Gentle "Walks" reminder for those of you in and around NYC this coming
weekend.
Also, Walking Theory, my new book from Mark Weiss' Junction Press, is
rumored to be up, ready and available this Friday, as well! More details
forthcoming.
Stephen Vincent
http://stephenvincent.net/blog/
Two WALKING related events at POETS HOUSE in Manhattan. One a Friday evening
Panel, and one, a late Saturday morning, early afternoon walk. If you are
anywhere near the neighborhood, you are invited to come join us:
Friday, May 4, 7:00pm
The Poetics of Walking: Baudelaire and Beyond
with Brenda Coultas, Lytle Shaw, Jonathan Skinner & Stephen Vincent
At Poets House, 72 Spring Street, Second Floor, Manhattan, New York
In this foray into the flâneur tradition, panelists address the poetry that
emerges from the fundamental act of walking, with insights from such
immortal amblers as Whitman, Baudelaire, O¹Hara and other peripatetic poets.
In conjunction with the panel, Poets House will sponsor a series of weekend
poetry walks in Manhattan on Saturday, May 5th at 11:00am.
Brenda Coultas is the author of A Handmade Museum. Lytle Shaw¹s books
include A Side of Closure and Frank O¹Hara: The Poetics of Coterie. Jonathan
Skinner is the editor of ecopoetics and teaches Environmental Studies at
Bates College. Stephen Vincent¹s most recent poetry books include Walking
and, soon forthcoming, Walking Theory (Junction Press).
Saturday, May 5, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Poetics of Walking: Weekend Poetry Walk
In conjunction with ³The Poetics of Walking² panel (on May 4), Poets House
will sponsor a series of urban poetry strolls for writers and artists. Each
walking tour will be led by a ³Poetics of Walking² panelist and will feature
illuminating historical information and a series of creative exercises en
route.
Participants are encouraged to bring writing and/or drawing materials.
Meetup locations will be specified upon registration.
$25/ $15 for students. Pre-registration is required. To register, call (212)
431-7920 or email [log in to unmask] Registered participants will also
receive free admission to the May 4th panel discussion.
Walking the Bowery
Guide: Brenda Coultas
Brenda Coultas, the author of A Handmade Museum, leads a writing tour from
Cooper Union to Chinatown, with stops along the way to observe signage,
graffiti, people, nature and the changing demographics of the Bowery.
Listening Walk in Central Park
Guide: Jonathan Skinner
Jonathan Skinner, the editor of ecopoetics, leads an acoustical tour through
Olmstead¹s oasis with exercises that focus on sounds both natural and human.
Canal Street & Tribeca: The Street vs. Architecture
Guide: Stephen Vincent
Stephen Vincent, the author of the poetry collection Walking and the
forthcoming, Walking Theory, explores walking as ³immersion and revelation²
and invites participants to take note of voices, sounds, signage, colors and
architectural shapes in the cityscape. The walk will culminate in a
gathering and discussion at Walkers, a restaurant.
Dutch Manhattan : Controversial Terrain
Guides: Lytle Shaw with Jimbo Blachly
Lytle Shaw, the author of Frank O¹Hara: The Poetics of Coterie, and visual
artist Jimbo Blachly introduce participants to the Chadwick Family, who will
offer a rare perspective on Manhattan¹s past, revealing several 17th Century
sites that pertain to their family¹s misunderstood and maligned history.
@ Poets House
$7, Free to Poets House Members
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