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SUMMARY:How to Use Humor in Poetry: A FREE Generative Workshop with Justin Lacour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and free in-person workshop with Justin Lacour where you’ll dive into ways you can be more playful with poetry. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned poet\, this generative session will get your creative juices flowing. \n\nBonus: our friends at Book Banter Books will be on-site slingin’ books and more!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/how-to-use-humor-in-poetry-a-free-generative-workshop-with-justin-lacour/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Chris Clarkson
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \nJoin us on Friday\, April 10 at 6pm as local author Chris Clarkson shares his new picture book\, Songbird in the Light (co-authored w/ Billy Porter) with us. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer (or a juice box for the little ones) and enjoy a family-friendly reading. \nAfter storytime\, kids are invited to stick around for a fun craft activity inspired by the book. \n  \nChris Clarkson is the author of Chloe and the Fireflies\, Where Did Benjamin Go? and That Summer Night on Frenchmen Street and the co-author of Songbird in the Light. Clarkson lives in New Orleans where he’s building a collection of notebooks filled with stories waiting to be brought to life. \n  \nSongbird in the Light: \nFrom beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter\, rising-star author Chris Clarkson\, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice. \nMama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school\, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks–which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing. \nWith the encouragement of his choir teacher\, he embraces his talent\, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it’s time for the school showcase\, he’s finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world. \nFrom Emmy\, Grammy\, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter\, rising star Chris Clarkson\, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful and empowering story about learning to love yourself. \nAs Billy Porter notes is a powerful author’s note: I created this book to remind children of their own joy. Their own love…. A kind of love that the world can’t take away.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/evening-storytime-with-chris-clarkson/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Book Signing,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Drawing on Experience for Fiction Writing: FREE Generative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Parleaux Beer Lab on March 24\, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a fun and interactive workshop! We’ll explore how your own experiences can spark fresh ideas for fiction writing. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to shake up your storytelling\, this session is all about creativity and sharing. Bring your imagination and get ready to write! \nFree and open to the public. No experience necessary. In partnership with Saints and Sinners Literary Festival and Book Banter Books\, who will be on-site selling books and more! \nWe can’t wait to create with you <3 \nMarlana Botnick Fireman (she/they) is a queer\, Jewish writer in New Orleans. She completed her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of New Orleans\, where she was an editor for Bayou Magazine and was awarded the Joanna Leake Prize for Fiction Thesis. Marlana’s work can be found in the Southeast Review\, Reckon Review\, The Hooghly Review\, and elsewhere. Marlana was the runner-up for fiction in the Patty Friedmann Writing Contest in 2025. Marlana was born and raised in central Ohio. When not reading or writing\, Marlana can be found crafting with their partner or playing with their goofy dog\, Dill. Marlana can be found on Instagram and Substack: @firelightdisco
URL:https://litwire.org/event/drawing-on-experience-for-fiction-writing-free-generative-workshop/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux plus LMNL Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab!\n\n \n\nIn addition\, this month we are teaming up with LMNL Lit for their workshop From Experience to Story: Drawing on Personal Experiences for Fiction Writing. The workshop begins at 6:30pm and is lead by Marlana Botnick Fireman\n\n \n\nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/pop-up-at-parleaux-plus-lmnl-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Book Banter Books":MAILTO:BookBanterBooks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:4th Annual LMNL Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:5 nonstop hours of workshops\, readings\, performances\, storytime\, mini writing marathons\, food\, drink\, and market vendors! \nSee ✨ you ✨ there ✨
URL:https://litwire.org/event/4th-annual-lmnl-arts-fest/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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