Surrey Muse Featured On Local Connection

An excellent focus in on the highlights, the essence of what is known as Surrey Muse (coverage begins just after the 10:30 mark)…  Thank you to Local Connection and all those involved in putting this together.

Surrey Muse has blossomed as a thriving group in a very short period of time.  Recently having celebrated its one year anniversary, this is a place where creativity can be found in abundance, lively yet intimate, it is a place where local authors, poets, musicians and other artisan types can all be found mingling at the Surrey Muse monthly gatherings. Regular meetings are held at Surrey City Centre Library on the fourth Friday of every month, except December.

For more information please visit: http://www.surreymuse.wordpress.com

 

WIN: Writers International Network Canada

The first annual WIN: Writers International Network Canada, will be held on Saturday, Mar 24th, 2012 at the Richmond Cultural Centre, located at 7700 Minoru Gate (in Richmond, BC).

Support this event so we can be sure there will be a 2nd annual gathering.  If you are not a writer and you are reading this post, please share it with somebody who is.  There are no age limits, it is a free event, and there are no prerequisites, therefore, no excuses!

Even if you’ve not published anything in the past, or you’re not currently working on a literary masterpiece, in fact, all the more reason to attend!!

You’ll meet an abundance of peers and like minded peeps who can guide you in the right direction.

For more information, click the link at the beginning of this post or go log on to  the event through Facebook.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!!!

 

Adolf Hitler As An Artist?!?

What??  Crazy, I know… Well, they do say the most talented artisans are also the craziest ones!!  Did you know that Adolf A Hitler actually pursued a scholarship in the arts to fulfil a lifelong dream?  This of course, was all before he became the man who we all knew him to be.  Allegedly, his works were completely insulted and he was told by his peers that people would never appreciate his works no matter what he had created, thus making the decision to become the scariest figure in the history of the world, to date.

It never ceases to amaze me how the term, “a little love goes a long way” really does ring true and can affect the future of an individual.  Understandably, we do all make our own choices in life, at the same time, should we extend an extra smile or provide an extra moment to listen to what frustrations or struggles a person is going through, can greatly impact the choices they make in their future endeavours. I guess it all comes back to perception and positive thinking, doesn’t it?!?

In the end, Hitler had shot himself dead.  Suicide, another very serious topic, which is unfortunately much too common in the world today.  Sadly, it is more often than not, an act that is a direct result of insult or lack of understanding.  A talented artist friend of mine had also committed suicide a few years ago.  Now looking back in hindsight, had people not mocked her artistic visions and creative abilities, had she received more encouragement for her works and inspiring beliefs, she very possibly could still be here today.  Sadly, she, and many others are here no longer.

I do realize that this is a very random topic, though, I felt compelled to share something about it.  Especially, considering some of his art has just been found after they have been missing for many, many, many years.

Here are a few related articles on the topic, interesting stuff:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/adolf-hitler-long-lost-art-collection-paintings-discovered-184351309.html

http://www.bytwerk.com/gpa/hitlerpaintings.htm

http://www.fpp.co.uk/Hitler/artist/Price/WashingtonPost210402a.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written by: Jo Martinez

 

Surrey Reads & Writes 2012: Saturday, Feb 25th

Looking for a way to network with other writers?  A place to help you find your lost inspiration?  Perhaps you just need to be reminded that you’re are a writer and your not really going crazy?

Time to come out of your shell and mingle with some like minded peeps.  Visit Surrey City Centre Library on Saturday, February 25th, 2012, from 11 am – 3 pm and support local authors.  Free workshops, book signing opportunities, as well as more than 30 guest readers and writers.

Check out Surrey Reads & Writes 2012

Is it just me or does the new library look like a cruise ship?  Even more so when walking by it, so trippy!!

 

Feb 24 Gathering of Surrey Muse

Feb 24 Gathering of Surrey Muse.

Surrey Muse will be holding its third session on Friday, February 24th, 2012. Soooo inspiring!  Come and check it out!!