Monthly Archives: November 2010

SPLAB @ Garfield High School, Oct. 22, 2010 by Alex Bleecker

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Splabman

On Wednesday, October 22, SPLAB made its maiden voyage to the waters of Garfield High School to present poetry and facilitate writing workshops for a few English classes.  Invited by Alan Kahn, a second year tenth grade English teacher from … Continue reading →

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99 Ways into New Zealand Poetry (Anthology)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Splabman

99 Ways Into NZ Poetry (PDF) 99 Ways into New Zealand Poetry includes over 85 key poems from various New Zealand writers that demonstrate a significant way of understanding poetry and its history in New Zealand. The book looks at … Continue reading →

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SPLAB @ Doe Bay, Sunday, Nov 14

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Splabman

November 14 – Barbara Ludwig (Female Nomad & Friends: Tales of Breaking Free and Breaking Bread Around the World) – 7P Reading plus Open Mic. Emcee Aaron Talwar. November 15 – Film: Slumdog Millionaire. 7P Screening. Former San Juan Island … Continue reading →

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Living Room, 11.9.10

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Splabman

Resisting the Intelligence (Alex Bleecker facilitates) Often likened to Billy Collins and criticized by academics as seeking to ‘dumb down’ poetry, acclaimed poet and critic Tony Hoagland has always been an advocate of making/keeping poetry accessible.  Worried that poetry is … Continue reading →

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