WordFest OC

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

Saddleback Arts

A LITERARY FESTIVAL featuring poetry reading, storytelling, spoken word performances, panel discussions, writing workshops, and more!

Saddleback College (FREE parking in Lot 5A)

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This FREE festival will encompass multicultural literary works from prominent OC authors and promote creative writing as a form of self-expression. Join the celebration with music, food, and booths.Free parking is available for this even in Lot 5A from 9am - 10pm. 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: https://www.saddleback.edu/maps-and-directions EVENT SCHEDULE Please note: Events labelled "Registration Required" including the complimentary lunch and dinner require you to register in order to attend. Click the orange Reserve a spot button to register for these events.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> 10-10:45 a.m. LYRICAL ILLUMINATIONS:Audiovisual and Spoken Word Performances of PoetryPresenters: Suki Fisher and Karyn ReneeModerator: Jessica BudicaLocation: ATAS 224 10-10:45 a.m. WAR OF WORDS:A Panel Discussion on the Impact of Banning BooksPresenters: Jennifer Hedgecock, Alicia Zach, and Ray ZimmermanModerator: Catherine HayterLocation: ATAS 102 10-10:45 a.m. THE ART OF ERASURE:DISCOVERING YOUR VOICE IN FOUND POEMSWriting Workshop Presented by Bridget HoidaLocation: ATAS 269 11-11:45 a.m. UPLIFTING HISTORIES:The Launching of the LATINX VOICES JOURNALPresenters: Evelyn Barrera, Fernanda Camacho, Stephanie Dena, Michelle Palmer, Galia Diaz-Montoya, Stacey-Ann ShaperoFaculty Advisor/Moderator: Jose LumbrerasLocation: ATAS 227 11-11:45 a.m. DIGITAL IMAGINING:A Panel Discussion on Creative Writing in the Age of AIPresenters: Nadia Ahmed, Amy Cameron, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Rylee RoblesModerator: Brett MyhrenLocation: ATAS 103 11-11:45 a.m. EMPOWERING VOICES THROUGH VERSESAn Introduction to Poetic Self-expressionWriting Workshop Presented by Marcus OmariLocation: ATAS 269 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. MUSIC MIXfeaturing DJ / Emcee BYRON GONZALEZ,Host of Latin Alt HD 3 program on 88.5 FM (The SoCal Sound)Location: ATAS Courtyard 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LUNCH(A variety of sandwiches and wraps with veggie options)Location: ATAS CourtyardRegistration Required Noon-1 p.m. SPOKEN WORD POETS &amp; WRITING CONTEST AWARDSFeaturing performers from Orange County School of the Arts and readings by winners of the WORD FEST OC Writing ContestLocation: ATAS 102 12:30-1:15 p.m. STORYTELLING FOR TRUTH &amp; JUSTICE:Combining Real Stories with Speculative FictionWriting Workshop Presented by Sarah Rafael GarciaLocation: ATAS 269 12:30-1:30 p.m. TRADITIONS AROUND THE FAMILY TABLE:Storytelling &amp; Art Workshop for KidsPresented by Cristina GramlingFor 3 to 5 year olds accompanied by a parentLocation: ATAS 244Registration Required 1:30-3:15 p.m. MOONSCAPE:A Public Reading for WALL Literary JournalFeaturing Student Writers &amp; Artists Sharing their WorkLocation: SSC 212 3:30-4:15 p.m. WORD CRAFT:Readings &amp; Reflections on Creative Writing from Richard BauschModerator: Candice YaconoLocation: SSC 212 5-5:45 p.m. WORD CRAFT:A Conversation with Gustavo Arellano on His Life &amp; CareerModerators: Galia Diaz-Montoya and Tanitany HernandezLocation: SSC 212 6-7:00 p.m. DINNER(Tacos with rice and beans, including veggie options)Location: SSC 213Registration Required 7-8:30 p.m. ORIGIN STORIES:Indigenous &amp; Immigrant Voices of Orange CountyFeaturing readings by two poets and two novelistsPresenters: Lan Cao, Gustavo Hernandez, Namrata Poddar,Rev. Adelia SandovalLocation: SSC 212

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