[Capdist-announce] Berkshire Festival of Women Writers Third Week

[Judith Nardacci]

For immediate release: Third Week of Berkshire Festival of Women Writers

Contact: For complete information about Festival events:
www.berkshirewomenwriters.org


For further press information: Judy Nardacci, 413-243-2382;
MssEnn29 at gmail.com

 The third week’s events include:

*Friday, March 15*
WAM Theatre and Sisters for Peace present: Screening: *Half the Sky:
turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide *
Based on Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book, the film portrays women
and girls living in, and struggling to change, extreme conditions. After
film excerpts, Kristen van Ginhoven, Caroline Wheeler and the audience will
explore actions we can take to support positive change for women and girls.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, 7-9:30 p.m.


*Saturday, March 16*  *
Writing for Tweens*
Reading and discussion led by Lisa Greenwald
Lisa will read from her newest novel for tweens, *My Summer of Pink and
Green, *and discuss her path to publication, the writing process, and why
she chose to write for tweens. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
Stockbridge Library, 11 a.m.


*Writing Together: Moving out of the Garret*
Panel discussion with Patricia Lee Lewis, Ellen Meeropol and Jacqueline
Sheehan
The three authors and writing teachers discuss the many ways writers can
work with others for mutual benefit.
Lenox Library, 1-3 p.m.

 *R2W Talks: Interviews with Powerful Women*
Hosted by Serene Mastrianni.
Sheila Keator, Joanna L. Krotz, Diane Patrick and Evelyn Resh join radio
host Serene Mastrianni for a series of intense interviews, followed by a
Q&A session.
Kellogg Music Center, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, 1-3 p.m. Admisson $25;
free for students. Tickets must be purchased in advance at
radio2women.brownpapertickets.com

**

*Sunday, March 17*
Film: *Water Children *presented by The Berkshire International Film
Festival (Netherlands, 2011, 75 minutes, Japanese/English with English
subtitles)
Director Aliona van der Horst follows pianist Tomoko Mukaiyama’s
exploration of fertility and the cycle of life through a multimedia art
project that elicits unusual responses from visitors.
The Triplex, Great Barrington, 11 a.m

*From the Top
*Alison Lobron, journalist and founder/director of the Berkshire Writing
Workshop at Bard College at Simon's Rock, leads short exercises to help
writers craft great beginnings to stories important to them, and introduces
them to the Writing Workshop. Bring a pen and notebook.
Blodgett House, Bard College at Simon's Rock, 1:30-2:30 p.m.


*Writing with Prompts.*
Frances Roth leads a workshop for beginners interested in writing but
unsure of  how to get started. Prompts and practice writing serve both
novice and seasoned writer. Everyone is welcome regardless of writing
experience.
Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield, 2-4 p.m.


*Orion Magazine *presents: *An* *Orion Reading at the Intersection of
Nature and Culture*
Hosted by Hannah Fries
Multigenre readings with poet Andrea Cohen and essayists Melissa Holbrook
Pierson and Ginger Strand, all contributors to the locally-based magazine
with  international readership.
Kellogg Music Center, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, 3-5 p.m.


**
*Monday, March 18*
*The Development of the Self*
Hosted  by Brighde Moffat and Kirsten Peterson
Simon’s Rock students Georgia Cate Byler, Eleanor Cardell, Karishma Singh
Jani, Jaeme Poncin, Grace Rossman and Alexis Marie Wint discuss the
development of the younger female self in relation to forces such as
culture, religion, family and geography.
Blodgett House, Bard College of Simon’s Rock, 7-9 p.m.


*Tuesday, March 19*
*Writing for the Web*
Susanna Opper, a pioneer in online communications, provides guidance in
making your story lively, interesting, brief and easy-to-read. Come
prepared with thoughts about something you want to promote online in a
newsletter, blog or website.
Lenox Library, 6-8 p.m.

The Deb Koffman Gallery presents: *IWOWWOW (In Words Out Words Women’s Own
Words)*
An open mic event for storytellers, poets, musicians and performers. Each
participant is allotted three minutes (600 words or fewer). Men also
welcome to read/perform women’s writing. Sign up by email:
deb at debkoffman.com. Reservations suggested. Snacks to share welcome.
Deb Koffman Gallery, 137 Front Street, Housatonic  7-9 p.m. $6 suggested
donation.

**

*Wednesday, March 20
**Writes of Passage and the Final Journey: The End of Fertililty, Aging,
and Death*
Led by Ann-Elizabeth Barnies and Angela Vuagniaux
Workshop participants will be invited to explore some of the most pivotal
moments in their lives, using writing prompts, discussion, freewriting
and  optional
sharing.
Sruti Yoga Center, 33 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, 7-9 p.m.


The Women’s Interfaith Institute of the Berkshires presents: *Illumination:
Memoir Writing as a Path to Peace*
Writer and teacher Laura Didyk will lead memoir-writing exercises and give
a short reading from her memoir in progress. Potluck at 6 p.m., program at
7 p.m. Bring a dish to share.
Stockbridge Congregational Church, 6-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation,
nonmembers, $5-$10.


*Thursday, March 21*
Kripalu presents: *Jump-Start Your Memoir: Write it from the Heart*
Nancy Slonim Aronie will help participants take the “marrow” of their lives
and transform it onto the page with short, interactive writing exercises.
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox  7:30-9:30 p.m. Pre-registration
required. Call 800-741-7353.


*Garbage into Gold*
Workshop led by Laura Didyk
Writing practice, writing exercises, and on-the-spot assignments will help
us quiet our inner editors and help us arrive at the “gold” of our own work.
Berkshire South/Jenifer House, Great Barrington, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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