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The Nature Of Words

Central Oregon's Premier Literary Event! You won’t want to miss any of this literary long weekend! The mission of The Nature of Words is to foster an appreciation of the literary arts and humanities in the High Desert region of the Northwest through community interaction with acclaimed authors, and through creative writing programs for high school and college-age students in the region.

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May 17, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
Julia Kennedy Cochran to Read From New Memoir, "Ed Kennedy's War," May 24 - http://t.co/MxxedPGX

May 17, 2012 @ 12:12 pm
Our 2011/12 Student Showcase reading and reception is May 30 - and free! 6 p.m. at @PoetHouseArt #inbend. Spread the word.

May 15, 2012 @ 6:10 pm
Charles Finn Reads From New Book, "Wild Delicate Seconds: 29 Wildlife Encounters," May 11 - http://t.co/tSlGljmf

May 15, 2012 @ 12:14 pm
Want to learn more about teaching writing? @bewordstock is offering a summer "Teacher as a Writer" program. http://t.co/JNXCNXU2

May 02, 2012 @ 11:33 am
Thanks! @Urrealism - We are on cloud nine!

Apr 30, 2012 @ 6:01 pm
The Nature of Words Receives NEA Art Works Grant to Support November Literary Festival - http://t.co/iXUHkc2O

Apr 26, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
Pilot Butte Middle School Students to Perform Poetry at Common Table Restaurant April 24th - http://t.co/rik5Jl0N

Apr 24, 2012 @ 3:24 pm
A Message from Ellen Waterston - http://t.co/8mCXgWIS

Apr 18, 2012 @ 2:11 pm
Thanks for following us @ScottDonnell @revelinportland @EnvirOregon @cailo @Solivenewstalk @hertfordoxford !

Apr 18, 2012 @ 1:42 pm
Psst - use the code NOWFRIENDS before June 1 to save 10% on BOOKPLATE Auction & Reception tickets! https://t.co/CYFFoTIi

Apr 17, 2012 @ 7:03 pm
Save the Date: BOOKPLATE is June 28! - http://t.co/L97Itbnx

Apr 16, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Adult Zine Class Starts May 7th - http://t.co/DhXrmcrR

Apr 13, 2012 @ 4:28 pm
April First Friday Features Poet Lisa Pounders and Storefront Students' Original Play - http://t.co/IBV2XAfp

Apr 10, 2012 @ 2:24 pm
The Storefront Project students rocked the house last Friday with their original play, "Painted Closet." Photos here! https://t.co/5uVnPVFg

Mar 29, 2012 @ 3:46 pm
Reigster now for Week of Words summer writing camp for 8-11 year olds! Details: http://t.co/oaxyw8Cw

Mar 22, 2012 @ 12:39 pm
Thank you! @oldmilldistrict We are so grateful for your support.

Mar 21, 2012 @ 8:28 pm
Save June 28th for the BOOKPLATE Annual Auction & Reception - http://t.co/WJfMFIYh

Mar 19, 2012 @ 6:36 pm
Robert McDowell Chosen as New Executive Director of The Nature of Words - http://t.co/WEVlKMH4