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SUMMARY:Author Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey | A Publishing Talk & Workshop \nLocation: Ames Writers Collective\, Fifth Street Writers \nSaturday\, November 8 | 11 AM – 12 PM:  Nicole Baart\, The Publishing Journey & book-signing\nFREE and open to the public \nSaturday\, November 8 | 1 PM – 3 PM:  Pitching Your Work\nPublishing practicum workshop \nFee: $25 general admission\, Fifth Street members receive a 10% discount\, and Students Free. CLICK HERE to receive a discount code. \nTO REGISTER for general admission\, CLICK here. \nNicole Baart is the author of several novels\, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five\, she lives in Iowa with her family. Learn more at NicoleBaart.com.\n \nThis event is held in partnership with the Iowa State University MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment Pearl Holgrefe Visiting Writers Series.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/author-nicole-baart-the-publishing-journey/
LOCATION:Ames Writer Collective Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Special Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Ames Artists' Studio Tour at Fifth Street Writers
DESCRIPTION:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at\nAmes Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers\n612 5th St\, ames\nWriting & Spoken Word\nSATURDAY ONLY \nDesigned to serve as a hub for writers\, Fifth Street Writers provides a quiet and inspiring environment for writing while also offering a range of programs\, classes\, and special events tailored for writers of all ages and experience levels. This new space furthers the Ames Writers Collective mission to create healthy communities through the art of writing\, while also supporting writers in the region. \nDuring the studio tour\, Fifth Street Writers will offer space and supplies for creatives to create poetry collage postcards and “Tumbling Words Wild Writing” sessions from 11 to Noon and 2 to 3 PM. We’ll supply a pen and paper.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2025-studio-tour-at-fifth-street-writers/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T160000
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n4th Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 28th from 10 to 4 PM \n\nStop by\, mingle\, buy books\, and contribute to our Community Story. We look forward to meeting you on the 28th. \nStephen Brayton—Fiction\, A Cold New Year\nTina Cho—Youth Lit\, God’s Little Oceanographer\nKelli Fitzpatrick—Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified\nDouglas Myeong’il Gentile—Lessons Learned at a Buddhist Monastery: Hwadu Slogans\nLois Kennis—Women’s Fiction\, Rise on Eagles Wings\nDeb Kline—Memoir\, Forgetting to Remember\nAna McCracken—I Found Myself at Lake Okoboji | Discovering words\, wonder\, dreams\, and inspirations (An anthology)\nLinda Skeers—Youth Lit\, Women Who Dared\nMiles Tritle—Horror/Sci-fi\, The Warning in the Woods\nElise Wayland—Fiction\, Rivals to Lovers\nDenise Williams—Romance\, Just Our Luck\nJ. Susanne Wilson—Historical Fiction\, The Death and Life of Iphigenia \n2024 Contributors to the Swift Literary Festival Community Story
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event-4/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
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SUMMARY:Okoboji Writers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 in Okoboji\, Iowa \nJoin Founder Ana McCracken at the Okoboji Writers Retreat this Fall.  The Okoboji Writers Retreat is a unique gathering on the shores of West Lake Okoboji filled with inspiration\, creativity and community. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript or just getting started\, you’ll find expert-led sessions\, supportive peers and plenty of time to write in a beautiful lakeside setting. \nGet the Early Bird Discount before July 15 by clicking Here! 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/okoboji-writers-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Classes,Open Write,Special Events,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T171755Z
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SUMMARY:Octagon Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam! \nCome hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event on Thursday\, August 21st will begin at 5:30 and poets will take the stage at 6:00. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However\, we will allow same-day sign up at the event. \nWe hope you’ll join us\, as a poet or a spectator\, and support the poets in our community.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/octagon-third-thursday-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Octagon Third Thursdays\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon in Partnership with Ames Poetry Slam & Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250709T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T202327Z
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SUMMARY:Octagon Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam! \nCome hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event on Thursday\, August 21st will begin at 5:30pm and poets will take the stage at 6:00pm. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However we will allow same-day sign up at the event. \nThis event is held at the Octagon Center for the Arts at 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames IA 50010. \nWe hope you’ll join us\, as a poet or a spectator\, and support the poets in our community.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/octagon-third-thursday-poetry-slam-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon in Partnership with Ames Poetry Slam & Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250617T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T142738Z
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SUMMARY:Tumbling Words: An Evening of Writing & Creative Self-Expression
