Colorado. She has lived in Grand Junction since 1998\, where she became a U.S. Citizen in 2005. \n 
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LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
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LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
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LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-7/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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