Thursday, August 11, 2011










On to the Next Big Thing, Appalachian Authors!
Mark your calendar
AAG Membership Meeting Program

September 10, 2011
1:00pm--2:30pm
Virginia Highlands Community College theatre

Appalachian Culture - On the Page and On the Stage

Special Guests - Virginia Writers Club, Board of Governors

Speakers:

Todd Christensen, Executive Director, SWVA Cultural Heritage Commission will open the program with a presentation of special interest to writers, authors and the general public on Heartwood’s mission and its literary connection with writers and authors.

As a special guest, Richard Rose, Artistic Director, Barter Theatre will be the keynote speaker on the topic of authors and development of resident playwrights at Barter, in particular of Appalachian material, and the impact of Barter’s involvement with promoting Appalachian works into the theatre world at large.

This program will be of great interest to all writers, authors and supporters of Appalachian literary art. So, put the date on your calendar now, invite a friend(s), car pool and come join in the exciting news for Appalachian writers and authors. Arrive in time to get a good seat. It’s open to the public and free for all comers.

Also, make plans to visit Heartwood (http://www.heartwoodvirginia.org/) before or after the program. The facility and displays are truly a treasure for our entire region and the food is outstanding. You will even see books on sale by many of your fellow authors.

In addition, the Board of Governors of the Virginia Writers Club will be attending the program following their quarterly board meeting at Heartwood. You’ll have an opportunity to meet and greet these special guests who represent writers and authors from throughout the State of Virginia as well as neighboring states.