WordFest OC

The School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) at Saddleback College

Saddleback Arts

a literary festival featuring readings by prominent authors, storytelling, poetry, writing workshops, panel presentations, music, and dance

Saddleback College (FREE parking in Lot 5A)

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This FREE festival will encompass multicultural literary works from prominent authors and promote creative writing as a form of self-expression. Join the celebration with music, food, and booths. See event schedule below.Featuring music from DJ/Emcee BYRON GONZALEZ, host of Bilingual Sounds on 88.5 FM (The SoCal Sound) from 10am - 1pm on the campus quad.Important! Free registration is required for the Lunch (11:30am - 12:15pm) and Evening Refreshments (6 - 7pm). Click Reserve a spot to register for these events.Free parking is available for this event in Lot 5A from 9am - 9pm. Parking in all other locations requires a $5 daily permit for those without a long-term parking pass (visit a parking kiosk or look for the QR code on parking signage). A campus map and directions can be found here: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saddleback.edu%2Fmaps-and-directions&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceklinge%40saddleback.edu%7Ca94e0f5fbbd74586dadc08ddf70c3515%7C3f01c1a0e05841c798d9b9fc7cf3c3f9%7C0%7C0%7C638938354128946378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zOh8XdPcp%2BFkcteIq98Ju%2FB3%2Bwdx%2F0GH%2Fjj%2BC51Onzc%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saddleback.edu%2Fmaps-and-directions&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceklinge%40saddleback.edu%7Ca94e0f5fbbd74586dadc08ddf70c3515%7C3f01c1a0e05841c798d9b9fc7cf3c3f9%7C0%7C0%7C638938354128946378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zOh8XdPcp%2BFkcteIq98Ju%2FB3%2Bwdx%2F0GH%2Fjj%2BC51Onzc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.saddleback.edu/maps-and-directions</a>Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:scWordFestOC@saddleback.edu" title="mailto:scWordFestOC@saddleback.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">scWordFestOC@saddleback.edu</a> EVENT SCHEDULE 10 - 10:45 a.m.MYSTICAL TALES:Storytelling from author Marytza K. RubioLocation: HHS 145 11 - 11:45 a.m. (choose one of three events)ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES:Roxanne Varzi’s Multimodal AnthropologyLocation: HS 145LATINX VOICES:A Panel Discussion about the Student JournalModerator: Jose LumbrerasLocation: College Center 212WORD CRAFT:Reflections on Writing &amp; Publishingwith Lisa Alvarez &amp; Suki FisherLocation: Gateway 365 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.LUNCHEnjoy a variety of sandwiches and wraps with veggie options.Location: Campus Courtyard 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. (choose one of three events)MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR:Stories by James BlaylockLocation: HS 145WRITING CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONYfeaturing readings by winners of the WordFest OC Writing ContestLocation: College Center 212POETRY WRITING WORKSHOPwith Catherine HayterLocation: Gateway 365 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. (choose one of two events)LYRICAL CROSSINGS:Readings and discussion by poet Wang PingLocation: HS 145NONFICTION WRITING WORKSHOPwith Jennifer HedgecockLocation: Gateway 365 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.FANTASTIC FICTION:Readings and discussion by author Aimee BenderLocation: HS 145 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.APOCALYPSE NOW:Reflections on Reality &amp; Dystopian Fiction (Panel Discussion)Presenters: Spencer Robins, Bret Kaufman, and Ryan HoskinsLocation: HS 145 4:30 - 6 p.m.PUBLIC READINGfor WALL Literary JournalLocation: HS 145 6 - 7 p.m.EVENING REFRESHMENTSHors d’oeuvres, dessert, and refreshmentsLocation: Campus Courtyard

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