Be Holding: With Ross Gay [2021 Virginia Festival of the Book]
Poet Ross Gay (Be Holding: A Poem) discusses his new book-length poem, which uses basketball and, specifically, a shot Julius Erving took during the 1980 NBA finals, as the baseline for a lyrical meditation touching on pick-up basketball, the Middle Passage, photography and surveillance, music, familial love, and much more. Be Holding, much like Dr. J, performs magic…
Read MoreKristina Forest Reading and Q&A
Join us for a reading by author Kristina Forest, followed by an audience Q&A. To join the event live, register for the Zoom webinar HERE. Webinar attendees will be able to interact and ask questions. There will also be a live stream on Facebook, and a recording available after the event; if you are unable to attend the…
Read MoreDiversity 2020: Teens With A Purpose
Unfortunately, The Diversity 2020 Teens With A Purpose program will have to be postponed. TWP has been working for the past few months on their 12th Annual Fundraising Gala: Limitless which took place virtually last night. See details of what you missed and learn how you can still see the wonderful performances and programming from the…
Read MoreCreative Office Hours – Talk Back
Creative Office Hours will take the form of a Talk Back! Join us for a special discussion led by The Z’s Community Liaison after the world premiere of St. Irene’s written by ODU alum & adjunct professor, Manoli Kourementis. The premiere of this play encapsulates the creative process The Z fosters through its Hatchery Series…
Read MoreThe Muse Salon @ A Night of Philosophy & Ideas in Norfolk, Virginia
The Muse is excited to be part of Virginia’s first-ever Night of Philosophy & Ideas which will ponder this year’s central theme, “Being Alive: exploring humanity’s relationship with the world and other species.” The majestic central atrium at Slover Library in Norfolk will set the stage for a 12-hour marathon of lectures and performances on…
Read MoreComics Show n’ Tell
For one last hurrah of the comics gallery at the Muse Writer Center, we are having an artist talk where our makers are invited to speak about their comics, WIPs, and past work. This is a great entry to the local comics scene in the 757, as well as a good time to learn what…
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