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SUMMARY:Poetry Write & Share
DESCRIPTION:Take a breath\, sip some tea\, and step into a peaceful space where words can flow freely. This soulful writing circle is for anyone—whether you’re a lifelong poet or have never written a single verse—who feels called to express\, reflect\, and release through the power of poetry. \nWe’ll explore inspiring poetry together\, engage in guided writing exercises\, and create space to share our work (if you choose). This is about expression\, not perfection—a chance to connect with your inner voice and the stories that live just beneath the surface. \nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nRead and reflect on thought-provoking poetry\nParticipate in guided writing prompts and creative exercises\nExplore the healing and revealing power of language\nShare your words in a supportive space (optional)\n\nYou’ll walk away with:\n\nNew poems or reflections written from the heart\nA renewed connection to your voice and creativity\nGreater self-awareness and emotional release\nA sense of community with fellow seekers and storytellers\n\nBring a notebook\, a pen\, your quiet inner story\, and an open mind and heart.
URL:https://www.apollosunrise.com/event/poetry-write-share/
LOCATION:Apollo Sunrise Center\, 84 Birch Meadow Rd.\, Merrimac\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Workshops for All Learners,Writers' Workshops
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SUMMARY:Writer's Workshop: Memoir – Fact or Fiction?
DESCRIPTION:Memoir – Fact or Fiction\nFacilitated by Ellie O’Leary \nWriting from memory can be tricky. What belongs on the page? What happens when details feel fuzzy—or you’re not entirely sure your memory is accurate? \nIn Memoir – Fact or Fiction\, you’ll explore the creative and ethical questions that arise when writing true stories from lived experience. Through discussion\, real-world examples of memoir dilemmas\, and guided in-class writing\, this workshop will help you bring clarity\, focus\, and confidence to your personal stories—without losing their emotional truth. \nWhether you’re beginning a memoir\, working on personal essays\, or simply curious about how memory works on the page\, this session offers practical tools and a supportive space to write. \nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nExplore the gray areas between fact\, memory\, and storytelling\nLearn how memoirists handle uncertainty and imperfect recall\nExamine common memoir dilemmas and creative approaches to them\nPractice shaping anecdotes through in-class writing exercises\nGain confidence in writing with honesty\, intention\, and clarity\n\nAll experience levels are welcome. Come with curiosity—and a willingness to explore your story. \nAbout the Facilitator\nEllie O’Leary is an accomplished writer\, teacher\, and poet with a long history of supporting writers at every stage of their journey. Her experience includes teaching at Belfast (Maine) Senior College\, hosting Writer’s Forum on WERU-FM\, teaching at the Pyramid Life Center in the Adirondacks\, and earning an MFA from Maine’s Stonecoast program. \nEllie is Poet Laureate Emerita of Amesbury\, Massachusetts\, and the former Education Director of the Gloucester Writers Center. She is the author of Breathe Here (poetry\, 2020) and Up Home Again (memoir\, 2023)\, both published by North Country Press.
URL:https://www.apollosunrise.com/event/writers-workshop-memoir-fact-or-fiction/
LOCATION:Apollo Sunrise Center\, 84 Birch Meadow Rd.\, Merrimac\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Workshops for All Learners,Writers' Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery
DESCRIPTION:How a reluctant traveler turned a round-the-world trip into a comedy novel and solo show.\n\n\n\nSixteen weeks\, four continents\, three bungee jumps\, and I couldn’t come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and a one-man play. Part travelogue\, part theater\, and part off-kilter author talk… \nRandy Ross is a Boston-area writer and storyteller. His fiction\, humor\, and essays have appeared in The Drum\, Black Heart Magazine\, Side B Magazine\, and Calliope\, among others. He is the author of two novels: God Bless Cambodia (The Permanent Press/2017) and The Squid and the Spaceman (Epsilon Books/Oct. 2024). His one-man shows have been featured at more than 30 theater festivals around the U.S.\, Canada\, and the U.K. \nIn 2007\, Ross took a trip around the world and learned to say in three languages: “Speak English?” “Got Pepto-Bismol?” and “Send the evacuation helicopter.” Two of his shows and the novel God Bless Cambodia were inspired by the trip. \nPreviously\, Ross was an executive editor for PC World magazine. He is currently writing a third novel\, and touring his show\,Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler. As a member of Boston’s Fort Point Arts Community\, Ross has produced and hosted live events in Boston’s Seaport. \nLink with more information: \nhttps://randyrossmedia.com/shows-1/ \nWatch a clip here: \nhttps://youtu.be/niajUy3nNRE?si=cxxImbaDtafFWBYv \n“…Randy Ross is laugh-out-loud funny.” Four Stars \n—Winnipeg Free Press (2024 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival) \n“Absolutely hilarious” “animated story-telling” “a theatrical experience” \n—Utah Theatre Bloggers Association (2020 Great Salt Lake Fringe Theatre Festival) \n“Entertaining” “Sardonic kvetching” \n—Fringe Festival KC (2021 Kansas City Fringe Theatre Festival) \n**Tickets are $20 online and $30 at the door**
URL:https://www.apollosunrise.com/event/tales-of-a-reluctant-world-traveler-comedy-of-adventure-and-self-discovery/
LOCATION:Apollo Sunrise Center\, 84 Birch Meadow Rd.\, Merrimac\, MA\, United States
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