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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
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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
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LifeBeat Follow-Up: Lisa Sanders and Karen Hayes
We’re moving on to the follow-ups of guests on episode # 6 of LifeBeat: Conversations with Purposeful Womxn (watch the episode) which took place in February 2021. First up we have the luminous duo of Lisa Sanders and Karen Hayes (aka Brown Sugar). In this conversation, both ladies give some love to their children and… Read More
Lizzie Wann, Puna Press Live
LifeBeat Follow-Up: Charlita Shelton
We’ve reached the final guest, Charlita Shelton, of the 5th episode of LifeBeat: Conversations with Purposeful Womxn (watch the episode) which took place in January 2021. Charlita was extremely pressed for time when I reached out to her, but she still managed to send her responses to the follow-up questions, and I’m so grateful for that.… Read More
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LifeBeat Follow-Up: Poppy Fitch
The next follow-up conversation is with Poppy Fitch, one of my former guests on the Puna Press Live show, LifeBeat: Conversations with Purposeful Womxn. She was on the 5th episode back in January 2021 (watch the episode). Learn more about the research she did to earn her PhD, how she connects knife skills to food justice,… Read More
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The Kowit Ceremony
Hosted by: J E F F W A L T / The Kowit Steve Kowit Poetry Prize Awards Ceremony Friday, April 8 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM PT Central San Diego Public Library Shiley Events Suite – 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego, CA 92260 FB, click here: Steve Kowit Poetry Prize on Facebook Eve Grubin, Winner… Read More
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SDPA 2021-22 in person @ Point Loma Library, April 11
2021 SDPA cover art by Juan Beaz Register here to participate or watch and celebrate this year’s SDPA authors in person: SDPA at Point Loma Library Registration (Registration says “virtual,” but this reading will be in person only.) Monday · April 11, 2022 · 6:30pmMarla Haas Community Room, Point Loma Library, 3701 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107 You can register… Read More