Latest News and Events
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Social Fundraiser to Benefit the Kerouac Project
We are having a fun fundraiser with a simple premise. Buy a $20 ticket and come drink all the wine (you can) and eat all the flatbread (you want) with your Kerouac pals. All the usual suspects and some unusual ones too... you know who you are. Thursday March 18, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 at Urban Flats downtown (where the movie theater is). Buy tickets at the door or mail a check with your contact information to Kerouac Project PO Box 547477, Orlando, Fl 32854 and I will mail some out to you. Or you can use the paypal donation button then shoot me and email at kerouacproject@gmail.com that you paid and I will mail you tickets. Did ...
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Kerouac Writers Weekend February 26-28
Immerse yourself in the world of one of America's most original and iconic writers: Write in the historic cottage where Jack Kerouac wrote Dharma Bums and learned On the Road would be published Stay in an historic art deco, period-furnished hotel See the original Dharma Bums manuscript Enjoy classic Kerouac spoken-word and jazz recordings Participate in a public reading Learn about one of the most prolific periods of Kerouac's life from pop culture historian Bob Kealing, author of Kerouac in Florida: Where the Road Ends. Work and learn within the very walls where Jack Kerouac lived hand-to-mouth, plied his trade, and ultimately made literary history.? ~ Bob Kealing $295 fee includes a 3-day seminar, 2 nights at the Wellborn Hotel, admission to the Orange County History Center, ...
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Alicia Holmes and Upcoming Events
Feb. 10, Soft Exposure at Infusion Tea on Edgewater, Alicia Shandra Holmes (featured). 7:00PM Feb. 12 Alicia Shandra Holmes Farewell Reading at the Kerouac House 8:00PM Feb 13-14 Corozon Festival see poster and Information Below Feb. 26- 28, Darlyn Finch has the Writer's Weekend at the House March 18, Urban Flats Fundraiser Downtown 5:30-7:30pm, (Tickets available! Email kerouacproject@gmail.com if you want some) April 9-11, "Beat Reunion", David Amram, Joyce Pinchbeck (Johnson), Chris Felver, John and Mellon Tytell, Details TBA (Program by Bellamy Road, with support by David Turner Warner Foundation, Inc.) ***More Detailed Information for the Corazon Art & Music Festival*** ArtsFest 2010: Arts Day at The Kerouac House The Kerouac House 1418 Clouser Ave. Orlando , FL 32804 Please respect the residential neighborhood setting. On-street parking on Shady Lane Drive. Doors ...
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Please Welcome Alicia Holmes
Alicia Holmes arrived at the Kerouac House last night from chilly Michigan. Her first words were, "Wow, look at that tree!" Stay tuned for many more words from Alicia as she enjoys the winter time in Florida. Welcome Alicia!
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Bill Miles Farewell Reading and Historic Homes Tour
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Bill Miles Farewell Reading Saturday November 14th @ 8PM (please do not arrive early- reading will begin at 8:30) Click below to view Bill's book, Alaska Unsalted [amazonshowcase_1e36d79d315a7a224a7b2080d1fea2e8] College Park Historic Home Tour Stops at the Kerouac House Sunday November 15th 12:30 to 4:00 PM Mini readings by Bill Miles given throughout the day and historic tours of the Kerouac House given throughout the day. Click here for more detailed information. Upcoming Kerouac Writers Weekend The next Kerouac Writers Weekend will be February 26th through the 28th, 2010 led by Darlyn Finch. Enjoy a professionally led writing workshop in the house where Kerouac wrote Dharma Bums. More information coming soon.
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Bill Miles lands at the Kerouac House
Bill Miles has successfully moved in at the first writer in residence for the 2009-2010 writing year. Bill will be working on his latest novel Phoebe's Ransom. Look to this space for updates on Bill and the rest of goings on with the Kerouac Project. As always, we thank you for your support.
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Announcement of Upcoming Residencies
Thanks to everyone who applied. On behalf of the entire selection committee, we wanted to say that reading the body of work that we received was inspiring and very exciting. As always, the choices were difficult. We are pleased to announce the following Residency recipients: Fall 2009, Bill Miles Winter 2009-10, Alicia Holmes Spring 2010, Kelly Luce Summer 2010, Emily Carr
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Brian Turner Hosts Writing Around Town
Brian Turner * Saturday, July 18, 2009 * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM In conjunction with Mad About Words and the well known Writing Around Town series. This workshop will delve into the intersections between visual and written/spoken arts. For centuries poets have written pieces in direct conversation with paintings and sculpture. We will discuss methods of approaching Ekphrastic art and then we'll write one of our own. You won't want to miss this chance to write in the Kerouac House with a fun group and a wonderful leader.
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Full House for the Kerouac Weekend Seminar
Darlyn Finch will be leading the Kerouac Weekend Seminar and has maximum attendance. At the workshop writers learn more about Kerouac, write and read their work. Want to hear what they are up to? Please join us for the Kerouac Weekend Seminar Reading at 7 pm this coming Saturday, May 30th at Infusion Tea/College Park, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. In addition to several Valencia Community College students and several members of the Pregnant Pigs writing group, we'll enjoy hearing from Tess Adamski, joining us all the way from Canada.  Don't miss it! Enjoy fresh, good writing and Infusion Tea's excellent selection of food and beverages.  Open mic to follow the reading.  Come out and share with us!
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Upcoming Kimbelry Elkins Events
Kimberly's Farewell reading will be held Saturday May 9th @ 8:00PM at the Kerouac House. After the reading there will be a reception with nibbles and wine (please bring something if you feel like it). Kimberly is at it again. She is teaming up with Mary Ann Stefano at Mad About Words where she will be leading a workshop titled "Truth" vs. Fiction" Saturday May 16 from noon to four PM at the Kerouac House. Get the details here. Don't miss this chance to work with someone as talented at Kimberly. She got rave reviews after leading the Writing Around Town event. Kimberly has donated an auction item to Scooters For Hooters to raise ...