National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

Paramount Arts Center

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PO Box 1546
Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Tel: 606/324-3175
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The Call of the Wild
Jack London

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Events

Call of the wild Visual Art Workshop

The Greenup County Extension Agency sponsors a visual art workshop. Use charcoal to create a portrait of your pet or a favorite dog from The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Works from the winners will be displayed at Big Read events throughout the month.

Event Location: Greenup County Extension , 35 Wurtland Avenue, Wurtland, KY 41144

Date: Mon, Feb 18, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Call of The Wild/Big Read Kick-off Event

Join us as we kick off our Big Read and celebrate the Call of The Wild and Jack London! Exhibitors include the local humane society, veterinarians, pet stores and all Big Read partners. Events include a trivia contest, giveaways, a pet parade, scavenger hunts and much more!

Event Location: Kyova Mall, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Novel Tea Book Club

The Novel Tea Book Club will meet and discuss their selection of the month - The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Professional Development Workshop for Teachers

Join Dr. Jeanne Campbell Reesman in a workshop for teachers as they prepare to bring The Call of the Wild to their classrooms. Teachers will receive lesson plans, innovative ideas, reader's guides and a classroom set of the novel The Call of the Wild.

Event Location: Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Main Book Club

The Boyd County Main Branch book club discusses The Call of the Wild.

Event Location: Boyd County Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Dr. Jeanne Reesman - Keynote Presentation

Dr. Jeanne Campbell Reesman presents the keynote speech for The Ashland Big Read. Dr. Reesman is the director of the Ph.D. in English program and Professor of English at the University of San Antonio. Her critical biography, Jack London's Racial Lives, was the first full study of the role of race in his life and writings. She is also the author of Jack London: A Study of the Short Fiction and Jack London. Reesman is also the author of the reference book Companion to Jack London.

Event Location: Ohio University Southern, Bowman Auditorium, Ironton, OH 45638

Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Let's Get Graphic Book Club

Event Location: Boyd County Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Read-Aloud and Book Discussion

Hear local celebrities and community members read aloud sections from Jack London's The Call of the Wild and participate in a book discussion.

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Write Like London: Keeping it Wild

Students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 will have the opportunity to write a 3-5 page scene in which an animal character must work his or her way out of a tricky situation through the use of wit, strength and instinct.

Event Location: Ohio University Literature Club, Ohio University Southern, Ironton, OH 45638

Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Call of the Wild Kids Adventure Craft

Join our pre-school and younger reader's as they are introduced to The Call of the Wild and participate in a day of crafts and fun adventures.

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Creative Movement Workshop

Using prompts from The Call of The Wild and other Jack London stories, Ashland Regional Dance Studio will present a creative movement workshop.

Event Location: Ashland Regional Dance Studio, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild: The Life of Jack London

Live Oakes Education Theater presents this interactive Chautauqua living history portrayal of this revolutionary writer.

Event Location: Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild: The Life of Jack London

Live Oakes Education Theater presents this interactive Chautauqua living history portrayal of this revolutionary writer.

Event Location: Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Read Aloud and Book Discussion

Join local celebrities and community members as we read aloud sections of Jack London's The Call of the Wild and participate in a book discussion.

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Book Club

The Catlettsburg Branch of the Boyd County Library will be discussing The Call of the Wild as their book choice for the month

Event Location: Boyd County Library - Catlettsburg Branch, Catlettsburg, KY 41101-7554

Date: Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Short and Sweet Book Club

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Kyova Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Read Aloud and Book Discussion

Join local celebrities and community members as we read aloud sections of Jack London's The Call of the Wild and participate in a book discussion

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Read Aloud and Book Discussion

Join local celebrities and community members as we read aloud sections of Jack London's The Call of the Wild and participate in a book discussion

Event Location: Boyd County Public Library - Main Branch, Ashland, KY 41101-7554

Date: Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild



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