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Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby

Online via Zoom

The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.

Free

The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Andrew Porter

Join us for The Big Texas Author Talk, a free monthly lecture series that showcases Texas authors from different parts of the state, including New York Times bestsellers and Latinx border authors. The series offers informative and entertaining conversations with storytellers who represent the diverse spirit of Texas. Past featured authors include Kathleen Kent, Marisol Cortez, Joe Lansdale, and Carmen Tafolla, among others. Join us virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm CST.

Free

Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social

Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the writing life? Interested in helping our community craft their stories? Join us for a fun and informal Volunteer Summer Social. We’ll share light refreshments, and fun literary games, and learn about volunteer opportunities, including general office duties, event support, and assisting teaching artists in the classroom. Help us teach the craft of writing to people of all skill levels so they can bring their stories to life!

Free

From Haiku Death Matches to Fruit Punch: An Evening with Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro & Eddie Vega, followed by a Community Open Mic

Poetic Republic Coffee Co. 2330 S. Presa St, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Join Gemini Ink on Thursday, June 15th, for a night of poetry, prose and literary celebration as we partner with our friends at Poetic Republic Cafe to create an inviting space for the writing community to share words, wine, and wisdom, with a little latte or espresso on the side. Get ready to be inspired by a fun and feisty lineup of writers who can take on anything from riveting memoir and coming-of-age stories to South Texas poetry with its own zest. The evening kicks off with a special reading by Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro, and Eddie Vega – three Gemini Ink Teaching Artists who are all making waves in the literary world. Following the featured reading, we will host a community open mic. Bring your poems, stories, and thoughts to share (there will be a 3-minute limit for each reader). Open mic sign-up in person, starting at 6pm.

Free
Recurring

Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby

Online via Zoom

The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.

Free

Writing the Queer in Hostile Times: A Pride Month Literary Panel

Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join Gemini Ink on Thursday, June 29th, to wrap up Pride Month 2023 with a timely and intimate literary discussion about current events and their relationship to the written and spoken word.

This event, including featured authors Chibbi Orduña, Kit Curá, and Anel Flores, will offer a safe space to discuss how these divisive times affect LGBTQ+ writers and how these writers wield the literary arts to push back against current hostilities, celebrate who they are, and question societal expectations.

Free

Recurring

Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby

Online via Zoom

The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.

Free

Recurring

Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby

Online via Zoom

The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.

Free