LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
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35th Anniversary Edition of The Latecomer
A&M Books announces the publication of the 35th Anniversary Edition of The Latecomer by Sarah Aldridge. The Latecomer was the first book published by the legendary Naiad Press and one of the first novels to have a happy ending to a lesbian romance. It ushered in a brigade of fierce women writers, musicians, and activists determined to change their self imagery. Sarah Aldridge was a pen name for Anyda Marchant who went on to write a total of 14 lesbian novels between 1974 and 2003. She and her partner Muriel Crawford were two of the founders of Naiad Press. The 35th Anniversary Edition includes, in addition to the original ground-breaking novel, its legacy written by noted writers, musicians, activists and friends. These women went from hoping for even the slightest mention of a lesbian in literature to cherishing even those judgmental books which consigned lesbian protagonists to tragic endings. Commentary is included by Diane Anderson-Minshall, Ann Bannon, Jinx Beers, Kate Clinton, Stefani Deoul, Katherine Forrest, Anna Furtado, Jewelle Gomez, Ellen Hart, Karin Kallmaker, Lee Lynch, KG MacGregor, Holly Near, Leslea Newman, Bonnie Quesenberry, Radclyffe, JM Redmann, Carol Seajay, Ann Allen Shockley, Cris Williamson and MJ Wood. Join Publisher Fay Jacobs for a book party celebrating the 35th Edition of The Latecomer on Sunday, June 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave, in Rehoboth Beach. The books are available directly from A&M Books at www.aandmbooks.com or www.fayjacobs.com. Email aandmpublishers@aol.com. The books are also available through Amazon.com. Arts Center on Baltimore Avenue There's a new visual arts center in town. Located in Celebration Mall, 20 Baltimore Avenue, BASE (Baltimore Avenue Studios En Masse) is a collection of 11 studios where artists can be found working and showing their latest works. BASE is modeled after The Torpedo Factory in Arlington, Virginia, but is on a much smaller scale. BASE features both established and emerging artists, all of whom live and work locally. Along with traditional oils and abstract acrylic paintings, En Masse includes colored pencil, decorative painting, fiber art, digital manipulations, glass and tile mosaics and watercolors. The artists involved are Michelle Aquilino, Sherry Biele, Tracy Bollinger, Mary Gaffney, Kim Klabe, Jeffrey Todd Moore, Aina Nergaard-Nammack, Patti Shreeve, Michael Sprouse, Jack Wiberg, and June Wright. The artists are working on a collaborative painting that will be raffled off on June 27 at the BASE Grand Opening. The painting is evolving and will continue to be worked on until the time of the drawing. Photographs taken after each artist has added their mark will be included with the painting. Stop by Celebration Mall to visit the artists, and check on their raffle painting. DHA Yappy Hour at Rigby's Bar & Grill Rigby's Bar & Grill on Rehoboth Avenue played host to the Delaware Humane Association's Yappy Houra fun time for dogs and humans. The next Yappy Hour is June 11 at Seafood Shack. Pamala Stanley Returns For a New Season at the Moon World renowned singing sensation Pamala Stanleybest known for her disco hit "Coming Out of Hiding"is back for her fourth season at the Blue Moon on Baltimore Ave. After spending much of the winter in the recording studio, Pamala is excited to be able to entertain her many fans during happy hour, Sunday through Thursday, at the Moon. CAMP Leadership Council Gathers for Work Session at Community Center Many of the approximately 50 members of the CAMP Rehoboth Leadership Council gathered at the Community Center for an organizational meeting on Tuesday, May 26. The Leadership Council, comprised of committee chairs, members of the board of directors, and community representatives, is tasked with providing leadership direction for the daily operations and long-range development of CAMP Rehoboth. Architects, Designers and Builders Join in the Celebration and Dedication at CAMP More than 250 people gathered at CAMP Rehoboth on Saturday, May 30 for the Dedication of the new wing of the Community Center. State Representative Pete Schwartzkopf presented a proclamation from Governor Jack Markell, and CAMP Rehoboth President Murray Archibald paid tribute to the many designers, architects, craftsmen and laborers who helped make the dream become a reality. Pictured above: (front row) architect Bob Hotes; CAMP Executive Director Steve Elkins; and Jimmy Yun of Eastern Shore Electrical. Standing: (left-right) Royce Epstein and Wanda Lopez from RMJM Hillier Architects; John Schroeder from PNC Bank; State Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf; Cheryl Fern, Greg Sawka, and John Kyritsis from Bancroft Construction; Doreen and Joe Swarter from Custom Iron, and Murray Archibald, President of CAMPRehoboth. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 19, No. 06 June 5, 2009 |