Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop hosts holiday gathering at Artisan Coffee Sunday afternoon

That good old Christmas spirit is alive and well at Artisan Coffee in Janesville as the Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop hosts a Holiday Invitational — “A Corral of Winter Voices” — from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

Dianna Henning, founder of the Thompson Peak Writers Workshop.

The holiday celebration includes a holiday sing-along led by Abby Gerdts-Datema, a trivia quiz with prizes and a free medley of homemade soups and accompaniments for all to enjoy.

Karen Terrey.

Gerdts-Datema will distribute shortened versions of the lyrics to “Winter Wonderland,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,” “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” “Blue Christmas,” “Still, Still, Still/The First Noel” and “Silent Night.”

The Clarity Jazz Trio — Doug Sheehy (guitar), Fred Walton (saxophone) and Greg Dood (bass).

Musicians helping with the singalong include Fred Walton (saxophone), JR Johnson (bass) and Victor Del Llano (drums).

June Sanders.

The Readers’ Roundup includes readings by Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey, Mike Meinert, Sam Williams, June Sanders, Dianna Henning, Abby Gerts-Datema, Kay Oring, Lew Oring, Juley Harvey and Phil Finkel.

Kay Oring.

Other interested readers are invited to participate in an Open Mic. Sign up early to reserve your spot in the Remuda.

Phil Finkel.

Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop
If you’re a writer interested in participating in a monthly workshop with other writers, you’re invited to call Dianna Henning at (530) 253-310-3304 to find out more about the free workshops held from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.