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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: Yiyun Li in conversation with Lan Samantha Chang
DESCRIPTION:A reading and conversation with Yiyun Li in celebration of the release of her book The Book of Goose (FSG\, 2022). She will be joined in conversation by Lan Samantha Chang.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-yiyun-li-in-conversation-with-lan-samantha-chang/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: Black Author’s Panel with Arnold Daniels Jr.\, Donika Kelly\, Stephen Willis\, Gabrielle Williams\, and Eliza David
DESCRIPTION:Black Author’s Panel in conjunction with the Iowa City Soul & Blues Festival. This year’s event will be moderated by Arnold Daniels Jr.\, and feature readings and conversation with Donika Kelly\, Stephen Willis\, Gabrielle Williams\, and Eliza David.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-black-authors-panel-with-arnold-daniels-jr-donika-kelly-stephen-willis-gabrielle-williams-and-eliza-david/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: International Writing Program Sunday Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear some of this years’ IWP residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-international-writing-program-sunday-reading-series-5/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
CREATED:20220901T183620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T185030Z
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SUMMARY:International Writing Program: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The International Writing Program (IWP) is a unique conduit for the world’s literatures\, connecting well-established writers from around the globe\, bringing international literature into classrooms\, introducing American writers to other cultures through reading tours\, and serving as a clearinghouse for literary news and a wealth of archival and pedagogical materials. Since 1967\, over fifteen hundred writers from more than 150 countries have been in residence at the University of Iowa. \nThis event is live and in-person\, and will be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/thelibrarychannel
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/international-writing-program-panel-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S. Linn St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Iowa City Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T160000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: International Writing Program Sunday Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-international-writing-program-sunday-reading-series-6/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221009T150000
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SUMMARY:Sidekick Coffee & Books: COSTUME PARTY FOR YOUR STUFFIE
DESCRIPTION:Create a Creepy Costume for your Cherished Critter! \nJoin author/illustrator Jennifer Black Reinhardt and the Sidekick Team for a SPOOKTACULAR costume party for you AND your stuffie! Jennifer will read her most recent picture book\, Always by My Side and Sidekick will supply all sorts of crafty materials for you to create a costume for your stuffie! All attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite costume. Registration is required for the event on Sunday\, October 9 from 1 to 3 pm. Please follow the link to register now! https://sidekickonline.shopsettings.com/***REGISTRATION***-Costume-Stuffie-Party-p483756142 \n*Please purchase one book per child to attend the event. An adult must accompany a child. No refunds.*
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/sidekick-coffee-books-costume-party-for-your-stuffie/
LOCATION:Sidekick Coffee & Books\, 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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UID:1646-1665331200-1665331200@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: International Writing Program Sunday Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-international-writing-program-sunday-reading-series-7/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
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SUMMARY:ICON: 47 The Prime Universe
DESCRIPTION:ICON is an annual science fiction convention held in the Cedar Rapids/ Iowa City area of Iowa since 1975\, usually in late October or early November\, under the auspices of the Mindbridge Foundation\, a not-for-profit foundation also responsible for AnimeIowa and Gamicon. The organization was a branching off of the Science Fiction League of Iowa Students\, which was founded by author Joe Haldeman. It is the oldest science fiction convention in Iowa. https://iowa-icon.com/
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/icon-47-the-prime-universe/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Marriott\, 1200 Collins Rd NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T190000
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UID:1648-1665774000-1665774000@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: All Iowa Reads: Rachel Mans McKenny
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2003\, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. The 2022 All Reads selection is Rachel Mans McKenny‘s The Butterfly Effect.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-all-iowa-reads-rachel-mans-mckenny/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T160000
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UID:1650-1665936000-1665936000@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: International Writing Program Sunday Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-international-writing-program-sunday-reading-series-8/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221017T190000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: Rebecca Rukeyser in conversation with Rachel Yoder
