Tarrafa Literária Festival takes place in Santos (SP) until November 1, gathering writers and journalists

The eighteenth edition of the Tarrafa Literária festival is taking place in Santos (SP) until November 1. The event is open to all visitors free of charge, and tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The festival brings together writers, educators, and thinkers through a program that includes discussions and various activities for different age groups.

The opening of the festival took place on Wednesday the 28th at the Sesc Santos theater. This year's guest of honor was musician and literature teacher José Miguel Wisnik, who participated in the ceremony along with violinist and literary critic Artur Nestrovsky and singer-poet Marina Wisnik. The Vocal Ensemble Bel Canto also performed that evening.

The main part of the events is concentrated at the Guarani Theater, located in the city center. Throughout the festival, meetings are also held at the Santos Trade Association and the Carmelo College.

On October 31st at 2:30 PM, there will be a discussion on preserving the novel at the 'Eternal Novel' table with writers Paulini Tort and Silvana Tavano, moderated by journalist Iarima Redu. At 5:00 PM, actor and comedian Daniel Furlan, together with producer-journalist Gustavo Villela, will examine the relationship between humor, journalism, and football on the topic 'Without coverage errors?', moderated by editor Cassiano Elek Machado.

The day's program will conclude at 7:30 PM with a meeting between novelist Andrea Del Fuego and philosopher Clovis de Barros Filho for the discussion 'Birth of Ideas: Repertoire or Inspiration?', hosted by host Gisele Monteiro.

The last day of the festival, November 1st, will begin at 2:30 PM at the Guarani Theater with a talk about biographies. Journalists and biographers Adrian Negreiros and Fernando Morais will participate in the discussion 'Lives of Others: Biography Techniques', moderated by Jorge Oliveira.

At 5:00 PM, contortionist and novelist Betania Pires Amaro and writer Carla Madeira will meet on the topic 'Sea Channel', and the closing of the festival will take place at 7:30 PM with essayist Felipe Sarbel and Portuguese editor and novelist Rui Coseiro. They will discuss the connection between writer and reader in the discussion 'Writer and Reader, or Vice Versa?', hosted by literary critic Manuel da Costa Pinto.

The schedule at the Guarani Theater includes: at 2:30 PM — 'Eternal Novel' with Paulini Tort and Silvana Tavano (moderator Iarima Redu); at 5:00 PM — 'Without Coverage Errors?' with Daniel Furlan and Gustavo Villela (moderator Cassiano Elek Machado); and at 7:30 PM — 'Birth of Ideas: Repertoire or Inspiration?' with Andrea Del Fuego and Clovis de Barros Filho (moderator Gisele Monteiro).

Also scheduled at the Guarani Theater: at 2:30 PM — 'Lives of Others: Biography Techniques' with Adriana Negreiros and Fernando Morais (moderator Jorge Oliveira); at 5:00 PM — 'Sea Channel' with Betania Pires Amaro and Carla Madeira (moderator Ana Lima Cecílio); and at 7:30 PM — 'Writer and Reader, or Vice Versa?' with Felipe Sarbel and Rui Coseiro (moderator Manuel da Costa Pinto).

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g1.globo.comOctober 27, 22:29

Arte da Palavra Literature Festival to take place in Arapiraca, gathering writers from Brazil

The city of Arapiraca, located in the Agreste region of the state of Alagoas, will host the Arte da Palavra (Farpa) 2026 festival from November 3 to 5. The event will bring together writers and artists from various states across Brazil. The festival program includes literary debates, writing workshops, storytelling, and cultural performances.

Among the invited participants are writer and content creator Carou Dias, poet Carla Guerson, musician and philosopher Jeff Nefferkтуру from Cape Verde, and bard from the state of Piauí, Poet Beiju.

Festival Program

The opening ceremony will take place on November 3 at 7:30 PM at the Ermeto Pascoal Theater. The opening will feature the show 'Cheiro de Vó' by the Alagoas troupe Fulô de Mandacaru, which addresses themes of aging, care, and family memories.

On November 4 and 5, the public can participate in discussions on structural racism, promoting reading, and the relationship between literature, memory, and imagination. Workshops on creative writing and slam poetry are also planned, along with stories inspired by indigenous and African cultures.

The festival will conclude on November 5 with a literary sarau at 7:30 PM and a concert by Alagoas singer Fernanda Guimarães at 9:00 PM in Vila Vinil. Her performance will be based on the rhythms and traditions of Northeast Brazil.

