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Metaphor coming to Basic Poetics

4/30/2017

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"Hast thou given the horse strength (by giving him sin)? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?" Job 39/19

How's that for a metaphor? Powerful. Speaking of metaphor, that's the topic of our next meeting of the Basic Poetics Study Group, to be presented bySheila Deane on May 13th, 2-4. Everyone welcome. Just email me, burfield@live.com
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Tom Cull & Erik Mandawe at Couplets

4/29/2017

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Luckily, last night I made it to the Couplets Reading Series (#8) and had the pleasure of hearing Tom Cull read poetry and converse with the very interesting indigenous gentleman Erik Mandawe who spoke at length and drummed and sang in his "spirit voice". Beautiful and mind-expanding.

Tom and Erik's collaboration is a long-term thing, so I'm going to suggest to the future organizers of London Open Mic Poetry that they feature them together at some point in future. I suggested it to Tom and he was all for it. If you listen to Erik narrating and singing in this video, you'll get some idea why I'm so enthusiastic.


About Tom Cull & Erik Mandawe and the Couplets Reading Series

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Our interviewer, Kevin Heslop, is also an actor.

4/16/2017

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​The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by Funeral Pyre Theatre in association with Squirrel Suit Productions

April 26 to May 6, 2017

McManus Stage

Director: Liam Grunté
Stage Manager Julia McCarthy
Producers Liam Grunté and Carlyn Rhamey
Starring Kevin Heslop and Ashley Fage
Also featuring Neva Gunther, Tristan Watts, Irene Paibulsirijit, Andrea Avila, Mya Matos, Gareth Ross, Holly Holden, Lyndsey Burns, Olivia Little and Kendall Robertson

“The Taming of the Shrew” is renowned as Shakespeare's most controversial play. It is a tale of mistaken identity, deception and complicated love triangles.  The plot thickens as suitors of the fair Bianca convince a visiting stranger to marry her older sister Katherina in order to allow Bianca to be eligible to be wed.  However, Katherina is not a willing participant in their plans.

Reversing the roles in this production brings a fresh perspective to an old yarn, allowing the audience to experience the story from alternative points of view.

FP Theatre is proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from this production are being donated in support of the London Abused Women's Centre #ShinetheLight on Women's Abuse campaign.  
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Recommended for ages 14+

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April poetry events (National Poetry Month) in London ON area.

4/1/2017

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(We're posting them as they come in, but only if they're written in the compact style of the entries below.)

  • Wed. 5th: London Open Mic Poetry: Mykonos Rest., featuring James Deahl & Norma West Linder. Has open mic. 7 pm. Pay What You Can Event.  http://www.londonpoetryopenmic.com/news/do-you-have-an-april-poetry-event
  • Sat. 8th: Basic Poetics Study Group, 1st edition on "line breaks", open to everyone, hosted by London Open Mic, each month one participant teaches the others about an aspect of poetics. 2 pm, Landon Branch Library, Community Room. Cost about $2 each to pay for room rental. http://www.londonpoetryopenmic.com/news/basic-poetics-study-group-meeting-1-sat-april-8th-youre-invited
  • Sun. 9th: Lois Marie Harrod Poetry Writing Workshop, ALL DAY, in 3 parts, from 10 am into the evening, at Forest City Gallery and Mykonos Restaurant. Included in workshop: writing small poems, creating origami poetry books, Ekphrasis poetry, followed by reading and open mic.  Fee for the day is $50. (meals not included). Contact Frank Beltrano frankbeltrano@hotmail.com or Sharon Lindenburger slinden@rogers.com Learn more about Lois Mary Harrod.
  • ​Wed 12th: Open Workshop, hosted by London Open Mic, participants critique each other's poems, 6:30, Landon Branch Library Wortley Room, If interested, email Stan at burfield@live.com                                 http://www.londonpoetryopenmic.com/news/join-our-new-poetry-workshop
  • Tues. 18th: Sarnia-Lambton’s 2017 National Poetry Month Celebration, readings by Kara Ghobhainn Smith, Sharon Berg, James Deahl, Norma West Linder, Carmen Ziolkowski, and Debbie Okun Hill, 7 to 9 p.m. at John’s Restaurant’s Famous Room, 1643 London Line in Sarnia. Admission is free. More information athttps://okunhill.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/sarnia-lambton-poets-prepare-for-npm17-celebrations/
  • Wed. 19th: Poetry London featuring ULRIKKA GERNES & JOHN NYMAN: Landon Branch Library, readings at 7:30pm, pre-reading workshop at 6:30pm
  • Fri.  21st: London Poetry Slam Finals: Aeolian Hall, 7:30, $10.00


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Do you have an April poetry event?

4/1/2017

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I'm making a list of National Poetry Month events in the London area (out as far as Sarnia and Stratford). Yes, it's starting today. If you have something you would like on it, send it to me ASAP at burfield@live.com
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