Writers' Conference
Keynote Speaker: Maxine Hong Kingston
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Noted Chinese-American author Maxine Hong Kingston will discuss the creative process and her own enduring body of work in the keynote address for the 2009 MCCC Writers' Conference. Author of The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts, Tripmaster Monkey, China Men, and The Fifth Book of Peace, Kingston is the recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and The National Book Award. Her work blurs the line between memoir and fiction by blending her Chinese heritage with questions of gender and racial equality. Her talk launches the two-day Writers Conference that offers aspiring and working writers the opportunity to discuss the practical issues related to the life of a writer, the chance to meet with literary agents, and networking opportunities. Detailed information for the Writers' Conference.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Salsa Party! 7 PM
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8 PM
The 13 member Spanish Harlem Orchestra under the direction Oscar Hernandez was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award and world acclaim as one of the finest exponents of Salsa and Latin/Jazz music. They have spearheaded a revival of Afro-Cuban music performing a classic-meets-contemporary repertoire including original compositions grounded in the musical legacy of El Barrio, the Latin Soul, and Salsa which rose from the rich culture of the New York’s Eastside south of 125th St. A salsa party will precede the performance in Science Center lobby with salsa lessons and refreshments. Come party with us!
Made possible with a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project a program of the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage
