Cleveland Drafts

Works in progress, writers in progress, community in progress. Cleveland Drafts is a one day festival highlighting Cleveland’s many unique literary communities. By featuring current works-in-progress by writers at every stage of their career, Cleveland Drafts offers audience members a glimpse into the creative literary processes happening across our region. Check us out athttp://www.brewsandprose.com/cleveland-drafts/

<P><STRONG>Join us for Cleveland Drafts!</STRONG> <SPAN></SPAN><SPAN>This one-day literary crawl across Tremont features local writers working in fiction, poetry, nonfiction and playwriting at every stage of their careers. First 50 attendees to register will receive a free book!</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN>Festival goers will enjoy snacks and beer at Tremont businesses while watching performances by featured<SPAN> writers performing “works-in-progress” to offer audiences a chance to see their creative process at work. </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Start with a kickoff event panel at<STRONG> Visible Voice Books</STRONG>, and enjoy performances across Tremont. Stick around for an after party at<STRONG> Lava Lounge</STRONG> where Cleveland’s readers and writers will come together to celebrate the richness of our literary communities!</P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN>See <A HREF="http://www.brewsandprose.com/cleveland-drafts/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Cleveland Drafts" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.brewsandprose.com/cleveland-drafts/</A> for full program details.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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Saturday, October 20th, 2018<BR>Check-in at 1:00 PM at Visible Voice Books<BR>2258 Professor Ave, Cleveland</DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html"><STRONG><EM>Panel:</EM> </STRONG>Dee Perry (Moderator) / Leila Chatti / Chris Johnston / Caryl Pagel / RA Washington</DIV>
<DIV CLASS="sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html"><EM><STRONG>Readers:</STRONG> </EM>Copeland / Kim</DIV>
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<SPAN>Kapitan / Levine / McClain / Stovicek</SPAN><BR><SPAN>Hosted by The Cleveland State University Poetry Center</SPAN><BR><SPAN>Rob Hartshorn Studio / Paul Duda Gallery</SPAN><BR><SPAN>2342 Professor Ave, Cleveland</SPAN></DIV>
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<SPAN><SPAN>Kremer / Bainter / Bremkamp / Elswick / Meyers </SPAN></SPAN><BR>Hosted by the NEOMFA Playwrights<BR>CODA<BR>2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland</DIV>
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Allen / Bracken / Maneage / Smith<BR>Hosted by Gordon Square Review / Literary Cleveland<BR>Hotz Cafe<BR>2529 W 10th St, Cleveland</DIV>
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Davis / Harris / Quade<BR>Hosted by Twelve Literary Arts<BR>Lava Lounge<BR>1307 Auburn Ave, Cleveland</DIV>
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After-party!</DIV>
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<P>Cleveland Drafts is presented in partnership with Brews + Prose, the Cleveland State University Poetry Center, Gordon Square Review / Literary Cleveland, NEOMFA, <SPAN>Twelve Literary Arts, </SPAN>Visible Voice Books, <SPAN>Belt Publishing, </SPAN>Cleveland Institute of Art, <SPAN>CODA, </SPAN><SPAN>Lake Erie Ink, </SPAN><SPAN>Lava Lounge, </SPAN><SPAN>MUSE Content Group and </SPAN><SPAN>Rob Hartshorn Studio / Paul Duda Gallery.</SPAN></P>
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<P><STRONG>FAQs</STRONG></P>
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<P><EM><STRONG>What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?</STRONG></EM></P>
<P><SPAN><STRONG>Free parking: Visible Voice </STRONG>- There are 26 parking spots are available behind the building. </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>Street parking is also available.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><STRONG>Abbey Road lots</STRONG></SPAN><SPAN> – T</SPAN><SPAN>here are two public lots off of Abbey Road (near W. 14th) adjoining the Innerbelt Bridge. It is a short five-minute walk to Professor Avenue or Lincoln Park.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN><SPAN><STRONG>Paid parking:</STRONG> There is a pay lot next to the Flying Monkey and Ty Fun on Starkweather.</SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG>Public transit:  </STRONG><STRONG>#81 Route</STRONG> services the Tremont neighborhood <A HREF="http://www.riderta.com/routes/81" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(http://www.riderta.com/routes/81)</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Redline</STRONG><A HREF="http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> (http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) </A>The Redline West 25th Street Stop is at the corner of Gehring and Lorain Avenue. It is a 10-15 minute walk through Duck Island into the heart of Tremont heading east on Abbey Avenue.</P>
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<P><EM><STRONG>How can I contact the organizer with any questions?</STRONG></EM></P>
<P>Please email draftsbandp@gmail.com.</P>

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