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- Wednesday, August 6 (The New York Observer)
“I have not come across anybody like her. Anywhere,” said Steven Sebring , director of Patti Smith: Dream of Life , a documentary about the angsty, aging rock goddess. “She travels around the world and does poetry readings, or does performances, or does art; she does lectures on William Blake. … I have become like the uncle to her children. When she lost her brother to a ...
- Ten things to do at the 2008 National Poetry Slam in Madison (Isthmus)
The National Poetry Slam, or NPS, is the Super Bowl of spoken word. For months, slams featuring thousands of poets are held across the country, building up to late spring when teams are selected at scores of city championships. These squads then practice all summer for a shot at glory at the national competition, which will be held this week for the first time ever in Madison. In short, ...
- Rockets Kill Six Hamas Fighters, Child In Gaza - The Bulletin
Jerusalem - A series of explosions rocked Gaza Saturday, and a 6-year-old girl and six Hamas fighters were killed. Hamas blamed Fatah, the faction represented by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, for their deaths and vowed revenge. Loudspeakers ...
- Angelin Preljocaj's ballet "Le Parc" (1999) - Audiophile Audition
Audiophile AuditionAngelin Preljocaj's ballet "Le Parc" (1999)Audiophile Audition - 3 hours agoThe frenetic, angular movements that accompany love's excitement are danced by both artists with grace and a fluid poetry of movement that is the source of ...
- The Powa of words - Tonight South Africa
Elizabeth Trew returned from exile in 1999. She started writing poetry in her 40s and has been published in Botsotso, Carapace, EAR and Camden Voices, in England, to name a few. She will take part in the Jozi Spoken Word Festival, starting tomorrow ...
- Senior Calendar - Observer-Reporter
Daily activities - Quilting; dartball, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; shuffleboard, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; bingo, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 724-966-2290. Monday - Daily activities; knitting and crocheting, 10 a.m.; yoga classes ...
- GoodReads shows that people still read and love their books - Industry Standard
what we read. It’s no surprise to find the last Harry Potter novel and “The Da Vinci Code” at the top of the charts. But it is heartening to see that readers haven’t forgotten about titles such as “1984″ and “Slaughterhouse Five.” I ...
- Arts Center president says city funding could help revitalize downtown (The Lufkin Daily News)
Linda Poland, president of the First Street Arts Center board of directors, said the $18,000 the group is seeking from the Lufkin City Council is for operating costs and other plans.
- Today: H 17 /L 6 (Guelph Mercury)
In Greek mythology, Calliope was the muse of epic poetry. As such, she inspired Homer to write the Odyssey and the Iliad, which were no small literary feats.
- Al-Qaeda indicts Musharraf - The Post
The PostAl-Qaeda indicts MusharrafThe Post, Pakistan - 48 minutes agoAl-Qaeda leader also shared his personal experiences in the tape and said that he had read in his childhood the complete poetry work of Allama Mohammad ...
- Literary Calendar (Austin American-Statesman)
Katie Hafner — 7 p.m. today. Reads, answers questions and signs 'Romance on Three Legs' at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. Free. 472-5050, www.bookpeople.com.
- The Poetry of Fishing: James A. Emanuel - PopMatters
The Poetry of Fishing: James A. EmanuelPopMatters, IL - 37 minutes agoFishing and writing are typically solitary crafts that offer fishermen and poets sweet opportunities for introspection. by Chris Justice The list is ...
- Poetry, photos produce winners - Reporter-Times
Reporter-TimesPoetry, photos produce winnersReporter-Times, IN - 11 hours agoTop: Doug Bass, who won third place in the adult poetry contest, reads his entry to an audience. See page A3 for photos of the winners of both contests.Fall Folliage Festival Photography, poetry winners Reporter-Timesall 2 news articles
- Poet laureates bring works to life at Waterloo Village (New Jersey Herald)
WATERLOO VILLAGE -- The verses flowed on despite some dodgy weather during the 12th biennial Dodge Poetry Festival. Literature lovers were slow at times to come to muddy and wet Waterloo, but come they did -- in the thousands.
- Card shower held for 25th anniversary - Coshocton Tribune
Card shower held for 25th anniversaryCoshocton Tribune, OH - 26 minutes agoLOGAN, Utah - Creative Communication is holding its Fall 2008 Essay and Poetry Contest. More than $3000 in prizes and awards will be awarded to poets, ...
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