Tropical Creative Writing

Imagine yourself in a cozy concert hall with velvet curtains and soft, warm lighting, designed to make you feel enveloped and utterly comfortable... This is how you can feel in the relaxing piano concerts offered by pianist and singer María Pascual Álvarez. When? Every Tuesday at 20.30. Where? At the "Academia Tort" in the middle of Gràcia: Carrer Betlem 35, Barcelona. More about the repertoire: Original compositions of María, classical music, minimalism and lullabies. All played on a Yamaha acoustic Grand Piano. What to bring: You can bring your own mat or pillow (we'll let you if you don't have any) Price: Pay what you want minimum 5€ For any question or more information, send us a message!

What’s that sound? A new kind of Creativity Lab. ***Bluff Lab*** *is free to attend, with advance RSVP requested at* ***[bluffeducation.org](bluffeducation.org).*** Bluff Lab is an interdisciplinary creative workshop blending improvisation, writing, and sound-play. The lab explores *bluffing* not as deception, but as a creative tool: pretending, testing, and moving forward with or without certainty. Through structured prompts and playful constraints, participants are invited to loosen habits, bypass overthinking, and access new ways of making and collaborating. We begin with an open workshop focused on presence, listening, and creative risk-taking in a supportive group setting. In the second half of the evening, participants can join or observe a playful, guided jam using material generated during the workshop. Participation is always optional. **What to expect** • Guided exercises using voice, text, movement, and sound • Individual and group-based prompts • A relaxed, process-driven environment with optional sharing • No prior experience required **Who it’s for** Creatives and “*non-creatives*,” students, professionals, performers, musicians, and anyone curious about creative process. Open to all levels and backgrounds. **Details** Language: English (instructor also fluent in Castellano; participants are welcome to write and share in any language they choose) Format: Open session / drop-in Entry: Please RSVP at [bluffeducation.org](bluffeducation.org) Cost: Free; optional pay-what-you-will donation Bring: Notebook, pen or pencil, curiosity **Doors & bar:** 18:30 **Workshop:** 19:00 – 20:20 **Jam:** 20:30 – 21:30 **Location:** The BCN Studio C/ d’Elkano 26, 01A Poble Sec, Barcelona

*Please Always contact me by whats app to book your space at the workshop, thank you!* What we' ll do You don't need to be an artist to join my creative art workshop! I'll be waiting for you outside the MACBA (The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art). From there, we'll take a walk to CCCB (The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), which has a café and co-working space. Once we get there, we'll ask for coffee/tea and get ready to embark on our creative journey! The art-making process will serve as a bridge for social and creative communication, and the theme will be centered around traveling and the things that make us vibrate. We'll start by using imagery, storytelling, and moving freely between drawing and writing to collage. We'll also work collaboratively, with each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence, allowing creativity to flow as we play. The main objective is self-expression, awakening creativity, having fun, and sharing a nice time together while colors and words come together to empower the artistic experience. I will guide you in the right direction to create something that you may have never thought of on your own, and you can take your own pace with art and bring it back home. The aim of this art workshop is to enhance your own creativity and self-expression. I will provide all the art materials, and the cost is 25 euros for a maximum of four people for a one-hour-long session. An individual session costs 40 euros. If you'd like to attend an creative art workshop please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange a different time that suits you better. Thank you very much! For more information and to book your space, please send me a WhatsApp message. Valentina +34 661192530. [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) * https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart About Me I'm an artist and an expressive art therapist, a yoga, dance and pilates, I'm originally from latin America, and I've lived in New York, London and now Barcelona for a while. I get my inspiration from traveling, and sharing the art making process with people to allow them to expand their creative potencial ! As an artist and teacher I've travel around the word and I always carry with me color pencils and a bloc to socialised in a creative ways ! I Believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination, to shape their experience into creative expression! * Descripción No necesitas ser un artista para tomar parte de esta experiencia creativa ! El proceso de hacer arte es un puente social creativo de comunicación, y el tema sera el viaje y cosas que nos hacen vibrar ! Empezaremos usando imágenes contar historias, moviéndonos libremente entre dibujo y escritura al collage! Tan bien trabajaremos componiendo colectivamente y la creatividad comenzara a fluir dentro tuyo como jugando! lo mas importante en que te expreses, despiertes tu creatividad y pasarlo bien juntos, mientras los colores y palabras se juntan una con las otras, empoderando tu experiencia artistica! Al final tendras una pieza artística que podrás llevarte a casa! \*Yo dare los materiales, con un cafe o te incluido. * El taller cuenta 25 euros grupal, 35 euros la sección individual, * El taller dura 1 max 4 personas, por favor mandame un mensaje para hacer tu reserva +34 661192530 Sobre mi Soy una Artista, Terapeuta en Artes Expresivas y tan bien profesora de Danza, Yoga y Pilates. Soy originalmente de Latino America y he vivido en Nueva York, Londres y ahora hace ya un tiempo en Barcelona! Encuentro inspiración de los viajes y de compartir el proceso artistico con otros para ayudarlos a expandir su potencial creativo. Creo que cada uno de nosotros es inherentemente creativo y pose el regalo de la imaginación, para transformar su experiencia en una expresión creativa. * [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) ://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart

