This just in from Valley Contemporary Poets:
Please join the VCP for our first reading in the new year!
Sunday
January 13, 2008
3 pm
Valley Contemporary Poets
present
Doug Knott
Scott Wannberg
$5.00 Suggested Donation
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center
19130 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, California 91356
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Showing posts with label and now for something fun. Show all posts
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Free Movie Screening!
For foreign film aficionados, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will be showing a series of Korean director Lee Chang-dong's films from Thursday, January 3rd, to Saturday, January 5th. His debut film, "Green Fish," which follows a young man who returns home from military service and joins a criminal gang, screens at 5:00 PM on January 5th, and admission is free! Just click on the link, and scroll down for details.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Reverse Dictionary
I just discovered this fabulous online writing tool, a reverse dictionary! Type in a concept and out pops related words. I'm sure everyone in the world already knows about it, but I just discovered it - it's mucho fun!
OneLook Reverse Dictionary
OneLook Reverse Dictionary
Friday, December 07, 2007
Groovy Writer Hangout: Cafe Muse in Los Angeles
Cafe Muse, a groovy cafe/coffeehouse in Hollywood, just wrote us to let us know about her newly opened we-heart-writers-and-artists cafe:
"I am writing because I wanted to let you know that we just opened a new writer-friendly cafe/coffeehouse in Hollywood. It's called Cafe MUSE, and it's located at 6547 Santa Monica Blvd, in the heart of Hollywood's Theater Row. I wanted to let you know that it's a great place for writers to work because we keep it very quiet, we have free Wi-Fi, and some electric outlets for patrons to use. We are an artist's cafe, being the Muse and all... and so I'd love it if you'd pass it on to your writers that we welcome them at the cafe!! We also have really great food (healthy, mostly veg) and really yummy organic coffees & teas. We always hope that all patrons will buy food and beverages, of course, so we can continue to keep our doors open, but we welcome the coffee-refillers, as well! It's a beautiful, serene, and comfortable environment, with a very creative vibe. There are a lot more details, as well as pictures and our menu, up on our website... www.CafeMuseLA.com."
"I am writing because I wanted to let you know that we just opened a new writer-friendly cafe/coffeehouse in Hollywood. It's called Cafe MUSE, and it's located at 6547 Santa Monica Blvd, in the heart of Hollywood's Theater Row. I wanted to let you know that it's a great place for writers to work because we keep it very quiet, we have free Wi-Fi, and some electric outlets for patrons to use. We are an artist's cafe, being the Muse and all... and so I'd love it if you'd pass it on to your writers that we welcome them at the cafe!! We also have really great food (healthy, mostly veg) and really yummy organic coffees & teas. We always hope that all patrons will buy food and beverages, of course, so we can continue to keep our doors open, but we welcome the coffee-refillers, as well! It's a beautiful, serene, and comfortable environment, with a very creative vibe. There are a lot more details, as well as pictures and our menu, up on our website... www.CafeMuseLA.com."
Tongue & Groove: Reading in Los Angeles
"Tongue & Groove"
A monthly offering of short fiction, personal essays, poetry, spoken word and music. This month featuring: Jose Montoya "In Formation: 20 Years of Joda", Richard Montoya -Culture Clash, Luis Rodriguez "Always Running", Mario Rocha and Pocho Joe.
Sunday the 9th of December
6:00-7:30 pm
The Hotel Café
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
1/3rd of a block below Hollywood Bl.
Hollywood, Ca 90028
$5.00
Leave yourself time to find parking and get there early. Seating is limited and we're starting at 6:05!
* For more info on the writers go the blog on www.tongueandgroovela.com
Conrad Romo (323) 937-0136
www.hotelcafe.com
A monthly offering of short fiction, personal essays, poetry, spoken word and music. This month featuring: Jose Montoya "In Formation: 20 Years of Joda", Richard Montoya -Culture Clash, Luis Rodriguez "Always Running", Mario Rocha and Pocho Joe.
Sunday the 9th of December
6:00-7:30 pm
The Hotel Café
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
1/3rd of a block below Hollywood Bl.
Hollywood, Ca 90028
$5.00
Leave yourself time to find parking and get there early. Seating is limited and we're starting at 6:05!
* For more info on the writers go the blog on www.tongueandgroovela.com
Conrad Romo (323) 937-0136
www.hotelcafe.com
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Local L.A. Event
Readings & Conversation: Red Hen's Monday Evenings at the Geffen
Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The Geffen Playhouse, in an effort to reach out to the Los Angeles community, partnered with Red Hen Press to create our new series Red Hen’s Monday Evenings at the Geffen, hosted by Kate Gale and select moderators. Given the flowering of literature, music and theatre in this most auspicious city for the arts, we are pleased to give writers a stage to speak their voice. In the tangled palm trees and afternoon sun, some of us pause to pick up a pen, and with our pen to call for action. As the great Raymond Chandler so aptly put it, “When in doubt, have a man come through the door with a gun in his hand.” Sometimes that gun is a new way of looking at education, sometimes it’s an idea about poetry. Sometimes it isn’t a gun at all. We invite you to come through the door into our world of ideas. Welcome to Red Hen Press’s Monday Evenings at the Geffen.
