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April 2004 Programs & Events

April Fools & Wits

• Thursday April 1, 7 pm
• at Daily Perks, 389 Gregory St [ map ]
• Free and open to the public

Join the Pure Kona Poetry crowd for a tribute to the late, great light verse legend Paul Humphrey. Wendy Low and other local poets will read humorous verses in honor of Rochester’s own master of the form, followed by a short selection from Paul’s work read by Norm Davis. The floor will then open to any other fools and wits who dare to take the mike. Come out and have fun, just as Paul would have loved!

Read-A-Thon to Benefit The Prodigy Review

• Sunday April 4, Noon until ?
• in the Verb Café at W&B
• Admission: Free (donations gratefully accepted)

Writers & Books’ teen literary journal needs you!

We are hosting a read-a-thon on Sunday, April 4 to raise funds to print the latest issue of The Prodigy Review, our annual peer edited literary journal created for and by for teens throughout the greater Rochester area.

We need volunteers to read their own poetry, or that of their favorite writers, and to find people to offer pledges for them to participate in this reading. Pledge forms and more information are available by stopping in at Writers & Books or calling , 473-2590 x104.

Sign up to read by March 27. Or just join us on April 4 to cheer on our readers and hear some great poetry!

The Bertrand Russell Society

• Thursday April 8, 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

Genesee Reading Series

• Tuesday April 13, 7:30 pm
• in the Verb Café at W&B
• $3 W&B members, $6 general public

Hosted by M.J. Iuppa [ bio ] with Bruce Bennett [ bio ] & Bill Neumire [ bio ]

Bruce Sweet Reads!

• Thursday April 15, 7 pm
• in the Verb Café at W&B
• Free and open to the public

Join Dr. Bruce Sweet [ bio ] in celebrating the publications of three new books of poetry, This is a Good Thing, Archaeology, and A Dream of Animals.

2,000 Word Club Open Mike

• Tuesday April 20, 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

Rochester Poets Reading & Open Mike

• Wednesday April 21 , 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 ]

W&B’s Screenplay Salon

• Thursday April 22, 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:

Henry & June

• 1990, USA, 136 min., Color
• Produced, directed by Philip Kaufman
• Screenplay adapted by Philip and Rose Kaufman from the diaries of Anaïs Nin
• Rated NC-17, No one under 18 admitted
• All Movie Guide

The Motion Picture Association of America created a new rating for this film, NC-17. By giving the film the an NC-17 rating, the MPAA made a differentiation between pornography and art.

The film examines the real-life relationship between two of the most controversial literary figures of the 20th century which forms the basis for this drama. Anaïs Nin (Maria de Medeiros) is a struggling author trying to finish her first book, a study of the work of D.H. Lawrence. She also has a keen sexual curiosity that is not being satisfied by her sweet but unexciting husband, Hugo (Richard E. Grant). Through Hugo’s friend Richard (Kevin Spacey), Anaïs is introduced to Henry Miller (Fred Ward), a writer from America who shares Anaïs’ passion for both eros and literature; she is later introduced to June (Uma Thurman), Henry’s wife and a practicing bisexual.

MAMMOTH Night!

• Monday, April 26, 7 pm
• in the Verb Café at W&B
• Light refreshments
• $3 W&B members, $6 general public

Join publisher and editor Antonio Vallone [ bio ] for an evening of readings from MAMMOTH authors and a brief introduction to MAMMOTH books, one of the premier small presses in the country.

Readers for the evening will include Dave Kress [ bio ], Dimitri Anastasopolous and William Heyen, and there will be time for Q&A and mixing with the authors.

Wide Open Mike with Norm Davis

• Tuesday April 27, 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.

LITalk

• Thursday April 29, 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.

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