McClure Workshop & Public Reading Today!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Splabman

The 30+ people who attended last night’s lecture with Michael McClure have already gotten a taste of how remarkable this renowned poet is. YOU still have a chance to experience it. There are a few spots left in today’s workshop, that runs from 1pm to 4pm at Rainier Valley Cultural Center. Cost is $100. Bring 20 copies of a short poem. TONIGHT, attend the public reading at 7:30PM at Rainier Valley Cultural Center. Cost is $10, and you’ll be able to buy Michael’s new book, available one month before the official release date. Hope to see you at these incredible events!

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Michael McClure

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Splabman

March 12-13, 2010
Rainier Valley Cultural Center
3515 S. Alaska St, Seattle, WA (map)

1-4P Saturday Workshop, 7:30P Saturday reading, and 7:30P Friday lecture with the renowned poet. Space is limited for the Saturday, March 13 workshop.

Michael McClure is a poet, playwright, songwriter, and novelist who initially gained fame as one of the five poets who read at the legendary San Francisco Six Gallery reading in 1955, where Allen Ginsberg first read Howl. His next two books are Of Indigo and Saffron from UC Press, and Mysteriosos and other poems from New Directions. Our thanks to co-sponsors: Dark Coast Press, Augusto Romano L.Ac. the State Commission on Humanities, KBCS-FM, Copper Canyon Press,  Wabi Sabi restaurant in Columbia City and Poets & Writers.

Article in South Seattle Beacon.

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Living Room Tuesday Night 3.9.10

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Splabman

This Tuesday at 7 in the SPLAB Living Room, Facilitator Paul Nelson will read more from Dear Being, a poem in Michael McClure’s upcoming book Mysteriosos & Other Poems. You are encouraged to read new work for a gentle critique, read someone else’s work, or come just to be in the engaging company of other writers. In the 2nd floor lounge of the Columbia City Cinema, 4816 Rainier Av S. (They have a couple of GREAT movies showing right now.) Thanks to Paul Doyle and his merry cast of popcorn makers. Suggested donation $3-$10 and we still need some volunteers for the McClure weekend.

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McClure’s Lecture and Workshop Description

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Splabman

The description of Michael McClure’s lecture and workshop is now available. The lecture will be Friday night, March 12, 2010, in the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, downstairs, and is:

Poetry. Imagination. Inspiration. The Facets of Projective Verse

The secrets of poetry speak to us clearly in imagination and inspiration. Writing is alive. It is always vividly present. This talk centers on how to engage that vividness in the act of composition.

The workshop will happen in the same space the following day, Saturday, March 12, 2010, from 1-4:

Eyes Ears Nose Touch Taste: Senses in Writing

With a bite of Blake, a taste of Burroughs and a little known Kerouackian technique, we will create a waterfall of words to enable the experience of the verbal imagination and a view of inspiration. Bring in your own recent favorite short poem.

There is space available for the workshop and lecture. You can email Paul Nelson pen (at) splab (dot) org, or call 206.422.5002. The lecture is $30 and will be recorded by KBCS.FM.  The workshop is $100 and there are scholarships available.

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