DESCRIPTION:A reading and conversation with Rebecca Rukeyser in celebration of the release of her book The Seaplane on Final Approach. She will be joined in conversation by Rachel Yoder.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-rebecca-rukeyser-in-conversation-with-rachel-yoder/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T140000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: Margo Price
DESCRIPTION:Country singer Margo Price will read from and talk about her new memoir\, Maybe We’ll Make It.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-margo-price/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000
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CREATED:20220817T185325Z
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UID:1656-1666540800-1666540800@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Lights: International Writing Program Sunday Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/prairie-lights-international-writing-program-sunday-reading-series-9/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T180000
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SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo Community Writing Center
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate NaNoWriMo Community Writing Center at Iowa City Public Library
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/nanowrimo-community-writing-center/2022-11-04/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S. Linn St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221107T120000
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SUMMARY:Love\, Light\, & Lit: National Children’s Book Week
DESCRIPTION:National Children’s Book Week is BACK! North Liberty Library kicking off the month of November by spotlighting the best holiday picture books!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/love-light-lit-national-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:North Liberty Library\, 520 W. Cherry Street\, North Liberty\, 52317\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T190000
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SUMMARY:LAUREN HALDEMAN AND KAVEH AKBAR
DESCRIPTION:Please join with Lauren Haldeman who will talk about and show images from her book Team Photograph. She will be joined in conversation by Kaveh Akbar. In her extraordinary graphic novel–which masterfully incorporates poetry and elements of memoir–Lauren Haldeman layers the warfare of soccer over the battlefields now called Bull Run Regional Park\, where\, growing up\, her soccer team would practice and compete. The narrator turns to poetry and history to make sense of the town and its bloodshed\, of its forever attachment to injustice and its inability to restore erased identities. \nLauren Haldeman is the author of the graphic novel Team Photograph\, and the collections Instead of Dying (winner of the 2017 Colorado Prize for Poetry)\, Calenday\, and The Eccentricity is Zero. Her work has appeared in Poetry\, Tin House\, The Colorado Review\, The Iowa Review\, Fence and others. A graphic novelist and poet\, she’s received an Iowa Arts Fellowship\, a Sustainable Arts Foundation Award and visiting fellowships from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, and University of Cape Town. \nKaveh Akbar is the author of the poetry collections: Pilgrim Bell and Calling a Wolf a Wolf\, the chapbook Portrait of the Alcoholic\, and he is the editor of The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse: 100 Poets on the Divine. In 2020 Kaveh was named Poetry Editor of The Nation. His honors include multiple Pushcart Prizes\, a Civitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship\, and the Levis Reading Prize. He teaches at the University of Iowa and in the low-residency MFA programs at Randolph College and Warren Wilson.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/lauren-haldeman-and-kaveh-akbar/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T193000
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SUMMARY:AN EVENING WITH ANNE LAMOTT
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presented by: True Endeavors & Prairie Lights Books\nAnne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism\, Motherhood\, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor – she is laugh-out-loud funny – and ruthless honesty\, Lamott converts her subjects into enchantment. Actually\, she writes about what most of us don’t like to think about. She wrote her first novel for her father\, the writer Kenneth Lamott\, when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. She has said that the book was “a present to someone I loved who was going to die.” In all her novels\, she writes about loss – loss of loved ones and loss of personal control. She doesn’t try to sugar-coat the sadness\, frustration and disappointment\, but tells her stories with honesty\, compassion and a pureness of voice. As she says\, “I have a lot of hope and a lot of faith and I struggle to communicate that.” Anne Lamott does communicate her faith; in her books and in person\, she lifts\, comforts\, and inspires\, all the while keeping us laughing.