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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \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. \nDr. 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.
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LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \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. \nDr. 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.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-poetry-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Swift Youth Writers Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Youth writers\, listen up! You are invited to join poet Caleb Rainey for three poetry workshops designed especially for Central Iowa Youth. These workshops are completely free and will be held in-person and as a hybrid option at the Ames Public Library on January 7th\, 14th\, and 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. \nThe workshops will build upon each other to prepare you for a contest where you can submit your best poem. After the workshops\, a panel of poets will conduct a “blind read” contest\, with two poems being chosen for scoring by Dr. Ron McCurdy\, the composer of the “Langston Hughes Project.” To kick off the performance at Stephens Auditorium on February 8th\, Caleb Rainey will perform the selected poems\, accompanied by Dr. McCurdy’s music. \nPOETRY WORKSHOP DETAILS\nLocation: Ames Public Library / Hybrid\n2 to 4 PM on all Dates \nJan 7—Generative poetry workshop\nJan 14—Poetry Revision Workshop\nJan 21—Revised Poetry Workshop\nJan 21—Submit your poem to the contest \nThis one-of-a-kind opportunity is funded in part by an Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) Special Project Grant and a Discover Ames Community Grant. Don’t miss your chance to develop your poetry skills and showcase your talent! \nRegistration is required. Click Here! \nARTIST BIOS \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. \nDr. 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.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-youth-writers-poetry-workshop-3/
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