Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center is offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who endured the ghettos and camps of the Holocaust. The translated text of postcards and letters represent the authentic voices of the inmates speaking to us and allow us to gain perspective on how we view conflicts today. This exhibit will be held through August 29^th.

Dandelion Communitea Café hosts Diverse Word (eclectic spoken word poetry) every Tuesday from 8-10 p.m. through August 26^th.  Then there will be a break until January, 2015. This event is free.

Playwrights’ Round Table at Orlando Shakespeare Theater presents seven short original plays by member playwrights through August 3^rd. The plays include The Roulette Club, How I Met the Sopranos, First Date, Transferring Kyle, Denial Seat, Extra Cherries and Dream Lover. For information on times and prices click here.

Mary Ann de Stefano, editor of The Florida Writer and MAD’s Monday Muse, will speak to the Writers Alliance of Gainesville on Sunday, August 3rd at 2:30 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library (3145 Northwest 43rd St. 32606.)

Attendees will learn stages of manuscript development, how and when to seek feedback and support, and tips for approaching revision.