Jennifer Egan is a novelist, journalist and short story writer. Her novel, The Keep, was a New York Times Notable Book for 2006, and Look at Me was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2001. Egan is the recipient of fellowships from the NEA and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, and was a fellow at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She lives in Brooklyn.
Janet Fitch is the author of the novels Paint It Black, published in 2006, and White Oleander, an Oprah Book Club selection. Her short stories have appeared in such publications as Los Angeles Noir, Black Clock, Room of One’s Own, and Black Warrior Review. She teaches creative writing at USC and the Squaw Valley Community of Writers.
Sarah Goodyear has written for the Village Voice, Time Out New York, Ms. magazine, and many other publications. View from a Burning Bridge, published by Red Hen Press in spring 2007, is her first novel. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.
Moderator: Jonathan Kirsch is the author of A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization and nine other books, including The Harlot by the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible He is a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times, a broadcaster for NPR, and an attorney specializing in publishing law and intellectual property.
Geffen Playhouse
Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
10886 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
For Tickets Call: 310-208-5454
Admission: General $20
Students & Seniors $15
Seating is limited and on a first come basis.
Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The Geffen Playhouse, in an effort to reach out to the Los Angeles community, partnered with Red Hen Press to create our new series Red Hen’s Monday Evenings at the Geffen, hosted by Kate Gale and select moderators. Given the flowering of literature, music and theatre in this most auspicious city for the arts, we are pleased to give writers a stage to speak their voice. In the tangled palm trees and afternoon sun, some of us pause to pick up a pen, and with our pen to call for action. As the great Raymond Chandler so aptly put it, “When in doubt, have a man come through the door with a gun in his hand.” Sometimes that gun is a new way of looking at education, sometimes it’s an idea about poetry. Sometimes it isn’t a gun at all. We invite you to come through the door into our world of ideas. Welcome to Red Hen Press’s Monday Evenings at the Geffen.
Jennifer Egan is a novelist, journalist and short story writer. Her novel, The Keep, was a New York Times Notable Book for 2006, and Look at Me was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2001. Egan is the recipient of fellowships from the NEA and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, and was a fellow at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She lives in Brooklyn.
Janet Fitch is the author of the novels Paint It Black, published in 2006, and White Oleander, an Oprah Book Club selection. Her short stories have appeared in such publications as Los Angeles Noir, Black Clock, Room of One’s Own, and Black Warrior Review. She teaches creative writing at USC and the Squaw Valley Community of Writers.
Sarah Goodyear has written for the Village Voice, Time Out New York, Ms. magazine, and many other publications. View from a Burning Bridge, published by Red Hen Press in spring 2007, is her first novel. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.
Moderator: Jonathan Kirsch is the author of A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization and nine other books, including The Harlot by the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible He is a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times, a broadcaster for NPR, and an attorney specializing in publishing law and intellectual property.
Geffen Playhouse
Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
10886 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
For Tickets Call: 310-208-5454
Admission: General $20
Students & Seniors $15
Seating is limited and on a first come basis.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
A Chance to Thank Those Who Protect and Serve ~
Our LAPD is having an Open House on November 10! Bring your family to the Free Entertainment and Free Food and see first hand how our mounted officers do field operations! Watch as mounted police capture hardened criminals, and see the canine guard dogs bring down bad guys! Watch a SWAT raid, drive the bomb squad robot, pet the horses and meet some of the LAPD officers who put their lives on the line for us every day. Take this opportunity to meet officers in a friendly environment -- one that doesn't involve you being pulled over for speeding or reporting a robbery.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Art Noir Exhibit ~ October 17 to November 17
"Dark Art is indeed enlightening," and, if you're inclined toward the wicked, the brazen, and the satirical, there's a special treat in store for you at the NoHo Gallery LA. An exhibit, kicking off with a free Meet The Artist reception, starts this Wednesday evening. The gallery is located in the Lankershim Arts Center at 5801 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, and there is plenty of free parking available.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Open Mic Every Wednesday Evening ~
If you're inclined toward being on stage to share your work with a live audience, and/or enjoy being there while others do so, then you're sure to enjoy Open Mic Wednesdays at Sunset Junction in Silver Lake. Sign-ups are from 7:30 - 7:45 for a show-time of 8:00. The $3.00 cover charge includes a free drink (of the same or less value), and all proceeds go to a good cause: The Sunset Junction Youth Program. Poetry and comedy performers get 5 minutes of stage time, while musical acts can play 2 songs.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Brewery Art Walk this Weekend
Go check out all the fabulous artists at the Brewery Art Walk this weekend. It's a super fun day and many a famous LA artist have live/work space there!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
What's the Story? @ Cafe Metropol Tuesday, September 25
This just in from Look LA:
What's the Story? @ Cafe Metropol Tuesday, September 25
Come hear the bold, brave and often hilarious voices of the writer-performers of
What's the Story? Workshop. Originally founded as a solo performance workshop,
What's the Story? has expanded to include people writing for the stage, for the
screen, and for the page. You never know what you'll hear, but we promise a
fascinating mix, fabulous food and drink, and interesting folks.
