Wordstock Kicks Off Tomorrow + Win Weekend Tickets
October 7, 2009 — PDXPIPELINEWordstock starts tomorrow with a kickoff concert and party at the Bagdad. Tickets are only $5, but you can win some here on Pipeline. The first ten people to comment on this post will receive one-day tickets for this convention center this weekend. And if you don't win, it is only $5. If you do, five bucks saved. Related: Portland EVENTSÂ LIST
From Wordstock Press Release:
The fifth annual Wordstock Book Fair is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The event attracts 170+ first-time authors, National Book Award Winners and bestsellers. With book sales, author readings and panels, as well as a children's stage featuring authors, music and celebrity storytellers, the event is worth the $5 admission.
Fitting for a city with a national "foodie" reputation is this year's special focus on food writing (culinate.com), with cookbook authors and bloggers discussing writing, publishing and, of course, eating. More than a dozen writers will also discuss the memoir craft and another dozen will share their experience in the popular publishing genre of young adult fiction.
The event benefits Wordstock for Teachers, the organization's professional development program that trains and supports K-12 writing teachers, and Wordstock for Kids, the arts instruction program that works with students in Portland Public Schools, as well as the Hillsboro, North Clackamas, and Gresham-Barlow school districts through the Right Brain Initiative.
A complete schedule is available at: www.wordstockfestival.com.
WHEN / WHERE:
8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8
Wordstock presents Chicago-based 2nd Story: Stories & Music Live / $20
McMenamins Bagdad Theatre: 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
10 a.m – 6 p.m., Saturday – Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11
Wordstock Book Fair / $5 for adults, 13 and under free.
Oregon Convention Center: 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10
LiveWire 5th Annual Wordstock Extravaganza / $25
Aladdin Theater:Â 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.
October 7, 2009 at 13:30
Wordstock Rocks ! See you there!
October 7, 2009 at 13:30
Sounds awesome — very Portland! Pick me to win!
October 7, 2009 at 13:32
Free tickets to wordstock? Woot! :)
October 7, 2009 at 13:33
Pick me!
October 7, 2009 at 13:34
I always forget to get tickets for these things, even though i’ve been seeing the big red chairs everywhere. I’d love a ticket.
October 7, 2009 at 13:40
I love books! I think Ill have to stop by this on Sunday and check out the first time authors. A real inspiration to me while working on my first book.
October 7, 2009 at 13:41
Love Wordstock, very happy about the edible theme this year. Thanks for giving out so many free tix.
October 7, 2009 at 13:46
Free tickets? Yes please
October 7, 2009 at 13:51
Sounds like a great time! Free tickets rock as well!
October 7, 2009 at 13:56
So looking forward to going to this!
October 7, 2009 at 13:56
Wordstock is gonna rock!
October 7, 2009 at 14:08
Looking forward to Wordstock!
October 7, 2009 at 14:15
Sorry Karen,
I only had 10 tickets & you are #11. If we get more, I will let you know.
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