Sun February 5, 2017
Press Release - Poetry Unbound #37 - Reading Series at Art House Gallery in Berkeley - Feb 5 2017
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Poetry Unbound presents passionate wordsmiths generally on the first Sunday of each month, with a brief open mic, at the Art House Gallery in Berkeley. Produced by Harold Adler and Clive Matson.
Poetry Unbound #37
Art House Gallery & Cultural Center
2905 Shattuck Avenue at Ashby (close to Ashby BART)
Berkeley CA 94705, (510) 472-3170
Sunday, February 5, 2017, 5pm to 8pm, $5 to $10 or any donation
Open reading sign-up at 5pm
Our Second 2017 Reading
Bios
On her convoluted journey around the Mobius strip, Sharon Skolnick-Bagnoli has used words and pictures to mark her way, pave her trail, and enlighten her surroundings. A book designer and editor, a painter, journalist, and poet, she spent 7 years foster-parenting with husband Bruce and 20-plus years on the air, producing and hosting specials and series for listener-sponsored radio and community TV in NYC and the SF Bay Area. Her books: Dreams of Tamalpais (nonfiction), Shiny Objects (collected poetry and art), and Colored Edges (a novel), can be found on amazon(dot)com.
Marc Twang (aka Marcus O'Realius) is a gifted songwriter and a compelling performer. If you love the good fight, if you love the Earth, if you love love, and if you find your tongue occasionally stuck in your cheek, then hold on and enjoy the ride! Marc's satirical perspective will make you laugh, while his poignant sketches of a world gone amok will still your soul. His songs present a challenging, original look at the tapestry and culture of the millennium age.
His credits include several albums, CD Singles, and "Original Folk," a compilation of American singer-songwriters performing their own songs ? on Folkway Records, as well as the book, music and lyrics for a full-length musical; "Who Gives A Damn?" a social-political comedy concerning the fate of the Earth itself. He is the founder of The Automobile Moratorium, a grassroots organization dedicated to enacting international car-free days. In addition, you can browse his essays at www(dot)marctwang.org, with subjects ranging from tobacco to revolution. Marc received a kidney transplant 16 years ago.
Geoffrey Cook is a 70-year-old poet, artist, critic and sometime academic. During his twenties, he was associated with d.a. levy and the Cleveland Movement. In the 1970s he was involved with Bill Gaglione’s (neo-Dada Movement or the (San Francisco) second generation Fluxus Movement as well as the Photography and Language Group, which revolved around the photographer Lew Thomas. As a mail artist, he is best known for the Caraballo-Padin Affair project. Later he spent 10 years at Berkeley, where he obtained a doctorate in South Asian Studies but now mainly works within the Middle East. At present, he is working on non-fiction and poetry collections.
He is contemplating reading his translation of the Radegunda poems, which were composed by Venantius Fortunatus during the Merovingian (Dark Ages France). The historical Radegunda was a princess and Abbess-Saint. The Blessed [Bishop], which the reader has translated, wrote the Radegunda poems (he also penned three of the greatest hits of the Middle Ages). Cook will recite the poems to his miniature poodle, also named Radegunda -- provided she does not squirm.
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Poetry Unbound #37
Art House Gallery & Cultural Center
2905 Shattuck Avenue at Ashby (close to Ashby BART)
Berkeley CA 94705, (510) 472-3170
Sunday, February 5, 2017, 5pm to 8pm, $5 to $10 or any donation
Open reading sign-up at 5pm
Our Second 2017 Reading
Bios
On her convoluted journey around the Mobius strip, Sharon Skolnick-Bagnoli has used words and pictures to mark her way, pave her trail, and enlighten her surroundings. A book designer and editor, a painter, journalist, and poet, she spent 7 years foster-parenting with husband Bruce and 20-plus years on the air, producing and hosting specials and series for listener-sponsored radio and community TV in NYC and the SF Bay Area. Her books: Dreams of Tamalpais (nonfiction), Shiny Objects (collected poetry and art), and Colored Edges (a novel), can be found on amazon(dot)com.