\n\nAnne Lamott is the author of seven novels\, Hard Laughter\, Rosie\, Joe Jones\, Blue Shoe\, All New People\, Crooked Little Heart\, and Imperfect Birds. She has also written several bestselling books of nonfiction\, including\, Operating Instructions\, an account of life as a single mother during her son’s first year; Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son’s First Son; and the classic book on writing; Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. She has also authored several collections of autobiographical essays on faith; Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith\, Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith\, and Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith. In addition\, she has written\, Help\, Thanks\, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers\, Stitches; A Handbook on Meaning\, Hope and Repair\, Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace\, Hallelujah Anyway; Rediscovering Mercy and Almost Everything: Notes on Hope. Her most recent book is Dusk\, Night\, Dawn: On Revival and Courage.\n\nLamott has been honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship\, and has taught at UC Davis\, as well as at writing conferences across the country. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Mock has made a documentary on Lamott\, entitled “Bird by Bird with Annie” (1999). Anne Lamott has also been inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/an-evening-with-anne-lamott/
LOCATION:Englert Theatre\, 221 E. Washington St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
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SUMMARY:Mic Check Poetry Fest 2022: Ebony Stewart and Patricia Smith
DESCRIPTION:Two powerful poets and performers lead workshops on Saturday afternoon\, then perform live at The Englert Theatre Saturday night. All events available in-person and online at this hybrid festival.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/mic-check-poetry-fest-2022-ebony-stewart-and-patricia-smith/
LOCATION:Englert Theatre\, 221 E. Washington St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T200000
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SUMMARY:Slam O Vision International
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required: This is a free event! Walk-ins welcome. \n\n\n\n\nThe spoken word version of Eurovision\, hosted by the UNESCO Cities of Literature and their partners — where each City slams their way to the grand title of SlamOvision Champion! \nThe Slam O Vision event is a project of the international UNESCO Cities of Literature. Slam poets in 11 Cities of Literature compete to be named the Slam O Vision champion. \nIowa City poets and poetry lovers join us to watch and rank the 11 poets. The same will happen in the other participating Cities of Literature. The scores will be tabulated and an international Slam O Vision poet will be crowned. \nParticipants from Bucheon\, South Korea; Edinburgh\, Scotland; Iowa City; Heidelberg\, Germany; Melbourne\, Australia; Nottingham\, England; Quebec City\, Canada; Reykjavik\, Iceland; Seattle\, Tartu\, Estonia; and Utrecht\, the Netherlands will take part by video.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/slam-o-vision-international/
LOCATION:MERGE\, 136 S Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T120000
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UID:2227-1668340800-1668340800@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Give the Gift of Signed Books with Chloe Angyal
DESCRIPTION:Give the Gift of Signed Books this holiday season! Sidekick is delighted to host several authors as part of our new holiday tradition-giving signed books! We always offer complimentary gift wrapping! Chloe Angyal will be at Sidekick to sign on Sunday\, November 13th from 2pm-3pm.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/give-the-gift-of-signed-books-with-chloe-angyal/
LOCATION:Sidekick Coffee & Books\, 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T140000
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CREATED:20221104T162424Z
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UID:2229-1668348000-1668348000@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:RAINBOW ROWELL
DESCRIPTION:Join Prairie Lights Books for a reading and signing with New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell!   Seating is limited\, so if you pre-pay a pre-order a copy of her new book\, Scattered Showers\, we will be happy to save you a seat! \nRowell’s new book\, Scattered Showers (YA ages 14- 17)\, contains nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure. It’s a feast of irresistible characters\, hilarious dialogue\, and masterful storytelling—in short\, everything you’d expect from a Rainbow Rowell book! \nRainbow Rowell lives in Omaha\, Nebraska\, with her family. She’s the author of Eleanor & Park\,  Fangirl\,  Attachments\,  Landline\,  Pumpkinheads\, and the Simon Snow trilogy. \nPlease place pre-orders prior to Nov 11th. Books can be ordered here\, or you may call (319)337-2681(during store hours). Rowell will be happy to sign one book from home with any purchased for/at the event from Prairie Lights. \nMasks required!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/rainbow-rowell/
LOCATION:Prairie Lights Books\, 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T103000
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UID:2231-1668853800-1668853800@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa City Public Library children’s librarians at the University of Iowa’s new Stanley Museum of Art for a very special storytime! \nWe’ll start with stories in the museum lobby from 10:30 to about 11 a.m. Enjoy listening to picture books celebrating the power of art and learn about artists who are part of the Stanley’s inaugural exhibition! Along with these read-alouds will be creative movement activities like rhymes\, songs\, and fingerplays. \nAfter storytime\, try a scavenger hunt through the museum and see world-class works of art up close. Get a set of colored pencils for finishing the hunt! Docents will be stationed throughout the galleries to help with the hunt and answer questions about the art. Browse the galleries as long as you like! \nAll are welcome\, but this storytime may be best suited for preschoolers and up. \nThe Stanley Museum of Art is located at 160 W. Burlington Street in Iowa City. Admission is free.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/storytime-at-the-stanley/
