Alina Murcar & Skyler Noble on “Koorsoo”
• – • Pinots Palette
About the speaker
Alina Murcar (she/her) is a Marketing and Communications Manager at Spokane Public Library with a passion for connecting communities through the power of informative, fun marketing strategies and relationship building. Alina works to promote the library's diverse range of programs, services, and resources to the public. In her free time she can be found enjoying the company of her animals, family, and friends, and singing in local choirs.
Skyler Noble (she/her) is a communications nerd at Spokane Public Library with over eight years of experience. In her day-to-day life at the library, she loves to talk strategy, get creative with her writing and editing, and show how awesome the library is to her local community. Off the clock, she loves a good romantasy book, an opportunity to travel, and a good reason to try something new.
Additional details
Hi Spokane creatives! We’re back for CreativeMornings Spokane #8, and this month’s global theme is کورسو (KOORSOO).
Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 8:30–10:00am Location: 1919 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA Speaker: Alina Murcar & Skyler Noble from SPL
✦ T H E M E: کورسو or Koorsoo (pronounced Koor·Soo) is a Farsi word meaning “a glimmer of hope.” In our darkest hours, when everything seems to have dimmed, sometimes a light remains—not bright, not certain, but real. That is Koorsoo. A faint glimmer of hope that dares to survive. Koorsoo is not about triumph or clarity; it is about the fragile yet unwavering light that keeps us going. A glance, a memory, a word. Small things that prevent collapse. It represents the quiet resilience of those who continue in spite of the weight, who believe without guarantee. In a world that often normalizes despair, Koorsoo is a rebellion; soft, but profound. It reminds us, even the smallest spark matters.
✦ S P E A K E R S: Alina Murcar & Skyler Noble, authors of Storytelling as an Act of Resilience (https://alki.pubpub.org/pub/2105r6kp/release/1)
✦ D E E T S: We are gathering at the 1919 Wine Bar for breakfast and transitioning to Pinot’s Palettes for art & a wonderful talk from Alina & Skyler. Free local drip coffee by Derailer Coffee & breakfast bites by Hidden Bagel. Come enjoy a warm creative community, and a morning of creative energy, reflection, and community building. This month’s breakfast is sponsored by Canopy Credit Union.
✦ R E M I N D E R S: This event is free and open to everyone (artists, makers, students, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and curious minds). Street parking available; carpool if you can. Bring your favorite mug for coffee and a friend!
Location
Hosted at
Pinots Palette
1919 E. Sprague
Spokane, Washington United States 99202
When
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Co-Host Darya Pilram
Volunteer & Media Coordinator Kokia Chandler
Speaker Liaison Sean Alexander
Venue Coordinator bailie guinn
