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Michael Klam and Joe Milosch Book Launch, Mission Hills Library, National Poetry Month
I’ve been invited to read with author Joe Milosch at Mission Hills Library on Saturday, April 30, at 3:30 p.m. I’m honored to share the stage with Joe, a poet who I’ve admired for many years. Joe has published a beautifully crafted book of love poems for his late wife Patsy called A Walk with… Read More
Lizzie Wann, Puna Press Live
LifeBeat Follow-up: Sarah Bacerra
We’re back! I took some weeks off from posting to do some traveling, but now it’s time to get back to it! Let’s catch up with the dynamic Sarah Bacerra, entrepreneur, mom, and inspiring leader. Sarah was the third guest on episode # 6 of LifeBeat: Conversations with Purposeful Womxn (watch the episode) back in… Read More
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Conversations with Poets: Sharon Elise
In this episode of Central Library’s Conversations with Poets, I sit down with Sharon Elise to talk poetics, sociology and sociopoetics: CWP Sharon Elise. If you enjoy and want more, please hit the like button and subscribe to the San Diego Public Library’s CWP channel. Find upcoming National Poetry Month events in San Diego here. Read More
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Conversations with Poets: Jeff Walt! and More National Poetry Month Events
Conversations with Poets at Downtown Library! Watch to learn about the lives of San Diego’s most celebrated poets. These are 30-minute video interviews with questions ranging from writer’s craft to inspirations to performance and publishing. Four interviews have posted so far: Ron Salisbury, Rudy Francisco, Ted Washington, and Jeff Walt. Coming up next: Sharon Elise,… Read More
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A Certain Serenity Release Party!
Puna Press is stoked to release A Certain Serenity by Anastasio DiFonzo. We believe she is destined to be a very respected and decorated poet. She is already carving a swath in the poetry world with multiple poems being published in several literary journals. The release will feature readings from a few of San Diego’s… Read More
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April is National Poetry Month!
Here are a few of the many National Poetry Month events happening in April at libraries, colleges, bars, galleries, and cafés around San Diego. Hope to see you out there, in person! Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m., poet Chrystophver R, hosts The Poetry Party (The Poetical Party of Choice) in the Santa Fe Room (Balboa Park… Read More
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시음 /si-úm/ (PoetryMusic) by Jeeyoon Kim in Collaboration with World Champion Surfer/Author Shaun Tomson and SD Poets Rudy Francisco and Michael Klam
For about a month now, I have had the extraordinary honor of collaborating with classical pianist, Jeeyoon Kim. She commissioned poems from me, Rudy Francisco, and one of my heroes, world champion surfer and author, Shaun Tomson. Jeeyoon and I met at her studio here in San Diego. In our first hour together, she played… Read More
Lizzie Wann, Puna Press Live
LifeBeat Follow-Up: Haley White
Let’s get caught up with the incredible Haley White who I spoke to as part of episode # 6 of LifeBeat: Conversations with Purposeful Womxn (watch the episode) back in February 2021. During the original talk, we had some technical issues with Haley, so I’m glad that this time around, we don’t have to worry… Read More
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In Vino Veritas! Kicking Off National Poetry Month with Panel and Open Mic, Apr 3 @ Spacebar Cafe and Wine Bistro
I got a call from author and organizer, Bethel Swift! I’m honored (and possibly way out of my league) to sit on a poetry panel with the likes of JohnnieRenee Nia Nelson and Karla Cordero at Spacebar Cafe and Wine Bistro. Bethel will moderate the panel and host the open mic. Bethel describes the event… Read More
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Poets Underground Back in Person at Amplified!
Poets Underground open mic is officially back and in person beginning this Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m.! I’m over the moon to get back to Amplified Ale Works in East Village and be in the same room again with founder and poet, Sunny Rey! This first event, open to all poets and aficionados, is part book fair and… Read More