*Please Always contact me by whats app to book your space at the workshop, thank you!* What we' ll do You don't need to be an artist to join my creative art workshop! I'll be waiting for you outside the MACBA (The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art). From there, we'll take a walk to CCCB (The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), which has a café and co-working space. Once we get there, we'll ask for coffee/tea and get ready to embark on our creative journey! The art-making process will serve as a bridge for social and creative communication, and the theme will be centered around traveling and the things that make us vibrate. We'll start by using imagery, storytelling, and moving freely between drawing and writing to collage. We'll also work collaboratively, with each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence, allowing creativity to flow as we play. The main objective is self-expression, awakening creativity, having fun, and sharing a nice time together while colors and words come together to empower the artistic experience. I will guide you in the right direction to create something that you may have never thought of on your own, and you can take your own pace with art and bring it back home. The aim of this art workshop is to enhance your own creativity and self-expression. I will provide all the art materials, and the cost is 25 euros for a maximum of four people for a one-hour-long session. An individual session costs 40 euros. If you'd like to attend an creative art workshop please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange a different time that suits you better. Thank you very much! For more information and to book your space, please send me a WhatsApp message. Valentina +34 661192530. [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) * https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart About Me I'm an artist and an expressive art therapist, a yoga, dance and pilates, I'm originally from latin America, and I've lived in New York, London and now Barcelona for a while. I get my inspiration from traveling, and sharing the art making process with people to allow them to expand their creative potencial ! As an artist and teacher I've travel around the word and I always carry with me color pencils and a bloc to socialised in a creative ways ! I Believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination, to shape their experience into creative expression! * Descripción No necesitas ser un artista para tomar parte de esta experiencia creativa ! El proceso de hacer arte es un puente social creativo de comunicación, y el tema sera el viaje y cosas que nos hacen vibrar ! Empezaremos usando imágenes contar historias, moviéndonos libremente entre dibujo y escritura al collage! Tan bien trabajaremos componiendo colectivamente y la creatividad comenzara a fluir dentro tuyo como jugando! lo mas importante en que te expreses, despiertes tu creatividad y pasarlo bien juntos, mientras los colores y palabras se juntan una con las otras, empoderando tu experiencia artistica! Al final tendras una pieza artística que podrás llevarte a casa! \*Yo dare los materiales, con un cafe o te incluido. * El taller cuenta 25 euros grupal, 35 euros la sección individual, * El taller dura 1 max 4 personas, por favor mandame un mensaje para hacer tu reserva +34 661192530 Sobre mi Soy una Artista, Terapeuta en Artes Expresivas y tan bien profesora de Danza, Yoga y Pilates. Soy originalmente de Latino America y he vivido en Nueva York, Londres y ahora hace ya un tiempo en Barcelona! Encuentro inspiración de los viajes y de compartir el proceso artistico con otros para ayudarlos a expandir su potencial creativo. Creo que cada uno de nosotros es inherentemente creativo y pose el regalo de la imaginación, para transformar su experiencia en una expresión creativa. * [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) ://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart

Dear friends, In a world that constantly pulls us toward the big trips, the big achievements, big news, this time we will be turning toward the small things that are worth paying attention to and that contribute to our **everyday joy**. With our favourite notebooks and pens, and Backstory as the cozy space to hold it all, we will explore our small pleasures, tiny rituals, fleeting moments, and the beauty hidden in our everyday life. As always, sharing is completely optional. I can’t wait to see you there!

