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Sunday, March 13, 2011

“Poetry Lessons: The Angel Island Immigration Station restoration” plus 3 more

“Poetry Lessons: The Angel Island Immigration Station restoration” plus 3 more


Poetry Lessons: The Angel Island Immigration Station restoration

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 09:12 PM PDT

The Angel Island Immigration Station restoration uncovers voices from the past to tell the story of a dark chapter in American history

State laureate proves to bewell-versed in poetry of life

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 06:33 PM PDT

BATAVIA — Poetry's death has been greatly exaggerated. "There is a pervasive and passionate interest in poetry as means to express the beauty and complexities of contemporary life in a way that only verse can do," said Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein. Stein was the featured speaker last week for the One Book, One Batavia event celebrating poetry and poets in a forum at the Batavia Public ...

Fairbanks teen wins state poetry contest

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 05:32 PM PDT

MARY BETH SMETZER Fairbanks Daily News-Miner FAIRBANKS, Alaska When 17-year-old Lakeidra Chavis recites lengthy, involved poetry from memory, her voice takes on a different cadence and tone. Her friends call it "Lakeidra's poetry voice." However it is characterized, Lakeidra's poetry voice, combined with her good memory and self-confident presence in front of an audience has morphed into a trip ...

Poetry and Literature Calendar

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 04:00 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY, 6:30 p.m.: Spotlight on Youth, open reading and performance series for young artists ages 12 to 21. Smith Theater of the Shea's Performing Arts Center, 660 Main St.