Arts Calendar

The Brainerd Writers Alliance is a group of writers from all walks of life coming together to demystify the art of writing. Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Brainerd Public Library. We typically meet in the large conference room - any deviations will be posted. WRITING PROMPT: Outlining Your Next Novel or Short Story, by Carissa Andrews OUR AGENDA 10:00-10:15 a.m. Sign up at the door for critique or reading. One critique or reading per member, per meeting. 10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Teaching/writing exercise and discussion. Sign up at the end of the meeting to present at the next meeting. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Critiques/readings. No more than 5 minutes. 10 minutes allowed for feedback. Bring a minimum of 10 copies of your work to share with the group. Readers only: if there is time, 5 minutes per reader with no discussion. Join us for a portion or all of the meeting to learn, discuss, and grow in your writing endeavors! Located at Brainerd Public Library

*AUDITIONS* MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 6:15 P.M. NO PREPARATION IS NEEDED FOR AUDITIONS. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 6:15 PM ON EITHER FEB. 18 OR FEB. 19. FILL OUT THE ONLINE AUDITION FORM (BELOW) AND BRING WITH YOU TO AUDITIONS.

Art Bar 39 Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30–8:30 pm February: At Dusk on MN $39, cash bar available

Have you thought about independently publishing your writing? Do you have a great idea but are bogged down in questions about self-publishing your book? The sites you should use to publish? Or where to even get started? The Brainerd Public Library is hosting a series of six workshops led by local indie author Carissa Andrews to help you out. All workshops are FREE. REGISTER TODAY by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or click on the "Tickets Available" link on the Facebook Event page.

http://greatart.org/schommer

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: Gather for the À la cARTe design party, hosted at Sprout on Tuesday, March 5th at 6 p.m. The À la cARTe initiative will promote regional artists and provide innovative ways for them to engage community members though the use of mobile art studios. Examples of these mobile studios, called “art carts,” may include supplies for a pop-up painting class like easels, paints, and brushes or a folding stage and microphone set could allow for short play productions or musical performances. Whatever the medium, the art carts will aim to foster community fun, new skills and interests. At the design party, the parameters of the À la cARTe project and the application process will be shared with interested artists. https://www.facebook.com/events/1083483655191504/

Have you thought about independently publishing your writing? Do you have a great idea but are bogged down in questions about self-publishing your book? The sites you should use to publish? Or where to even get started? The Brainerd Public Library is hosting a series of six workshops led by local indie author Carissa Andrews to help you out. All workshops are FREE. REGISTER TODAY by calling the library at 218-829-5574 or click on the "Tickets Available" link on the Facebook Event page.

doors 6:30 pm show 7:30 pm $12 Tickets Out of the dark, mysterious forests of central Minnesota come three penniless day-shift prisoners bearing the ultimate weapons of sonic annihilation, namely, the acoustic guitar, the cajon, and…the accordion. Ando, Lance, and Kasey grew up playing together in freezing cold garages, basements, living rooms, and military training facilities in various rock and pop bands and later moved to clubs, colleges, and bars all over Minnesota. These three scoundrels have been traveling, performing, flipping over their neighbors’ trampolines at midnight, and stealing candy from small children together since before Kasey’s first kiss – and now they proudly present: Battlelegs. Battlelegs grew out of the newfound love of Celtic music, and after trading in their huge guitar amps for acoustics, they’re still ready to rock. With a perfected blend of comedy, energy, memorable stories, shredding accordion licks, spoon solos, and mug-swinging sarcasm, Battlelegs is dressed to impress. http://greatart.org/battlelegs for Tickets.

The Brainerd Writers Alliance is a group of writers from all walks of life coming together to demystify the art of writing. Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Brainerd Public Library. We typically meet in the large conference room - any deviations will be posted. WRITING PROMPT: Outlining Your Next Novel or Short Story, by Carissa Andrews OUR AGENDA 10:00-10:15 a.m. Sign up at the door for critique or reading. One critique or reading per member, per meeting. 10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Teaching/writing exercise and discussion. Sign up at the end of the meeting to present at the next meeting. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Critiques/readings. No more than 5 minutes. 10 minutes allowed for feedback. Bring a minimum of 10 copies of your work to share with the group. Readers only: if there is time, 5 minutes per reader with no discussion. Located at the Brainerd Public Library

http://greatart.org/painting-with-wine/

The Brainerd Writers Alliance is a group of writers from all walks of life coming together to demystify the art of writing. Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Brainerd Public Library. We typically meet in the large conference room - any deviations will be posted. WRITING PROMPT: Outlining Your Next Novel or Short Story, by Carissa Andrews OUR AGENDA 10:00-10:15 a.m. Sign up at the door for critique or reading. One critique or reading per member, per meeting. 10:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Teaching/writing exercise and discussion. Sign up at the end of the meeting to present at the next meeting. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Critiques/readings. No more than 5 minutes. 10 minutes allowed for feedback. Bring a minimum of 10 copies of your work to share with the group. Readers only: if there is time, 5 minutes per reader with no discussion. Join us for a portion or all of the meeting to learn, discuss, and grow in your writing endeavors! Located at the Brainerd Public Library