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February 2004 Programs & Events
Genesee Reading Series
- Tuesday February 3, 7:30 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- $3 W&B members, $6 general public
Hosted by M.J. Iuppa [ bio ] with Anne Panning [ bio ] and Robert Siegel [ bio ]
 Dakotas on Film Series
Three films that cross genres exploring the landscape of the Dakotas
North by Northwest (1959) directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Thursday February 5, 7pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free and open to the public
- No pre-registration required
LiTalk
- Tuesday February 10, 7–8:30 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free to W&B members, $3 general public
Join various W&B instructors for this unique lecture and discussion series that is sure to challenge writers of all kinds with unique topics of interest.
The Bertrand Russell Society
- Thursday February 12, 7 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free to W&B members, $3 general public
A common misconception is that the BRS is for only those who have special knowledge of or interest in Bertrand Russell. Actually society is much more focused on a large number of intellectual areas, great skill in writing of all sorts from the most esoteric technical material to the most commercial popular writing, and whole-hearted involvement in social and political activism.
Hosted by Dr. David White, this ongoing program promises to be an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Questions about the meetings or the group itself should be directed to
at the University of Rochester Press.
See also: W&B Welcomes the Bertrand Russell Society
 Rochester Poets Reading & Open Mike
- Tuesday February 17, 7 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free and open to the public
Rochester Poets has been a thriving poetry organization in the community since 1922. Their membership includes poets of all ages, interests, and backgrounds. Come to W&B to hear a Rochester Poet read, followed by an open mike program. Hosted by Donna Marbach [ bio ]
 The Wizard of Writing: J.K. Rowling’s Secrets
- Youth Workshop for ages 8–13
- One Saturday, February 21, 10 am–2 pm
- $43 W&B members / $48 general public
- Instructor: Jonathan Rich [ bio ]
- Limit: 14
Come unlock the secrets that went into the writing of Harry Potter.
This class will take young people inside the creative process and explore the writing techniques J.K. Rowling used to create the wonderful Harry Potter series. Investigate how detailed description, accurate dialogue, plot-driving characters, vivid scenes, the right point of view and the right tone add up to a great read.
Enjoy the magic! Bring a lunch, and we will provide the Many-Flavored Beans!
The Stones of Summer
- Sunday February 22, 1 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free and open to the public
Join us for an afternoon with novelist Dow Mossman, author of The Stones of Summer, first published in 1972 and re-released by Barnes & Noble in 2003. Mossman's personal story and novel became the impetus for filmmaker Mark Moskowitz to search for the illusive Mossman. He documented his quest, which resulted in the intriguing, highly praised film Stone Reader.
 Wide Open Mike with Norm Davis
- Monday February 23, 7:30 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free and open to the public
W&B is proud to sponsor Rochester’s longest running open mike program, “Wide Open Mike,” hosted by Norm Davis, local poet and editor of HazMat Review.
2,000 Word Club Open Mike
- Tuesday February 24, 7 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Free and open to the public
This fiction and creative non-fiction open mike lets writers of all levels to read up to 2,000 words of prose in front of an encouraging and enthusiastic audience. Hosted by Len Messineo [ bio ]
See also: Our winter course, The 2,000 Word Club
Book Discussion: Peace Like a River
- Thursday February 26, 7:30pm
- Lift Bridge Books, 45 Main St, Brockport [ map ]
- Free and open to the public
- No pre-registration required
 W&B’s Screenplay Salon
- Thursday February 26, 6–9 pm
- in the Verb Café at W&B
- Admission $6 members, $8 non-members
- Contact at 473-2590 x104 for details
Join Democrat and Chronicle film critic Jack Garner for a discussion and screening of a critically acclaimed film. This month:
Singin’ in the Rain
- 1952, USA, 103 min., Color
- Produced by Arthur Freed
- Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
- Screenplay by Betty Comdom and Adolph Green
- All Movie Guide
Hollywood, 1927: the silent-film romantic team of Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is the Toast of Tinseltown. While Lockwood and Lamont personify smoldering passions on screen, in real life the down-to-earth Lockwood can’t stand the egotistical, brainless Lina. He prefers the company of aspiring actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), whom he met while escaping his screaming fans.
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