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Charis Circle Programs and Events
April 2010 |
Mad for Foucault with Lynne Huffer
Thursday, April 1, 7:30-9:00pm
Join queer feminist theorist Lynne Huffer from Emory University as she presents her recent book, Mad for Foucault: Rethinking the Foundations of Queer Theory, a reappraisal of Michel Foucault as a founding thinker of queer theory. Combining personal narrative, archival history, and philosophical argument, Huffer tells a story about historical modes of exclusion that produced perversions as forms of madness, ultimately calling for new practices of transformation through a political ethic of eros.
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Faiths and Feminisms Presents Zentangle
Wednesday, April 7, 7:00-9:00pm
As part of our ongoing Faiths and Feminisms series join us to learn Zentangle - a beautiful and relaxing art form that anyone can create using simple materials and repeating patterns. In this workshop we will learn the basics of creating Zentangle as well as many metaphors for our lives and spirits. Joan Payton and Jeannie Mahood are Atlanta's only Certified Zentangle Teachers. Please bring $5 to cover materials.
For more information please visit: www.zentangle.com |
Anne Lamott
Friday, April 9, 7pm at the First Baptist Church in Decatur
Anne Lamott, the renowned author of many bestselling books including Traveling Merciesand Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, visits us with a tough and touching new novel, Imperfect Birds. "Heartbreaking and delightful, moving and hopeful, the novel reminds us how our children are connected to and independent of us, and that no matter how difficult our struggle is with them, love underlies it all and saves us. This novel captures the deepest, purest, most terrifying experience of parents fearing for their children. With great insight and humor, Anne Lamott shows us what it means these dangerous days to be a parent, what it means to be a child, and what it means to be a family."
For details and further information, please visit sponsor Georgia Center for the Book |
Writing With Intent
Monday, April 12 & 26, 6:30-8:30pm
This facilitated group is open to all writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism, motivational exercises, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. We do in group exercises and critiques with an eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. Please direct inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org. |
Cliterati Open No-Mic Featuring Andi Kauth
Thursday, April 15, 7:30-9:00pm
Charis & Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken wordteam of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. April's feature is Andi Kauth, who began her career in Slam in 2004 under the tutelage of the founder of Poetry Slam, Marc Kelly Smith. Oh, and she's only 21. Andi may only be 21 but she's already a professional poet. |
Akoma Book Club
Saturday, April 17, 10:30am-12:00pm
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self-empowerment and growth. Even if you haven't read the book, but are willing to talk about the principles in the book, you can join us for a lively discussion. April's book is The Shift by Wayne Dyer The Shift illustrates how and why to make the move from ambition to meaning. Such a shift eliminates our feelings of separateness, illuminates our spiritual connectedness, and involves moving from the ego-directed morning into the afternoon of life where everything is primarily influenced by purpose. |
Connie May Fowler
Thursday, April 22, 7:30-9:00pm
Charis favorite Connie May Fowler, author of Before Women Had Wings, is back with her provocative and transcendent new novel, How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly: the story of a young woman who, in a twenty-four hour period, journeys through startling moments of self-discovery that lead her to a courageous and life-altering decision. You won't want to miss this special evening with one of the leading ladies of contemporary fiction.
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Whose Earth Day?: A 40th Anniversary Celebration for All of Us
Friday, April 23, 7:00-8:30pm
In honor of the 40th celebration of Earth Day we invite you to join us for a program exploring the intersections of environmental justice and other social justice movements. Dianne Glave, editor of To Love the Wind and the Rain: African Americans and Environmental History and author of the forthcoming Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage, will join us to talk about her work on the African Diaspora and the environment. Environmental activists from GA WAND will join us to discuss the role of women in local environmental justice movements. |
Blue Feather Books Author Showcase
Saturday, April 24, 7:00-8:30pm
Join Blue Feather Books authors, Jane Vollbrech, Mavis Applewater, and Chris Paynter for a special signing and meet and greet. Whether you're a fan of erotica, paranormal romance, sports, love stories, or dramatic fiction, these authors have you covered. Bring the books already in your library and get autographs and plan to add some new must-read titles to your collection.
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 Fiona Zedde's Kisses After Midnight Party
Friday, April 30, 7-8:30pm
Join us as we bid longtime Charis family member, Fiona Zedde, a fond farewell as she moves to Florida. Fiona will read from her new ebook, Kisses After Midnight, and will be delighted to sign copies of her other books as well. Don't miss this opportunity to say goodbye to one of Atlanta's favorite steamy ladies!
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