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Join us on Thursday, June 22nd at 5:30 pm for an In Conversation event with poet Len Lawson. He’ll be chatting about his latest poetry collection Negro Asylum for the Lunatic Insane. We’re excited to have Len in store with us and can’t wait to hear all about his writing processes and inspirations. So don’t miss out on this free event!
ABOUT THE POETRY COLLECTION
Negro Asylum for the Lunatic Insane enters the maelstrom of institutionalized racism and cruelty to aim an unflinching gaze at the violence, neglect, and delusions borne of Southern race ritual. These poems wield knives against slavery’s tumultuous afterlife, cutting us free, guiding us through thickets of scar tissue and nightmare till we glean the brutal clarity of American sin and bear witness to the wondrous power of Len Lawson’s artistic and historical imagination. ~Herman Beavers
Len Lawson is, above all, a talented lyricist whose candid chronicles of working in the field of mental illness—the patients’ trauma caused largely by the institutions supposed to treat and protect them—provides an insight into a realm plagued by racism and abuse, one often ignored and silenced by the world at the large. We come to learn of Lawson’s speaker’s interactions with Brock Bridges who “loved butterflies” and often too tried to escape the establishment, “thinking like the statue/chewing petals off that flower.” Though the speaker tries to keep a line between him and his patients, dealing with his own issues concerning his own happiness and the weight of family memory and present circumstances, all their lives are intertwined even in times of doubt: “I didn’t trust those butterflies like Brock did…Matter of fact I hate butterflies//They give people false hope//Everything can’t have wings/Everybody wasn’t made to fly//Ask all them Africans that didn’t/grow wings still on the plantation.” Lawson explores the larger implications of historical violence and survival, never flinching away (” If you show me this box/hovering up and down/heaven and earth,/I will show you/a casket/lowered into/a world’s eye”) through a variety of many (often experimental) free verse possibilities, and I too can be candid, this is one of the best collections of poetry I’ve ever read. Get it now. Lawson is going places. ~Rose Ben-Oni
Lawson’s Negro Asylum for the Lunatic Insane constructs a fictional institution based on actual 20th century mental asylums for Black people. This haunting, stark series of vignettes of people who occupy such spaces traverse through surprising and dangerous spaces in the mind. History starts surrounding us as an eerie specter seeping into the present, where mental health is now a demand as part of freedom in America. ~Tara Betts, author of Refuse to Disappear
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Len Lawson is author of Chime (Get Fresh Books, 2019) and co-editor of The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry (Blair Press, 2021). He received a 2022 Fresh Voices in the Humanities Governor’s Award from South Carolina Humanities. Len has earned fellowships from Tin House, Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Callaloo, Vermont Studio Center, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts among others. His poetry appears in African American Review, Mississippi Review, Ninth Letter, Verse Daily, Poetry Northwest, and elsewhere. A South Carolina native, Len earned a PhD in English Literature and Criticism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Join us for a Pop-Up with author Kate Miller and her book Annie Duck Just Can’t Land?
Annie and her best friend Grace can’t wait to migrate to the warmer southern ponds with their families and friends, but they both have a big problem that may make them unable to fly with the others. Despite all of their hard work in flight school, Grace can’t take off and Annie can’t land. Can these dear friends help each other and do this hard thing together?
A beautiful story of friendship and overcoming challenges that children (and the adults who read to them) will enjoy!
Come here more about it from the author Kate Saturday morning from 10am to noon!
Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation with New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston! In this witty and wise new novel, an overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past.
Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail in the spirit of the story, and a copy of the book, as well as an after-hours bookstore evening with Ashley.
BOOK SUMMARY
Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it.
So Clementine forms a plan to keep her heart safe: work hard, find someone decent to love, and try to remember to chase the moon. The last one is silly and obviously metaphorical, but her aunt always told her that you needed at least one big dream to keep going. And for the last year, that plan has gone off without a hitch. Mostly. The love part is hard because she doesn’t want to get too close to anyone—she isn’t sure her heart can take it.
And then she finds a strange man standing in the kitchen of her late aunt’s apartment. A man with kind eyes and a Southern drawl and a taste for lemon pies. The kind of man that, before it all, she would’ve fallen head-over-heels for. And she might again.
Except, he exists in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact. And she, quite literally, lives seven years in his future.
Her aunt always said the apartment was a pinch in time, a place where moments blended together like watercolors. And Clementine knows that if she lets her heart fall, she’ll be doomed.