Marc Twang (aka Marcus O'Realius) is a gifted songwriter and a compelling performer. If you love the good fight, if you love the Earth, if you love love, and if you find your tongue occasionally stuck in your cheek, then hold on and enjoy the ride! Marc's satirical perspective will make you laugh, while his poignant sketches of a world gone amok will still your soul. His songs present a challenging, original look at the tapestry and culture of the millennium age.
His credits include several albums, CD Singles, and "Original Folk," a compilation of American singer-songwriters performing their own songs ? on Folkway Records, as well as the book, music and lyrics for a full-length musical; "Who Gives A Damn?" a social-political comedy concerning the fate of the Earth itself. He is the founder of The Automobile Moratorium, a grassroots organization dedicated to enacting international car-free days. In addition, you can browse his essays at www(dot)marctwang.org, with subjects ranging from tobacco to revolution. Marc received a kidney transplant 16 years ago.
Geoffrey Cook is a 70-year-old poet, artist, critic and sometime academic. During his twenties, he was associated with d.a. levy and the Cleveland Movement. In the 1970s he was involved with Bill Gaglione’s (neo-Dada Movement or the (San Francisco) second generation Fluxus Movement as well as the Photography and Language Group, which revolved around the photographer Lew Thomas. As a mail artist, he is best known for the Caraballo-Padin Affair project. Later he spent 10 years at Berkeley, where he obtained a doctorate in South Asian Studies but now mainly works within the Middle East. At present, he is working on non-fiction and poetry collections.
He is contemplating reading his translation of the Radegunda poems, which were composed by Venantius Fortunatus during the Merovingian (Dark Ages France). The historical Radegunda was a princess and Abbess-Saint. The Blessed [Bishop], which the reader has translated, wrote the Radegunda poems (he also penned three of the greatest hits of the Middle Ages). Cook will recite the poems to his miniature poodle, also named Radegunda -- provided she does not squirm.
Poetry Unbound presents passionate wordsmiths generally on the first Sunday of each month, with a brief open mic, at the Art House Gallery in Berkeley. Produced by Harold Adler and Clive Matson.
Poetry Unbound #37
Art House Gallery & Cultural Center
2905 Shattuck Avenue at Ashby (close to Ashby BART)
Berkeley CA 94705, (510) 472-3170
Sunday, February 5, 2017, 5pm to 8pm, $5 to $10 or any donation
Open reading sign-up at 5pm
Our Second 2017 Reading
Bios
On her convoluted journey around the Mobius strip, Sharon Skolnick-Bagnoli has used words and pictures to mark her way, pave her trail, and enlighten her surroundings. A book designer and editor, a painter, journalist, and poet, she spent 7 years foster-parenting with husband Bruce and 20-plus years on the air, producing and hosting specials and series for listener-sponsored radio and community TV in NYC and the SF Bay Area. Her books: Dreams of Tamalpais (nonfiction), Shiny Objects (collected poetry and art), and Colored Edges (a novel), can be found on amazon(dot)com.
Marc Twang (aka Marcus O'Realius) is a gifted songwriter and a compelling performer. If you love the good fight, if you love the Earth, if you love love, and if you find your tongue occasionally stuck in your cheek, then hold on and enjoy the ride! Marc's satirical perspective will make you laugh, while his poignant sketches of a world gone amok will still your soul. His songs present a challenging, original look at the tapestry and culture of the millennium age.
His credits include several albums, CD Singles, and "Original Folk," a compilation of American singer-songwriters performing their own songs ? on Folkway Records, as well as the book, music and lyrics for a full-length musical; "Who Gives A Damn?" a social-political comedy concerning the fate of the Earth itself. He is the founder of The Automobile Moratorium, a grassroots organization dedicated to enacting international car-free days. In addition, you can browse his essays at www(dot)marctwang.org, with subjects ranging from tobacco to revolution. Marc received a kidney transplant 16 years ago.
