September Events

Posted by Sharyn Skeeter Sep 5, 2006

Poet Laureate, Greenburgh Wednesday, September 13, 7 p.m. Greenburgh Town Hall, Greenburgh, New York.

The town of Greenburgh, New York, has named its first Poet Laureate, African-American poet Brenda Connor-Bey. Her inauguration ceremony for her two-year term is open to the poetry loving public.

For information, Town of Greenburgh, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607.

18th Annual African-American Heritage Festival Saturday, September 16-Sunday, September 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. John Moxley Parking lot (Gypsy Hill Park, just off Thornrose Avenue), Staunton, Virginia.

This lively weekend festival will include poetry readings, music, dance, crafts, food, church service, puppet shows, and much more.

For information, phone (540) 886-0520 or (540) 886-3040.

Congo Square Theatre Season Kick Off Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.; Duncan YMCA, 1001 W. Roosevelt, Chicago.

This free season kick off celebration will offer a look inside Congo Square Theatre Company. It includes a sneak preview of the 2006-2007 season which is dedicated to Pulitzer Prize winning playwright August Wilson; a chance to meet Congo Square ensemble members, staff and board of directors; an opportunity to learn about season subscriptions; and the chance to learn more about Congo Square's mission, vision and future.

For information or to RSVP for this free event, Phone, 312-587-2292; Email, vbowser@congosquaretheatre.org by Monday, September 18.

Author Event, ZZ Packer Friday, September 22, 7-9 p.m.; Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford, Conn.

ZZ Packer, author of the acclaimed short story collection Drinking Coffee Everywhere, will present a talk with a question and answer session. It will be followed by a book signing and reception. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

For more information, phone (860) 695-6300.

Harlem Book Fair Hartford Saturday, September 23, 2006;

Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford, Conn.; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A full day of panel discussions, book sales and signings, readings, and writing workshops (Writing the Short Story and Elements of Fiction Writing). Intergenerational events and events for children will also be available.

For information Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103; Phone: (860) 695-6300.

Up South Book Festival @Harlem Stage Friday, September 29; Aaron Davis Hall, 138 Convent Avenue, (West 135th Street and Convent Avenue), New York City.

A day of literary and performing arts events including Jewel Parker Rhodes, Ruby Dee, Billy Bang Quintet, Ronald K. Brown Dance, and others. It is sponsored by Up South, Inc.

For information, phone 212-650-7100.