Program - VABook! 2006

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Sunday, March 26

11:45 a.m.

Celebration Brunch (presented by The Links, Inc.)

Join festival authors and community members for a special brunch celebrating the African American Literary Experience. Advance tickets only. Contact Tamyra Turner: 434-961-5372 or email tturner@pvcc.edu
Omni Hotel

Noon to 2 p.m.

Old-Time Radio: Children's Stories

Tune in to WTJU 91.1 FM as the cast of Tell Us A Tale share some of their favorite classic children's stories and folktales from around the globe. Poetry recited by the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky.
Radio: WTJU 91.1 FM

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Virginia Arts of the Book Center Open House

See Charlottesville's letterpress and book arts studio. Introduce yourself the VABC artists and their work. Letterpressed items available for sale.
Virginia Arts of the Book Center
977 Second Street SE (accessed via Elliott Avenue, past the TV and police stations)

1 p.m.

Whispers from the Water

A reading of winning stories from "Whispers from the Water," a short story contest sponsored by LexisNexis and Jambalaya, a magazine by, for, and about middle school girls.
Village School
215 E. High Street

1:30 p.m.

Everything that Rises: Convergences in Modern Art

Lawrence Weschler, former New Yorker art critic and current art consultant to the Virginia Quarterly Review, will discuss his new book of art criticism with special guest Art Spiegelman. Weschler's book focuses on the similarities of composition and design among artists of very different backgrounds. (Virginia Quarterly Review)
UVa Culbreth Theatre
UVa Central Grounds

Writing After Katrina

After the enormous physical and emotional devastation of Hurricane Katrina, what can a writer say? Greg Herren and J.M. Redmann write series set in New Orleans and will discuss the impact and meaning of Katrina for their writing. (UVa Pride)
UVa Bookstore
UVa Central Grounds

Readings from the Piedmont

Readings from new works by members of the Piedmont Writers' Institute who live in or write about the Piedmont. Followed by an open mic. (Piedmont Writers Institute)
Albemarle County Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE

Remembering Mary Lee Settle

Tributes to and a discussion of the work of the late Mary Lee Settle, Starling Lawrence, George Brosi, and Mariflo Stephens. Moderated by Chris Tilghman.
New Dominion
404 E. Main Street

3 p.m.

All in the Timing: Keenan Lecture with Playwright David Ives

A lecture with David Ives (All in the Timing). (UVa Drama Department, Keenan Lecture)
UVa Culbreth Theatre
UVa Central Grounds

Lord James: Lover, Murderer, Husband of a French (Then Scottish) Queen

Locally based French author, Catherine Hermary-Vieille, will present her novel,show slides, and answer questions in French. Coffee and pastries available for purchase. (Alliance Francaise de Charlottesville)
Rococo's Restaurant
2001 Commonwealth Drive (off Hydraulic Road)

Mapping the Dark: A Museum of Ambient Disorders

An exhibit tour of the UVa Art Museum installation by its creator, Rosamond Casey. The exhibit, which will run March 22-26, was featured in this winter's Virginia Quarterly Review with an introduction by Lawrence Weschler. (See Related Events)
UVa Art Museum
UVa Central Grounds

4 p.m.

Words and Music: With Barbara Kingsolver and John McCutcheon

A benefit event for the Virginia Foundation Center for the Book, featuring John McCutcheon (Mightier than the Sword) and Barbara Kingsolver (Small Wonder). Hosted by David Baldacci. Book and CD-signings for on-site purchases only. For tickets: 434-979-1333.
Paramount Theater
215 E. Main Street

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