Local Stage and Writer's Events
Stage Schedule
These events wll be held on Saturday, August 22nd. See the map for details on location.
- 10:00 am - music/dance
- 11:00 am - featured writers
- NOON - music/dance
- 1:00 pm - music/dance
- 2:00 pm - featured writers
- 3:00 pm - music/dance
- 4:00 pm - open mic beginning with Why I Love OR Essay Contest winners
Writing Events
Authors' Fair 10 AM – 5 PM: Local authors will sell and sign their books, and writers’ groups, magazines, book publishers, and others providing resources to those interested in publishing will display their resources. At 11 AM and 2 PM, featured authors will read from their writing. Authors and others wishing to participate should contact David Memmott at dsmemmott@verizon.net.
Writing Marathon noon – 2 PM: Writers of all ages are invited to wander downtown La Grande, stopping at festival seating or at local eateries to write and share writing. Interested participants will meet at the Authors’ Fair at noon, divide into small groups, and venture into the city.
Open Mic 4 PM – 5 PM: Local writers are invited to join Why I Love Oregon Essay Contest winners to read from their work. Come to read finished work, to share writing in progress, and/or to enjoy the readings.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact:
Nancy Knowles
nknowles@eou.edu
(541) 962-3795