Ok, and here's the best of the rest. Note to Stazja though - it's 'The
River Avon', not 'The Avon River'. All of which is more problematic because
'Avon' is of course British (Brithonic, Cimric, Welsh) for 'River'. Also,
there is no such traditional dish as 'Spotted Dick', it is a notorious and
cruel deception played by certain perverse restauranteurs on patrons from
the New World. I strongly recommend you consult your attorney. Right after
you've finished consulting your doctor. J
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Hello Poets!
I'm home again home again jiggedy jig. Fell in love with England: the
Avon River in Bristol, the London Underground, the American Diner
with its delightful waitpersons from Greece, Mexico and South Africa,
Hunter's Moon Pub in Copthorne where I experienced Spotted Dick (a
dessert), Meridian Confectionery and Saint Hill in East
Grinstead...
Big belated thanks to Tim Gibbard (Bristol International Festival),
Lucy English, Richard Heley, Geoff Bamford, Agnes Meadows (Paddington
International Poetry Festival), Victoria Mosley (Paradigm Poets),
Carl Dhiman (Poetry Place), Peter of Poets Anonymous UK, for your
poetic hospitality. Victoria Mosley again, for that much-appreciated
home cooked dinner. And Brinsley Sheridan for turning me on to the
Troubador, the best coffee house I've ever met.
I hope to see each of you at the Austin International Poetry Festival
next April.
Welcome to all the new Mappers I picked up along with way.
Austinites, check out the November issue of Good Life Magazine,
featuring an profile on Hyde Park Poet Laureate Albert Huffstickler,
with a MAP sidebar.
Wishing you ghouls and goblins and poets a happy Halloween.
Table of Contents
I . Austin Poets Guide
II. Featured Poetry - Theme: Voices from around the world
III. Books/Chapbooks/Spoken Word CDs
IV. Calls For Submissions
V. Announcements
I. Austin Poets Guide
Note to hosts of monthly venues: If you want to be listed in the MAP
Austin Poets Guide, send me a new notice each month.
Most events are free, unless otherwise noted. Some venues pass tip
jar for featured poets. More extensive listings of Austin literary
haps can be found online at: Austin Chronicle Litera column:
www.auschron.com
1. Monday, Oct. 29 - The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave. 7 - 10 p.m. Free
verse@The Hideout hosted by Sarah Durfor. No sign up sheets. Don't
forget donations for the poets pantry. fmi e mail
[log in to unmask] or HID-EOUT (443-3688),
www.thehideout.org
2. Monday, Oct 29 - Gaby & Mo's, 1809 Manor Road. 8 p.m. Women's Open
Stage Performance Art. Every Monday.
3. Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Ruta Maya Coffee House, 218 W. 4th. 6:30 p.m.
APAL open mic, hosted by Aaron Sanders with co-host Pablo Pascall.
Sign up at 6 p.m. First time readers are welcome. Reading poets are
welcome to sell their books/chapbooks/cds. fmi contact
[log in to unmask]
4. Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Sun Poets Society in San Antonio. Barnes &
Noble, 321 N.W. Loop 410, across from North Star Mall. 7 p.m. Sun
Poets Society, hosted by Rod C. Stryker. Open mic. Free. fmi, please
call (210) 349-8216.
5.. Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Puro Slam in San Antonio. Sam's Burger Joint,
330 E. Grayson (at Broadway). $2. 9:30 p.m. intro DJ set, with
resident DJ Klassen. 10-10:20 poet sign up for slam, which begins at
10:30 p.m. puro ¡SLAM!: the sport of spoken word. fmi contact phil
west at [log in to unmask]
6. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Cafe Mundi, 1704 E. 5th Street, Suite 100.
Freewrite by Candlelight, 5-7 p.m. followed at 7-10 p.m. by open
mic. Featuring Patrick Whorton/Grant the Troubador. Thom the World
Poet hosts. fmi call 512 236-8634.
7. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Bastrop - The Rocky Hill cafe/saloon 7 p.m.
