A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. “Much obliged,” said he, pushing the plate aside, “I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills.” ~Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
For almost 35 years now the Agnes Scott Writers’ Festival has brought renowned novelists, poets, playwrights and essayists to the campus. In the past, distinguished literary figures such as: Margaret Atwood, Joyce Carol Oates, John Updike and many others have shared their work and writing experiences with Agnes Scott and the larger Atlanta community.
Come with Wino Writers March 26-27, 2009 to check out this year’s festival!
Wino Writers is taking a road trip to Kennesaw State University to hear Chris Roerden, author of Don’t Sabotage Your Submission, share the secrets of submitting a manuscript on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10AM – 12PM. The event is free and open to the public.
We’ll be doing lunch afterwards and discussing the keys to getting published. Come join us!
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is January 14-25, 2009. Wino Writers will be in attendance not just because Tony Curtis and Harry from Sex and the City aka Evan Handler will be there promoting their books (although they are big draws for us!!), but because the 12-day cinematic examination of Jewish life, culture and history is jam packed full of Jewish genius and Alan Alda!
According to the website (which will have more information on Dec. 9th), “AJFF is the second largest Jewish film festival in the United States (and largest film festival in Atlanta), attracting an audience of 15,000 and showcasing some 50 international works that examine various aspects of Jewish life. Moviegoers cast their ballots for the Best Narrative and Best Documentary film of the Festival, with winners receiving the AJFF Audience Award. Screenings are supplemented with guest appearances by filmmakers, actors, authors, academics and other expert panelists. In 2007, the AJFF was recognized with prestigious grants from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).”
Check out the festival and tell us what you think!