The monthly Tuesday evenings at Metropol are our opportunity to see how our work
lands with you, our friendly invited audience. Without you, we have no idea what we
are writing. So we invite you to join us every month, and watch our work grow, find
out what happens next.
SEPTEMBER READERS
Jake Arnette • Melissa Bales • Trey Burnette · Marc Goldstein
Stephen Grynberg · Stephanie Stephenson • Karen Taback
Amber Willat • & friends
WHAT'S THE STORY? @ CAFE METROPOL
923 East Third Street LA 90013
Reservations: 213-613-1537
Information: 310-450-1312
whatsthestoryLA.com
Enjoy dinner and drinks and Tuesday half-price appetizers at 7pm.
The show starts promptly at 8pm.
Save the dates this fall @ Metropol
Tuesdays · September 25 · October 23 • November 27
What's the Story? @ Cafe Metropol Tuesday, September 25
Come hear the bold, brave and often hilarious voices of the writer-performers of
What's the Story? Workshop. Originally founded as a solo performance workshop,
What's the Story? has expanded to include people writing for the stage, for the
screen, and for the page. You never know what you'll hear, but we promise a
fascinating mix, fabulous food and drink, and interesting folks.
The monthly Tuesday evenings at Metropol are our opportunity to see how our work
lands with you, our friendly invited audience. Without you, we have no idea what we
are writing. So we invite you to join us every month, and watch our work grow, find
out what happens next.
SEPTEMBER READERS
Jake Arnette • Melissa Bales • Trey Burnette · Marc Goldstein
Stephen Grynberg · Stephanie Stephenson • Karen Taback
Amber Willat • & friends
WHAT'S THE STORY? @ CAFE METROPOL
923 East Third Street LA 90013
Reservations: 213-613-1537
Information: 310-450-1312
whatsthestoryLA.com
Enjoy dinner and drinks and Tuesday half-price appetizers at 7pm.
The show starts promptly at 8pm.
Save the dates this fall @ Metropol
Tuesdays · September 25 · October 23 • November 27
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Write what you know?
Some times we get cocky, and write about things that we really have little knowledge of, and beware, someone will notice. Here's a little piece where someone noticed. It reminds me of how nice the windows are in those ivory towers, but the view is always better when you bother to go outside. Enjoy The Worst Op-Ed Ever Written?
Saturday, August 18, 2007
You think your poetry is bad?
It's all relative, so they say. Good poetry, bad poetry, to "I can't believe that's poetry." The deadline is today, so get out your flower pens and dust off your teenage love letters. If you don't make it, at least you can check out all the wannabes that have. Check out the new Slate Bad Poetry Contest, you may already be a winner!
LookLA Free Movie Screening: Deep Water
This just in from LookLA:
Thrillseekers and film buffs take extra note of this one. Campus Circle invites the members of lookLA to a free film screening of Deep Water. From the producer of the climbing classic Touching the Void, Deep Water follows the voyage of Donald Crowhurst, one of the nine yachtsmen who joined a 1969 "London Times"-sponsored competition to make a highly publicized solo trip around the world. Crowhurst, a former engineer, but hardly the most experienced sailor, attempted this feat in a boat that he designed himself. A few weeks into the voyage it began leaking. Continuing through the vicious waters of Cape Horn appeared to be suicidal, but returning home meant humiliation and financial ruin.
Free screening info. and sign-up: http://www.campuscircle.net/screening/DeepWaterLA/
Official site: http://www.deepwatermovie.co.uk/
Thrillseekers and film buffs take extra note of this one. Campus Circle invites the members of lookLA to a free film screening of Deep Water. From the producer of the climbing classic Touching the Void, Deep Water follows the voyage of Donald Crowhurst, one of the nine yachtsmen who joined a 1969 "London Times"-sponsored competition to make a highly publicized solo trip around the world. Crowhurst, a former engineer, but hardly the most experienced sailor, attempted this feat in a boat that he designed himself. A few weeks into the voyage it began leaking. Continuing through the vicious waters of Cape Horn appeared to be suicidal, but returning home meant humiliation and financial ruin.
Free screening info. and sign-up: http://www.campuscircle.net/screening/DeepWaterLA/
Official site: http://www.deepwatermovie.co.uk/
Friday, July 27, 2007
And now, for something fun...
Get off that computer for a second on Sunday and go check out friend-o-LAwritersgroup.com and former moderator, J. Keith Van Straaten's cult hit live on stage show, What's My Line. Remember the old television show where they blindfolded the celebrity guest panel members and they had to guess a stranger's off-the-wall occupation by asking questions? Click on over there and go buy your ticket to the last show of the season! They sell out quickly so clickety click click on over there darlings.... go. now. stop reading already. Geez it's not like you have to turn off the computer to buy your ticket. :)
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