poetry readings
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Reading Poetry Aloud to Keep It Alive
So if, like me, you’re often inclined to bemoan the state of poetry, to assume it is shamefully neglected by our culture and by the young in particular, then do yourself a favor and don’t just read, listen. Take yourself…
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Notable Los Angeles 3/17–3/23
Monday 3/17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Chris Pavone discusses and signs The Accident. 7:00 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore. Tuesday 3/18: Eve & Leonora Epstein present and sign X vs. y: A Culture War, a Love Story. 7:00 p.m. at Book…
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Notable Los Angeles 1/27–2/2
Monday 1/27: Anna David presents and signs True Tales of Lust and Love. Cindy Chupack, Samantha Dunn, Jillian Lauren, and Rachel Shukert will be reading their essays from the book. 7 p.m. at Book Soup. Tuesday 1/28: Abby Chew presents…
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Bill Murray: Actor, Comedian, and…Poetry Reader?
Open Culture has not one, not two, but three separate videos of Bill Murray performing at a poetry reading. The poems he’s chosen are “Forgetfulness” by Billy Collins, “What We Miss” by Sarah Manguso, and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” by…
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Poetic Lives Online: Links by Brian Spears
A tale of a poetry reading, or maybe the word “cock” is inherently funny. Annie Finch tells you everything you need to know about the sonnet. Who was in Best American Poetry 2009? The answer probably won’t surprise you. W.…