READINGS & CONVERSATIONS, 2012-2013 sEASON
The Cabin is pleased to announce the writers for the upcoming 2012-2013 season of Readings & Conversations: Abraham Verghese, Anthony Doerr, Firoozeh Dumas and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Early bird registration until May 31 is now available for season subscribers who want the same seats as last season. For more information or to purchase same seat season tickets click here.
Readings & Conversations is The Cabin's annual series presenting nationally-acclaimed literary figures sharing their work, thoughts about their work, and perspectives on important issues of our time. The program offers a view of our world through writers' eyes, shaped by their imaginations, fired by their passions, and illuminated by questions from our audience community.
Idaho writing camps
It’s time for camp! Join us for a summer adventure in creative writing. The Cabin provides beginning to advanced writing exploration for students in grades 3-12 and adults. Campers work with professional writers in a small group setting, find inspiration in nature and cultural attractions, participate in a reading for family and friends and have their work published in Words Work Wonders, a professionally printed anthology. This award-winning program was chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of ten model summer arts programs in the nation. Call 208-331-8000 for more information. Registration forms are now available at The Cabin or click here for a complete list of camps and online registration.
albertson's boise open
Attending the 23rd Annual Albertson's Boise Open? Purchase the Foursome Package and as part of the Sara Lee Tickets Fore Charity program, 100% of your purchase can go directly to The Cabin. To participate select "Log Cabin Literary Center," from the "designated charity" box on the online form on the Boise Open website. Thank you for your support.
Starting in February: Drop-in Writing Workshop Moves to First Monday
The Cabin’s mission to inspire a love of writing comes alive with a free writing workshop held at The Cabin’s historic building next to the Boise Public Library. Starting Monday, February 6, 2012, the workshop will move to the first Monday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. If you can’t make it to The Cabin you can still enjoy the lessons and ideas that teaching-writer Adrian Kien provides. We post all his lesson plans on VirtualCabinIdaho.com.
IDAHO WRITING CAMPS ANTHOLOGY
Don’t forget to pick up your anthologies! Words Work Wonders, the perfect-bound anthology of poetry and prose written by students in the 2011 IDAHO WRITING CAMPS, is now available. Each student who attended camps in summer 2011 gets one free copy which can be picked up at The Cabin during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9-5). You can also purchase extra copies at The Cabin or call us at 208.331.8000 and have them mailed to you for an extra $3. Anthologies were mailed to students who attended Twin Falls or Hailey camps.
Words Work Wonders 2011
Click the cover to view an electronic version:
THE CABIN IS A COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR THE ED SESSIONS
The Cabin is a community partner with the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, which is sponsoring a series of education lecture and community discussions this fall. The ED Sessions are intended to “elevate the education dialogue with fresh inspiration, facts and discovery." Free lectures at the Egyptian Theatre will include Sir Ken Robinson (Sept. 27), Mike Rowe (Jan. 24) and Sal Khan (May 1). Other community partners include Junior Achievement, Treasure Valley YMCA, Lee Pesky Learning Center and the Idaho Community Foundation. For more information, click here.
The Cabin thanks...
our members and contributors for their tremendous support over the past year. Your generosity helps us in our mission to inspire and celebrate a love of reading, writing and discourse throughout the region. View our annual report!
VIRTUAL CABIN
In addition to this website, we have launched a new site that features fun, interactive content for kids, for teens, for adults – for anyone who believes in the power of words. Please take a few seconds to visit VIRTUALCABINIDAHO.COM to see videos, photos and blogs.
become a member of the Cabin
Interested in becoming a member? More than one-third of our funding depends on contributions from our members. Membership dollars help The Cabin bring world-renowned writers to Boise; place professional writers in classrooms; and create summer camp writing experiences that will establish a student's lifelong love affair with words. Learn more » Or Click here for the Membership Brochure.
Writers in the Schools (WITS)
The Cabin’s WITS program has demonstrated dramatic improvement in writing achievement among schoolchildren. We’re a member of WITSA, a national alliance of programs placing professional writers in public and private classrooms, juvenile centers and alternative programs. More »
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 »
