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A Celebration of Reading and Writing in Moab October 14th - 19th, 2008
Welcome to Confluence, 2008 where we celebrate reading, writing, and the work of Edward Abbey. Come to Moab, UT in October for 5 days of prose, poetry, discusssion, film, and fun in the outdoors. Confluence consists of 2 main events: an Intensive Writing Workshop and a weekend of readings, discussion, and art for readers and writers of all ages. The Intensive Writing Workshop, October 14th - 17th, is a chance to study with 3 of today's best authors. Classes take place both indoors and out, and registration is required for space is limited. See Intensive Writing Workshops for more information. The weekend, October 17th-19th, is packed with all manner of events to enjoy with the entire family. Most events are free and open to the public. Whether you want to hear modern authors read their own work or share thoughts about Ed Abbey and the environment, we have something for you. Enjoy gallery events. See films. Listen to those who knew Ed Abbey well. Engage in short writing workshops. Listen to scholars. Please see our constantly updated schedule of events. The ONLY events that require registration and tickets are the Intensive Writing Workshop and the Hikes with Doug Peacock and Craig Childs. Everything else is free and open to the public. Festival Highlights October 14, 2008 Intensive Writing Workshops Give your writing an extra boost with classes from professional writers. Join Amy Irvine McHarg, Jack Loeffler, and Craig Childs for 3.5 days of thinking, writing, and lively discussion. October 17, 2008 John DePuy Art Exhibit "He paints a hallucinated, magical, and sometimes fearsome world- not the one we think we see but the one, he claims, that is really there. A world of terror as well as beauty- the terrible beauty that lies beyond the ordinary limits of human experience, that forms the basis of experience, the ground of being." --Edward Abbey, 1981 October 19, 2008 Hike with an Author: Craig Childs Join Craig Childs for a walk in the wilderness. 6 tickets available as of 9/30/08. View Full Schedule of Events...
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