After all, love is never a matter of time—but a matter of timing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashley Poston writes stories about love and friendship and ever afters. A native to South Carolina, she now lives in a small grey house with her sassy cat and too many books. You can find her on the internet, somewhere, watching cat videos and reading fan-fiction.
Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation with New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams talking about her ravishing summer read, The Beach at Summerly, taking readers back to a mid-century New England rich with secrets and Cold War intrigue.
Your ticket includes admission, a cocktail in the spirit of the story, and a copy of the book, as well as an after-hours bookstore evening with Ashley.
BOOK SUMMARY
June 1946. As the residents of Winthrop Island prepare for the first summer season after the sacrifice of war, a glamorous new figure moves into the guest cottage at Summerly, the idyllic seaside estate of the wealthy Peabody family. To Emilia Winthrop, daughter of Summerly’s year-round caretaker and a descendant of the island’s settlers, Olive Rainsford opens a window into a world of shining possibility. While Emilia spent the war years caring for her incapacitated mother, Olive traveled the world, married fascinating men, and involved herself in political causes. She’s also the beloved aunt of the two surviving Peabody sons, Amory and Shep, with whom Emilia has a tangled romantic history.As the summer wears on, Emilia develops a deep rapport with Olive, who urges her to leave the island for a life of adventure, while romance blossoms with the sturdy and honorable Shep. But the heady promise of Peabody patronage is blown apart by the arrival of Sumner Fox, an FBI agent who demands Emilia’s help to capture a Soviet agent who’s transmitting vital intelligence on the West’s atomic weapon program from somewhere inside the Summerly estate.
April 1954. Eight years later, Summerly is boarded up and Emilia has rebuilt her shattered life as a professor at Wellesley College, when shocking news arrives from Washington—the traitor she helped convict is about to be swapped for an American spy imprisoned in the Soviet Union, but with a mysterious condition only Emilia can fulfill. A reluctant Emilia is summoned to CIA headquarters, where she’s forced to confront the harrowing consequences of her actions that fateful summer, and a choice that could destroy the Peabody family—and Emilia’s chance for redemption—all over again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Beatriz Williams is the bestselling author of thirteen novels, including Her Last Flight, The Summer Wives, and The Golden Hour, as well as All the Ways We Said Goodbye, cowritten with Lauren Willig and Karen White. A native of Seattle, she graduated from Stanford University and earned an MBA in finance from Columbia University. She lives with her husband and four children near the Connecticut shore, where she divides her time between writing and laundry.
Pet parents and animal lovers come together to learn about each other, brag about their fur babies and find ways to support one another in business, rescue and advocacy
Join us for a Pop-Up with author Martha LaGuardia-Kotite and her book Changing the Rules of Engagement!
Changing the Rules of Engagement brings to life the authentic, vivid stories of leadership from inspiring and adventurous women who achieved the extraordinary by serving their country in the U.S. military. These women shattered the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats by refusing to take “no” for an answer and learning how to lead in traditionally male-dominated environments. Martha LaGuardia-Kotite skillfully captures their leadership lessons, struggles, and successes—showing how courageous and tenacious women can achieve their goals and help change policy, insights also applicable to today’s leaders in corporate and business boardrooms.
Whether soaring into outer space with the second woman to command a space shuttle or plunging to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with a combat veteran special operations diver, these profiles in leadership highlight a range of powerful examples: from Vivien Crea, a vice commandant of the Coast Guard, who rose to the highest position of any woman in the history of the U.S. military, to Tammy Duckworth, who demonstrated her resilience after being shot down while piloting a helicopter in Iraq and went on to serve as a U.S. senator. Also included are the inspirational stories of women Marines and the first women members of the military service academies’ gender-integrated classes, who recall the highs and lows of their trailblazing journey.
Representative of a widely diverse group of enlisted women and officers of different races and cultures, these women have succeeded since the mid-1970s at combating prejudices and aiding change in the military culture with grit, intelligence, leadership, and honor.
Come here more about it from the author Martha Saturday morning from 10am to noon!
Join us for an informal writing workshop. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 864-963-9031.
– Woofie’s of SE Greenville is now open, serving the needs of SE Greenville pet owners with a variety of customized, premium mobile pet care services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and more.
