Bendigo's newest community hub brings locals together in celebration of everything written and read.
The third annual Bendigo Writers Festival offers something a little different this year.
'Write on the Fringe' is the first of what is hoped to be an annual fringe festival surrounding the BWF.
Kicking off on Thursday 7th of August at View Point Hand Made Gallery, is an exciting art exhibition displaying a fascinating array of word styles and genres.
From there a multitude of free workshops will be delivered to the public over the 8th and 9th of August at the newly renovated Bendigo Library.
Bendigo Library Community Engagement and Programs Project Coordinator Briget Robertson is excited about the libraries involvement with the event "It's a great opportunity to support the Bendigo Writers Festival and showcase the library's new spaces" she said.
Highlights over the fringe festival include live readings from local and emerging authors, as well as a song writing workshop ran by the 2012 Triple J Uneartherd Winner 'Allday'.
While you're at the library, be sure to have a look at Lorena Carrington's exhibition in the foyer. It is an intriguing collection of pieces that explores the accepted norm of the role of females in fairy tales.
If you're a young professional and looking for an opportunity to network, 'Write on the Fringe' has the event for you: the Young Professionals Network kicks off Chatty Hour at 4.30pm Friday August 8th.
There is a sure fire buzz building up to this years Bendigo Writers Festival.
Creative juices will be flowing in every direction over what is going to be an unforgettable August weekend in Bendigo.
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