Annual Círculo Conference: August 14th, 2021
What's Happening!
The Círculo summer conference is our major annual event. Like last year, the conference takes place online using Zoom. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 14th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. It'll be a full day of getting to know each other, workshops, and more, concluding with an open mic for all participants.
Here's an outline of the day's events:
10:30 to 11:00: Welcome, Chat, and Questions
11:00 to 12:00: Break-Out Session #1 (two workshops/choose one)
12:00 to 12:30: Lunch (Take a break! Stretch? Go for a walk?)
12:30 to 1:15: Tribute to Francisco X. Alarcon
1:15 to 1:30: Intermission
1:30 to 2:30: Break-Out Session #2 (two workshops/choose one)
2:45 to 3:30: Reading and Open Mic
3:30 to 4:00: Closing, Chat, and Bendiciones
This year’s Círculo de poetas and Writers conference includes two break-out sessions where participants can generate poetry and prose. Each workshop is open to all writers, from those just starting their writing journey to published authors.
For each break-out session, choose one workshop:
Break-out Session #1 (11:00 to 12:00)
Workshop A: "The Heroine's Journey"--Lead by Nicole Henares
Workshop B: "Embracing Writer's Block & Warming Up to Your Writing Style" --Lead by Naomi Quiñonez
Break-out Session #2 (1:30 to 2:30)
Workshop A: "Black Elk's Sacred Hoop: Finding Your Circle Power" --Lead by Lara Gularte
Workshop B: "Writing as a Box of Memories" --Lead by Violeta Orozco & Masiel M. Corona
The conference will be held on Zoom. Please download the Zoom app, if you haven't done so already. We will hold a "How to Use Zoom" Q & A on Friday, August 13th at 6 pm.
We will try to accommodate as many participants in the Reading and Open Mic portion of the conference, so we must limit everyone to one poem or one paragraph of prose and a 3-minute maximum time limit. Make sure to sign-up for the open mic as part of your registration.
The conference is free and open to the public, though we do accept donations. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. However, we would appreciate a $25 donation or you can also become a Círculo member or continue your membership by posting the annual $50 dues.
We Hope To See You in August!
The annual conference will take place on Saturday, August 14th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm online through Zoom.
This year’s conference includes two break-out sessions where participants can generate poetry and prose. Each workshop is open to all writers, from those just starting their writing journey to published authors.
During our lunch break, we will celebrate the life and work of Francisco X. Alarcón.
The conference concludes with a "Reading and Open Mic" open to all participants.
Donations & Membership Dues
The conference is free and open to the public, though we do accept donations. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. We would appreciate a $25 donation. You can also become a Círculo member or continue your membership by posting the annual $50 dues.
A Círculo membership includes our annual conference and a spot on our member's page. On the member's page, you can post a pic, bio, and a writing sample (one poem or a paragraph). If a membership isn't right for you, feel free to support Círculo with a donation in any amount.
After paying the annual dues, send your pic, bio, and writing sample to circulowriters@gmail.com. (Each Círculo membership must be renewed annually in August.)
Círculo is a non-profit organization.
