Wolfsword Press Releases Issue 2 of Conclave: A Journal of Character
05/01/2010
On April 30, 2010, Conclave: A Journal of Character had the release party for their second issue at The Book Cellar, located at 4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.
Valya Dudycz Lupescu & Scott Markwell, photo by 8 Eyes Photography
An enthusiastic and attentive crowd came out to support the magazine, had wine and cheese, shared cake and coffee, and listened to local writers and performers read from the latest issue.
Don Evans, photo by 8 Eyes Photography
For the second year in a row, contributors traveled from other cities to attend the party. This year, Darci Schummer came in from Minneapolis to read and celebrate.
Darci Schummer, photo by Rob Lambert
After the last dramatic performance, talented Chicago singer-songwriter Molly Robison performed for an hour:
Molly Robison, photo by 8 Eyes Photography
Perhaps the most novel aspect of this year’s release party was a last-minute decision to broadcast the readings and performances live via Ustream.
Meg Fergus & Valya reading chat comments during broadcast, photo by Rob Lambert
Thanks to the assistance of Rob Lambert, an international audience popped in to the online broadcast to see what was happening at the Book Cellar. Wolfsword Press and Conclave hope that we can continue to find new ways to use technology to expand our audience and promote awareness.
Valya Dudycz Lupescu & Scott Markwell, photo by 8 Eyes PhotographyAn enthusiastic and attentive crowd came out to support the magazine, had wine and cheese, shared cake and coffee, and listened to local writers and performers read from the latest issue.
Don Evans, photo by 8 Eyes Photography
For the second year in a row, contributors traveled from other cities to attend the party. This year, Darci Schummer came in from Minneapolis to read and celebrate.
Darci Schummer, photo by Rob Lambert
After the last dramatic performance, talented Chicago singer-songwriter Molly Robison performed for an hour:
Molly Robison, photo by 8 Eyes Photography
Perhaps the most novel aspect of this year’s release party was a last-minute decision to broadcast the readings and performances live via Ustream.
Meg Fergus & Valya reading chat comments during broadcast, photo by Rob Lambert
Thanks to the assistance of Rob Lambert, an international audience popped in to the online broadcast to see what was happening at the Book Cellar. Wolfsword Press and Conclave hope that we can continue to find new ways to use technology to expand our audience and promote awareness.