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Diane di Prima reading for DivaFest

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Liz Henry

Diane di Prima does one long solo reading per year in San Francisco and for the last 7 years that’s been at DivaFest at the Exit Theater. The little theater was packed with wistful and wild-eyed poets and hardcore di … finish reading Diane di Prima reading for DivaFest

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Dawn I heard a rag rip

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Liz Henry

Greg Hall died. He was a good friend and a great poet. It drove me crazy to see him just throw away garbage bags full of his own fantastic poetry. He could shed it as easy as he could shed … finish reading Dawn I heard a rag rip

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Translation: María Luisa Milanés (1893-1919)

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Liz Henry

María Luisa Milanés was an ardent feminist and Cuban nationalist who killed herself in part because of an unhappy marriage (Davies 58). She wrote poems that were deep critiques of patriarchal culture and that were expressions of solidarity with other … finish reading Translation: María Luisa Milanés (1893-1919)

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Flora & Fauna & poems, oh my

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Liz Henry

04-21-06_1618.jpg Originally uploaded by Liz Henry. I help to organize the Art21 series of poetry readings in Palo Alto, and am going to miss tonight’s reading. But I had to drop by in the afternoon to drop off the amp … finish reading Flora & Fauna & poems, oh my

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A quick attempt at Salome

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Liz Henry

I’m really digging Salomé Ureña de Henríquez, and though this is a rough draft of about the first third of a long poem, I thought I’d share it with you. When I come to a more final version I’ll post … finish reading A quick attempt at Salome

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Waverley report, January reading

Posted on February 13, 2006 by Liz Henry

I’m behind in my notes on readings that I go to. Here’s some notes from the January meeting of Waverley Writers, a large, friendly open mike that happens in a Quaker church. The MC, Jean Chacona, introduces people in groups … finish reading Waverley report, January reading

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East Coast bilingual poets

Posted on February 3, 2006 by Liz Henry

“In Two Tongues/En Dos Lenguas: Bilingual Spoken Word.” Emerging poets (or student poets) living in the Mid-Atlantic region sought for a new reading series to begin this Spring in Arlington. Each emerging poet will be paired with a “master” poet. … finish reading East Coast bilingual poets

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status report, Art 21, Waverley readings

Posted on January 5, 2006 by Liz Henry

I’ve been sandblasted by the “holidays”, with not much leisure! Writing continues, but what critical thinking still is possible has been directed towards the SF book award I’m helping to judge. Still… poetry! I’ve found some wonderful poets to translate, … finish reading status report, Art 21, Waverley readings

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A few notes from Arntson’s reading and the NYDPS

Posted on December 8, 2005 by Liz Henry

I had been looking forward to this reading of Not Dead Yet Poets’ Society, and had planned for it, but my childcare options suddenly fell through on two levels. John was late, my neighbor had a complication, and so I … finish reading A few notes from Arntson’s reading and the NYDPS

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Some notes from Waverley

Posted on December 6, 2005 by Liz Henry

From last Friday. I can’t transcribe all my notes, but I thought it might be fun to mention the people who read. Intro by Karen Grosman. WillyKit – her first time reading here. We all applaud and give her The … finish reading Some notes from Waverley

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