DESCRIPTION:June 19 | 7–9 PM | The Dot Cafe \nJoin us for a low-pressure\, high-vibe writing night built around connection\, creativity\, and handcrafted cocktails. Using poetry as a prompt\, we’ll dive into Wild Writing\, a fast\, unfiltered practice that quiets the inner critic and gets words flowing. \nLed by Ana McCracken\, founder of Ames Writers Collective\, this workshop invites you to write freely\, sip slowly\, and engage with a like-minded creative community. No writing experience necessary\, just bring your curiosity. \nTickets include: \n\n\nA handcrafted cocktail or mocktail \n\n\nA journal and pen \n\n\nA guided Wild Writing session \n\n\nPost-workshop mingle + local handmade goods for sale \n\n\nPresented in collaboration with The Dot\, Lucky Star\, and Ames Writers Collective.A portion of proceeds supports community writing programs through AWC. \nClick here to buy a ticket.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/tumbling-words-an-evening-of-writing-creative-self-expression/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250527T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152919Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Ames Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers is proud to participate in the Downtown Ames Art Walk 2025. \nJoin us and musicians\, Liz Morse and Zachary Cosmos. We’ll provide a Poetry Postcard Collage booth for creativity and community camaraderie. Learn about Fifth Street Writers while you are visiting our space.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/downtown-ames-art-walk/
LOCATION:Ames Writer Collective Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250507T151057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151057Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Street Writers Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Submit a Piece to Read at the Grand Opening \nThe theme is Hit the Road Writing—New Beginnings Real or Imagined. Submit a piece of writing Here.  \nEvent Details \nFriday 05/23/2025 at 612 Fifth Street\, Ames\, IA \n\nDoors open at 6:30pm \nProgram begins at 7pm\nSelected writers will read submissions\nAppetizers & drinks will be served\nGuests can explore the space and sign up  to be a member
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/fifth-street-writers-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T195118Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 11th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-8/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T195306Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 13th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T193329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T194136Z
UID:10010276-1741528800-1741536000@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 9th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-7/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250127T190914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Art Write Now at Christian Petersen Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 2025\, 6pm – 8pm at the Christian Petersen Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall \nArt Write Now with the Ames Writers Collective and Christian Petersen Art Museum.\n“Art Write Now” invites writers of all levels to showcase the powerful connection between visual art and creative writing. Participants will explore how art can serve as a writing prompt\, evoking emotion\, triggering memories\, and sparking conversation. \nThe program will begin with a guided tour of the museum’s exhibitions\, led by curator Alison Ranniger Van Zante. \nSee more.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/art-write-now-at-christian-petersen-art-museum/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20250107T212102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T164319Z
UID:10010603-1740769200-1740776400@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam - Ames Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Season is upon us! We are hosting a series of four qualifying poetry slams across the state in search of our 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Champion. The top three poets from each qualifier will automatically advance to the IPA Poetry Slam Finals to be held on April 5\, 2024 as part of Poetry Palooza! The winner of the IPA Poetry Slam Finals will be named the 2025 Iowa Champion and earn an IPA-sponsored spot in the 2025 BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam. This year’s national slam will be held in Albuquerque\, New Mexico on July 23-26\, 2025.\nFind a qualifying slam near you and save the date! Find the full slam rules and registration details at iowapoetry.com/slam.htm\n\n\n\nIf you didn’t register\, no worries! Come on out to cheer on the poets\, enjoy poetry\, and/or volunteer to judge! All are welcome!\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kelsey Bigelow at kelsey@kelkaybpoetry.com
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/iowa-poetry-association-poetry-slam-ames-qualifier/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T193034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T194225Z
UID:10010275-1739109600-1739116800@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 9th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T192832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T194309Z
UID:10010274-1736690400-1736697600@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 12th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T192250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T024720Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED | 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED | CANCELED | CANCELED \nJoin us again\, \non January 12th (the 2nd Sunday in January) from\n2 to 4 PM in the PEO Room at\nthe Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Community Art Council and the Ames Writers Collective on November 19 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the monthly Gathering of Artists event. This event will be the first in a series of soft opening events for Fifth Street\, our new writers co-working space in downtown Ames. Meet with other writers and our director Ana Hays McCracken to explore the space as it’s open for the first time. Learn about the Fifth Street Writers community and how to become involved!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/gathering-of-artists/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240901T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T152210Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join on  November 10th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
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SUMMARY:Where We Live & My Ántonia—Connecting People and Place
