Events from 2017 - 2013
[PRIVATE to Esalen Community, Staff & Seminarians] To re-schedule due to mudslides & road closure on Highway 1 -Stay tuned for the re-schedule date
Wednesday, January 4, 2017| Wed Evening Program Hosted by Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
COMMENTS from 2016- Dramatic Author Presentations
Comments from Dramatic Author Presentation and Book Launching Community Event, held at Big Sur Grange #742- Dec 10th, 2016, Big Sur, CA
“LaVerne, your presentation was everything I hoped it would be: the true voice of the characters and the truth about the times they lived in. The room was full of such amazing witnesses and activists. I was honored to be invited.” DW
“Thank you for bringing this issue [dissolving racism] to the community. Much needed! There is always room for EMPATHY and compassion for all those opposed as well as those living in fear and innocence.”
“Thanks for your heartfelt sharing. Living in our little bubble, it is easy to forget about racial conflict. I so appreciate your unique perspective.” SJ
“The singing accompanying the slides made both (drama and slides) more effective and very effective. You may have seen the tears streaming down my face. I was glad I was in the front row of singing so I could watch the slides at the same time. I enjoyed and thought your presentation was timely.”
“I’m so glad I got to be part of your wonderful presentation. I’m sure your book will do well. Ou must be very proud of it.” EM
“I am so proud of you. Your courageous Heart and your willingness to “get out there” and be seen and illuminate others in the process, is profound and so needed in our world. I am honored to be your friend.” JG
“I loved the author event. I was impressed with the high quality of your presentation.” DM
“Loved your unique presentation of your book, Laverne. So much more than just talking about it. I can’t wait to read it. Thank you.” MAJ
“Thank you for sharing your courage. I appreciated the acting/re-enacting of the story. I think the discussion is key as it allowed others to have a voice to share and feel part of the never-ending Civil Rights Movement.”
“Fear is the root of hatred-pain-intolerance. Pity the people who were turned out by their “tribe” to feel powerless and vulnerable. Not the way we of color were raised. ”DM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 | 1:00 pm COMPLETED. See COMMENTARY page for audience remarks
Hosted by CalRTA (California Retired Teacher’s Association)Division 49
Berkeley North Branch Library1170 The Alameda Street, Berkeley, CA
Free and Open to the Public
If you plan to attend, please email berkeleyRTA@gmail.com Or contact the author:info@lavernemcleod.com
Past Events: [to introduce Corn Hollow prior to publishing] Monday, March 4, 2013 – 6:30-8:00pm
A participant presenter-from a chapter in Corn Hollow with Monterey Bay TaleSpinners
Free & Open to the Public Monterey Public Library Community Room – 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Note: I was overjoyed at the positive responses after presenting to this storytelling group. Please see the Commentary page.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 – 7:00pm
A dramatic presentation depicting a 1955 occurrence -Based on a chapter in my southern fiction- Corn Hollow -with NAACP monthly meeting
Free & Open to the Public Oldemeyer Center- Blackhorse Conference Room,
986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
Note: Contrary to some beliefs, the NAACP civil rights organization was founded by white and black activists in 1909. This was the second presentation about Corn Hollow. I feel that the audience was moved based on their comments.
See comments on the Commentary page.
TIME OUT- After completing social justice workshops, speeches and dramatic presentations, it’s vital to clear, free the mind and re-charge. You know the rest of the story!!
