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Write Out Loud

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3640 Alabama Street
San Diego, CA 92104-4006

Tel: 619/297-8953
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Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury

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Events

After School Reading

Walter Ritter will discuss Fahrenheit 451 and begin reading it to students. This is a two part event. The reading on January 16th will pick up where this leaves off.

Event Location: University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Date: Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

After School Reading

Walter Ritter continues reading aloud from Fahrenheit 451 to students.

Event Location: University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

After School Read

Professional Actor, Tim West, reads the beginning of Fahrenheit 451 to High School Students and discusses the themes of the first section. Copies of Fahrenheit 451 will be distributed.

Event Location: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Graphic Novel Workshop

Professional Comic Artist, Mark Irwin, introduces students to the art of creating a Graphic Novel, from evaluating the themes, to creating the important characters and images.

Event Location: San Carlos Branch Library, 4265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119

Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

After School Reading

Professional Actor, Walter Ritter, reads the beginning of Fahrenheit 451 to Middle School students and discusses the themes of Section One of the book.

Event Location: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120

Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Children's Art Workshop

In the spirit of "Which Book Would You Save From the Flames?," an ARTS A Reason To Survive teacher will assist children in creating book covers for their favorite books. This is a 3 week project offered free for elementary children. Please call the library to register - 619-533-3968. FREE for children.

Event Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 South 28th Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Date: Sat, Mar 9, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Childrens Art Workshop

In the spirit of "Which Book Would You Save From the Flames?," an ARTS A Reason To Survive teacher will assist children in creating book covers for their favorite books. This is a 3 week project offered free for elementary children. Please call the library to register - 619-533-3968. FREE for children.

Event Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, 267 S. 28th Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Date: Sat, Mar 16, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Date: Sat, Mar 23, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Art Workshop for Elementary Kids

Elementary students will be encouraged to select their favorite book or poem, in the style of What Book Would You Pull from the Flames, and create an illustration or book cover for it. Art teacher and supplies will be provided. FREE and open to all students.

Event Location: Mira Mesa Branch Library, 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126

Date: Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Fahrenheit 451 Art Workshop

Artist Blair Thornley will discuss Fahrenheit 451 with Middle and High School students and guide them in a variety of mediums to express the themes of the book, whether as an illustration or Book Jacket. FREE and open to all teens.

Event Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Date: Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Art Workshop Continued

Students will be able to continue projects started at the art workshop on Tuesday. Supplies will be available. FREE and open to all Teens.

Event Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Date: Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Student Artwork, all inspired by Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 will be displayed in cases just to the right of the front door. Many will be from Mira Mesa students, including the First Prize winning entry.

Event Location: San Diego Public Library - Mira Mesa, 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Student Artwork inspired by Fahrenheit 451 will be displayed on the second floor in the Teen Section.

Event Location: San Diego Public Library - Central, 820 E. Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Student Artwork inspired by Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 will be on display in the cases just to the left of the front door, near the children's section.

Event Location: San Diego Public Library - Mission Valley Branch, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Student Artwork, inspired by Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" will be on display in outdoor cases.

Event Location: San Diego Public Library - Balboa Branch, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Student Artwork, inspired by Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" will be on display.

Event Location: San Diego Pubic Library - North Clairemont Branch, 4616 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Student Artwork on Display

Artwork by Elementary Students, Reflecting the children's favorite books, displayed in the Children's area.

Event Location: Logan Heights Library, 567 28th Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 – Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Opening Night Fahrenheit 451

Winning student artwork, literature, music, etc. inspired by Fahrenheit 451, will be presented at this Opening of the Community-Wide Big Read activities. Professional actors and musicians will perform and a local dignitary will Open the program. Charles Harrington Elster will speak about Fahrenheit 451. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Wine Tasting With Bradbury

La Mesa City Councilman, Mark Arapostathis and Walter Ritter will read excerpts from Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and discuss the book and other works. Admission is Free with a no host bar.

Event Location: San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room & Gallery, 8364 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

South Park Reads Fahrenheit 451

A community read of Fahrenheit 451 - The Hearth and the Salamander. Contact Write Out Loud at writeoutloudsd@gmail.com to sign up to participate. A discussion of the book will follow the reading.

Event Location: Progress South Park, 2225 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104

Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Bradbury at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Write Out Loud will read selected poems by Ray Bradbury, accompanied by Civic Organist, Carol Williams, as part of Spreckels Organ Society FREE weekly concert.

Event Location: Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sun, Apr 7, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Which Book Would You Pull from the Flames?