Woofie’s of SE Greenville is celebrating its grand opening at the Hampton Station’s Birds Fly South Ale Project, and Biergarten Greenville Music & Vendor event on Saturday, July 22 from 2 – 6 p.m. Woofie’s of SE Greenville will be giving complimentary wash-and-go baths and nail trimming for dogs, and giving out free swag and raffle prizes for pet owners and pet groomers alike. Attendees will be treated to a live band and goods from community vendors such as Hannah Chloe Company, a clothing brand for pets and their pawrents, and baked goods from Sweet Treats for Wet Noses, The Farmer’s Dog swag and more.
Woofie’s of SE Greenville services include:
- Mobile pet spa for a luxurious experience for pets and their people
- Dog walking
- Overnight pet sitting
- Pet transport and taxi
- Wedding and event packages
- All staff members are highly trained and CPR certified
Woofie’s of SE Greenville, providing pet sitting, dog walking, a mobile pet spa, and more to pamper pets throughout the Southeast Greenville, South Carolina area, is holding its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 2-6 p.m. at Hampton Station’s, Birds Fly South Ale Project, and Biergarten Music & Vendor Event at 1320 Hampton Ave Ext in Greenville. Furry pets and their people are invited to attend as Woofie’s guests.
Join Woofie’s of SE Greenville for food, craft beer (sold by Birds Fly South Ale Project), live bands and community vendors such as Hannah Chloe Company, a clothing brand for pets and their pawrents, and Sweet Treats for Wet Noses, samples from The Farmer’s Dog and more. Woofie’s of SE Greenville will be giving complimentary wash-and-go baths and nail trimming for dogs, and giving out free swag and raffle prizes for pet owners and pet groomers alike.
WHAT: Woofie’s of SE Greenville Grand Opening Celebration. Woofie’s provides dependable pet sitting, dog walking, a pup-pampering mobile spa, and specialty products to keep SE Greenville pets healthy, happy, and safe.
WHEN: Saturday, July 22 from 2-6 p.m.
WHERE: Hampton Station, Greenville, at 1320 Hampton Ave Ext Greenville, SC 29601
WHO: Woofie’s of SE Greenville, is a franchise, owned and managed by husband-and-wife team Eric and Cameron McEntire, both University of South Carolina graduates and residents of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Cameron’s father Dr. Eric Smith, a retired dentist. The McEntire family also includes Eric and Cameron’s 2-year-old daughter Eddie; infant son Jude; and German Shephard/Husky rescue, Finn.
Learn more here or call (864) 202-6933 to book an appointment.
Woofie’s is part of Authority Brands. For more information, visit www.woofies.com and www.authoritybrands.com.
The Public Is Welcome to Attend Our Dog Shows
The dog shows are free to the public each day. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family.
The shows are held each day, Thursday through Sunday, July 27 – 30, 2023. Each day is a separate show, so you can attend any day and see a complete show.
These shows are among the largest on the east coast with an average entry of about 2,000 dogs each day. The dogs hail from over 40 states from California to New England, along with a scattering of dogs from foreign countries. They include popular breeds, such as the Golden Retriever with an entry of nearly 100 dogs, to the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexican National Breed. With over 150 breeds represented, there will many breeds that you are familiar with, but many more that you have probably never heard of nor seen.
There are 2 events that are fun to watch. The “Conformation” show is about how the dog looks, and the “Junior Showmanship” is for children from 8 to 17 who compete to demonstrate their dog-handling skills.
How to Watch the Show
Breeds are judged at different times in different rings every day. To get the most from the show it’s best to “know before you go.” If you are interested in certain breeds, you should check the schedule for the day you plan to attend. The complete judging program will tell you how many of that breed are competing and at what time and in which ring.
Available around July 19th:
DAILY RING SCHEDULE
COMPLETE JUDGING PROGRAM
If you are interested in seeing the most breeds in the shortest time, it’s best to attend the group judging, where you will see the Best-of-Breed winner of each breed in that group. Judging of a group takes about 20 minutes, seeing all the breeds will take a little over 2 hours. The schedule will also show you when group judging begins and the order of group judging.
Immediately following group judging will be Best-In-Show judging.
How a Dog Show Works
Each breed has a written standard that describes exactly how the dog should look and behave. It goes into great detail as to how the dog looks. The judge evaluates how closely the dog “conforms” to the standard, hence the name “Conformation.”
Each breed is judged separately. There are several classes for each sex. Males are judged first. After all the classes are judged the 1st place winners of all the classes are compete against each other. The judge’s selection for the best male is awarded the Winners ribbon and receives championship points.
After the males are shown, the females compete in exactly the same procedure.