LOCATION:Univ. of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art\, 160 W Burlington St\, Iowa City\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T190042Z
UID:1674-1670072400-1670079600@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Sidekick Coffee & Books: SANTA AT SIDEKICK
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at Sidekick! Santa will be available from 1pm-3pm. Please feel free to take your own photos!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/sidekick-coffee-books-santa-at-sidekick/
LOCATION:Sidekick Coffee & Books\, 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Paul Engle Glory of the Senses High School Essay Contest Deadline to Submit
DESCRIPTION:To continue Paul Engle’s tradition of inspiring writers and celebrating the rich culture of Iowa\, the City of Literature organization annually solicits essays from Iowa high school sophomore about an “Iowa experience\,” drawing on a specific memory to capture the sights\, sounds\, smells\, tastes and touches of the day. The author of the essay judged by reviewers to be the best receives one year of free tuition to the University of Iowa. A select number of runners up receive a $500 scholarship from the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature. \nThe contest is based on Engle’s writings\, particularly his memoir\, A Lucky American Childhood. \nThe deadline for submissions for the 2023 contest is June 2. To view details about this year’s contest and how to submit\, click here.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/paul-engle-glory-of-the-senses-high-school-essay-contest-deadline-to-submit/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T203000
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SUMMARY:SlamoVision Poetry Competition
DESCRIPTION:Slam poets from around Iowa are invited to participate in a special international slam event in Iowa City on Oct. 2. \nSlamoVision is a project of the international UNESCO Cities of Literature. Slam poets in some of the 42 Cities of Literature around the world will compete in their home cities. One poet from each participating city will move on to an international competition to be judged by fans from the other cities. At the end of the process\, one poet will be named the SlamoVision champion for 2023. This is the fifth year for the international competition. \nThe Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Iowa City Poetry will co-host Iowa City’s slam poetry event at 6:30 p.m. on Monday\, Oct. 2\, at the Public Space One location at the Close House\, 538 S. Gilbert St. Poets from across Iowa may participate. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.; the slam begins at 7 p.m. Each poet has three-and-a-half minutes to perform. At the completion of three rounds\, the winning poet will be chosen to represent Iowa City in the international competition. \nTwelve Cities of Literature are participating in Slamovision 2023: Dublin (Ireland)\, Exeter (UK)\, Iowa City (US)\, Kuhmo (Finland)\, Ljubljana (Slovenia)\, Manchester (UK)\, Melbourne (Australia)\, Nottingham (UK) Québec City (Canada)\, Reykjavik (Iceland)\, Tartu (Estonia)\, and Vilnius (Lithuania). \nA video of the winning poet from the Oct. 2 event will be entered into the international contest. Audiences in each participating City of Literature will gather to watch and score the dozen video. The Iowa City watch event will be held as part of the Mic Check Poetry Fest\, Nov. 3-4. The scores from all of the cities will be tabulated and an international SlamoVision poet will be crowned during an online event on Dec. 5 hosted by the Nottingham City of Literature in England. \nCheck out the 2022 and 2021 winners:\nStrong Tea by Abíọ́dún ‘Abbey’ Abdul\nIsland Screams by Cara Thompson \nTo learn more and see all previous Slamovision Contestants\, please visit:\nhttps://cityofliterature.com.au/slam-o-vision/
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/slamovision-poetry-competition/
LOCATION:PS1 Close House\, 538 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
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SUMMARY:Marathon Public Reading of Shakespeare’s Sonnets
DESCRIPTION:April is Shakespeare’s birthday month (not to mention National Poetry Month)\, and Riverside Theatre and the City of Literature will celebrate by highlighting literary masterpieces rarely explored on stage: the Bard’s 154-poem sonnet cycle. This public reading will take place on the Ped Mall’s Weatherdance Fountain Stage on Tuesday\, April 23 from 1:00-4:00pm. We welcome ALL members of our community to sign up for a reading slot using this form. Volunteers will be notified at least a week before the event with their assigned time and sonnets.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/marathon-public-reading-of-shakespeares-sonnets/
LOCATION:Pedmall Weatherdance Fountain Stage\, College St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
CREATED:20240319T174530Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Simon & Schuster AuthorFest
