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Monday, October 13, 2008

Bohemian Ball

Saturday night I attended the the Bohemian Ball - a fund raiser to support the operations of the Writers Place in Kansas City. There were a few in costume and many who weren't. The evening got off to a rocky start when writers arrived to find the building dark and candle laden. The power on the entire block had gone out at the most inopportune. The muse in the end smiled upon us and the night ended in the light. Photo_101108_006 Photo_101108_005

Among the food and drink there were these long flat crackers that were so damn addictive. Picture wine + poets, only more. We just shortened the word cracker by dropping the er.

At one point a chorus of singers did a ditty to the tune of Abbas' Dancing Queen changed to Writing Queen.

Lots of silent auction items. People were carrying out tons of spoils at the end of then evening. The only downer beside the initial dark was the Chardonnay running out quickly. I don't do red wine.

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Some upcoming Writers Place events:

Sunday, October 19, 2008 -- 7:00 p.m.

Main Street Rag Poetry Showcase Featuring Tim Pettet and Prometheus Unbound

Main Street Rag hosts a production of "Imagination, Please" featuring the voices of Sharon Eiker, Shawn Pavey, Timothy Pettet and others.

Friday, October 24, 2008- 8 p.m.

Dan Jaffee Reading

Poet Dan Jaffee will read political and social issue poems for the "First Tuesday in November".

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Bohemian Ball 2008

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This Saturday night - 6:00 to 9:00 PM all of the serious local writers in the Kansas City area will be in one place... The Bohemian Ball!

  • Wine and beer
  • Lavish buffet coordinated by Murray Gorman,
    Food and Beverage Director for the Nelson-Atkins Museum
  • Jazz and blues by Brother Iota
  • The opportunity to bid on our 100 Silent Auction items, including
    • Theater tickets - American Heartland, KC Rep, and The Unicorn
    • Gift certificates from popular stores and boutiques
    • Feasts at favorite restaurants
    • Gift baskets for holidays, cat lovers, kids, homes
    • massage, yoga , language lessons, creativity coaching, computer repair
    • One-on one sessions with some of Kansas City's best writers

    Proceeds from The Bohemian Ball support The Writers Place’s community literary programs, readings, and workshops.