Author Mitch Wieland Reads on July 16th

Author and educator, Mitch Wieland, will read from his latest novel, GOD'S DOGS, on Thursday, July 16th at 7:30 PM. The reading will be held in the Jean Wilson Reading Room of The Cabin. Wieland's new novel  has recently garnered high praise from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Richard Ford. Ford says "GOD'S DOGS pulls off impressively what seems, in practice, almost impossible to do well-- a novel in stories." The reading is free and open to the public.

 

Unique Program of Music & Readings on July 30th

Internationally acclaimed musician Lauren Pelon and poet and essayist Gary Holthaus team up to offer a unique new program called “Earth Tones” on Thursday night, July 30th at 7:30PM. This presentation will take place at The Cabin and will feature both music and readings that offer unique perceptions of the natural world, celebrate its mystery and wonders, and reinforce our hope for a sustainable society and healthy environment. The presentation is free and open to the public.

 

Season Tickets For The 2009-2010 Readings & Conversations Series Now On Sale

Tickets are going fast! Scheduled authors for next year include Frank Deford, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Annie Proulx and Michael Chabon. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (208) 331-8000, by fax at (208) 331-8334 or by mailing The Cabin at 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702 More »

 

Idaho Writing Camps!

The Cabin's camps for grades 4-12 will be held from June through August in Boise, Eagle, Caldwell, Hailey, Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. Choose from Curious City, Writing Wild!, Words & Pictures, and 801 OASIS, a writing intensive for grades 10-12. Download the registration form. More »

Drop-In Writing Workshops with Norman Weinstein
All are welcome to attend this informal community workshop for writers at all levels. Mr. Weinstein is a poet and critic writing about poetry, music, architecture and design. He is the author of a book about jazz, another on Gertrude Stein's writing, and six books of poetry. He currently reviews jazz for The Christian Science Monitor as well as the literature of architecture and design for Architectural Record. Bring pen and paper and a willingness to explore. The workshops are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at The Cabin. Free.

 

Writers in the Schools (WITS)

The Cabin’s WITS program has demonstrated dramatic improvement in writing achievement among schoolchildren. We’re a member of a national alliance of programs placing professional writers in public and private classrooms, juvenile centers and alternative programs. More »

 

Do You Have An Author To Recommend? Tell Us!

Do you have a favorite author we should bring to Boise? Send us an email at info@TheCabinIdaho.org, give us a call, or stop by for a visit. We’d love to hear from you!

 

Volunteer at the Cabin
Interested in volunteering at The Cabin? We have a range of opportunities for folks with a little or a lot of time and for all skill levels. Check out our volunteer page to learn more or to sign up to help. More »