MarsCon 2023
Join The Muse Writers Center at MarsCon 2023, Southeast Virginia’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Special guests include authors D. J. Butler, Katie Cross, and Phillip Pournelle; artist Chaz Kemp; musician Mikey Mason; and Muse friends Cassandra Clarke, John G. Hartness, Pushing Dragons, and Michael Khandelwal. It’s the most fun convention of the…
Read MoreNothing Special: Behind the Scenes and Between the Lines
On the surface, the Booklist starred selection, Nothing Special, is a buddy story between a boy and his grandfather. But neither the story nor the art is that simple. Join author Desiree Cooper and fabrication artist Bec Slone as they tell how the Great Migration, respect for family tradition, and a passion for using repurposed textiles combined to create…
Read MoreAutumn Wilson Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Yesterday: A Tapestry of Music & Urban Nostalgia Join us for the opening night of Local Artist, Autumn Wilson’s Art Exhibit. Light Refreshments and Spirits will be served. Follow this LINK for more information about Autumn and her work
Read MoreAlisha Brown’s “Call of Adventure” Closing Reception
The Call of Adventures is a dramatic and colorful collection of art created by Alisha Brown. Her art has been brightening the days for the staff at the Muse during this tumultuous last year. Please join us as we celebrate her work at The Muse for this closing reception. Light refreshments will be served. Star…
Read MoreAuthor 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…
Read MoreAuthor Advice Club with Luisa Igloria
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 Luisa Igloria, the Virginia Poet Laureate. 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,…
Read MoreThe Big Lebowski at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Wednesday, April 20th (4/20) at 7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm) Celebrating Cannabis Culture Hey Dudes! Retro films return to The Naro with our first Flashback Feature on 4/20: The Big Lebowski 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…
Read MorePoetry on the Pavement Exhibition Opening & Poetry Open Mic
Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month, with an Opening Reception for the Poetry on the Pavement Exhibition. The guest speaker at the reception is Luisa A. Igloria, Poet Laureate of Virginia and chair of the Poetry on the Pavement selection committee. Everyone is invited to read your own poem, a favorite by someone…
Read MoreMarsCon 2022
Join The Muse Writers Center at MarsCon 2022, Southeast Virginia’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Special guests include authors Peter V. Brett, David Weber, Phillip Pournelle; artist Kaysha Siemens; musician Mikey Mason; and Muse friends N. A. Ratnayake, Jason Ray Carney, Chase A. Folmar, and Michael Khandelwal. It’s the most fun convention of…
Read MoreVirtual Q&A with Kelly Edwards
Join The Muse Writers Center for a virtual Q&A with veteran producer and creative executive Kelly Edwards, moderated by Muse screenwriting instructor Diane Fine! This event will be held live on Zoom and a recording will be available on the Muse Facebook page afterwards. Register to join the Zoom webinar Kelly will also discuss her…
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