As A Thief in the Night

BAC member Chuck Crabbe has recently released his novel, As a Thief in the Night.  “Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall. Only an act of shameful impiety offers Ezra Mignon escape. But can he betray, and even murder, the God that his community worships?” Book trailer at: http://bit.ly/1fQHCUu  Available for sale  at:   Amazon & Open Books:: http://amzn.to/1fkIQRQ   http://bit.ly/1qqyBEK

Kids Art and Book Club

February 27, 6:30 - 8 PM. Kids Art and Book Club at Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives, 9 Wellington St E. Join the Brampton Library and PAMA for a free, fun program where you will show off your artistic and literary talents. Talk about some of your favourite books, create your own art masterpieces and more! Register in advance at 905-793-4636. FREE.

Youth Writers Club Meeting

February 26, 6 – 8 PM. Youth Writers Club Meeting at Four Corners Branch of Brampton Library, 65 Queen St E. For details or to register, call 905-793-4636 or visit www.bramptonlibrary.ca

Originally posted on February 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM.

YOUNG JOURNALISTS/REPORTERS

CALLING YOUNG ASPIRING WRITERS/JOURNALISTS. DEADLINE: March 7, 2014. Must be at least 16 years old AND in your last year of high school for your chance to win a $250 bursary. The Brampton Guardian wants to know ‘What is the single most significant topic that matters to you and directly affects your community?’ For more info, try http://bit.ly/1eOkiof

Originally posted on February 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM.

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS

Every Wed. evening (except Christmas & News Years). "Weekly Open Mic / Jam Night at Magnum's" hosted by BAC member Matt "Zaddy" Zadkovich at Magnum's Bar & Eatery, 21 McMurchy Ave. N.  19+.   All music lovers, musicians, comedians, spoken word artists, everyone is welcome!  Drums, bass, & acoustic guitar provided.  Registration at 8:45 PM, event begins at 9:30pm.  Call905-459-8983 for more details or email zad.matt@gmail.com. NO COVER CHARGE

Youth Writers Club Meeting

December 11, 6 - 8 PM.  Youth Writers Club Meeting at Four Corners Brampton Library. 67 Queen St E. Writing Club for ages 13-19. Registration required. 905-793-4636. www.bramptonlibrary.ca

OPEN MIC

Sunday, November, 17th, 2013. OPEN MIC: FIONN MACCOOL’S.

11 Ray Lawson BLVD. Brampton. Hosted by BAC member Natalie Muzos. 3 songs or 15 min. max for musicians/singers. 5 min. for max for comics/poets. Send an email to TDIAZ@FIONNS.COM to Sign-up.


Originally posted on November 7, 2013 at 1:05 PM.

One Act Play Competition for Writers 2013

Bottle Tree Productions presents...

Go online at http://www.bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html  

First Prize       $1,000

Second Prize    $250

Third Prize         $100

Top ten entries are posted on our site.

The entry fee for each submission is $25.

One Act Plays of from 10 minutes to 70 minutes may be submitted by mail or email.

By mail to Bottle Tree Productions

at 445 Southwood Drive, 

Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M-5P8

Please make cheque payable to Bottle Tree Productions.

For environmental and storage reasons email submissions are preferred..

By email to contest (at) bottletreeinc (dot) com

Go online at http://www.bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html  for Paypal options and further details and to see past winners and their contact info. Before entering you can check out the winners of past contests and our free advice for writers at http://www.bottletreeinc.com/navigation_page_playwrights.html 

Format is not important. Good writing is.

Please do not attach your name or contact name to the script but have that information on a separate sheet of paper, or a separate attachment if emailing.

For further information

Phone                                     613-384-8433                   

or email us. contest (at) bottletreeinc (dot) com       

Plays can have previously been produced but not professionally.

Plays may also have been entered in other competitions.

The competition runs until November 30th 2013.

Winners will be announced in January of 2014

If you want a critical analysis of your work please enclose a cheque for $50 made payable to Bottle TreeProductions. or use our pay pal option on our website.

Originally published on March 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Republished on March 20. 2013 at 2:32 PM, April 4, 2013 at 2:36 PM, April 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM, May 22, 2013 at 2:12  PM, August 27, 2013 at 10:38 AM, September 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM, October 30, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Celebrate Libraries!

Oct 20-25. Brampton Library celebrates Ontario Public Library Week. Celebrating literacy and information. For more information, see www.bramptonlibrary.ca or call 905-793-4636.