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Feb 2024
Ken Waldman: Alaska Stories
The freelance writer, musician, performer and touring artist shares stories about Alaska.
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Traveling in Wonder
Autumn Carolynn invites readers to journey with her on her upcoming book release, "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust." This narrative details Autumn, a former flight attendant, reflecting on her extensive travels to 30 countries over 30 years. The book was released on February 24th, 2024. Autumn will host a meet and greet to celebrate the book's release.
Find out more »Book Signing: John McLoughlin for The Irish Pagan Book of Rites
Local author, John Michael McLoughlin is visiting the Zenith Bookstore to sign his new book, Pagan Portals - The Irish Pagan Book of Rites: Rituals and Prayers for Daily Life and Festivals
Find out more »Writing and Artificial Intelligence: Use Applications for Professional and Creative Writers
From designing book covers to drafting social media posts, writers are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with their creative tasks. ChatGPT secured a record as the fastest growing software application of all time in 2023, and currently has around 180 million active users. But what exactly can these AI tools do, and how can writers use them in an ethical and meaningful way? University of Wisconsin-Superior writing professor Dr. Dan Lawrence covers creative applications and use cases…
Find out more »Life House Rising Stars Variety Show
Life House youth are teaming up with Zeitgeist Arts, performing a variety of acts including song, comedy, poetry and more. Life House is a Duluth-based nonprofit organization that provides services for youth ages 14-24 who are unstably housed and/or navigating various challenges in life.
Find out more »Writing Workshops: Plot and Point of View with Storyteller Loren Niemi
Lake Superior Writers is bringing storyteller and author Loren Niemi to Duluth for two hands-on writing workshops. The morning workshop explores plot techniques, and the afternoon covers point of view. Full details and registration at lakesuperiorwriters.org. Rates for a single session are $35 for non-members and $25 for members. Those wanting to attend both sessions can pay $50 for non-members, or $35 for members. Lake Superior Writers is a literary arts organization in northeastern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin that works…
Find out more »Linda LeGarde Grover (Postponed)
This event has been postponed due to weather. A new date has not been announced. Attendees can hear Minnesota author Grover read from her latest novel, take part in a Q&A session with her and enter a drawing for one of several copies of her book.
Find out more »Jayson Iwen Book Signing
Author Jayson Iwen is visiting the Zenith Bookstore to sign copies of his new book, You Contain Multitudes – Tackling Unconscious Bias Using Poetry, Creative Writing, and Psychology, Iwen's poetry, prose and translations have appeared in numerous journals and his work has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize several times.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Author Talk with Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl on The Science of Agatha Christie
Author Talk with Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl on The Science of Agatha Christie will be held in the Minnesota Room of the Erickson Library. There will be opportunity for a Q&A, purchasing of the book and autographs.
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Workshop
Participants will have a chance to write their life story in this two-part workshop led by UW-Superior's Deb Faul. The first session will instruct participants on how to get started and the second session will focus on the organization and polishing of writing. The use of personal laptops is encouraged. A limited number of laptops will be provided by the library for use during the workshop. Paper and writing utensils are welcome, as well. Session 1: Tuesday, April 2 |…
Find out more »Book Launch Party: Leif Enger’s “I Cheerfully Refuse”
Zenith Bookstore is thrilled to host the launch of Leif Enger's new novel, I Cheerfully Refuse at Ursa Minor Brewing. I Cheerfully Refuse is a rollicking narrative in the most evocative of settings and is a symphony against despair and a rallying cry for the future. Joining Enger at Ursa Minor will be Duluth musician and songwriter Jamie Ness. Books can be pre-ordered at zenithbookstore.com.
Find out more »Six Things I Learned Writing My Breakout Novel
Lake Superior Writers presents this online workshop discussing what it takes to write a breakout novel. Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter will lead the two-hour Zoom workshop that covers the six things she learned about writing breakout novels. During the class, she will also share what it was like to have The Marsh King’s Daughter adapted for the big screen. For full details and to register for the Zoom link, visit lakesuperiorwriters.org. Lake Superior Writers is a…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, repeating until May 6, 2024
Foundations of Flash Fiction
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, repeating until May 6, 2024
Writer Katie Perttunen teaches writing within six weeks at Foundations of Flash Fiction. Perttunen has published two books, written for three newspapers and was the poetry editor for an online literary magazine. This class is best for ages 12 and older and is for both experienced and beginner writers. Participants will need to bring paper, writing implements and the book "Elements of Style".
Find out more »A Song Over Miskwaa Rapids Reading by Linda LeGarde Grover
Minnesota author Linda LeGarde Grover reads from her latest novel, "A Song over Miskwaa Rapids," as part of Lake Superior Writers' Book Club for Writers Series.
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