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Hemingway Days Literary Events Spotlight
Creativity and Heritage
KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- Fans of
good writing can explore a roster of literary and theatrical events
during Hemingway Days 2010, set for Tuesday through Sunday, July 20-25.
The festival celebrates the literary accomplishments and exuberant Key
West lifestyle of legendary writer Ernest Hemingway, who lived on the
island throughout the 1930s.
The schedule includes readings and presentations, a one-man theatrical
performance and the announcement of the winners of the Lorian Hemingway
Short Story Competition.
Lorian Hemingway, critically acclaimed author of "Walking Into the
River," "Walk on Water" and "A World Turned Over," also is a journalist
whose work has appeared in publications including "GQ," "Rolling Stone"
and "Esquire" magazines.
A granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, she has directed the short story
competition since its inception in 1981. The literary contest was
created to recognize and support the talents of emerging writers.
The winners of the 2010 competition are to be announced at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 23. The first-place writer is to receive $1,000 and
publication, while second- and third-place winners are awarded $500 each
and others receive honorable mentions.
The awards announcement and reception traditionally take place at Ernest
Hemingway's first Key West residence, Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St.
Completely restored since Hemingway's era, the property is a showplace
with a soaring central atrium garden open to the sky.
The awards reception is to include a reading of the winning entry, a
discussion of Casa Antigua's unique history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and
tours of the property. Admission is free.
Writers whose work has been influenced by Key West are to star at an
evening of readings and presentations Wednesday, July 21. Scheduled for
8 p.m., the literary gathering is hosted by Wyland Galleries of Key West
at 623 Duval St.
Notable participants are to include photographer and expert angler
Jeffrey Cardenas, author of "Sea Level" and "Marquesa: A Time & Place
with Fish"; author, editor and poet George Murphy; Mark Howell, the
critically acclaimed editor of Key West's "Solares Hill," and Wendy
Tucker, who brought many Key West stories to national prominence during
her long tenure with the island's daily newspaper.
"Voices, Places, Inspirations" also features a reception where attendees
can view paintings and sculptures by Wyland Galleries artists. Admission
is free.
In addition, Hemingway Days attendees can enjoy a one-man dramatic
production written and performed by Brian Gordon Sinclair. Sinclair, who
has showcased segments of his planned six-play cycle on Hemingway at
past festivals, has done extensive research into the author's life, work
and motivations.
Sinclair is to re-create Ernest Hemingway's personality and adventures
during a thought-provoking storytelling presentation titled "Hemingway's
Hot Havana." The curtain is to go up at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the
Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St.
Sinclair plans a second performance at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 23, as a
memorial to the late Jean Klausing of Sloppy Joe's Bar, who helped guide
Hemingway Days for many years.
For ticketing and other information about Sinclair's performances, visit
www.kwahs.com
For information about the short
story awards, visit
www.shortstorycompetition.com
Additional Hemingway Days details can
be found at
www.hemingwaydays.net
For lodging information in Key West, contact the Key West Chamber of
Commerce at 1-800-LAST-KEY (800-527-8539), or visit the Keys website at
www.fla-keys.com
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