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Ever wonder what would happen if the best of Texas rock collided with the world of slam poetry?
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
No seat was left empty to come out to see what all the fuss was about for the REiL Show.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Karla Morton is the first female poet laureate chosen in the state in 15 years.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
There were almost half as many singer-songwriters on acoustic guitar as there were poets.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Have a drink, smoke a cigarette (while you still can), shake your moneymaker or just fine-dine your way back to your happy place.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Dallas-based entertainer Lady B Smoove and SmooveQ Entertainment brought a nice blend of hip-hop and poetry together on March 20 at the new venue, The Project House.
Monday, March 23, 2009
She wants to introduce you to a new magazine debuting in April, and tell you the positive moves that are happening in Dallas for independent musicians.
Monday, March 23, 2009
The 26th annual event features local and national poets, authors and writers, including Richland's own faculty and students.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Queer Voltage is hosting the event that will take place in early spring 2009.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009
Adell Campbell talks with poet/author/actor Edward Field talks about his experiences in World War II and in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
A total of 60 finalists will be selected, and the winners will be honored at a ceremony in April at the Central Library.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Local poets participating include Tammy Gomez, Lucia Gonzalez, Efrain Gonzalez and Josue Gabriel De Montemayor.
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
The poems will be used as part of a public collage in conjunction with the region premiere of Mary's Wedding by Stephen Massicotte.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Inaugural AIDS education and awareness festival aims to dispel myths and challenge complacency about HIV and AIDS.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Third Annual Black History Month program aimed "to let people know that our history is beyond playing sports."
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Not just any ol' poetry — Old English poetry.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
Get slammed by poetry this Monday, February 4.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Some galleries are wasting no time opening the first exhibits for the new year.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Donations of canned food and coats are requested
Nation's second-largest celebration of 2007's shortest day features music, dance, and poetry.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007
No commitment made to answering the questions in verse form, however.
This Texas Visiting Writer Series event is scheduled for Nov. 27.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
This week we're going to spice it up with some poetry from poets like Naam and Reign.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
The crowd was small but enthusiastic and not lacking in poetry and spoken word.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
The performances will consist of interpretive dance to poems.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Poetry and a discussion of the local poetry scene.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007
Lee Herring from Rockwall is this year's 2-D state artist and David Keens from Arlington made this year's 3-D state artist.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Like most things relating to poetry and poets, no money is involved.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Theater company begins 2007 season with work by Oscar-nominated José Rivera.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Well, more like "read," actually... but he'll be speaking as he reads.
Strange brew: poetry in the chemistry building.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Two nights of Shakespearean poetry.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Teens get a chance to speak some words.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Celebrates book release of a new Mexican-American anthology.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Acclaimed "Cowboy Poet" shows off his skills.
Monday, April 2, 2007
It began 7:30 this morning. It will end either at 10:30 p.m. or when someone dies.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Students have won several finalist spots in the Red Steagall Young Writers Cowboy Poetry Contest the past several years.
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
Fall 2009 Dinner With Dialogue Series Eating "sustainably" -- without harming animals, farm workers, or the environment -- will be the topic at this dinner at Celebration restaurant, with author Pamela Walker plus Michael and Debby Sams of Full Quiver Farms from Kemp, Texas. More info