San Antonio Poet Laureate 2012-2013 Voices de la Luna Salutes GEMINI INK The University without Walls
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SA Poet Laureate
The City of San Antonio is seeking nominations for the position of Poet Laureate. The San Antonio Poet Laureate is an honorary position whose role is to promote the literary arts and literacy within the community and create a greater appreciation of the poetic arts through the reading and writing of poetry. The individual selected will serve a two-year term and will receive an honorarium of $3,000 per year. The concept of a Poet Laureate originated in England in the 1600s. The title "Poet Laureate" dates back to the ancient Greeks and refers to the tradition of placing a laurel wreath or crown as recognition for significant achievements in literature, the arts, and public life. During the Renaissance, Petrarch was crowned Poet Laureate of Rome in 1341, the first person so honored in a thousand years. The United States Poet Laureate was established in 1937. Many U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Denver, and Santa Fe currently have a Poet Laureate program. Each municipality establishes guidelines and criteria for the selection of its Poet Laureate and his or her duties. Texas has appointed a Poet Laureate since 1932, but no major Texas city currently appoints a Poet Laureate. With the implementation of this program, San Antonio would be the first.
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
Voices de la Luna Salutes GEMINI INK The University without Walls from the http://geminiink.org
Everybody uses words. Without words, you couldn’t have a thought. Without words, you couldn’t share who you are, remember your past, or dream about your future…. We all have a stake in words and how best to use them. The better we choose and use our words, the more our community prospers. That’s why at Gemini Ink, we nurture readers, writers, and keepers of oral traditions — everyone from the elementary school kid and the at-risk teen to the polished professional and the elder wanting to tell her family stories. For more than a decade we’ve supported you and your words through our programs. WRITERS IN COMMUNITIES (WIC) sends professional writers into diverse community settings to work alongside students of all ages, needs, interests, and abilities in free workshops based on oral traditions, readings, and creative writing.
OPEN CLASSROOM, comprising Autograph Series and the new Breakthrough Thinkers, presents writers of national and international stature—many of them recipients of major prizes such as the Pulitzer or National Book Award—in free public performances followed by audience Q&A. UNIVERSITY WITHOUT WALLS (UWW) offers three semesters of fee-based reading groups and workshops and also many free literary events, all led by professional writers, scholars, and interdisciplinary artists. DRAMATIC READERS THEATER (DRT) features professional actors interpreting literary works in free performances, often accompanied by original music, in museums, universities, and other community settings. Our programs offer you free performances by writers of international reputation — writers such as Tim O’Brien, Ha Jin, Edward P. Jones, Grace Paley, or Margaret Atwood. Our workshops sharpen creativity and enhance clear thinking. Our reading groups and Readers Theater performances honor the spoken and written word. Most of our programming is free! We are located in the heart of San Antonio’s Southtown Arts District and King William Historic District at 513 S. Presa. Many of our events and programs take place "write here," in our bright turquoise building. Call us at 210.734-9673 or e-mail info@geminiink.org.
A Writing Course at Gemini Ink Writing the Family Secrets Level: Intermediate Instructor: Robert Flynn
You are the only authority on your life and a fallible guide to your family’s story. "Writing the Family Secrets" will meet two hours a week for four consecutive weeks. The class will include in-class writing exercises, interviewing, censors, work-shopping, structure of story, dialogue (when and how to use), frailty of memory, unusual or enlightening experience, research (devil in the details), and take you from transcribing to creating, to developing satisfactory conclusions.
Date: Four Wednesdays, Feb. 22 & 29, Mar. 7 & 14, 5:30 – 7:30pm. Limit: 15 Participants. Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb. 20. CPE Credits: 8 Language Arts
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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Bryce Milligan was the honoree
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