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NORTH COAST, Calif. – In 2011, KZYX brought the StoryCorps Mobile Recording Studio to Ukiah, Calif.
In the space of about four weeks, more than 100 recording sessions took place in downtown Ukiah. In each and every case, local people, friends, neighbors, mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandfathers and grandmothers stepped into the studio.
They talked about life, death, wellness, illness, family, friends, jobs, hobbies and so much more.
On Saturday, March 10, KZYX will bring you an hour of short stories, vignettes really, excerpted from the complete StoryCorps interviews.
These are stories from all over the United States, and will serve as an introduction to the StoryCorps experience.
Then at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, KZYX will begin sharing stories recorded in Ukiah in 2011.
For one hour each Saturday these people will share part of their lives with each other and with each of you.
Their stories run the gamut from complex to simple, from thoroughly happy to sad or poignant. They are all worth listening to. And you can at www.kzyx.org .
KZYX wishes to thank Ukiah Valley Conference Center, Sanford House Bed & Breakfast, Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op, Ukiah Valley Medical Center and StoryCorps for their support.
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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) on Tuesday announced the beginning of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, and urged high school students in California’s 1st Congressional District to enter their artwork.
The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
The 2012 competition is open to all high school students in California’s 1st District.
“At a time when tight budgets are forcing many of our schools to scale back art and music programs, it’s important to recognize and encourage our district’s young artists,” said Rep. Thompson. “The Congressional Art Competition gives our community the opportunity to support our student artists, and I encourage all eligible students to apply. I look forward to reviewing this year’s submissions.”
Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has given Members of Congress the opportunity to encourage the artistic talents of their young constituents.
Each member of Congress hosts a competition among high school students in his or her district. The winning artwork from each district is then displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
In addition, the grand prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony in June.
A panel of judges will select the winning entries and their decision will be announced at a special ceremony and exhibit (details TBD).
All artwork is due by Friday, April 20, and can be submitted at any of Congressman Thompson’s district offices:
- Humboldt: 317 3rd St., Suite 1, Eureka, CA 95501.
- Mendocino: 430 North Franklin St., PO Box 2208, Fort Bragg, CA 95437.
- Napa: 1040 Main St., Suite 101, Napa, CA 94559.
- Yolo: 712 Main St., Suite 101, Woodland, CA 95695.
Guidelines for the Congressional Art Competition include the following:
- Artwork must be two-dimensional.
- Each piece can be no larger than 28” x 28” x 4” (28 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 4 inches deep), including the frame.
- Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 pounds.
Acceptable media for artwork are as follows:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, markers.
- Collage.
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints.
- Mixed media: use of more than two medias such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art.
- Photography.
All submissions must be accompanied by a completed student information/release form, which can be downloaded at http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/pdf/student-information-release-form.pdf .
Students and teachers interested in the Congressional Art Competition may contact Lindsay Righter in Congressman Thompson’s Humboldt office at 707-269-9595 for further guidelines and information.
Complete guidelines also are available at http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/pdf/student-information-release-form.pdf .
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – For five days this spring, from April 22-27, aspiring or published writers interested in writing memoirs, personal essays or travel articles based on personal experience will have the opportunity to focus and luxuriate in the writing process at the beautiful Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake.
Entitled, “Life into Literature,” the retreat will be led by noted Bay Area author Laura Fraser and will feature additional workshops with San Francisco authors Peter Orner and Victoria Costello, as well as Stanford University instructor and novelist Tom Barbash.
Laura Fraser is the author, most recently, of “All Over the Map,” which Booklist called “a winning coming-of-middle-age memoir.”
Her previous book, “An Italian Affair,” was a New York Times best selling travel memoir. She has taught writing at the UC Berkeley School of Journalism, San Francisco State and her other seminar sites include writers’ workshops in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico.
As a teacher, she encourages students to free write about topics they are passionate about, and she then provides tools and expertise in clarity, research and audience.
An avid reader, Ms. Fraser has kept an ever-expanding record of the books she has read since she was 13 years old.
Lake County was chosen for this retreat due to its relaxing atmosphere conducive to writing, as well as the enthusiasm expressed by Lake County writers and the Tallman Hotel.
Former Lake County Poet Laureate Mary McMillian will welcome retreat participants at the reception and dinner on the first night, and the final evening will feature a three course dinner prepared by Blue Wing Executive Chef Nick Heidemann and paired with Writer’s Block wines produced by Quincy Steele at the Steele Winery in Kelseyville.
Members of Lake County literary groups are invited to meet retreat participants and faculty over dinner that night and afterwards adjourn to hear short readings from retreat participants.
For further information, visit the Tallman Hotel Web site, www.tallmanhotel.com/events , or Laura Fraser’s site, www.LauraFraser.com .
Those interested in participating in the full five-day retreat, or the Thursday night dinner, can contact the Tallman Hotel at 707-275-2244, Extension 0.
For Lake County residents wishing to participate in the retreat without overnight accommodations, please contact the hotel to be placed in a waiting list at a reduced price.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chicago Tribute Authority will perform at Konocti Vista Casino Saturday, March 17, beginning at 8 p.m.
The Chicago Tribute Authority is the No. 1 spot-on-tribute to the greatest hit-making band of the last 45 years, transporting audiences of all ages on a non-stop musical journey that includes many of Chicago’s greatest hits and a few you may have missed.
Based in Northern California, Chicago Tribute Authority's attention to detail includes authentic solos and signature guitar sets them well ahead of other tribute bands.
Tickets are $25 for reserved and $15 for general admission and can be purchased in advance at Konocti Vista Casino Player’s Club or online at www.ClubKonocti.com . Discounts for Player’s Club card members are also available at the casino.
Konocti Vista Casino is located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.