This is a great opportunity for multicultural bookstores, publishers, newspapers, illustrators, authors, and artists to promote themselves and their work.
“We particularly invite Christian bookstores to participate and provide mulitlingual Christmas books and other related holiday merchandise,” said a spokesman.
Vendor booths are available at affordable rates, including special rates for non-profit arts organizations to sell or display their merchandise.
If a person or group does not want to reserve a booth, but wishes to participate in the program, there are opportunities for choral groups to participate, slots available for storytelling or book readings, space available for holday crafts and/or scrapbook making, and much more.
There is an open mic for poets, songwriters, and authors and a seminar room for those interested in holding a workshop. Bilingual and minority authors, illustrators, artisans, and artists are encouraged to attend.
For more information on this event call (919) 467-6696.
Calendar Fund-Raiser
Friends of Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst are selling 2004 Village of Pinehurst calendars as a fund-raiser for the library.
Each month of the calendar displays a colored postcard of Old Pinehurst Village taken from the Tufts Archives Collection.
The calendar was designed for Friends of Given Memorial Library by Frank Pierce, a local graphic designer.
The calendar sells for $15. It is available at the following locations: Given Memorial Library, Potpourri Gifts, Burchfields Golf Gallery or Pinehurst Retail Shops.
Workshops
The following writers' events and workshops are sponsored by The Writers' Workshop. Advance registration is required by calling 828-254-8111, or email: WritrWkshp@aol.com.
Dec. 5: Writers' Meeting and Potluck, The Writers' Workshop will host an evening of networking and potluck, for anyone interested in writers groups, upcoming readings or workshops. Please bring a covered dish and refreshments. Meets Friday, 7 p.m. at 387 Beaucatcher Road, in Asheville.
Dec. 6: Novel Writing Workshop, Students will receive an overview of novel writing, including character development, point of view, building tension, and getting published. Five pages of work may be submitted for critique, if mailed to our office in advance. Meets Saturday, 10:30-5 pm, at 29 ˝ Page Ave., Asheville. The cost is $70, and $60 for members.
