Oct
2
Hear the story of VICE editor-in-chief Ellis Jones at Ivy Hall Writers Series
October 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Listen to Ellis Jones discuss her climb to the top of one of the world’s most successful publications: VICE magazine. In addition to hearing her story, you will also have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the editorial world and how to rise above the competition. Born and raised in Atlanta, Jones […]
Aug
14
SCAD Atlanta Year in Review
August 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment
We’re busy working on the Ivy Hall Writers Series for 2015-2016. While we’re getting everything finalized, here are a few of our favorite memories from 2014-2015.
Jun
25
Nick Offerman to Speak at SCADShow
June 25, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Nick Offerman, of Parks and Recreation fame, will read from his second book on July 9th at SCADShow. Offerman’s first book, Paddle Your Own Canoe, was a NYT’s best seller, and his second book, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers, has received many positive reviews. Our friends at Paste conclude: “[Offerman] […]
Mar
28
Spring Writing Events at SCAD Atlanta
March 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Lots of wonderful events scheduled for the spring! April 2nd Erik Larson Reading 7:00 SCADShow (with A Cappella Books) April 6th Alumni Panel 6:00 Ivy Hall April 28th Man Martin Student Workshop 2:00 Ivy Hall Man Martin Reading 6:30 Ivy Hall May 4th Cinda Williams Chima Student Workshop 3:30 Ivy Hall […]
Mar
10
Erik Larson at SCADShow
March 10, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Looking for something good to read over the break? Considering picking up one of Erik Larson‘s fantastic books. He’ll be reading from his latest, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, on April 2nd at SCADShow. The event is free for SCAD students, faculty, and staff.
Mar
1
Next Up At SCADShow: Dave Barry
March 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Dave Barry is a humor columnist and author based out of Miami. He has been called “the funniest man in America” by many reputable sources (including The New York Times and a lot of people’s old uncles), and in 1988 won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary “for his consistently effective use of humor as a device for presenting […]
Feb
25
Visit Ivy Hall: The Antidote to Writer’s Block
February 25, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Please be sure to watch SCAD President Paula Wallace’s lovely videos about Ivy Hall. If the videos make you want to visit Ivy Hall (and how could they not), please contact Catherine Ramsdell.
Feb
24
Up Next at Ivy Hall: Michael Martone
February 24, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Award-winning author Michael Martone will speak at Ivy Hall on Thursday, February 26th. Martone’s most recent books are Four for a Quarter, Not Normal, Illinois: Peculiar Fiction from the Flyover, Racing in Place: Collages, Fragments, Postcards, Ruins, a collection of essays, and Double-wide, his collected early stories. Michael Martone, a memoir in contributor’s notes, Unconventions, […]
Jan
22
Next Up At Ivy Hall: Blake Butler
January 22, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Blake Butler is the author of five books of fiction, including There Is No Year and Scorch Atlas; a work of hybrid nonfiction, Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia; and two collaborative works, Anatomy Courses with Sean Kilpatrick and One with Vanessa Place and Christopher Higgs. He is the founding editor of HTMLGIANT, “the Internet literature […]
Jan
14
Britt Menzies to Open Winter Ivy Hall Writers Series
January 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment
Britt Menzies is the author and creator of StinkyKids. StinkyKids began as a children’s book series but grew into what can only be described as a brand. StinkyKids the Musical premiered in NYC in 2012 and will open at the Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta later this month. StinkyKids dolls, bikes, and cookies are available from […]