Following the female judging, the champions plus the male and female that won championship points compete for Best-Of-Breed. Later in the day, the Best-Of-Breed winner competes against the other Best-Of-Breed winners in his group for Best-In-Group. There are seven groups, sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.
The Best-in-Group dog moves up to compete for the ultimate prize … Best-In-Show.
Junior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship competition is to encourage children to learn how to handle show dogs. It provides an opportunity for the kids to compete against each other to see how well they are progressing. The classes are divided by age of the child. They may handle any AKC pure bred dog.
Suggestions when attending the show
- Do not bring your dog to the show. Only dogs that are entered for competition are allowed.
- Baby strollers must be approved at the club desk near the front entrance and a stroller pass will be issued. This is for the safety of the children and small dogs.
- Dogs are not for sale at the show, but you can visit with breeders to find out where you might buy a puppy of that breed and to learn some puppy raising practices to ensure a good pet.
- When approaching an exhibitor at ringside, be sure not to disturb them if they are preparing to go into the ring soon. They are concentrating on the presentation of their dog to the judge and shouldn’t be distracted by long conversations. It’s best just to ask if you can speak with an exhibitor. Most are happy to talk to you after the competition.
- Please ask before petting a dog.
- Be sure to instruct your children to respect the dogs and ask for permission to pet them.
The Public Is Welcome to Attend Our Dog Shows
The dog shows are free to the public each day. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family.
The shows are held each day, Thursday through Sunday, July 27 – 30, 2023. Each day is a separate show, so you can attend any day and see a complete show.
These shows are among the largest on the east coast with an average entry of about 2,000 dogs each day. The dogs hail from over 40 states from California to New England, along with a scattering of dogs from foreign countries. They include popular breeds, such as the Golden Retriever with an entry of nearly 100 dogs, to the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexican National Breed. With over 150 breeds represented, there will many breeds that you are familiar with, but many more that you have probably never heard of nor seen.
There are 2 events that are fun to watch. The “Conformation” show is about how the dog looks, and the “Junior Showmanship” is for children from 8 to 17 who compete to demonstrate their dog-handling skills.
How to Watch the Show
Breeds are judged at different times in different rings every day. To get the most from the show it’s best to “know before you go.” If you are interested in certain breeds, you should check the schedule for the day you plan to attend. The complete judging program will tell you how many of that breed are competing and at what time and in which ring.
Available around July 19th:
DAILY RING SCHEDULE
COMPLETE JUDGING PROGRAM
If you are interested in seeing the most breeds in the shortest time, it’s best to attend the group judging, where you will see the Best-of-Breed winner of each breed in that group. Judging of a group takes about 20 minutes, seeing all the breeds will take a little over 2 hours. The schedule will also show you when group judging begins and the order of group judging.
Immediately following group judging will be Best-In-Show judging.
How a Dog Show Works
Each breed has a written standard that describes exactly how the dog should look and behave. It goes into great detail as to how the dog looks. The judge evaluates how closely the dog “conforms” to the standard, hence the name “Conformation.”
Each breed is judged separately. There are several classes for each sex. Males are judged first. After all the classes are judged the 1st place winners of all the classes are compete against each other. The judge’s selection for the best male is awarded the Winners ribbon and receives championship points.
After the males are shown, the females compete in exactly the same procedure.
Following the female judging, the champions plus the male and female that won championship points compete for Best-Of-Breed. Later in the day, the Best-Of-Breed winner competes against the other Best-Of-Breed winners in his group for Best-In-Group. There are seven groups, sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.
The Best-in-Group dog moves up to compete for the ultimate prize … Best-In-Show.
Junior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship competition is to encourage children to learn how to handle show dogs. It provides an opportunity for the kids to compete against each other to see how well they are progressing. The classes are divided by age of the child. They may handle any AKC pure bred dog.
Suggestions when attending the show
- Do not bring your dog to the show. Only dogs that are entered for competition are allowed.
- Baby strollers must be approved at the club desk near the front entrance and a stroller pass will be issued. This is for the safety of the children and small dogs.
- Dogs are not for sale at the show, but you can visit with breeders to find out where you might buy a puppy of that breed and to learn some puppy raising practices to ensure a good pet.
- When approaching an exhibitor at ringside, be sure not to disturb them if they are preparing to go into the ring soon. They are concentrating on the presentation of their dog to the judge and shouldn’t be distracted by long conversations. It’s best just to ask if you can speak with an exhibitor. Most are happy to talk to you after the competition.