Farpa is part of the Arte da Palavra project, implemented by Sesc. Over the past year, this initiative has reached 89 cities in Brazil, holding over 470 events featuring 44 writers and artists from 21 states.

Event Schedule:

November 3 (Tuesday): 7:30 PM — Show Cheiro de Vó with Cia Fulô de Mandacaru (AL) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 4 (Wednesday): 2:00 PM — Literary performance in Libras and Portuguese with Elinilson Soares and Lucas Sol (BA) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 4 (Wednesday): 3:30 PM — Discussion 'Entre tempos: a escrita' with Aline Cardoso (PB) and Carou Dias (BA) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 4 (Wednesday): 7:00 PM — Discussion 'Vozes da literatura: escrita, leitura e criação' with Carla Guerson (ES) and Tasius Pimenta (TO) at Sesc Arapiraca Library.
November 4 (Wednesday): 8:00 PM — Storytelling 'Nem muito longe, nem muito perto daqui' with Camila Costa (RJ) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 4 (Wednesday): 8:30 PM — Storytelling 'Semeando histórias originárias' with Anelita Nunes and Jeff Nefferkтуру (SC) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 5 (Thursday): 9:30 AM — Writing workshop 'Do rascunho ao texto' with Larissa Campos (MT) at Sesc Arapiraca Library.
November 5 (Thursday): 9:30 AM — Slam and declamatory poetry workshop with Ira (ES) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 5 (Thursday): 10:00 AM — Discussion 'Entre tempos: a escrita' with Aline Cardoso (PB) and Carou Dias (BA) at Sesc Arapiraca.
November 5 (Thursday): 10:00 AM — Discussion 'Entre versos e saberes' with Poet Beiju (PI) at Sesc Arapiraca.
November 5 (Thursday): 2:00 PM — Storytelling by Camila Costa (RJ) at Sesc Arapiraca.
November 5 (Thursday): 2:30 PM — Indigenous storytelling with Anelita Nunes and Jeff Nefferkтуру (SC) at Sesc Arapiraca.
November 5 (Thursday): 3:45 PM — Performance of bard, reisado, and repente with Poet Beiju (PI) and Mago Veio (AL) at Teatro Ermeto Pascoal.
November 5 (Thursday): 7:30 PM — Farpa Sarau with artists from different states at Vila Vinil.
November 5 (Thursday): 9:00 PM — Closing concert with Fernanda Guimarães (AL) at Vila Vinil.

g1.globo.comOctober 27, 16:11

Project offers 480 free spots in music, fashion, and audiovisual workshops in Bahia

A project is offering 480 free spots for workshops focused on music, choral singing, fashion, and audiovisual in the state of Bahia. These opportunities are distributed equally among four municipalities: Salvador, Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, and Ilhéus/Itabuna, with 120 spots designated for each location.

The activities are part of the initiative called Creative Factories of Bahia – Where Industry Meets Art to Generate the Future. The target audience for these workshops includes workers from the industrial sector and their dependents, as well as youth, community members, and cultural agents.

The curriculum covers everything from vocal introduction and collective musical practice to fashion creation as a form of artistic and cultural expression, as well as the fundamentals of video narrative. Classes will begin on November 12, using cultural spaces provided by the State Secretariat of Culture of Bahia (SecultBA).

The main goal of this action is to promote a connection between cultural production and industrial dynamics, thus stimulating possibilities within the creative economy.

Schedule of Inaugural Classes

The specific dates and locations for the inaugural classes have been defined for each city:

Salvador: November 12, at Forte da Capoeira (Forte Santo Antônio Além do Carmo), located at Largo Santo Antônio Além do Carmo, s/n.
Feira de Santana: November 13, at the Theater and Convention Center of Feira de Santana, located on Rua Tupinambás, São João neighborhood.
Ilhéus/Itabuna: November 16, at the Adonias Filho Culture Center, located at Rua Izolina Guimarães, 38, Itabuna.
Vitória da Conquista: November 17, at the Camillo de Jesus Lima Culture Center, located on Avenida Rosa Cruz, 55.

Other stages of the project

In addition to the artistic workshops, the project includes conducting a diagnosis of the cultural vocations and existing opportunities in each municipality. At the end of the activities, the results will be presented in festivals held in the four cities, which will include audiovisual shows, musical performances, fashion parades, and exhibitions of the developed work. The final phase will culminate in the Fair of Creative Factories of Bahia, an event that will bring together all participants from the territories.

Service

This project is executed by the Social Service of Industry (SESI), with co-execution by the State Secretariat of Culture of Bahia (SecultBA) and support from the National Council of SESI.