This week's Distinguished Writer: Amy Bloom '75

Amy Bloom '75, the 2009 Jacob Julien Visiting Writer, will give a public reading tomorrow as part of Wesleyan's Distinguished Writers Series.

From the moment she started publishing fiction, Amy Bloom '75 has been the recipient of major awards. Her first story, Silver Water, won the National Magazine Award. She is the author of the novel A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You, a collection of short stories entitled Come to Me, and the nonfiction work Normal. Her most recent novel, Away, was a New York Times bestseller. Praised as a writer of rare humor, insight, grace, and eloquence, Bloom has been nominated for the National Books Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her work has appeared in Best American Short Stories, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and numerous anthologies here and abroad, and she has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic.

[Wesleyan Events Calendar]

What: Amy Bloom Distinguished Writers Lecture
When: Wednesday, February 18th at 8 PM
Where: Russell House

For more information on Bloom, check out her website.

V-Day Film Series

What, you thought that V-Day was over? Well, guess you're in luck. Check out these upcoming film screening events:

Celebrating Orgasm
When: Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm
Where: PAC 002

"In private sessions with Dr. Betty Dodson, five women improve their ability to achieve orgasm. This documentary illustrates the sex-coaching techniques Betty uses to guide women through sexual arousal to enjoying one or more orgasms." (description from amazon.com)

Itty Bitty Titty Committee
When: Thursday, February 19 at 7pm
Where: PAC 002

"Itty Bitty Titty Committee is a rockin love song to the heady rush of sex, freedom and rebellion that happens when an everyday girl discovers her own strength and the righteous indignation needed to take action and change the world." (description from IBTC official website)

Admission is free, but bring some cash; donations are encouraged and there will be baked goods and raffle tickets for sale.