- Please ask before petting a dog.
- Be sure to instruct your children to respect the dogs and ask for permission to pet them.
The Public Is Welcome to Attend Our Dog Shows
The dog shows are free to the public each day. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family.
The shows are held each day, Thursday through Sunday, July 27 – 30, 2023. Each day is a separate show, so you can attend any day and see a complete show.
These shows are among the largest on the east coast with an average entry of about 2,000 dogs each day. The dogs hail from over 40 states from California to New England, along with a scattering of dogs from foreign countries. They include popular breeds, such as the Golden Retriever with an entry of nearly 100 dogs, to the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexican National Breed. With over 150 breeds represented, there will many breeds that you are familiar with, but many more that you have probably never heard of nor seen.
There are 2 events that are fun to watch. The “Conformation” show is about how the dog looks, and the “Junior Showmanship” is for children from 8 to 17 who compete to demonstrate their dog-handling skills.
How to Watch the Show
Breeds are judged at different times in different rings every day. To get the most from the show it’s best to “know before you go.” If you are interested in certain breeds, you should check the schedule for the day you plan to attend. The complete judging program will tell you how many of that breed are competing and at what time and in which ring.
Available around July 19th:
DAILY RING SCHEDULE
COMPLETE JUDGING PROGRAM
If you are interested in seeing the most breeds in the shortest time, it’s best to attend the group judging, where you will see the Best-of-Breed winner of each breed in that group. Judging of a group takes about 20 minutes, seeing all the breeds will take a little over 2 hours. The schedule will also show you when group judging begins and the order of group judging.
Immediately following group judging will be Best-In-Show judging.
How a Dog Show Works
Each breed has a written standard that describes exactly how the dog should look and behave. It goes into great detail as to how the dog looks. The judge evaluates how closely the dog “conforms” to the standard, hence the name “Conformation.”
Each breed is judged separately. There are several classes for each sex. Males are judged first. After all the classes are judged the 1st place winners of all the classes are compete against each other. The judge’s selection for the best male is awarded the Winners ribbon and receives championship points.
After the males are shown, the females compete in exactly the same procedure.
Following the female judging, the champions plus the male and female that won championship points compete for Best-Of-Breed. Later in the day, the Best-Of-Breed winner competes against the other Best-Of-Breed winners in his group for Best-In-Group. There are seven groups, sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.
The Best-in-Group dog moves up to compete for the ultimate prize … Best-In-Show.
Junior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship competition is to encourage children to learn how to handle show dogs. It provides an opportunity for the kids to compete against each other to see how well they are progressing. The classes are divided by age of the child. They may handle any AKC pure bred dog.
Suggestions when attending the show
- Do not bring your dog to the show. Only dogs that are entered for competition are allowed.
- Baby strollers must be approved at the club desk near the front entrance and a stroller pass will be issued. This is for the safety of the children and small dogs.
- Dogs are not for sale at the show, but you can visit with breeders to find out where you might buy a puppy of that breed and to learn some puppy raising practices to ensure a good pet.
- When approaching an exhibitor at ringside, be sure not to disturb them if they are preparing to go into the ring soon. They are concentrating on the presentation of their dog to the judge and shouldn’t be distracted by long conversations. It’s best just to ask if you can speak with an exhibitor. Most are happy to talk to you after the competition.
- Please ask before petting a dog.
- Be sure to instruct your children to respect the dogs and ask for permission to pet them.
The Public Is Welcome to Attend Our Dog Shows
The dog shows are free to the public each day. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family.
The shows are held each day, Thursday through Sunday, July 27 – 30, 2023. Each day is a separate show, so you can attend any day and see a complete show.
These shows are among the largest on the east coast with an average entry of about 2,000 dogs each day. The dogs hail from over 40 states from California to New England, along with a scattering of dogs from foreign countries. They include popular breeds, such as the Golden Retriever with an entry of nearly 100 dogs, to the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexican National Breed. With over 150 breeds represented, there will many breeds that you are familiar with, but many more that you have probably never heard of nor seen.
There are 2 events that are fun to watch. The “Conformation” show is about how the dog looks, and the “Junior Showmanship” is for children from 8 to 17 who compete to demonstrate their dog-handling skills.
How to Watch the Show
Breeds are judged at different times in different rings every day. To get the most from the show it’s best to “know before you go.” If you are interested in certain breeds, you should check the schedule for the day you plan to attend. The complete judging program will tell you how many of that breed are competing and at what time and in which ring.
