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- Down from these hills: A poet - Arkansas Times
A fine review in today's New York Times of the latest book of poetry from C.D. Wright, the Arkansas native and MacArthur genius grant winner who teaches at Brown. She's gone beyond her early "idiom Ozarkia" to write in "Risking, Fall, Hovering" about ...
- Uzoatu shortlisted for 2008 Caine Prize - Daily Sun
Uzoatu shortlisted for 2008 Caine PrizeDaily Sun, Nigeria - May 12, 2008Uzoatu’s first novel The god of Poetry was short listed for the 2005 NLNG, the Nigeria Prize for Literature. A former journalist, Uzoatu holds a BA from the ...
- One sings, the other doesn't - Globe and Mail
One sings, the other doesn'tGlobe and Mail, Canada - 9 minutes agoPoetry's minority status is regrettable, but doesn't justify critical prose emptied of gusto, mischief and melody. You don't defeat indifference by boring ...
- Old Songs - Indolink
Twenty seven poems and one novella – the subject matter and voice are unusual, at least – a departure from the domesticity of much of what is published these days. The poems range from personal narrative to some fairly imaginative retelling of ...
- Browsing (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
SOCASTEE LIBRARY Visit Ireland, learn about family At noon Thursday at the Socastee Library, 141 707-Connector Road, visit beautiful Irish Gardens via a fun and gorgeous travelogue. Participants can bring lunch or just enjoy provided sweets and drinks during this one-hour journey.
- Uganda: Who is Esther? - AllAfrica.com
Uganda: Who is Esther?AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 hours agoA poetry fanatic, Esther has a sweet tooth and constantly craves chocolate and sweets. Her weaknesses: Forgetfulness and being very serious about life. ...
- LAST CHANCE: Playbill.com's Reminder of NYC Shows Closing (Playbill via Yahoo! News)
The devil's sexy assistant, a long-running Off-Broadway revue, and a tale of a family milestone all disappear July 27. What follows is Playbill.com's weekly "Last Chance" reminder to catch Broadway and Off-Broadway productions before they close.
- Biden against all odds - Washington Times
Washington TimesBiden against all oddsWashington Times, DC - 2 hours agoAfter trying everything from reciting poetry to shoving pebbles in his mouth, he conquered the fear in the same way he's tackled everything in his life ...
- What's Happening for May 20 - Oroville Mercury-Register
First United Methodist Church Dinner at Six is served each Wednesday, 6 p.m., at 45 Acacia Ave. May 21 menu, oven-fried chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, cornbread muffin, brownies prepared by Worship Committee. All are invited; $5 ...
- National Symphony Orchestra (Washington City Paper)
One way of looking at the programming of the National Symphony Orchestra ’s outdoor weekend concerts is that the orchestra is still hewing to the safest works of American composers, despite the imminent departure of its music director, Leonard Slatkin.
- HIV-AIDS and Women Equals Misogyny Finds On The Issues Magazine Online ... - Forbes
NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HIV-AIDS is crossing the gender divide and targeting women while the world looks the other way. What is a woman worth? asks On The Issues Magazine Online in a series of probing articles and art that explore ...
- Retired headteacher aids Bala eisteddfod appeal with poetry book - Evening Leader
A RETIRED headmaster from Mold has produced a book of poetry to raise funds for an eisteddfod. Aled Lloyd Davies of Mold has produced the book of rhyme and verse to raise funds for the 2009 Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod in Bala. He has gathered ...
- 'Goodbye 20th Century' by David Browne - Los Angeles Times
'Goodbye 20th Century' by David BrowneLos Angeles Times, CA - 59 minutes agoIt is a nostalgia trip for those who recall peeling the plastic off Sonic Youth LPs, and a vibrant life and times of one of the most bracingly original and ...
- Bonfire Rubber Band Edition release party on May 8 at Well Fed Head - Drury Mirror
Bonfire Rubber Band Edition release party on May 8 at Well Fed HeadDrury Mirror, MO - 7 hours agoThe Bonfire began in 1993 and has continued to invite students each fall to submit original poetry, prose and artwork to the publication.
- Gil Scott-Heron: Back to the streets (Creative Loafing Atlanta)
Hip-hop's godfather returns to the scene of the rhyme... By Grant Britt.Reality is not a TV show. It's live and in your face. That message was brought to bear by Gil Scott-Heron nearly four decades ago when he set street poetry to music with "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." Poet, activist, pianist, composer and singer Scott-Heron stirred up the citizenry with lyrics like, "Black people ...
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