The Not Just DRUM CIRCLE has started up again at the Rocky Hill Ranch
(which also sports a COOL Saloon/Cafe with live music, 50 miles of
mountain bike trails, and is the site of Excalibur Faire in the early
spring.) Not Just Drum Circle formerly took place at Common Ground /
Stone Soup Cafe. The Rocky Hill cafe/saloon serves exceptional
burgers and veggie burgers as well as other food and beverages.
Directions: Take Hwy 71 east from Bastrop (or Austin) until you get
to the Smithville exits. Then take 153 north and you'll see Rocky
Hill Ranch shortly (a mile or two) on your left (west). fmi contact
Tree Leom at 512.360.5142 or e [log in to unmask]
8. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse and Cafe, 1501
South First. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Brian Robertson hosts open mic
readings of lively short stories. fmi call 416-1601
9. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Borders Books North, 10225 Research Blvd.
7:30 p.m. Borders on the Word monthly reading series, hosted by
Barbara Carr. Features authors Barbara Carr, Suzanne Vance, Dr.
Marvin Kimbrough, and C.A. Wiles (plus some guest authors) from the
new chapbook Roaches Is In!, a book about our love-hate relationships
with critters. This is the second in the very popular "The Best of
Roach Poetry" series. Get yers here at this premiere. Come on out and
enjoy yourselves. For the open mike, bring critter or Halloween stuff.
fmi call 795-9553 (Borders) or 343-7940 (Carr.)
10. Wednesday, Oct. 31 - (Ft. Worth) Ridglea Theater, 6025 Camp Bowie
Blvd. 8 p.m. $3. BYOB: Blast Your Own Breath. Tammy Gomez hosts. fmi
contact [log in to unmask] or call 813.924.9188
11. Thursday, Nov. 1 - (Ft. Worth) - Four Star Coffee Bar and The
Four Star Five. 7 pm. fmi call Brenda and Cliff Roberts, co-hosts.
(817)926-7905) or email [log in to unmask]
12. Thursday, Nov. 1 - Gaby & Mo's, 1809 Manor Road. 8 p.m. Xenogia
Poetry open mic. A poetically simplistic journey to the strange land
of ink slingers and
wordsmiths. Every Thursday we share, love, hate, whisper, scream,
dance,
sing, rejoice, read, spill yourself, bless the mic or simply listen
to some
of the best spoken word talents. The only requirement is that you be
true
to yourself and speak the word! Hosted by Gerald Youngblood and
varying
poetic dissidents from all over the land including DJ Brainchild
Solomon. Just show and flow. Please visit our website,
www.xenogia.net, or email us at [log in to unmask] go to
www.xenogia.net.
13. Friday, Nov. 2 - Mojo's Daily Grind, 2714 Guadalupe. 8 p.m. First
Fridays open mic, hosted by Courtney O'Banion. Sign up at 7:45. Fmi,
contact [log in to unmask]
14. Saturday, Nov. 3 - Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, Austin,
Texas. 2 p.m. Poetry In The Arts, Inc. Featured poets are John Berry
and Herman Nelson, two of the founding poets of the Austin
International Poetry Festival. Hosted by Peggy Zuleika Lynch. fmi
contact [log in to unmask]
15. Saturday, Nov. 3 - Expresssions, at Austin Baha'i Center, 2214
EMFranklin, across from Robert Mueller airport. Expressions features
a pot luck buffet, guest poets - YOUNG VOICES! 10 poets of the
future -, fabulous open mike, luxurious seating, a children's room
and an attentive audience. Admission $2 or canned food for the Poets
Pantry. For information and bookings contact Thom the World Poet
[log in to unmask] or Krys Jarvis [log in to unmask]
