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Celebrating AAPI Writers and Creatives: Reading and Panel
Celebrating AAPI Writers and Creatives: Reading and Panel
Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in May 2022! Young AAPI and other creatives ~ have you always had a burning desire to tell your stories and the stories of your family/community? Have you sometimes gotten discouraging messages about going into the arts, rather than some other line of work? Join playwright and educator Amanda…
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“What’s Going On?” – Understanding the music of the Vietnam Era
“What’s Going On?” – Understanding the music of the Vietnam Era
How can we historically understand the war in Vietnam and its music? First, let’s take a listen to some songs of the 1940s that motivated the soldiers of World War II. The surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945 gave rise to the Cold War—a phrase first uttered by George Orwell—when the uneasy alliance between the…
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Give Local 757: Thank You for Giving on Tuesday, May 10
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, liked, and/or sent great energy our way during Give Local 757, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022! This year, we raised nearly $35,000 from about 535 generous donors! Even though this event is concluded, you can always donate to The Muse. Join Our In-Person & Online Muse-A-Thon To celebrate…
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Youth Open Mic Night
Youth Open Mic Night
Get ready for some Friday the 13th shenanigans and join The Muse Writers Center and Believe in Learning Norfolk for this special, hybrid open mic night at The Muse! This event will be held both in person at The Muse Writers Center and virtually via Zoom. Open to all youth poets, performers, musicians -- registration…
Caddyshack at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Caddyshack at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Retro films returns to The Naro with Caddyshack. We’ll have plenty of “treats” and adult beverages on hand, so get baked or grab a drink with us! All beer sales will benefit The Muse Writers Center. Admission is $10--advance tickets may be purchased at the concession stand or over the phone, or at the door,…
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Comics for Teens
Comics for Teens
This one-off workshop will provide flexible, exciting prompts and art supplies to teens aged 13-17 for making comics. A variety of exercises will be provided in a space shared with fellow young creatives who love creating sequential art storytelling. No experience, no problem. Our teacher holds five years of experience in guiding and encouraging artists…
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – Boomers look back to the music of the Vietnam War
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” – Boomers look back to the music of the Vietnam War
The music of the Vietnam War—for those in-country it brought them a little closer to home—for families and friends, who waited for their return, it made time just a little shorter. From hooch’s to juke boxes, from tape decks and bands, from cities to campuses, to even our darkened bedrooms this music reached deep into…
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Author Advice Club with Carrie Schonhoff
Author Advice Club with Carrie Schonhoff
Join Slover Library and The Muse Writers Center for a special National Poetry Month edition of the Author Advice Club! This month's author is visiting poet Carrie Schonhoff. This is a wonderful opportunity to chat with a professional writer/poet in a casual small group setting and ask all those questions, big and small, you’ve been…
Kelly Sokol Virtual Book Launch (External)
Kelly Sokol Virtual Book Launch (External)
Listen to longtime Muse teacher and friend Kelly Sokol read from her latest book, Breach. This event will stream from Kelly's Facebook page here: https://fb.me/e/2qo9OLGgj
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John Cameron Book Launch and Q&A
John Cameron Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse Writers Center for a reading by John Cameron from his new book, The Roads of War. After the reading, there will be a Q&A and book signing. This event will be held in person at The Muse and copies of the book will be available for purchase. Proof of vaccination is required to…
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Brittney Boyd Book Launch and Q&A
Brittney Boyd Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse Writers Center for a reading by Brittney Boyd from her debut novel, Suspended License. After the reading, there will be a Q&A and book signing. This event will be held in person at The Muse. Proof of vaccination is required to attend. See the Muse's current Covid-19 policies. About the book: Alexis (Lexi) and…
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Stockley Gardens Arts Festival Spring 2022
Come visit the Muse table at the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival on May 21st & 22nd! About the festival: The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival has been a biannual staple in the Hampton Roads area for the past 37 years, as well as being Hope House Foundation’s biggest fundraiser. The money raised during these events helps…
Comics For Young Writers
Comics For Young Writers
For children ages 8-12, this one-off workshop will be filled to the brim with exciting comic-making exercises. Students will be given flexible prompts and art supplies to make their imagination and creativity take flight. No experience, no problem. Our teacher holds five years of experience in guiding and encouraging young artists to bring their ideas…
“What’s Going On?” – Understanding the music of the Vietnam Era
“What’s Going On?” – Understanding the music of the Vietnam Era
How can we historically understand the war in Vietnam and its music? First, let’s take a listen to some songs of the 1940s that motivated the soldiers of World War II. The surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945 gave rise to the Cold War—a phrase first uttered by George Orwell—when the uneasy alliance between the…
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Dylan West Book Launch and Q&A
Dylan West Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse Writers Center for a reading by Dylan West from his new book, Scribes' Descent. After the reading, there will be a Q&A and book signing along with a raffle for a hardcover copy of the book, with proceeds benefitting The Muse. There will ALSO be a chance to play the video game…
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Writers Coffee Break
Writers Coffee Break
Join us as we come back together and meet in-person for our monthly Writers Coffee Breaks, on the 1st Friday of each month at Cafe Stella in Ghent. At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Each month will be…
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John Cameron Book Launch and Q&A
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Brittney Boyd Book Launch and Q&A
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Dylan West Book Launch and Q&A
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Writers Coffee Break
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