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Women of Appalachia Conference Comes to Ohio University-Zanesville
The Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is hosting the Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments, October 28 and 29. This seventh annual conference is an opportunity to give recognition to the generations of women with traditions deeply rooted in the Appalachia region. Participants of the conference come from throughout the Appalachian region and from across the nation.
Evelyn Knight, Director of the University of Kentucky’s Appalachian Center, will kick off the conference by sharing information about her past experiences working in Appalachia and her plans for the future of the region. Also, presenting on October 28 will be Gretchen Moran Laskas, author of “The Midwife’s Tale.” Friday evening’s entertainment includes a book signing session with various Appalachian authors, an art show featuring women artists from Ohio and a performance by Vernon McIntyre and his exciting Appalachian Grass Band.
Kate Long, nationally-known performing songwriter, journalist, and writing teacher will perform Saturday, at 12:30 p.m. Ms. Long has won the International Bluegrass Music Association Song of the Year. In 2004, she won broadcasting’s Gabriel Award for her 14-part radio series featuring West Virginia’s best fiction writers and poets.
Also, featured on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will be a showcase of artists and craftspeople from the region. Pottery, paintings, jewelry, blacksmith iron works and woven articles will be available for purchase.
For more information about attending the Conference or about any of the events, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 740-588-1401 or email: ouzconted@ohio.edu. You can also find additional information at http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ce/wac/
Ohio University-Zanesville Welcomes Appalachian Author to Women of Appalachia Conference
Gretchen Moran Laskas, author of The Midwife’s Tale, will be the noontime speaker on Friday, October 28 during the seventh annual Women of Appalachia Conference.
Laskas’ family has resided in West Virginia for eight generations and in the mountains of Pennsylvania and Virginia even longer. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 with degrees in English Literature and Philosophy. Ms. Laskas incorporates the spirited mountain mythology of pre-war Appalachia and crafts a story in The Midwife’s Tale as true to our time as its own, along with a cast of characters as poignant as they are entirely original.
In addition to Laska’s presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet her during the Appalachian Authors Book Signing at 5:00 p.m. on October 28. The cost to attend the noon time presentation is $20 and includes lunch.
The Women of Appalachia: Their Heritage and Accomplishments, takes place on the Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, October 28 and 29. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 740-588-1401 or email: ouzconted@ohio.edu. You can also find additional information at http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ce/wac/.
Ohio University-Zanesville Hosts Appalachian Grass Band Performance
Vernon McIntyre and the Appalachian Grass Band will appear Friday evening, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Center. Performances by the Appalachian Grass Band are hard-driving bluegrass mixed with humorous songs and a show stopping trick fiddling act. The combination of music, energy, showmanship, and humor can’t be beat.
Each band member contributes a unique element to the Appalachian Grass. The band is unified by Vernon’s matchless rhythm guitar picking and is an exciting and entertaining MC. It is old fashioned entertainment at its best, fun to watch and fun to participate.
The Appalachian Grass Band’s appearance is part of the Women of Appalachia Conference being held on the Ohio University-Zanesville Campus on October 28 and 29. The public is invited to attend. The cost for the evening performance is $20 for dinner and performance--$5 performance only. For more information, contact Cindy Oliver in the Office of Continuing Education, 740-588-1400. Additional information about the Conference can be found at http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ce/wac/
Ohio University-Zanesville Welcomes Kate Long to Women of Appalachia Conference
Kate Long, nationally-known performing songwriter, writing teacher, and journalist will appear at the Women of Appalachia Conference on Saturday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m. The two-day Conference, October 28 and 29, is held on the campus of Ohio University-Zanesville.
Ms. Long has won national awards for her songs, radio productions, and newspaper articles, including the International Bluegrass Music Association Song of the Year. In 2004, she won broadcasting’s Gabriel Award for her 14-part radio series featuring West Virginia’s best fiction writers and poets. At the conference, Ms. Long will weave song, fiction, and personal accounts together into a wise, funny insightful look at life in Appalachia.
The public is invited to attend Kate Long’s presentation. The cost for the performance and lunch is $20. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education, 740-588-1401. Additional information about the Conference can be found at http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ce/wac/
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