Copper Nickel celebrates 5 years, 10th edition

(Sept. 24, 2008) The Copper Nickel is celebrating five years of creative collaboration with the release of its 10th issue. To celebrate the occasion and help launch this issue, the folks at Copper Nickel have planned a number of exciting events for October. The first is reading by poet Dorianne Laux, which is co-hosted by Lighthouse Writers Workshop, on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., in room 444 of the Tivoli Student Union. Laux will also be offering an intensive afternoon workshop earlier that day. For details, visit the Lighthouse Writers website.

From Wednesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 17, the Copper Nickel will be hosting a symposium "Women Writing West." The three-day event will feature readings and talks by Alyson Hagy, Pam Houston, Teresa Jordan, Page Lambert, Dierdre McNamer, Maria Melendez, Lee Ann Roripaugh and Karen Volkman. These three days conclude with a launch party for the 10th issue at the Denver Press Club, starting at 6 p.m. The full schedule is online .

“Most of all we need your eyes and hearts,” says Jake York, associate professor of English and faculty sponsor of Copper Nickel. “If you'll purchase a copy of this 10th issue, you can help us sell this issue out more quickly than any other and help us show potential funders that there is an audience for literature in Denver and beyond.” The cover price of Copper Nickel 10 will be $15, pre-order $10. Click here to order or renew your subscription.