Ron in Silvertone

I looked back recently at some footage from Ron performing his poetry alongside cellist Glynnis Lomon. I never loaded most of the photos up, and I realized why. The photos weren't very good with the lighting and the limits of my camera. I do have a ton of footage I hope to share in the coming weeks.

 

Happy Birthday, Judson Evans

 

 

Tomorrow

Hope you can make the memorial service for LUCCI tomorrow. 

This Monday

There will be a memorial service for LUCCI this Monday on Indigenous People's Day this Monday, October 14, at 3:00 PM ET. It's taking place at Arts at the Armory on 191 Highland Avenue, #1C. I hope to see many of you there. 

Happy Birthday, Judson Evans

 

 

A Celebration for Mick Cusimano

 

From Richard Cambridge:

 

We will be celebrating the life and art of poet, artist, and filmmaker Mick Cusimano this Friday, November 11 at Somerville's Arts at the Armory.

Next Tuesday November 16: The First and Last Word Poetry Series

David Miller, Gary Rainford and Ruth Smullin read at the Center for The Arts at The Armory. Hosted by Harris Gardner and Gloria Mindock. 

RIP The Lost Bookshelf

Gloria Mindock posted this photo of the empty space at Somerville's Center for The Arts at The Armory. Until this weekend, it was the home for The Lost Bookshelf, the offline extension for the website of the same name Gloria uses for selling books from Červená Barva Press. There have been some crooked actions committed over at the Armory. Once again, the arts are encouraged in cities, but only if they are self-sustaining without the cities having to do anything. 

Because of where I've lived the last few years, I haven't visited Somerville very much. Still, I went to the Armory and visited Gloria's space enough times to have some nice memories. My favorite moment there, of course, was the 2015 release party for Tell-Tale Inklings #1. Good times you can't duplicate on a Zoom call.

The arts are dying all around the city, and I can barely comment on it all. It'll be all I can do today to send Gloria my consolations. 

Reminder: Tonight in Somerville

The First and Last Word Poetry Series.
 

Next Tuesday: The First and Last Word Poetry Series

Information courtesy of Harris Gardner.

The First & Last Word Poetry Series, Tuesday, December 17

Information courtesy of co-hosts Harris Gardner and Gloria Mindock.

Tomorrow, November 19: The First And Last Word Poetry Series

Information courtesy of hosts Harris Gardner and Gloria Mindock.

November 9: See Me at Timothy Gager's Book Release Party

My friend Tim Gager has a new poetry book out, Spreading Like Wild Flowers. The release party is this Saturday starting at 4:30 PM at Arts at The Armory in Somerville. I'll be there as emcee and guest poet. Mignon Ariel King and Gloria Mindock will also be there as special guests a read a couple of poems.  More importantly, Tim will be there with copies of his book for you to purchase. It's a fun way to celebrate this upcoming long weekend.

Happening Later Today

Hosted by Gloria Mindock.

Tomorrow: The First and Last Word Poetry Series

Information courtesy of hosts Harris Gardner and Gloria Mindock.

August 20: The First and Last Word Poetry Series

This coming Tuesday. Information courtesy of Harris Gardner.

Tonight

The First and Last Word Poetry Series in Somerville. Julia Carlson, Anne Elizabeth Pluto and Kirk Etherton.

May 21: The First and Last Word Poetry Series

Information courtesy of Kirk Etherton. Good luck next Tuesday, Kirk!

Cervena Barva Press Reading: May 9, 2019

Information courtesy of Gloria Mindock.

Saturday March 15, Kerouac Lives at the Arts at the Armory

Lo Galluccio will be performing some Patti Smith songs as part of this event. Worth checking out.