Check out the cool publicity shot of Stuntman Stu and Sandy Sharkey from the Bob FM Morning Show. Photo credit: UNPOSED Photography.

Canadian Authors Association is Looking for Local Writers!

Canadian Authors Association, National Capital Region (NCR), is offering opportunities to network and support for the writing process to in Carleton Place. Once again, Reads Book Shop has generously agreed to provide meeting space for a group.

Some writers are born; most are "made" through dedicated writing, critiquing and re-writes. Writing Circles provide the support for critiquing and re-writes which otherwise can be psychologically devastating.

At regular meetings, writers bring their works-in-process to give and receive constructive feedback, and to encourage each other in the challenge of writing the next bestseller, major script, book of poetry, memoir, or whatever your chosen genre might be. The evening's agenda may also be writing exercises, revealing hidden talents or encouraging members to expand into new genres. Some writers find that their writing improves by participation in a Circle, not only through feedback but also through exposure to other writing styles. Since writing is usually done in isolation, writers often lack the networking contacts that offer this kind of support.

CAA-NCR began organizing and supporting Writers Circles over two years ago. The branch realized that writers outside the Ottawa environs can't always get to downtown meetings, so Circles have been established in Renfrew/Arnprior in addition to Ottawa Centre, Greenboro and Centrepointe, and a Poets’ Circle in the Westboro area.

Not familiar with the Canadian Authors Association?

The CAA (not to be confused with that auto one!) is Canada's national association for writers, be they professional writers, emerging writers, or writers just starting to believe they might be writers. The Association is Canada's oldest Writers group, founded in Montreal back in 1921. Some of Canada's best-known writers have been or are members of the group. CAA has a number of impressive achievements to its credit, including the improvement of copyright protection for Canadian writers, working to establish the Public Lending Right program, and the founding of the Governor General’s Literary Awards in 1936.

The Canadian Authors Association has branches across Canada, currently in Edmonton, Alberta, Montreal, Quebec, Victoria & the Islands, Vancouver and Okanagan in British Columbia. Ontario has several branches: Niagara, Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Temiskaming, Waterloo-Wellington. There is also a Virtual branch, for those who wish to participate in an online group.

For information on how to start a CAA Writing Circle in your area, contact Carol Stephen for details at carolstephen2@aim.com

Carol A. Stephen
VP Regional Outreach
Writers' Circles Coordinator
Canadian Authors Association-National Capital Region

Check out the upcoming events by the Mississippi Mudds!

Flippin Art Night, Thursday, September 17 starting at 5 p.m. at Ballygiblin's.

Featured artists: Chris and Al MacLachlan.

Great munchies, great conversation and art!

The fourth annual Arts Carleton Place fundraiser "Sounds of Downtown" co-presented with the Carleton Place BIA, is on Saturday, September 12 on Bridge Street. The featured headliner is Monkey Junk, a hot blues and roots band. Placing third at the International Blues Challenge, the band was nominated for a 2008 Blues Award as the New Artist of the Year. Band member Steve Marriner was winner of the 2008 Blues Award for Harmonica Player. Members Tony D, a blues icon in the Ottawa area, plays guitar and sings with Matt Sobb on drums, percussion and background vocals. These guys will be rocking the town hall auditorium. Before the 9 p.m. concert, check out the other performers and venues. At Lux Photographic Services, 6-8 p.m., listen and snap your fingers to LiPS Slam Poetry. Performances starting at 6 p.m. are: Gerry Griffin and Heather Houston playing folk at The Good Food Co., the Community Band at the Post Office, Victor Maltby playing fiddle at the Granary, acoustic guitar and refreshing sangria at The Mexican Emporium, Celtic jammers and poetry readings at Brush Strokes. At St. James Gate at 6.30 p.m. don't miss Rachelle Behrens, an amazing singer. The Carleton Heritage Inn has Open Mic Live! featuring local musicians and singers starting at 7 p.m. The Thirsty Moose has acoustic blues with the Night Crawlers at 7 p.m. and Still Dangerous at 9.30 p.m. Buskers, presented by SRC Music, will be playing along the street. Stop in at Sandy's Caribbean Delights, a new location, for some yummy sampling. The Chamber of Commerce has an Info tent for visitors to Carleton Place.

Further along Bridge Street, the Mississippi Ale House has Tell Mama and Ballygiblin's is presenting the Mississippi Jug Stompers both starting at 8 p.m.

This year the main concert featuring Monkey Junk starts at 9 p.m. There is a cash bar, 8.30-10.30 p.m. There will be a dance area in front of the stage. It's going to be a great show!

For all of you late night folk, The Mississippi Ale House, Ballygiblin's, St.James Gate and The Thirsty Moose will be offering entertainment. Paddy G & the Mennie Man, terrific Celtic musicians start at 10.30 p.m. at St. James Gate.

Buy your passports early. The $15 passport: all venues except the Monkey Junk concert. The $25 passport: all venues plus the 9 p.m. Monkey Junk concert. All passports allow for sampling and munching appetizers. What a deal!

New Passport location: Drop in and visit the Train Station Visitors Centre and Gallery, 132 Coleman Street. Cash and cheques only please.

Please support the arts in our community! See you on September 12!

UNPOSED Photography Family and Friends,

To top off summer, I hope you will join me for a celebration of UNPOSED third year in business with an open house at the studio - Sunday, September 27, from 3 to 6pm.

There will be refreshments, new photographic work on display, and activities for kids of all ages so please bring the family.

I've arranged, weather permitting, for a bouncy castle. Yes, this is primarily for the kids, but I do confess I've always wanted to try one out so I figure we'll sneak in a couple of adult jumping times throughout the afternoon ;) There will also be an UNPOSED scavenger hunt and perhaps a few other creative activities as inspiration hits in the next couple of weeks (snake charming? garden gnome carving?).

Finally come and search for the UNPOSED geocache! Bring a GPS if you have one, if not one will be available. Instructions will be available at the open house.

The UNPOSED studio is at 700 Drummond Side Road, just north of Carleton Place. A link with directions is below.

Directions

Please come out and have some fun. All are welcome and please feel free to forward this email to family and friends.

Thanks again to everyone for their friendship and support, I have met so many wonderful people through UNPOSED. I hope to see you again at the open house.

Robin Andrew
Portrait Photographer
UNPOSED Photography
613-799-6524
www.unposed.com

YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM!!!

CALLING ALL KIDS aged 8 to 16...ever wanted to try acting? Come and join the MUDDS Youth Theatre session #3.

(shhh...don't tell the adults...it might help you to prepare for our next all kids show !!)

Sessions involve games and exercises to increase drama skills and self-confidence. The best part is getting to know new friends!

Start date Monday September 28, 2009 at CPHS cafetorium.

6 - 7:30 Beginner & Intermediate (ages 8 - 11)
7:30 - 9 Advanced (ages 12 - 16)

cost is $40 for 12 weeks

For more details check www.mississippimudds.com or to pre-register contact Kate Osborne at jakas@distributel.net or 253-1388.