Available around July 19th:
DAILY RING SCHEDULE
COMPLETE JUDGING PROGRAM
If you are interested in seeing the most breeds in the shortest time, it’s best to attend the group judging, where you will see the Best-of-Breed winner of each breed in that group. Judging of a group takes about 20 minutes, seeing all the breeds will take a little over 2 hours. The schedule will also show you when group judging begins and the order of group judging.
Immediately following group judging will be Best-In-Show judging.
How a Dog Show Works
Each breed has a written standard that describes exactly how the dog should look and behave. It goes into great detail as to how the dog looks. The judge evaluates how closely the dog “conforms” to the standard, hence the name “Conformation.”
Each breed is judged separately. There are several classes for each sex. Males are judged first. After all the classes are judged the 1st place winners of all the classes are compete against each other. The judge’s selection for the best male is awarded the Winners ribbon and receives championship points.
After the males are shown, the females compete in exactly the same procedure.
Following the female judging, the champions plus the male and female that won championship points compete for Best-Of-Breed. Later in the day, the Best-Of-Breed winner competes against the other Best-Of-Breed winners in his group for Best-In-Group. There are seven groups, sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.
The Best-in-Group dog moves up to compete for the ultimate prize … Best-In-Show.
Junior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship competition is to encourage children to learn how to handle show dogs. It provides an opportunity for the kids to compete against each other to see how well they are progressing. The classes are divided by age of the child. They may handle any AKC pure bred dog.
Suggestions when attending the show
- Do not bring your dog to the show. Only dogs that are entered for competition are allowed.
- Baby strollers must be approved at the club desk near the front entrance and a stroller pass will be issued. This is for the safety of the children and small dogs.
- Dogs are not for sale at the show, but you can visit with breeders to find out where you might buy a puppy of that breed and to learn some puppy raising practices to ensure a good pet.
- When approaching an exhibitor at ringside, be sure not to disturb them if they are preparing to go into the ring soon. They are concentrating on the presentation of their dog to the judge and shouldn’t be distracted by long conversations. It’s best just to ask if you can speak with an exhibitor. Most are happy to talk to you after the competition.
- Please ask before petting a dog.
- Be sure to instruct your children to respect the dogs and ask for permission to pet them.
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Join us on Wednesday, August 9th at 5:30 pm for a special In Conversation event with playwright and author Vichet Chum! He’ll be chatting about his play Kween, which will be included in the South Carolina New Play Festival, and about the novel version of Kween coming out in October.
Kween is a searing, joyful play about a queer Cambodian American teen’s journey to find her voice and step into her legacy. Following her Dad’s deportation, everything has changed for Soma. Her Mom is away, helping her husband adjust to his new life, while her older sister, Dahvy, is preparing for her quickly unravelling wedding. Through poetry, Soma finds the words to not only save the day, but more importantly, to express exactly what she’s feeling.
Find out more and don’t miss this free event!
SC NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
The second SC New Play Festival will celebrate engaging and dynamic new plays and musicals from across the United States. This year’s festival will feature a variety presentation, 2 staged readings of new plays, a staged reading of a show for young audiences, a staged reading of a new musical, and a cabaret featuring a Broadway star. Learn more here: https://www.southcarolinanewplayfestival.org.
BOOK SUMMARY
Soma Kear’s verses have gone viral. Trouble is, she didn’t exactly think her slam poetry video through. All she knew was that her rhymes were urgent. On fire. An expression of where she was, and that place…was a hot mess.
Following her Ba’s deportation back to Cambodia, everything’s changed. Her Ma is away trying to help Ba adjust to his new life, and her older sister has taken charge with a new authoritarian tone. Meanwhile, Soma’s trending video pushes her to ask if it’s time to level up. With her school’s spoken word contest looming, Soma must decide: Is she brave enough to put herself out there? To publicly reveal her fears of Ba not returning? To admit that things may never be the same?
With every line she spits, Soma searches for a way to make sense of the world around her. The answers are at the mic.
From debut author Vichet Chum comes a celebration of Khmer identity, queerness, and embracing the complicated histories that shape who we are and want to be.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
VICHET CHUM (he/him) is a Cambodian American writer originally from Carrollton, TX. He graduated from the University of Evansville and received an MFA from Brown University. He currently lives in New York City. Kween is his debut novel, and you can visit Vichet at vichetchum.com.