Charles Dickens's 200th Birthday Celebration

Did you read Oliver Twist in school? Great Expectations? A Tale of Two Cities? Charles Dickens is well known for his iconic novels and characters. Come learn more about him through many different events held at the Tinman Gallery supporting a month long celebration of Charles Dickens 200th Birthday.

The celebration includes a high school and adult writing competition, answering the question "What character should have appeared in a Dickens's novel, but didn't?" in 500 words or less. Winners will receive $50 cash, a Tinman Gallery gift certificate, and will be asked to read at the Leap Day Celebration on Wednesday, February 29th 2012 at 7:00 PM.

On Tuesday, February 7th 2012 at 7:00 PM Beth Torgerson, an Eastern Washington University professor and Victorian Literature specialist, will hold a discussion of Dickens's work and life. There will be cake and tea!

On Saturday, February 11th 2012 at 1:00 PM Rebecca Cook, a professional storyteller and actor, will dramatize A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson and John Hendrix. A Boy Called Dickens is a children's book that explores Charles Dickens's childhood and how he became a writer. There will be treats!

On Wednesday, February 29th 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Blue Door Theatre, the winners of the writing competition will read their essays and be awarded with their prizes. The winning essays will also be performed by Blue Door players.


What: Charles Dickens's 200th Birthday Celebration
Where:
Tinman Gallery (811 W. Garland Ave., Spokane 99205)
Blue Door Theatre (815 W. Garland Ave., Spokane 99205)
When:
Beth Torgerson discussion: Tuesday, February 7th 2012 7:00 PM
"A Boy Called Dickens" dramatization: Saturday, February 11th 2012 1:00 PM
Essay submitted by: Wednesday, February 15th 2012
Final Leap Day Celebration: Wednesday, February 29th 2012 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
More Information: tinmanartworks@gmail.com or (509) 325-1500