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- Poets slam down their rhymes in Brink Lounge bout (The Capital Times)
Their words didn't float down out of the rafters and land on our shoulders. Instead, they slapped listeners across the face and begged for an explanation. This wasn't a flowery, Shakespearean sonnet exhibition with pentameters and rhymes and professions of romantic love. Instead, Wednesday night was the second night of first bouts -- or rounds -- of the National Poetry Slam for four teams of ...
- Generosity of former Detroit Arsenal worker impressed others - Detroit News
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Sidney M. Lenhoff was known for his big-hearted ways. "He grew up in poverty during the Great Depression, but was always generous to his friends and relatives," said his son, Alan Lenhoff, director of product development ...
- New Arts Festival Linking Weimar and Shiraz Planned For 2009 - Deutsche Welle
New Arts Festival Linking Weimar and Shiraz Planned For 2009Deutsche Welle, Germany - 11 minutes agoThe word "divan" has passed into several western languages meaning a collection of poetry. This was inspired by the Divan of Hafez. ...
- Letting go of the grief (Centre Daily Times)
The annual butterfly release, sponsored by Centre Crossings Hospice of Centre Homecare, was held Sunday at Centre Furnace Mansion.
- Gerald Stern will read poetry at Ursinus - Phoenixville News
Gerald Stern will read poetry at UrsinusPhoenixville News, PA - 2 hours agoHis books of poetry include "This Time: New and Selected Poems," which won the 1998 National Book Award; "American Sonnets" (2002); "Everything is Burning" ...
- Writer aims to bridge cultrural gap (The Beacon-Villager)
 Local appearance Xujun Eberlein will be speaking at the Maynard Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., to discuss her book and growing up in China under Mao’s regime. Visit Eberlein’s author Web site at www.xujuneberlein.com and her blog at www.insideoutchina.com.
- Together We Read picks Morgan's 'Boone' for '08 - Asheville Citizen-Times
Together We Read has selected Morgan's latest work, "Boone: A Biography" as the book that all of Western North Carolina will be reading this summer and fall.
- So There Is Nothing To Do In Midland (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
Today: American Legion: Today: Bingo, 501 Veterans Air Park Road. 7 p.m. 682-5511.
- The Lives, Loves and Ducks of Luminary Literature - New York Times
New York TimesThe Lives, Loves and Ducks of Luminary LiteratureNew York Times, United States - Sep 21, 2008Ms. Martin may be reading from the love poetry of Suzanne Somers. Unless you want to spritz gin all over the fellow sitting in front of you, put the martini ...
- Collection shows Rivera's genius in Chicano genre (El Paso Times)
Editor's note: Tomás Rivera (1935-1984) was an executive vice president at the University of Texas at El Paso in 1978. "What is, then, the principal intent of Chicano Literature: to exchange one stereotype for another? To destroy stereotypes? To verify that which is Chicano and to conserve it?
- Yankee Stadium going out as the the House the Orioles closed? - New York Daily News
In it's last season, Yankee Stadium most likely won't house a Major League playoff game or any October magic. The House that Babe Ruth Built will go out with a regular season game to the Orioles if things continue the way that have been. Jacobson/AP ...
- JazzTrenzz's Clef Notes - eJazzNews
JazzTrenzz's Clef NoteseJazzNews, Canada - Oct 4, 2008My Harana is an expressionistic glimpse at what was once polished poetry of the heart…the classic serenades! "Dungawin Mo Hirang: look Outside, My Love" is ...
- Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Music Festival - HamptonRoads.com
The 3rd Annual AT&T Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Music Festival in partnership with 93.7 BOB FM is back for its third year, showcasing twelve hours of twenty plus “free casual concerts†on four outdoor stages from 6 am to 8 pm. Sunrise to Sunset ...
- Top Story - Calaveras Enterprise
In high school, Chrys Mollett was voted most likely to succeed. “It's really funny because most people think I live simply,†Mollett said. Her routine: running the Aeolian Harp, her music shop in Angels Camp, and swimming after work in Angels ...
- Joint India-Pakistan celebration planned by Urdu Association - The Asian Pacific Post
Joint India-Pakistan celebration planned by Urdu AssociationThe Asian Pacific Post, Canada - 2 hours agoProminent local Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi poets will present their poetry. This is a free event that all are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. ...
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