Te invitamos a moverte, conectar y probar algo nuevo. Con Contramestre Maia 🤸 La capoeira angola es una práctica afrobrasileña que une movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre camaradas. Una forma consciente y creativa de habitar el cuerpo y construir conexión. 🗓 Miércoles · 19:00–20:00 h 📍 Nest City Lab · Barcelona Clases recurrentes para profundizar semana a semana en: – Movimiento en el suelo y de pie – El jogo en pareja – Musicalidad, canto e instrumentos (berimbau, pandeiro, agogô, reco-reco) – Cultura e historia de la capoeira 💛 No se necesita experiencia previa. 💛 Espacio abierto a todos los niveles. 💛 Para información sobre precios e inscripción mensual, escríbenos y te mandaremos la info. Ven con ropa y zapatillas cómodas, agua y curiosidad. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

PLEASE, CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE! Anna: 651314706 Instagram: @cercleahimsa **Come join us to enjoy and share a session inspired by yoga and the energy of the lunar cycle.** Each week, we explore a different practice that aligns with the current moon phase (for example, Full Moon: gratitude; Waning Moon: letting go…) The heart of the session is the yoga practice, but we also include a deep meditation of at least 10 minutes, and we close the session with therapeutic writing or artistic expression as a way to integrate the experience. We are a small group of up to eight people, creating a safe and open space where, through the body and movement, we gently move closer to self-awareness and inner peace. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

a poetry workshop in the park for everyone a poetry workshop (in English) for everyone at all levels. With host, viral instagram poet Daisy Barrett-Nash of @custompoems - in collaboration with Women of Bachata. Come and meet like minded people, break the ice, express yourself, play with collaborative poetry exersises & reconnect with creativity & nature! Please use this as an opportunity to practise your english or you can write in your native language if you prefer - all levels welcome <3 5€ optional donation Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gfdBfSwcKoFb6ehW9?g_st=ic

EL TALLER HOY 13 DE FEBRERO ES EN EL **CARRER MATA 32, METRO PARALEL - LÍNEA VERDE** - Se trata de un taller de pintura acondicionado para ESCRIBIR! ¡Bienvenidos al taller de escritura creativa de los viernes. En este taller nos enfocamos en aprender y fomentar la escritura creativa. Hay un moderador que plantea un tema a fin de que todos los asistentes escriban un relato, poema, diálogo, etc. de forma creativa. Después leemos lo escrito y recibimos feedback. No importa si eres un escritor experimentado o si acabas de empezar, este taller está hecho para ti. Todo lo que necesitas es un papel y bolígrafo, o un ordenador si lo prefieres, y muchas ganas de pasarlo bien mientras conoces a gente que comparte tu pasión por la escritura. Nuestro objetivo es que te diviertas mientras aprendes, que te inspires a escribir más y conozcas a gente que tiene tu misma inquietud. Así que, si quieres sumergirte en el maravilloso mundo de la escritura creativa, ¡este taller es para ti! ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos! **Precios de la actividad**: Taquilla inversa. Se paga según la satisfacción. Pago solo en efectivo. Gracias

MAREMOTO es un proyecto músico-visual de escucha atenta que propone recorridos introspectivos, creando atmósferas íntimas y oníricas. Una exploración del campo emocional desde lo sonoro y lo visual, en un espacio-tiempo que argumenta en contra de la prisa, y a favor de las pausas y los detalles. PVP ENTRADA TAQUILLA INVERSA

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Déjate llevar por las palabras y el paladar 🤤🧐 En este taller exploraremos cómo el gusto despierta la memoria y cómo esos destellos pueden convertirse en escritura. Descubre una forma de escribir entretenida e intuitiva, acompañada de tiramisú y buen café en Tiramisú House (Metro Badal). No se necesita experiencia previa. Imparte Josefina Frías, escritora y tallerista chilena, y fundadora de @lasmensajeras.club Precio: €20 (incluye tiramisú) Fecha: 13 y 27* de marzo, 18 :30a 20:30hrs *Sesión individual Dirección: Av. Madrid, 51, Les Corts

Vídeo presentación: [https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o](https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o) ¡Atención! Enviad vuestros textos para la Revista: (artículos, reseñas, textos de ficción, etc.) **[https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/](https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/)** Empezaremos puntuales, así que no tardéis :) Encuentro para amantes de la literatura. Escritores, lectores o simplemente curiosos. Usuario en **Goodreads** con nuestras lecturas: [https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos) Pedimos a los participantes que traigan un libro de lectura reciente que les haya emocionado o impactado. En vez de un club de lectura donde todos leemos el mismo libro y lo comentamos, cada uno trae una propuesta para recomendar a los demás. Ocasionalmente compartimos escritos. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/7/2/600_455971090.jpeg

