I've seen Merlinda in action and this is likely to be a very good show/reading.
The Sydneyites are indeed fortunate.
Clayton
Yiyan Wang wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> This Friday evening is the first installment of Passages 3
> Filipina-Australians in Poetry and Prose.
> This weeks reading will be by Merlinda Bobis, in a performance reading of
> her poetry and prose from 'Love, Food and Other Engagements': the taste of
> a kiss at the front door, an erring banana heart, the soulandblues of
> jacaranda, a war that leaves the scent of lemon grass, even jasmine planted
> on the back of a dead child. A brief appointment with the senses.
>
> Merlinda Bobis
> Reading from 'Love, Food and Other Engagements'
> When: Friday 23 February 2001, 6pm
> Where: Asia-Australia Arts Centre
> 181-187 Hay Street
> Sydney NSW 2000
>
> RSVP on 9212 0380 or by email
>
> Please note our new contact details:
>
> Asia-Australia Arts Centre
> An initiative of the Asian Australian Artists Association inc
> 181-187 Hay Street
> Sydney NSW 2000
> Australia
>
> Tel: (+61 2) 92120380
> Fax: (+61 2) 92810873
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