| Cooked & Eaten | |
| Peterborough Arts Umbella | March 9, 2001 |
| Looking to feast at a table laden high with prose and poetry, in the company of local literati? A delectable reading series, Cooked & Eaten continues March 12 at the Peterborough Arts Umbrella. "The point of Cooked & Eaten" says organizer Esther Vincent, "is to have fun, exchange ideas, and know more about what kind of writing is being generated in Peterborough". Cooked & Eaten is a very informal, friendly, accessible, venue for local prose and poetry. The format has been for four local writers share their work for approximately 20 minutes each. "I've been really impressed by the quality of writing. When I've heard who was planning to read, I've sometimes thought "Oh yeah, they write" This'll be interesting", and surprisingly, it's been a joy". Says Vincent. The March 12th event marks the fifth evening of the Cooked & Eaten reading series, which is held every six weeks, on Mondays at 8pm at the Peterborough Arts Umbrella in Peterborough Square Mall. The name of the series, Cooked & Eaten comes from The Book of Amuwapi by Christopher Lord. The book is a series of tales about a catfish who"s trying to learn the truth of love, and trying not to get cooked and eaten along the way. Vincent was describing the book to local writer, director and filmmaker Brian Mitolo, who drew the parallel, and suggested the name for the new reading series. Cooked & Eaten is sponsored by Marginal Distribution, who pay the readers a buck/minute for up to 20 minutes. The threat has been made that if readers exceed the 20 minutes limit, they will be penelized at the same rate, but to date, no one has pushed it. Attendance at Cooked & Eaten has exceeded the organizers' expectations. Despite a blizzard during an evening of readings in January, all the writers, and about 20 audience members made it to the event. People interested in reading as part of Cooked & Eaten are invited to submit 3-4 pieces of writing and/or be in contact with Michael Hermiston at the Peterborough Arts Umbrella at 749-3220, or Gallery in the Square, Peterborough Square Mall. Esther Vincent can often be found at Marginal Distribution, downstairs from the Wolf at King and George. Miriam Stucky, Arts Reporter |
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