Geoffrey Cook is a 70-year-old poet, artist, critic and sometime academic. During his twenties, he was associated with d.a. levy and the Cleveland Movement. In the 1970s he was involved with Bill Gaglione’s (neo-Dada Movement or the (San Francisco) second generation Fluxus Movement as well as the Photography and Language Group, which revolved around the photographer Lew Thomas. As a mail artist, he is best known for the Caraballo-Padin Affair project. Later he spent 10 years at Berkeley, where he obtained a doctorate in South Asian Studies but now mainly works within the Middle East. At present, he is working on non-fiction and poetry collections.
He is contemplating reading his translation of the Radegunda poems, which were composed by Venantius Fortunatus during the Merovingian (Dark Ages France). The historical Radegunda was a princess and Abbess-Saint. The Blessed [Bishop], which the reader has translated, wrote the Radegunda poems (he also penned three of the greatest hits of the Middle Ages). Cook will recite the poems to his miniature poodle, also named Radegunda -- provided she does not squirm.
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Poetry Unbound #37
Art House Gallery & Cultural Center
2905 Shattuck Avenue at Ashby (close to Ashby BART)
Berkeley CA 94705, (510) 472-3170
Sunday, February 5, 2017, 5pm to 8pm, $5 to $10 or any donation
Open reading sign-up at 5pm
Our Second 2017 Reading
Bios
On her convoluted journey around the Mobius strip, Sharon Skolnick-Bagnoli has used words and pictures to mark her way, pave her trail, and enlighten her surroundings. A book designer and editor, a painter, journalist, and poet, she spent 7 years foster-parenting with husband Bruce and 20-plus years on the air, producing and hosting specials and series for listener-sponsored radio and community TV in NYC and the SF Bay Area. Her books: Dreams of Tamalpais (nonfiction), Shiny Objects (collected poetry and art), and Colored Edges (a novel), can be found on amazon(dot)com.
Marc Twang (aka Marcus O'Realius) is a gifted songwriter and a compelling performer. If you love the good fight, if you love the Earth, if you love love, and if you find your tongue occasionally stuck in your cheek, then hold on and enjoy the ride! Marc's satirical perspective will make you laugh, while his poignant sketches of a world gone amok will still your soul. His songs present a challenging, original look at the tapestry and culture of the millennium age.
His credits include several albums, CD Singles, and "Original Folk," a compilation of American singer-songwriters performing their own songs ? on Folkway Records, as well as the book, music and lyrics for a full-length musical; "Who Gives A Damn?" a social-political comedy concerning the fate of the Earth itself. He is the founder of The Automobile Moratorium, a grassroots organization dedicated to enacting international car-free days. In addition, you can browse his essays at www(dot)marctwang.org, with subjects ranging from tobacco to revolution. Marc received a kidney transplant 16 years ago.
Geoffrey Cook is a 70-year-old poet, artist, critic and sometime academic. During his twenties, he was associated with d.a. levy and the Cleveland Movement. In the 1970s he was involved with Bill Gaglione’s (neo-Dada Movement or the (San Francisco) second generation Fluxus Movement as well as the Photography and Language Group, which revolved around the photographer Lew Thomas. As a mail artist, he is best known for the Caraballo-Padin Affair project. Later he spent 10 years at Berkeley, where he obtained a doctorate in South Asian Studies but now mainly works within the Middle East. At present, he is working on non-fiction and poetry collections.
He is contemplating reading his translation of the Radegunda poems, which were composed by Venantius Fortunatus during the Merovingian (Dark Ages France). The historical Radegunda was a princess and Abbess-Saint. The Blessed [Bishop], which the reader has translated, wrote the Radegunda poems (he also penned three of the greatest hits of the Middle Ages). Cook will recite the poems to his miniature poodle, also named Radegunda -- provided she does not squirm.
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