Join Write Out Loud and answer the question, Which Book Would You Pull from the Flames? Join the fun and read or recite from your favorite literature. Anyone who wants to will be recorded for posting on our website. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Kensington Library, 4121 Adams Aveneu, San Diego, CA 92116

Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Bradbury & 451 - A Panel of Experts

Local Author and Literary Critic, Arthur Salm leads a distinguished panel in a discussion of Ray Bradbuy's work and Fahrenheit 451. In addition to Mr Salm the panel includes Hugo Award winning Science Fiction author, Vernor Vinge, author and co-founder of A Way With Words, Charles Harrington Elster and UCSD literature professor, Stephen Potts.

Event Location: Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton, San Diego, CA 92108

Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

South Park Reads Fahrenheit 451

South Park reads Fahrenheit 451 - The Sieve and the Sand. Contact writeoutloudsd@gmail.com to sign up to participate. A discussion of the book will follow the reading.

Event Location: The Grove , 3010 Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92104, San Diego, CA 92104

Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 on the Screen

Meet George Clayton Johnson - Friend of Bradbury and Writer of Star Trek, Twilight Zone, Logan’s Run. Screening of his animated short "Icaras Montgolfier Wright" and "Fahrenheit 451"

Event Location: San Diego Public Library - Mira Mesa, 8405 New Salem , San Diego, CA 92126

Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Bradbury at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Write Out Loud will read selected poems by Ray Bradbury, accompanied by Civic Organist, Carol Williams, as part of Spreckels Organ Society FREE weekly concert.

Event Location: Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Book Club Discussion

SD Writers INK Book Club will read and discuss Fahrenheit 451. Come prepared to participate in a discussion led by Nicole Vollrath.

Event Location: The INK Spot, 710 13th Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury - An Homage

A selection of Bradbury short stories will be read by professional actors. Science Fiction Author David Brin will discuss Fahrenheit 451 and how it relates to Bradbury's other work. Complimentary Pre Show reception, hosted by Lynne Thrope, begins at 6:15 pm. Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore will sell books and Mr. Brin will be available to sign. Tickets are $15 with Discounts for Seniors and Military. Purchase at www.writeoutloudsd.com or call 619-297-8953.

Event Location: Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

451 Explored

Charles Harrington Elster will discuss the themes and ideas in Fahrenheit 451. Write Out Loud will read relevant literature aloud. FREE and Open to ALL.

Event Location: Kensington Library, 4121 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

South Park Reads Fahrenheit 451

South Park reads Fahrenheit 451 - Burning Bright. This is Part 3 of an open community read of Fahrenheit 451. Contact writeoutloudsd@gmail.com for information about participating. A Discussion of the book will follow the reading of Part III.

Event Location: Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper Street, San Diego, CA 92104

Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 - Media VS Nature

Richard Louv, author of "The Nature Principal" and "Last Child in the Woods" will discuss Bradbury's themes in Fahrenheit 451 and the impact of media on our culture VS experiences in the natural world. Write Out Loud will read excerpts from Fahrenheit 451. A Discussion/Q & A and book signing will follow.

Event Location: Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Bradbury at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Write Out Loud will read selected poems by Ray Bradbury, accompanied by Civic Organist, Carol Williams, as part of Spreckels Organ Society FREE weekly concert.

Event Location: Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sun, Apr 21, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 Creations Abound in Honor of World Book Night

A Discussion of Fahrenheit 451 followed by presentations of creations based on Fahrenheit 451 by both students and adults. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 Student Showcase

Students will present music, literature and artwork inspired by Fahrenheit 451. Refreshments will be served. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 South 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113

Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 Film Screening

See Francois Truffaut's classic film, Fahrenheit 451, starring Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, and Cyril Cusack. Popcorn will be provided.

Event Location: Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126

Date: Fri, Apr 26, 2013
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Bradbury at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Write Out Loud will read selected poems by Ray Bradbury, accompanied by Civic Organist, Carol Williams, as part of Spreckels Organ Society FREE weekly concert.

Event Location: Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Date: Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Post World Book Night

Participants of World Book Night in San Diego will talk about their experiences distributing free books, including copies of Fahrenheit 451. Write Out Loud will discuss and read excerpts from the book. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, 7051 Clairement Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

California Gold

Write Out Loud will read Bradbury and other California Writers as part of Grossmont College Literary Arts Festival. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Grossmont Community College Literary Arts Festival, 8800 Grossmont College Drive - Griffin Hall, La Mesa, CA 92020

Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Book: Fahrenheit 451

What Book Would You Pull from the Flames

Join the Mira Mesa Banned Book Club to discuss Fahrenheit 451. Instead of burning books, we will burn the ideas we would like to ban from the world - repression, ignorance, intolerance, judgement, censorship, racism, etc. FREE and open to all.

Event Location: Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem Street, San Diego, CA 92126

Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451



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