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- The Madison National Poetry Slam 2008 team speaks for itself... (Isthmus)
With less than a week remaining before National Poetry Slam 2008 gets rolling in Madison, the city's team is working hard in preparation for the competition. All five members -- Evy Gildrie-Voyles, Josh Healey, Ryan Hurley, Eric Mata, and Danez J. Smith -- are busy making their performance decisions and last-minute adjustments to ensure their success. But how did they find themselves on the ...
- At Tanglewood, a Composer Nears the Century Mark - New York Times
New York TimesAt Tanglewood, a Composer Nears the Century MarkNew York Times, United States - 3 hours ago... and guests have been up to the current international standard: they let listeners focus on the poetry in Mr. Carter’s music instead of its difficulty. ...
- Alex Coke on listening and the possibility of sound (Austin American-Statesman)
While living in Amsterdam in the 1990s, Austin jazz musician Alex Coke was constantly pedaling around the city on his three-speed bicycle. But as much as he loved music, Coke could never understand why so many people on the street were plugged into Walkman players.
- Author writes about rock 'n' roll lifestyle she envies - ElmLeaves
Author writes about rock 'n' roll lifestyle she enviesElmLeaves, IL - Jul 23, 2008She acknowledges she has come a long way from writing a lot of bad poetry about razor blades and unrequited love in junior high. ...
- Infinite Jest' author, 46, an - CNN International
Infinite Jest' author, 46, anCNN International - 4 minutes agoHe declined to say what they had written about or offer any comment on the author's private life. Pietsch, publisher of Little, Brown and Company, ...
- 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 ...
- Kuruçeşme'de Pagan Ayini: Boğaz'dan Björk Geçti - Biamag
KuruçeÅŸme'de Pagan Ayini: BoÄŸaz'dan Björk GeçtiBiamag, Turkey - Aug 8, 2008Evet Björk, beni çok fena aÄŸlattın “Pagan Poetryâ€de. Ama ÅŸaşırmadım ben. AÄŸlamanın güzel olduÄŸu, hıçkırmanın KuruçeÅŸme Arena’dan bağımsız olduÄŸu an ben de ...
- Ministry urges further development in Language and Literature ... - Borneo Bulletin
Borneo BulletinMinistry urges further development in Language and Literature ...Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam - 14 hours ago... short stories and poetry that emphasises on the importance of a religious life, rich with traits and good qualities that can steer us towards a way of ...
- Former US poet laureate receives $100,000 prize - Seattle Times
Former U.S. poet laureate Louise Glueck has been awarded the Wallace Stevens Award, a $100,000 prize for "outstanding and proven mastery in the art of poetry," the Academy of American Poets announced Tuesday. Glueck, who served as poet laureate in ...
- Arts fest ups ante with its offerings - Tacoma News Tribune
Tacoma sees a lot of arts festivals during the summer. But Showcase Tacoma, running today and tomorrow, has expanded its lineup this year to include cutting-edge contemporary art, interactive film, indie rock and a full literary program. Organizers ...
- Poet Kooser, musicians to perform in Omaha bar (Daily Nebraskan)
Ted Kooser, who served as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 2004-2006, made about 200 public appearances during his term. Nowadays, he doesn't do nearly as many poetry readings. "It really is slowing down now, and I'm glad," Kooser said. The reduced pace gives him the opportunity to fix things up on his farm in Garland, Neb.
- Eye on art: Missoula's Zootown Arts Community Center opens (Missoulian)
“It gives me hope,†says local artist Dirk Lee, wearing a hat, as he toured the new Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula on Saturday afternoon. “I like to see the collaboration among artists on a community level.â€
- Poetry reading in Fanwood Sept. 16 - MyCentralJersey.com
FANWOOD — The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to attend a free poetry reading at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Borough Hall. The featured reader will be ...
- Lindenwood launches speaker series - West County Journal
Lindenwood launches speaker seriesWest County Journal, MO - 8 hours agoThese two outstanding and renowned poets and authors will discuss the American cultural phenomenon known as beat poetry (8 pm Oct. 21, Lindenwood University ...
- GRETCHEN WILSON: Grammy winner to be here for party at Jam - Everything Alabama
In four years, country singer Gretchen Wilson has come a long way from being the Redneck Woman and party girl. She still likes parties, but the most recent one was with the Republican Party during its national convention in Minnesota. Wilson - along ...
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