The first poetry reading for the Spring will feature the amazing Katerina Canyon http://www.poetickat.com/
She was a poet laureate, has won numerous awards and reads in virtually every poetry venue in Southern California.
Date: Wednesday, January 17th
Time: 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. workshop
5:00 pm-6:30pm reading
Place: Workshop in Room 318, Library
Reading: Room 322, Library
Featured poet: Katerina Canyon
Open mic and free cookies
Poetry Workshops:
Has taught workshops since August 2000, ranging from half an hour to all day events. Teaches workshops to children to children with mental disabilities and those who are diagnosed as seriously emotionally disturbed. Runs programs for adults and the elderly.
Creative Writing Workshops:
Has taught since September 2001 including poetry, plays, short stories, essays and other styles. Specializes in teaching to children.
Speeches and Oral Presentations:
Has presented on the art of poetry, on work/life balance, women’s issues, mental health issues and motivational speeches.
Events Organizer:
Has organized and created public service and artistic events. Has started and organized poetry readings, self-improvement workshops, festivals and celebratory events.
Poetry Readings:
Has been the featured poet in many readings ranging from children’s poetry, politics, nature, family and life poetry.
Honors, Awards, Citations and Publications Awards:
Sunland-Tujunga Poet Laureate 2001-2003
Business and Professional Women/USA National Young Careerist 2002-2003
Discovered Poet by poetix.net May 2004
Citations:
City of Los Angeles, Certificate of Appreciation January 4, 2004
Monday, January 08, 2007
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Holiday Library Hours
The Library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 21. We will reopen Monday, January 8, 2007. Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Holiday Library Hours
The Library will be closed Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 23 - Nov. 26. It will be open again on Monday, Nov. 27.
Have a great holiday!
Have a great holiday!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Poetry Reading - Featured Poet: Rachel Kann
Come and join us in the last Poetry Reading of this semester. The featured Poet is Rachel Kann (Open mic and free cookies).
Date: Wednesday, November 15th
Place: Library, Room 322
The workshop will run from 4pm-5pm in Room 318
Date: Wednesday, November 15th
Place: Library, Room 322
The workshop will run from 4pm-5pm in Room 318
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Something New!! in the Library - Two New Databases
The Library has just added two new databases to its collection of online resources. One is AnthroSource and the other ARTstor. AnthroSource is developed by the American Anthropological Association and provides citations to journal articles in the field of anthropological research. This database is not available from off-campus computers.
ARTstor, a rich digital library, includes more than 500,000 images from the areas of design, decorative arts, photography, and other forms of art. It is currently available from on-campus computers. For off-campus computers, please contact the Reference Librarian at 378-1472 to inquire about off-campus access.
ARTstor, a rich digital library, includes more than 500,000 images from the areas of design, decorative arts, photography, and other forms of art. It is currently available from on-campus computers. For off-campus computers, please contact the Reference Librarian at 378-1472 to inquire about off-campus access.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Poetry Reading - Brendan Constantine
The next poetry workhop and reading are: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: Workshop 4pm-5pm Place: Room 318, Library
Time: Reading, 5pm-6:30pm Place: Room 320, Library
" Brendan Constantine was born and raised in Los Angeles in a household where the works of Shakspeare and Gerard Manly Hokins were read as bedtime stories. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals most notably Artlife, The Cider Press Review, Directions, StellaZine and the L.A. Times best seller The Underground Guide To Los Angeles . Most recently a portion from his 1999 collection Dante’s Casino was selected as essential reading as part of Antioch University’s MFA in Poetry curriculum for 2002/03. Other books of poetry include Antenna (1997 Past Modern Press), Return to IKNOWEXACTLY WHATYOUMEANSVILLE (1998 Inevitable Press), and One Matador (2000 Inevitable Press). Mr. Constantine is currently poet in residence at Venice High School and last year was made a fellow at Idyllwild’s College of the Arts. Two new collections of poetry Hyenas 54 and Zombie Dovecote are due out within the next year. In February of 2002 Mr. Constantine was nominated to the California Governor’s office as a candidate for Poet Laureate of the State of California. He lives in Hollywood with his cat Maggie."
Time: Workshop 4pm-5pm Place: Room 318, Library
Time: Reading, 5pm-6:30pm Place: Room 320, Library
" Brendan Constantine was born and raised in Los Angeles in a household where the works of Shakspeare and Gerard Manly Hokins were read as bedtime stories. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals most notably Artlife, The Cider Press Review, Directions, StellaZine and the L.A. Times best seller The Underground Guide To Los Angeles . Most recently a portion from his 1999 collection Dante’s Casino was selected as essential reading as part of Antioch University’s MFA in Poetry curriculum for 2002/03. Other books of poetry include Antenna (1997 Past Modern Press), Return to IKNOWEXACTLY WHATYOUMEANSVILLE (1998 Inevitable Press), and One Matador (2000 Inevitable Press). Mr. Constantine is currently poet in residence at Venice High School and last year was made a fellow at Idyllwild’s College of the Arts. Two new collections of poetry Hyenas 54 and Zombie Dovecote are due out within the next year. In February of 2002 Mr. Constantine was nominated to the California Governor’s office as a candidate for Poet Laureate of the State of California. He lives in Hollywood with his cat Maggie."
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