Much Ado about Poetry

I just realized how busy a month August truly is!
There are many poetry events that I am a part of, not to mention all the poetry events in LA that are just filling the calendar. Poetry is ALIVE in LA! Who says LA is not a mecca for literary genius...if anything, it inspires us from the turbulent realities we face each day. We write write write...

So, to anyone that cares, I want to get all the messaging straight. Here's what's filling up my calendar these coming days:

Poetrypalooza!
I love the name of this event! I love that even get to be a part of it!
Along with all the greatness that is Poetrypalooza (poetry taking over LA county), I will be conducting poetry workshops!

I'll introduce you to the Humament, expand your Stream of Consciousness methods, and help your children create Acrostic poetry.

Here is the complete schedule of events:
http://poetrypalooza2011.weebly.com/tour-schedule.html

I'm teaching: August 20, 21, 22, 27

100 Thousand Poets for Change - A global event!
Publisher Michael Rothenberg had a dream; to get people moving with poetry. Movement so powerful as to rock the globe. This is that event! With 100s of countries representing poetry for change, I am so proud and honored to be an organizer and participant of this event!

http://www.bigbridge.org/100thousandpoetsforchange/?p=1515

Los Angeles' response to 100TPC, will be held September 24, 2011 from 11am - midnight at the Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles.

You diggin' the poetry goodness? I dig!

Seeking sponsorship for our residence at The Wadsworth LA.

You can RSVP your interest in any of the above mentioned events at venicesoapboxpoets@gmail.com

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