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- Ras Beirut's English-language poetry scene finds a new place to express itself (The Daily Star Lebannon)
Let it be known that the whir of espresso machines will not deter young poets from reciting their latest work. The Beirut-Type Writer open-mic poetry series, a monthly gathering of amateur poets, last week convened for the first time at its new venue - Cafe Younes, just off Hamra Street.
- Involved in politics and in medicine (The Florida Times-Union)
There will be a memorial service Saturday for Emmet Fewell Ferguson Jr., a longtime Jacksonville physician and community leader who was a friend of former President Jimmy Carter since childhood.
- The $25 Haiku - Denver Post
The $25 HaikuDenver Post, CO - Sep 15, 2008If it all makes you feel like you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one-stanza haiku at lifestyle@denverpost.com. or file it at ...
- Art & Antique Stroll to be Friday in Mangum - Altus Times
Mangum’s Artists Alley will be sponsoring a pumpkin carving contest Friday during the Art & Antique Stroll. Participants will be Mayor Maxine Thomason, City Manager Candy Richardson, Chamber Director Wayne Vaughn, Louise Price, Meredith Shidler ...
- Call for Artists: 2009 MASTER ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM (2008-10-09 - 2008-10-17) (Absolutearts.com)
ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS calls for artists to apply for their 2009 MASTER ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM which runs FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 8, 2009      (Application Deadline: October 17, 2008)     RESIDENCY #132. Masters for this session are MOLISSA FENLEY, dance/choreography, BOB HOLMAN, poetry, and JAMES SIENA, visual arts. Since 1982, Atlantic Center's residency program has provided artists ...
- Review: Choke - The Gazette (Montreal)
The Gazette (Montreal)Review: ChokeThe Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 3 hours agoGregg's frames lack visual poetry. Sex looks like sex. Choking looks like choking. Death looks like death. With such a visually literal translation of the ...
- Warrior Against HIV - San Diego Metropolitan
San Diego MetropolitanWarrior Against HIVSan Diego Metropolitan, ca - 3 hours agoWhen the 37-year-old Smith isn’t writing papers, he’s writing poetry, giving readings in book stores in San Diego and other West Coast cities.
- Poetry Takes Center Stage - Newspaper Tree
Newspaper TreePoetry Takes Center StageNewspaper Tree, TX - 1 hour ago... for poetry. He is certainly one of the most accomplished literary figures to visit El Paso in quite some time. The event is free and open to the public.
- Eagles Rest Starters In Their Preseason Finale - The Bulletin
Eagles coach Andy Reid rested all of his starters in Thursday night's preseason game against the Jets, which ended too late for this edition. Earlier in the week, Reid would not indicate whether or not he planned to play his starters, or how much he ...
- Local news briefs - News Chief
Local news briefsNews Chief, FL - 2 hours agoThey include cowboy poetry by Hank Matsonm; blacksmith art with Marti Lockhart; American Indian arrowhead carving with Bill Hicks; the Kickin' n' Klickin' ...
- Poet Imlah wins £10,000 prize - BBC Entertainment
Scottish poet Mick Imlah has won the prestigious Forward Prize for Poetry. The 52-year-old scooped the £10,000 award for his second collection, The Lost Leader, which delves into Scotland's rich history. Amongst the poet's subjects are iconic ...
- The Edmonton Journal - Edmonton Journal
The Edmonton JournalEdmonton Journal, Canada - 11 hours ago... was born in England but moved to Edmonton as a child. Pooped of festivals? Tough. Edmonton's wicked Poetry Festival kicks off today. ...
- Palin rocks the Internet (Salon.com)
V.P. humor sites abound.
- He Blurbed, She Blurbed (New York Times)
Book blurbs are a tangled mass of friendships, rivalries, favors traded and debts repaid, not always in good faith.
- Law cannot include what a culture excludes - Irish Times
Law cannot include what a culture excludesIrish Times, Ireland - 3 hours agoHis face was poetry in motion, reminiscent of his acknowledged hero, Marcel Marceau. His presentation - translated and narrated by his wife - set a tone for ...
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