Upcoming Events/Readings
Women Poets Collective Reading
March 28, 2020
First Dakota National Bank Coyote Twin Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Come and hear a reading of the Women Poets Collective, a group of women poets with ties to North and South Dakota. While you're there (or anytime in the month of March), take in the beautiful watercolor paintings of Jeanne Emmons and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres.
For more information about the Women Poets Collective, visit https://www.marcellaremund.com/women-poets-collective
Creative Writing: Begin at the Beginning
April 07, 2020
Vermillion SD City Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. - This is a beginning creative writing class. Learn strategies for generating ideas and getting started, and produce at least one finished piece in your choice of genres: poetry, short stories, or creative nonfiction.
This course will be held every Tuesday for four weeks: 4/7, 14, 21, and 28, at the same time/place.
IRELAND: In Search of the Magdalenes
April 16, 2020
Community College of Sioux Falls Rm. 253, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - A slide presentation and talk on Marcella's pilgrimage to Ireland, and her search for information about the infamous Magdalene Laundries and their aftermath. Registration is required.
Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of South Dakota (OLLI)
IRELAND: In Search of the Magdalenes
April 30, 2020
Vermillion City Hall, 10 a.m. to noon - A slide presentation and talk on Marcella's pilgrimage to Ireland, and her search for information about the infamous Magdalene Laundries and their aftermath. Registration is required.
Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of South Dakota (OLLI)
Dream Journals: Learning Your OWN Language
May 07, 2020
Vermillion SD City Hall, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.- Explore the art and a little bit of science behind keeping a dream journal, and your own intuitive and unique dream language. Start a dream journal of your own. Registration is required. (NOTE: This is NOT a session that attempts to interpret or explain the meaning of your dreams.)
Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of South Dakota (OLLI)
Dream Journals: Learning Your OWN Language
May 14, 2020
Community College of Sioux Falls Rm 253, 1 to 3 p.m. - Explore the art and a little bit of science behind keeping a dream journal, and your own intuitive and unique dream language. Start a dream journal of your own. Registration is required. (NOTE: This is NOT a session that attempts to interpret or explain the meaning of your dreams.)
Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of South Dakota (OLLI)
Women Poets Collective Reading
March 15, 2019
7 p.m., Knox Conference Room, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD
Come hear a reading by most of the members of the Dakota Women Poets: Barbara Duffey, Darla Biel, Erika Saunders, Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen, Pen Pearson, Jeanne Emmons, Norma Wilson, Marcella Remund
Triple Goddess Gallery Exhibit
February 02, 2019
First National Bank Coyote Gallery, 10 E Main, Vermillion SD
Exhibit opening reception Saturday, 2/2, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibit from 2/1 - 2/28
An exhibit of poems by Marcella Remund, paired with visual art by various artists. Opening reception includes refreshments, poetry reading, live music, artists' talk.
John R. Milton Writers Conference
October 26, 2018
Panel 3A, 1:30 p.m., MUC 211/211A, University of South Dakota:
"The Lonely body/Body Poetry Reading: Personal and Geographical Apartness"
This poetry panel reading features four Midwestern women poets: Marcella Remund, Lindy Obach, Avery M. Guess, and Barbara Duffey.
The reading is part of the 11th biennial John R. Milton Writers Conference at the University of South Dakota. For conference information, visit https://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/english/milton-conference
John R. Milton Writers Conference
October 27, 2018
Panel 7C, 10:45 a.m., Danforth Chapel, University of South Dakota
“Inclusion and Integration: Reconciling Identities and Making the Frontier a Little Less Lonely”
This multi-media panel features memoir, flash nonfiction, narrative, and live performance of original music from Katy Beem, Lindy Oback, Marcella Remund, and Dylan Daniels. The panelists will explore hidden, forged, challenged, and embraced identities--being queer, transgender, a woman (in a man's world), marginalized, and authentic.
The panel is part of the 11th biennial John R. Milton Writers Conference at the University of South Dakota. For conference information, visit https://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/english/milton-conference
South Dakota Festival of the Book
September 22, 2018
9-9:45 a.m., Brookings Arts Council, Main Gallery
Poetry Reading and book signing, The Sea is My Ugly Twin
A reading from The Sea is My Ugly Twin (Finishing Line Press, 2018). This reading is part of the South Dakota Festival of books. The annual statewide Festival includes keynote speakers, author readings & book signings, an on-site bookstore, and more. Location rotates. The 2018 Festival will be held in Brookings, SD.
South Dakota Festival of the Book
September 22, 2018
2-2:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Sanctuary
Women Poets Collective Reading and Q & A
Poetry reading by the Women Poets Collective: Lysbeth Benkert-Rasmussen, Darla Biel, Heidi Czerwiec, Barbara Duffey, Jeanne Emmons, Lindy Obach, Marcella Remund, Christine Stewart, and Norma Wilson. Reading is part of the South Dakota Festival of books. The annual statewide Festival includes keynote speakers, author readings & book signings, an on-site bookstore, and more. Location rotates. The 2018 Festival will be held in Brookings, SD.