William Z. Saunders is lucky to be alive. A surviving Master of American style Karaoke, transceiver and scribe of transgressive juvenilia, and reporter of poetry. His work has shown up in the lives of many great artists. He currently lives, works, and studies in San Antonio, TX U.S.A.
Poetry & Arts Places in San Antonio
“A poem … begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. … It finds the thought and the thought finds the words.” Robert Frost (1874–1963)
BOTANICAL GARDEN—33 acres of formal gardens, pools, fountains, and natural areas; Native Texas Trail, Lucille Halsell Conservatory. www.sabot.org CARVER COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER—Traces its historic roots back some 85 years. Facility is both a gallery for contemporary art exhibits and a theater for performing artists. www.thecarver.org GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER—Dedicated to the development, preservation, and promotion of Mexican- American arts. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES—The Institute is concerned with the people who produced Texas events—people who created the robust kaleidoscope that is Texas today. www.texancultures.com JAZZ AT THE LANDING—NPR’s acclaimed radio show, Riverwalk Jazz, is produced in San Antonio at The Landing, one of the country’s oldest jazz clubs. www.riverwalkjazz.org LA VILLITA—This restored Mexican village captures charm of the past amid narrow streets and authentic adobe houses with arts and crafts shops. www.lavillita.com MAJESTIC THEATER—Opened in 1929; restored in 1989 as a performing arts center, the Majestic is said to be one of the finest “atmospheric” theaters ever built. www.themajestic.com/theatre.htm McNAY ART MUSEUM—The mission of the McNay Art Museum is to maintain an art museum on the premises of the estate of Mrs. McNay for the advancement and enjoyment of modern and early art, for the educational advantage of the public. www.McNayArt.org MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE—Exhibits of contemporary Mexican artists. portal.sre.gob.mx/culturamexsaing/ SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART—Six-building complex of renovated historic buildings opened in 1981 to house ancient art of the Americas collection, past and present. www.samuseum.org SAN ANTONIO OPERA—The opera currently performs at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Future performances include 2011 National Vocal Competition, Placido Domingo, and H.M.S. Pinafore. www.saopera.com SAN PEDRO PLAYHOUSE—Call the Box Office for tickets and more information: (210) 733-7258, www.sanpedroplayhouse.com SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY—The mission of the San Antonio Symphony is to inspire, educate, and entertain the people of, and visitors to, San Antonio and South Texas through the performance of live music. www.sasymphony.org SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ART—Housed in city’s only remaining example of French Provincial architecture. Craft Center established alternative art school at site in 1971. www.swschool.org WITTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE—Extensive exhibits covering natural history and natural science of Texas. Rebuilt on grounds are four early Texas houses and furnished log cabin. Current exhibit (through Sept. 5): Water in Motion: A Visual History of the San Antonio River. www.wittemuseum.org Poetry Venues
In Memoriam Peter McKinnon
1958-2011
A poet, father, past technical director of Voices de la Luna, and city of San Antonio employee, Peter C. McKinnon, 53, died in a tragic motorcycle accident near his home on Friday, June 17, 2011. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Feb. 11, 1958, he was the son of Charles T. McKinnon and the late Germaine (Ouellette) McKinnon of Boca Raton, Fla. Peter was the proud father of four children: Sgt. Julian (Tina) McKinnon, U.S. Army, and A1C Joshua McKinnon, U.S. Air Force, both currently deployed in Iraq, and two daughters, Mariyah and Michelle McKinnon. He also precedes three siblings, Joanne (Andre) Bourassa of Bristol; Bruce (Mercy) McKinnon of Mexico, Mo.; and RoseMarie (Mauro) Santos of Boca Raton, Fla., as well as his former wife, Rosa Surita McKinnon, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Following graduation from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, he entered the Air Force, retiring in 1997. He received a BA in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida and master’s degrees in public administration and management from Webster University in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of his death, Peter was the administrator of the Bob Ross Senior Services Center in San Antonio. His avocation was writing poetry, and in 2004 his first collection of poetry was published, If Only Yet the Fog. He volunteered his time working on community literary projects and events and hosted San Antonio’s first Poets in the Park event in 2006. He served as technical director of Voices de la Luna from 2008 to 2010. To read his published poems in past issues of Voices de la Luna, please go to the “Archives” section of the webpage at www.voicesdelaluna.com, click on the PDF icons of the 2009 and 2010 issues, and browse the editors’ poems.
Poetry & Art Events San Antonio Recurring Venues
DISCLAIMER: All venue information listed has been provided by third parties. These venues have not been verified. It is the sole responsibility of parties interested in attending these venues to verify the validity of the post. Monday 8 pm – Heartbeat of the Soul – La Taza Coffee House, 15060 San Pedro Ave – (210) 494-8292. Weekly open mic poetry. Free and open for participants. Hostesses: Laura Davis & Margaret Mayberry. 2nd Tuesdays 7-9 pm – Awaken the Sleeping Poet at the Twig, 200 E. Grayson, Ste. 124, Pearl Brewery (210) 826-6411, Featured poets & open mic. Host: Floyd L. Lamrouex. Tuesdays 6–9 pm – Jazz Poet Society – Guadalupe Street Coffee, 1320 Guadalupe St.– (210) 573-5115. Bring poetry and songs and work with other poets and songwriters to present works on stage. A drum circle accompanies poets. Tuesdays 7–9 pm – Sun Poets Society – Barnes & Noble San Pedro – 321 NW Loop 410, Suite 104, 210-342-0008 – Open mic. Host: Rod Stryker. Tuesdays 10:30 pm – Puro Slam–The Heights–9315 N. Broadway (just north of 410). Weekly open mic certified by the National Poetry Slam allows poets to deliver their work and get heckled. DJ Donnie Dee spins before and after the show. Sign up begins at 9:30 pm. Slam begins @ 10:30 pm. For more information visit www.puroslam.com. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7–9 pm – Barnes & Noble, Ingram Festival, 6065 NW Loop 410 (same side as Ingram Mall). Features and open mic. 210-522-1340. Host: Josie Mixon. Every Fourth Wednesday - Barnes & Noble, The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Bldg 27 San Antonio, TX 78256. Host: Voices de la Luna: 6 pm Poetry Workshop / 7 pm Featured Guest / 8 pm Open Mic. Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm – South Presa Bar and Grill – Open mic: poetry, music, and storytelling Host: Andi. Last Thursday of Each Month 7–9 pm– Awaken the Sleeping Poet – Features and open mic – Northwoods Barnes & Noble,–18030 HWY 281 N, Suite #140 (281 & 1604)–(210) 490-0411. Host: Floyd L. Lamrouex 2nd Saturday 7–9 pm – Gallista –Features and open mic, Gallista Gallery and Art Studio, 1913 S. Flores – (210) 212-8606. Host: Thom E. 3rd Saturday 2–4 pm – San Antonio Poets Association – Monthly at Bethany Congregational Church–500 Pilgrim Dr.
Book Reading/Signings The Twig 200 E Grayson, Ste 124, Pearl Brewery, San Antonio, TX (210) 826-6411; http://thetwig.booksense.com
Viva! Bookstore at Viva Galleria 8407 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 Tel: 800-826-1143; www.vivabooks.com
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