DESCRIPTION:This program is for OLLI-ISU members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Rachel Olsen and Ana McCracken\nWednesday\, Oct. 30\, 2024 3 – 4:30 p.m. CT Online with Zoom \n\n\n\nFew books pack as much genuine life into their pages as the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, My Ántonia—the classic novel of the American immigrant experience that pairs a sense of place with a compassionate and gripping narrative. Following a lecture\, Rachel Olsen will lead the audience in conversation to discuss how community and place shape lives. Participants are not required to read My Án- tonia. This lecture is part of the Cather Sesquicentennial year celebrating Cather’s 150th year. \nRachel Olsen is the Director of Education and Engagement at the National Willa Cather Center located in Red Cloud\, Nebraska. Olsen has a master’s degree in English from Kansas State University with a certificate in Women’s Studies and was a full-time faculty member and writing center director at Oklahoma City Community College before moving to Red Cloud. \nAna McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, received her MFA in Creative Writing from Iowa State University. Her writing and poetry are published in literary journals and anthologies. A certified Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator\, she serves on Litquake’s advisory board and the Willa Cather Foundation board of governors.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/where-we-live-my-antonia-connecting-people-and-place/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240831T160305Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 12th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Claire Kruesel will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240423T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T214807Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n2nd Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 22nd from 10 to 4 PM \n2024 Contributors to the Swift Literary Festival Community Story\nUnder our tent located in front of 409 Douglas Avenue\, we will feature local authors. If you would like to be a featured author\, click here to email us. \nLOCAL AUTHORS TBD \n10 to 11:30 \n11:30 to 1 \n1 to 2:30 \n2:30 to 4 \nALL DAY \n\nWriting-prompt free-writes\nA chance to contribute to our Community Story\n\n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event-3/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240423T212507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T153810Z
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SUMMARY:Words Meet Art at Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me
DESCRIPTION:Join Ames Writers Collective Founder\, Ana McCracken for an evening of Words Meet Art held in partnership with “Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me” a collage exhibit titled\, “Pieces of Me” by of artist\, author\, and musician\, Deb Kline. \nThese events will be held in the Gallery in the Round located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames. \nWords Meet Art is a literary arts event celebrating the intersection of words and art\, which is referred to as ekphrastic response. Ekphrastic work combines vivid description by a writer of a piece of art\, essentially representing a “painting in words.” During this evening’s event\, writers may write prose\, memoir or poetry in response to the collages featured in the exhibit\, “Pieces of Me.” \n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/words-meet-art-at-arts-as-alchemy-forgetting-to-remember-pieces-of-me/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 N. Hyland\, Ames\, IA\, 50010
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240423T211619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T153636Z
UID:10010252-1726252200-1726259400@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Words Meet Art at Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me
DESCRIPTION:Join Ames Writers Collective Founder\, Ana McCracken for an evening of Words Meet Art held in partnership with “Arts As Alchemy Forgetting to Remember Pieces of Me” a collage exhibit titled\, “Pieces of Me” by of artist\, author\, and musician\, Deb Kline. \nThese events will be held in the Gallery in the Round located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames. \nWords Meet Art is a literary arts event celebrating the intersection of words and art\, which is referred to as ekphrastic response. Ekphrastic work combines vivid description by a writer of a piece of art\, essentially representing a “painting in words.” During this evening’s event\, writers may write prose\, memoir or poetry in response to the collages featured in the exhibit\, “Pieces of Me.” \n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/words-meet-art-at-arts-as-alchemy/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames\, 1015 N. Hyland\, Ames\, IA\, 50010
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240831T155442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T194709Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost Fall and the start of the new school year\, which means the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups are starting up again.\n\nOn Sunday\, September 8th\, Linea King kicks off the Swift Youth Writers groups series. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. You can learn about Linea and her writing philosophy by clicking here.\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20240425T131833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T132700Z
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SUMMARY:Ames Writers Collective & William R. Bliss Cancer Center Survivorship Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective & the William R. Bliss Cancer Center for Survivorship Day 2024 \nComplimentary admission is included for this event.\nRefreshments & FUN!Becca the Balloon LadyFriend’s Flowers Bouquet Building (while supplies last)Ames Writers Collective: Pop-Up Writing Through Cancer Session \nWho is a Cancer Survivor? The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines SURVIVOR as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. \nRSVP for the event\, including family/friends at www.blisscancercenter.org/survivor. \n\n#ameswriterscollective #blisscancercenter #writingthroughcancercircles#writingcirclewednesdays \nSee less
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/5642/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234338
CREATED:20230823T022709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T152505Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Willa Cather 150 - Wednesday\, Feb 28