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin TJ Alexander\, Kaliane Bradley\, & Jackie Lau in conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings\, the duo behind the romance power-house Christina Lauren. WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 24th At 7PM ET/ 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT VIA ZOOM From fake relationships to star-crossed time travelers to queer throuples\, these authors are not your mother’s romance writers. Ahead of their upcoming releases\, Alexander\, Bradley\, and Lau will discuss what makes a great romance\, and how the genre can go beyond a simple love story. \n\nR.S.V.P. at www.simonandschuster.com/p/authorfest\n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/spring-2024-simon-schuster-authorfest/
LOCATION:A Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
CREATED:20240910T150910Z
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SUMMARY:SlamoVision Slam
DESCRIPTION:SlamoVision is a project of the international UNESCO Cities of Literature. Slam poets in some of the 53 Cities of Literature around the world will compete in their home cities. One poet from each participating city will move on to an international competition to be judged by fans from the other cities. At the end of the process\, one poet will be named the SlamoVision champion for 2024. \nHenry Morray\, winner of the 2022 Iowa City event\, will emcee the slam. \nThe Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Iowa City Poetry will co-host Iowa City’s slam poetry event at 7 p.m. on Sunday\, Sept. 22 at Close House\, 538 S. Gilbert St. Poets from across Iowa may participate. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.\, the slam begins at 7 p.m. Each poet has four minutes to perform. At the completion of three rounds\, the winning poet will be chosen to represent Iowa City in the international competition. \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/slamovision-slam/
LOCATION:PS1 Close House\, 538 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
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SUMMARY:Let’s Move The Needle: Art and Activism in Community
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, artist and craftivist Shannon Downey for a community stitching event and book launch. Filled with reflection\, activities\, exercises\, prompts\, and stories\, her new book\, Let’s Move the Needle\, is both a how-to guide and a testament to the power of art and handwork to build community and make change. Everyone can be a changemaker\, and change-making can be enjoyable\, and a bit sassy! \nShannon Downey is the founder of Badass Cross Stitch and Seriously Badass Women\, and is an artist\, activist\, craftivist\, community builder\, and general instigator. She is on the faculty at Columbia College Chicago and currently lives in Chicago\, Illinois. \n2-3:00 PM Reading\, Q&A and book-signing – Prairie Lights Books will be here with copies of Shannon Downey’s Let’s Move the Needle for sale. \n3-4:00 PM Community Stitch-Fest – Get inspired and have some fun! Bring a project or we’ll have instructions and a pattern for learning. \nCosponsored by Prairie Lights Books and Home Ec Workshop.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/lets-move-the-needle-art-and-activism-in-community/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S. Linn St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T051157
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SUMMARY:Slamovision 2025 Qualifying Slam
DESCRIPTION:Slam poets from around Iowa are invited to participate in a special slam on Sept. 9 that will pick our entrant for an international slam competition. \nSlamoVision is a project of the international UNESCO Cities of Literature. Slam poets in 18 of the 53 Cities of Literature around the world will compete in their home cities. One poet from each participating city will move on to an international competition to be judged by fans from the other cities. At the end of the process\, one poet will be named the SlamoVision champion for 2025. \nCaleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey\, winner of the 2023 Iowa City event\, will emcee the slam. \nThe Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Iowa City Poetry will co-host Iowa City’s slam poetry event at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Sept. 9 at Close House\, 538 S. Gilbert St. Poets from across Iowa may participate. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m.\, the slam begins at 6:30 p.m. Each poet has three minutes to perform. At the completion of three rounds\, the winning poet will be chosen to represent Iowa City in the international competition. \n \nA video of the winning poet from the Sept. 9 event will be entered into the contest. Iowa City poets and poetry lovers will convene during the Iowa City Book Festival\, to watch and rank the poets from the other participating cities. This same process will happen in the other Cities of Literature. That judging event will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday\, Oct. 10\, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library. The scores will be tabulated and an international SlamoVision poet will be crowned during an online event at noon on Nov. 5\, hosted by the Dublin City of Literature. \nParticipating Cities of Literature are Bremen\, Germany; Dublin\, Ireland; Exeter\, UK; Gothenburg\, Sweden; Heidelberg\, Germany; Iowa City; Kozhikode\, India; Ljubljana\, Slovenia; Manchester\, UK; Melbourne\, Australia; Nottingham\, UK; Odessa\, Ukraine; Quebec City\, Canada; Reykjavik\, Iceland; Slemani\, Iraq; Tartu\, Estonia; Vilnius\, Lithuania; and Wroclaw\, Poland.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/slamovision-2025-qualifying-slam/
LOCATION:PS1 Close House\, 538 S Gilbert St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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