**(CAST a continuación 🧘🏻‍♀️ ENGLISH below)** ### 🌿 Proposta relax pel dissabte 14 de març 🌿 Avui... proposta per començar el cap de setmana... ben *zen* 😌 Visitarem el poble termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, amb un patrimoni lligat al termalisme des de temps dels romans! Les seves fonts naturals escampen aigua a **74 °C 🔥**, i arreu del poble es respira una màgia especial. Des d’aquí sortirem per fer una **ruta circular de 9 km i 240 m de desnivell**, sense complicacions: un recorregut tranquil per gaudir del **paisatge, el patrimoni i la bona companyia**. Una caminada per activar cos i ànima... abans d’acabar amb una **fantàstica sessió en uns banys termals naturals! 💞** Després de relaxar-nos en **aigües sulfuroses acabades de sortir de les profunditats de la terra**, prendrem una infusió o un cafetó, i tornarem a casa amb les piles al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Preu ruta + entrada banys termals:** **35 €** **(25 € si véns amb el teu cotxe i portes 3 participants més del grup)** * **+ 7€ per vehicle**, que cadascú paga al seu conductor/a 🎫 Targeta ***Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutes, 1 de regal! La plaça serà reservada mitjançant paga i senyal de 25€. El preu inclou **guiatge per guia titulat, entrada als banys termals, assegurança d’accidents i RC.** > Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més 🌿 **🥪 Què cal portar?** * **Imprescindible per entrar als banys termals:** casquet de piscina, banyador o biquini + tovallola * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals **❗️ Política de cancel·lació:** * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! **📲 Segueix-nos...** * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👙 **CASTELLANO** 💦 ## **Propuesta relax – sábado 14 de marzo 🌿** Hoy… propuesta relaaaaaaaaaax para un finde zen 😌 Visitaremos el pueblo termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, con un patrimonio ligado al termalismo desde tiempos de los romanos. ¡Sus fuentes naturales brotan a **74 °C 🔥** y en todo el pueblo se respira una magia especial! Desde aquí saldremos para hacer una **ruta circular de 9 km y 240 m de desnivel**, sin complicaciones: un recorrido tranquilo para disfrutar del **paisaje, el patrimonio y la buena compañía.** Una caminata para activar cuerpo y alma... antes de terminar con una **fantástica sesión en unos baños termales naturales 💞** Después de relajarnos en **aguas sulfurosas recién salidas de las profundidades de la tierra**, tomaremos una infusión o un café… ¡y volveremos a casa con las pilas al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Precio ruta + entrada a los baños termales:** **35 €** **(25 € si vienes con tu coche y traes a 3 participantes más del grupo)** * **+ 7 € por vehículo**, que cada pasajero paga a su conductor/a 🎫 **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** ¡cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! La plaza será reservada mediante paga y señal de 25€. El precio incluye **guía titulado, entrada a los baños termales, seguro de accidentes y RC.** > Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más 🌿 🥪 **Qué traer:** * **Imprescindible para entrar en los baños termales:** gorro de piscina, bañador o bikini + toalla * Picnic para comer durante la ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña y ropa por capas (adaptable al tiempo) * Bastones opcionales ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizarán devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💦 **ENGLISH** 😌 ## **💞Relax proposal – Saturday March 14th 🌿** Today... a relaaaaaaaaaax plan for a zen weekend 😌 We’ll visit the thermal village of **Caldes de Montbui**, whose spa tradition dates back to Roman times! Its natural springs gush out water at **74 °C 🔥**, and the whole village has a truly magical atmosphere. From there, we’ll enjoy a **circular hike of 9 km and 240 m elevation gain**, with no technical difficulties — a calm route to enjoy the **landscape, history, and good company.** A gentle walk to awaken body and soul… before finishing with a **fantastic session in natural thermal baths! 💞** After relaxing in **sulphurous waters coming straight from the depths of the earth**, we’ll enjoy a herbal tea or coffee — and head home fully recharged! ⚡ 💧 **Price (hike + thermal bath entry):** **€35** **(€25 if you come with your own car and bring 3 other participants)** * **+ €6 per vehicle**, paid by each passenger to their driver 🎫 ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes, get 1 free! The price includes **certified mountain guide, SPA entry, accident insurance, and civil liability insurance.** > Travel peacefully, enjoy more 🌿 🥪 **What to bring:** * **Required for the thermal baths:** swimming cap, swimsuit or bikini + towel * Picnic lunch for the route * At least 1.5 L of water * Hiking boots and layered clothing (adaptable to the weather) * Trekking poles optional ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 for management) or change for another hike within the next 6 months. ❌ After 48 h: no refunds or changes. Thank you for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!