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Manzanita Writers Press Opens Arts Emporium in Historic Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA...Monika Rose founded Writers Unlimited in 1984. This Calaveras writers group has published five Manzanita volumes and three Journal volumes. Rose lives in the foothills of Calaveras County. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Delta College with an MA in English. With the formation of Manzanita Writers Press in 2009, the Manzanita series and other books are now published by MWP, Manzanita Writers Press, a member of the Calaveras Arts Council Literary League...
After over 30 years of making creative connections in her community, Monika is collaborating with a group of dedicated individuals to bring Manzanita Arts Emporium to historic Angels Camp. With a wonderful corner location, on the block just across from the movie theater, the new arts center has come to life. Featuring MWP books, fine art by Gary Rose, Cate Culver, Patty Payne, Janet and Andy Trinkle, Folkmanis puppets and Berta’s Beads jewelry by Roberta Hughes, the emporium offers seminars in the literary arts and beyond. Storytelling by Tuolumne’s Cynthia Restivo and other local folks will soon be a regular event. Come check out the happenings at 1211 South Main Street in Angels Camp. Here is the schedule of November/December workshops:
Mondays, Nov. 23 & 30, Dec. 7 & 14 • 3 - 4:30 pm
Tech Talk Series: Facebook & Social Media • $15 ea, $50 all
Presented by Brett Bunge • 4 workshops on Mondays
You can take one or all four classes
Monday, Nov. 23 • 6:30 pm • FREE
Writers Unlimited Meeting • Newcomers Welcome
Writers review group . . . all genres and levels welcome
manzapress.com for more info
Saturday, Dec. 5 • 9:30 am - noon
Novel Hot Starts . . . First 5 Pages • $40
Presented by Anoinette May, author and columnist
Sunday, Dec. 6 • 1 pm • FREE
Healthy Living . . . Mindfulness & Nutrition
Presented by Nitya Prema, LMFT mindfulness techniques for anxiety, stress reduction and improving relationships & Getty Ambau, author of 4 Pillars of Health shares a regimen of nutrition for healthy living
Monday, Dec. 7 • 6:30 pm • FREE
Poets Night with Writers Unlimited . . . Open Mic
Poetry sharing and craft exercises followed by OPEN MIC
Saturday, Dec. 12 • 10 am - 4 pm
Scripted or Not: Writing for Non-Fiction Film & TV • $195
Presented by David Vassar & Sally Kaplan of Backcountry Pictures
Check out Backcountry Films online . . . bcpfilms.com
Saturday, Dec. 12 & 19 • noon - 1 pm • FREE
Mark Twain’s 88 Days in the Mother Lode Talks
Presented by local historian, Jim Fletcher, author of Mark Twain’s 88 Days in the Mother Lode published by Manzanita Writer Press
Be sure to come see us during the Angels Camp Holiday Open House and Parade on Saturday, November 28. Festivities begin at 4 pm and the gallery will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Enjoy some nibbles, peruse the gallery and feel the creative vibe.
Register for classes by visiting our NEW website at manzapress.com. Or, call 209-728-6171 or 209-768-9021 to reserve your spot. Better yet, drop by Manzanita Arts Emporium at 1211 South Main Street in Angels Camp open Wednesday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm (6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays). You’ll love the colorful, comfort of Manzanita’s new home.
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