DESCRIPTION:Produced in association with the National Willa Cather Center\, the Ames Writers Collective and the Ames Public Library will host a sesquicentennial celebration of Willa Cather\, one of the most significant and treasured American writers of the 20th century. Cather crystallized the spirit of the American West with a singular voice in her body of poems\, essays\, short stories\, and the critically acclaimed novels One of Ours\, O Pioneers!\, The Song of the Lark\, and My Ántonia. \nFeaturing Rachel Olsen\, Director of Education & Engagement at the National Willa Cather Center\, Olsen will discuss the importance of Cather’s work in today’s world. Additionally\, Olsen and Ana McCracken\, founder of the Ames Writers Collective\, will read excerpts from Cather’s books and short stories to reacquaint Cather enthusiasts and introduce new readers to Cather’s body of work. \nBirthday goodies will be served as well as a book drawing. Willa Cather’s 150th birthday was celebrated on December 7th\, 2023. \nFor more information about the National Willa Cather Center located in Red Cloud\, NE\, visit their website here. \nAbout Rachel Olsen\, Director of Education & Engagement \nRachel Olsen joined the Willa Cather Foundation as a tour guide in October 2017 and has since worked in a variety of educational roles before becoming the Director of Education and Engagement in 2022. A former college English teacher\, she enjoys developing activities and content designed to preserve Cather’s rich literary history. \nIn addition to supervising a team of programming and visitor services staff\, Rachel organizes the Teacher Institute and Author Series programs\, oversees Opera House seasons of events\, plans conferences and seminars\, and fosters relationships with educators from area schools\, colleges\, and universities. Rachel has a Master’s degree in English from Kansas State University with a certificate in Women’s Studies and was a full-time faculty member and writing center director at Oklahoma City Community College before moving to Red Cloud. When she is not getting to know visitors or working on educator resources\, Rachel serves on The Valley Child Development Center Board of Directors as secretary. Rachel loves cooking and going to the movies\, but she is happiest spending time with her husband and daughter. \n\nThank you\, Ames Public Library\nfor partnering with the Ames Writers Collective.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/celebrating-cather-150/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234339
CREATED:20231107T061428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T024022Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Contest Winners at The Langston Hughes Project
DESCRIPTION:Four Swift Youth Writers poets were chosen from a “blind read” contest after attending three poetry writing workshops led by Caleb “The Negro” Poet Rainey in January. The poetry contest winner’s poems will have original score written to them by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, who is the composer of the Langston Hughes Project. To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th at 7 PM\, Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nAdela Solano Osmundson\, Vienna Rossmanith\, Sophia Driest & Nora Nobushawo\n\nARTIST BIOS \nDr. Ron McCurdy\,  is a Professor of Music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California\, where he served as chair of the jazz department for 6 years. Dr. McCurdy is a consultant to the Grammy Foundation educational programs including serving as director of the National Grammy Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Guest artists he has worked with include Joe Williams\, Rosemary Clooney\, Leslie Uggams\, Arturo Sandoval\, Diane Schuur\, Ramsey Lewis\, Mercer Ellington\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Maynard Ferguson\, Lionel Hampton\, and Dianne Reeves. \nCaleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author\, performer\, and producer. He hails from Columbia\, Missouri\, and holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Iowa. His debut book\, Look\, Black Boy\, became Amazon’s #1 new release in African American poetry\, and was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize. His second book\, Heart Notes was published in 2019 and featured on Iowa Public Radio. He released two spoken word albums\, a studio version of Look\, Black Boy\, and a performance album titled\, Heart Notes Live! He co-founded the literary magazine Black Art; Real Stories\, was published in Iowa’s Best Emerging Poets – 2019\, the Little Village Magazine\, and wrote a monthly column for The Real Mainstream. For three years in a row he was named Best Poet/Spoken Word Performer in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. \nTHE AMES WRITERS COLLECTIVE\nthanks the following organizations for their support: \n \n \n \n\n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/youth-workshops-concert-the-langston-hughes-project/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Drive\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50011
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Stephens Auditorium":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234339
CREATED:20231107T061957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T062403Z
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SUMMARY:Building Community through the Art of Writing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/building-community-through-the-art-of-writing/
LOCATION:Bethesda Fellowship Hall\, 1517 Northwestern Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T234339
CREATED:20230819T211718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T130409Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Pop-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n2nd Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 24th from 10 to 4 PM \nUnder our tent located in front of 409 Douglas Avenue\, we will feature the following: \nLOCAL AUTHORS \n10 to 11:30\nBi Ayers\nTom Geraty\nJackie Haley \n11:30 to 1\nHallie Baur\nStephanie (S.L.) Hansen\nPamela Riney-Kehrberg\nMoriah Rose \n1 to 2:30\nPaul Brooke\nDennis Maulsby\nClara McKenna \n2:30 to 4\nJoe Geha\nPattie and Kevin Kimle\nDeb Kline \n\nWriting-prompt free-writes\nA chance to contribute to our Community Story\nA contributor to last year’s Community Story!\n\n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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