16. Sunday, Nov. 4 - (Fort Worth) Borders, Hulen at IH 20. 7-9 p.m.
Open Mic each Sunday night at Borders on Hulen. Bring your poetry and
read with us. fmi contact Helen Jones at [log in to unmask]
17. Monday, Nov. 5 - The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave. 7 - 10 p.m. Free
verse@The Hideout hosted by Sarah Durfor. No sign up sheets. Don't
forget donations for the poets pantry. fmi e mail
[log in to unmask]
18. Monday, Nov. 5 - Gaby & Mo's, 1809 Manor Road. 8 p.m. Women's
Open Stage Performance Art. Every Monday
19. Monday, Nov. 5 - Houstonians are invited to enjoy an evening of
poetry and fiction as U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and acclaimed
Haitian-American writer
Edwidge Danticat read from their work on Monday, November 5, for the
2001-2002 Margarett Root Brown Houston Reading Series. The reading
takes
place at Cullen Performance Hall, University of Houston, entrance #1
off of
Calhoun Blvd., at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are
available
only at the door on the night of the reading. The cost: $5 suggested
donation, free for students and senior citizens. The reading will be
followed by an on-stage interview, questions from the audience, and a
book
sale and signing. For more information visit www.inprint-inc.org or
call
713.521.2026.
II. Featured Poetry Theme: Voices from around the world
Upcoming themes:
#207 - Tickle My Funny Bone
#208 - Daydreams/Sleepless Nights
#209 - Thoughts from the Heart, Part I (submissions closed)
Send poems in body of e mail, left justified. No attachments. On
subject line, specify issue number and theme. Include permission to
publish. Poets retain all rights.
Look for "Voices From Around The World" poems in the MAP featured
poetry supplement, coming to your e-mailbox later this week.
III. Books/Chapbooks/Spoken Word CDs
1. Illumination Millennium, e-book of poetry and paintings by Howard
E. Yosha.
For free poetry and painting samples and e-book purchase ($4.95) info
please visit:
www.1stbooks.com/bookview/7749
or
Illuminationmillennium.com
or
Howardyosha.com
About The Book: Journey into the heart of emotion where paintings
illuminate poems opening doorways to the soul. In this collection of
five poetry chapbooks, join the poet along his fight into adulthood.
Each chapbook is a self-published pamphlet style book the poet has
printed and sold on consignment in local bookstores. Feel the angst,
pain, and inspiration of growing up in Los Angeles during the Los
Angeles Riots, the Millennium, and the Laguna Beach and Malibu fires
from 1990 - 2001. Each successive chapbook has a different poetic
theme. 24 Hours Lost Hope asks and answers the tough questions of
growing up. Sunset on California explores protests against
proposition 187, Governor Pete Wilson, and the El Toro Airport.
Poetry from the Santa Ana Train Station chronicles the poet's job at
the train depot. Millennium madness dominates later chapters. The
poems and art were created for poetry slams and open poetry readings
at Southern California venues.
Howard E. Yosha:
Graduate of UCLA with a BA degree in English, Creative Writing and
Keller Graduate School of Management, Irvine, CA, with a Masters in
Telecommunications Management degree (MTM). Employed by Adelphia
Communications as a cable television account executive. Author and
illustrator of five self published poetry chapbooks included in this
collection From the Santa Ana Train Station, Sunset on California, 24
Hours Lost Hope, Millennium Madness Can Not Compare to Literal
Madness, and Technophobia. Many included paintings and poems have
been published in Acorn, Adobe Abelone, The Art of Poetry, The Black
Rose, Coffee Shop Poetics, Confection, Creative Voite, Dublin Poetry
Journal, Doon Valley Poetry Journal, and Wired Hearts Magazine. He is
resident of Laguna Hills, CA.
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2. Spirit of the American Voice
ISBN 1-58807-076-X Audiocassette $14.00 Approx. 72 min.
ISBN 1-58807-077-8 CD $14.00 Approx. 72 min.
Americana Publishing Inc. to Release CD and Cassette of Inspiration
and Hope
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - October 23, 2001 - Americana Publishing Inc. turns
to the
inspirational voices of American authors to present a message of hope
to Americans and their friends abroad. Spirit of the American Voice
offers a spectacular collection of prose and poetry that recounts the
overwhelming faith and fortitude that Americans hold close to their
heart.
In its mission to lend to the healing of the weary hearted, Americana
Publishing Inc. is donating a portion of the proceeds from Spirit of
the American Voice to The September 11th Fund, a collection which
will benefit the families of the victims from the World Trade Center
disaster. We at Americana Publishing Inc., in association with co-
producer and audio reviewer, Bennet Pomerantz, offer our prayers of a
kinder future to the victims' families, to our fellow Americans, and
to our allies across the world. It is our hope that the words and
music contained in Spirit of the American Voice will rouse a positive
vision of America's journey towards peace.
