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Poetry Open Mic Nights, What's Happening

Wordier Than Thou

July 21, 2015 Darlyn Finch Kuhn

This unique open mic focuses on storytelling and fiction — no poetry or music. So come share your finest prose, or if you’re just in the mood for listening, catch some tales from our area’s wordsmiths.

Readings will begin around 7 p.m. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.

A featured reader will kick off the night, followed by open mic slots. Open mic readers get 10 minutes and will be timed. We encourage all readers to stay to the end and support everyone who signs up to share their work.

This month’s featured readers are Stacy Barton and Brad Kuhn.

Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 East Winter Park Rd, Orlando, Florida
When: Wednesday, July 22, from 7pm to 9pmCost: free, with a 5$ suggested donation at the door.

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Hiawassee Book Club: Sisters of Treason

July 20, 2015 Darlyn Finch Kuhn

Join the Hiawassee Book Club to discuss Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle. Newcomers always welcome!

Two young girls tread dangerously close to the throne after their sister, the deposed queen, Lady Jane Grey, is executed.Neither sister is well suited to a dangerous life at court. Flirtatious Lady Catherine, thought to be the true heir, cannot control her compulsion to love and be loved, and clever Lady Mary has a crooked spine and a tiny stature when physical attributes are thought to reflect moral character. For either girl to marry without royal permission would be a potentially fatal political act, perceived as a treasonous grab for the throne.

It is the royal portrait painter, Levina Teerlinc, who helps the girls survive these troubled times. She becomes their mentor and confidante; with her painter’s observation she is able to see more at court than the sisters, who are watched closely. But when the hot-headed Elizabeth inherits the crown, life at court becomes increasingly treacherous for the Grey sisters. Ultimately each young woman must decide how far she dares to go to defy her Queen and risk her life for love.

When: Monday, July 20th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Hiawassee Branch– Meeting Room
7391 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32818
Presenter: Ashley T.

For more information, contact the library at 407.835.7323.

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Mayor Buddy’s Book Club

July 15, 2015 Darlyn Finch Kuhn

Event Type: Teen Programs
Date: 7/16/2015
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM

Description:Join Mayor Buddy’s Book Club weekly discussion group to talk, meet other book club members, share experiences, and have fun. See what we are reading and sign up for the club at mayor.ocls.info. #srpteens #tween

Library: Orlando Public Library
Location: Children’s Department

Other Information: Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or program due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.

Status: Openings

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