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The Second Annual Berkshire Festival of Women Writers: “Out of the Mouths of Babes: An evening of mothers reading their own writing”

When:   Fri Mar 02 • 7:00 pm

Where:   Blodgett House

Fee: $5, free to the Simon’s Rock community

Hosted by Suzi Banks Baum and Matthew Tannenbaum, with readings by Suzi Banks Baum, Alana Chernila, Michelle Gillette, Janet Reich Elsbach, Gina Hyams, and Jenny Laird.

Ranging from young mothers to mothers of adults, these Berkshire writer-mothers open their journals and hearts to share the bounty that resides behind each apron, computer screen, or flannel nightgown. Bedtime snacks served. Jammies optional. 
Following the readings, the audience will participate in a facilitated discussion about mothering and creativity hosted by Suzi Banks Baum, author of Laundry Line Divine, A Wild Soul Book for Mothers, and Matthew Tannenbaum, owner of The Bookstore in Lenox, MA.

For more information about this work: http://berkshirewomenwriters.org/category/blog/

For more information about the Festival: http://berkshirewomenwriters.org/

Mass Cultural CouncilMajor funding for the 2012 Berkshire Festival of Women Writers is provided by the local cultural councils of the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, including the towns of Alford-Egremont, Dalton, Great Barrington, Monterey, Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, Pittsfield, Richmond, Stockbridge, Washington and West Stockbridge.