Celebrated Actress and Essayist is April's Featured Writer!

Tea and Tales Writer's Salon

Welcomes

Essayist Whitney Kershaw

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

"The Art of the Personal Essay"

Where: Valley Village Senior Apts

12111 Chandler Blvd.

Valley Village, CA 91607

When: Check-in from 12:45pm

Interview: 1:30pm

Reading, Q&A

Reception to follow

FREE if you RSVP: happmus@roadrunner.com

Whitney Kershaw began a career on Broadway as a young singer-dancer-actor on Broadway, in "CATS." Ms. Kershaw has also worked as a television actor in General Hospital, as well as "The Wonder Years," "LA aw" and "Major Dad."

A mother of three beautiful children, Whitney writes personal essays that reflect a wholistic, spiritual vision of the world in which we live. Articulate, lively and full of good humor, Ms. Kershaw will leave us with a lot to think about, as she graces us with her lovely presence.

Please rsvp asap, as this event will quickly fill up!

Tea and Tales Writer's Salon Presents Novelist and Short Fiction Writer Jerome Nilssen

Tea and Tales Writer's Salon is proud to present Novelist Jerome Nilssen

in a conversation about

The Art of Writing Fiction

When: Monday, March 14, 2011

1:30pm

Where: Valley Village Senior Apts.

Please email for reservation and more information: happmus@roadrunner.com

About Mr. Nilssen:

Jerome Nilssen, a prolific playwright, short story writer and novelist writes about "what it takes to grow up in America - how to make it." Nilssen's first published novel, "The Drowning, The Dancing" was described by Carlos Baker, Princeton University, as a "geniuinely philosophical novel with a cast of characters who give the desirable illusion of being real people."

Mr. Nilssen has just completed a 500-page manuscript. A sample from the new novel will be read. Discussion will follow, as will a reception.

We are indeed honored and excited to welcome this personable and interesting talent!

More from the Valentine's Day Poetry Salon. the beautiful Clubhouse at Valley Village Senior Apts

Poetry Alive at Tea and Tales Writer's Salon

A little snippet from the Tea and Tales Writer's Salon featuring Poet Sidni Myles. Joe Jelikowsky interviewed Ms. Myles and Allan Lurie moderated a great discussion. Mary Toh coordinated a brilliant array pf refreshments. Ms Stringer's English class from Amelia Earhart Continuation School attended. Older adults from North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, and Valley Glen attended and engaged with vigor. How do we break writer's blocks? How do we trust our voices? How do we press forward? How does poetry help us to say what we need to say?

Attending also: Assistant Principal from NHPCAS Cynthia Diaz, and POA/Lausd Advisor Arlene Torluemke.

More pictures and footage to come.

Poet Sidni Louise Myles Featured Tea and Tales Writer's Salon Valentine's Day 2011

Poet and Autobiographer Sidni Louise Myles

You are Invited to Attend This Special Celebration of Poetry with Sidni Louise Myles

WHEN: Monday, February 14, 2011 at 1:30pm, reception following

WHERE: Valley Village Senior Apts. 11211 Chandler Blvd. ValleyVillage, CA 91607

Clubhouse

FREE, but reservations required. PLease email happmus@roadrunner.com

This Writer's Salon was created by Instructor Fiera Mooney, as part of the "Family History and Personal Recollections Class" offered through Programs for Older Adults, LAUSD, thanks to North Hollywood POly Community Adult School, Principal Carl Badeau and APO Cynthia Diaz for their loving support of older adult education.

We learn by living and as long as we live. This is true education.

End ageism. Support life-long learning.

About Sidni:

Sidni Myles, innovator of the art of Rap Storytelling with originally composed theme music, began her professional career as a researcher before moving on to the fields of education and art. A Los Angeles native, Ms. Myles earned a Bachelors of Science for Health Education from San Francisco State, a Masters from San Jose State in Public Health and a second Masters degree in Education from National University. With a passion for teaching Sidni Myles has worked with a diverse range of students by instructing Biology and Health Education to high school students as well as Dance and Reading Literacy to senior citizens. Successful mother of two, Sidni understands the importance and power of legacy, which was what motivated her to write her own story and become a published author. Captivating and yet down to earth, the words and music of Sidni Myles will inspire you like magic.

Tea and Tales Writer's Salon Presenters and a Short Video Featuring LA Times Writer Kurt Streeter

Tea and Tales Presenters, from Top:

Moderator Allan Lurie, Reader Anne Cohen, and Interviewer Sam Krause. Here is a small video of part of the interview with LA Times Feature Writer Kurt Streeter

WRITER'S SALON With LA TIMES FEATURE WRITER KURT STREETER

YOU ARE INVITED!

“About Writing: LA Times Journalist Kurt Streeter”

WHEN: TUESDAY, JANUARY 25th at 1:30PM
Dessert Reception: 3pm

WHERE: VALLEY VILLAGE SENIOR APT CLUBHOUSE
12111 Chandler Boulevard
Valley Village, Ca 91607
FREE, but reservation required
Email: happmus@roadrunner.com

ABOUT MR. KURT STREETER:
Kurt Streeter's column in the LA Times began in July of 2007.
Previously, he wrote for The Times' California section and front page, focusing on crime, police, transportation and everyday people living uncommon lives. He covered the San Quentin execution of Robert Lee Massie in 2002.
His five-part narrative about a girl boxer from East Los Angeles and her relationship with her ex-gangster father won a 2005 Associated Press News Editors award. That story, along with a Column One about an elderly boxing timekeeper and his memories, was included in the 2006 edition of Best American Sports Writing.
Streeter has also worked for the Baltimore Sun, where he won awards for his coverage of the inner city, and as a documentary film and radio producer.

A TEA AND TALES WRITER’S SALON PRESENTATION
AN LAUSD NORTH HOLLYWOOD POLY CAS PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS PRODUCTION.