Please look for Spirit of the American Voice at our website,
www.americanabooks.com, or at participating book retailers on
November 9th!
For authors who wish to further the endeavor we have begun, please
send
submissions to:
Americana Publishing Inc.
303 San Mateo NE, Suite 104 A
Albuquerque, NM, 87108
Attn: Lisa Savard, Managing Editor.
Phone (888) 883-8203 Fax (505) 255-6189.
We will consider all submissions for a pending book project that
lends hope and a helping hand to those in need.
For sales information, please contact Ann Edenfield, Vice President
of Sales, [log in to unmask]
Ann Edenfield
Americana Publishing, Inc.
Vice President of Sales
303 San Mateo, NE Suite 104 A
Albuquerque, NM 87108
888-883-8203
505-255-6189 Fax
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IV. Calls For Submissions
See listing for Americana Publishing above
V. Announcements
1. Peggy Zuleika Lynch read October 17 at the New School in New York
City. The event's goal was to raise funds for the World Trade Center
Relief Fund setup by Gov. Pataki. The reading featured many different
New Yorkers including poets, filmmakers, actors, NYPD & NYFD
officers, engineers from the Port Authority, politicians, UN
representatives, employees from NY financial firms, and children from
the NYC school district.
While Peggy was in New York, she also read on the Fordham University
Radio station 90.7 wfuv which is one of the most widely broadcast
radio stations in New York City.
2. The workshop offered by Il Chiostro and facilitated by Georgia A.
Popoff is in the planning stages for the week of June 15 - 22,
2002.
Deposits of $300 received by December 1, 2001, will reserve a place
in this exquisite opportunity for immersion in the Tuscan countryside
and the craft of creating poetry.Visit www.ilchiostro.com for a
description of their programming and registration information. Print
the registration form from the site andmail your $300 deposit to:241
W. 97th Street, Ste. 13N New York, NY 10025 U.S.A.Phone/fax: (212)
666-3506e-mail: [log in to unmask] For information on Georgia
Popoff, check out her web site at
http://home.earthlink.net/~angel_light
This is a unique opportunity for poets. Plan a poetic adventure for
yourself and start dreaming of Italy.
3. From Russell, Austin Daze Editor: I would like to Congratulate
Diane Fleming (Austin Daze poetry editor) on winning first place in
the Chronicle story contest. Read it here:
http://www.auschron.com/issues/dispatch/2001-10-19/books_set.html
4. 2001 Poetry Super Highway Awards: In early 2002, the Poetry Super
Highway will bestow the third annual Poetry Super Highway Awards. One
in each of the following categories:
Favorite Poetry Super Highway Featured Poet
Favorite Web Site - Individual Poets Page
Favorite Web Site - Online Publications
Favorite Web Site - Online Poetry Resources
Editors Choice Best Websites - All Three Website Categories (chosen
by PSH Editor, not eligible for public voting)
Please read the following contest guidelines and then
E-mail your votes to: [log in to unmask]
The favorite sites and poet will be chosen by e-mail votes.
Only one vote per each award per e-mail address will be counted.
Votes will be accepted until the end of Sunday January 20, 2002
You must vote in at least 2 categories.
Eligible voters are people who participate in the Poetry Super
Highway either by being on the PSH e-mail list, or reading the update
from one of the other places it is posted. (ie: don't get all your
friends who don't care about poetry to e-mail in votes)
Eligible Web Sites are ones which are listed in any of the three PSH
links sections. (If you're favorite site isn't listed, get them to
add a link...it's free)
Eligible poets for the Featured Poet of the Year award are those who
appear in the Past Poets of the Week section during 2001. (Except for
last years' Favorite Featured Poet winner.)
Results will be announced Sunday January 27, 2002 in the Poetry Super
Highway Chat Room.
Winner of the Featured Poet of the Year Award will be offered an
individual feature Poet of the Week page for the week of February 4 -
10, 2002
Click on 2001 PSH AWARDS from the main PSH menu for all the details:
www.poetrysuperhighway.com.
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Stazja
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