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Elizabeth Hazen, Steven Leyva, and Dora Malech Virtual Reading and Discussion The three Baltimore poets come together to support the good work of the Maryland Food Bank Baltimore poets Elizabeth Hazen, Steven Leyva, and Dora Malech present this hour-long virtual poetry special. The reading consists of two periods: in the first, each poet reads from and discusses their new work; and in the second, the poets enjoy a roundtable discussion of poetry and writing craft. Please support #TeamBaltimorePoetry in its goal to raise $250 for the Maryland Food Bank: … [Read more...]

Rose Solari Reviews 4 Books for The Washington Independent Review of Books The review cycle, called "Pieces of the Whole," concerns 4 new poetry collections, each one exploring a unique theme. Rose Solari speaks at the Writers' Center. credit: Hankins-Lawrence Photography ROSE SOLARI's first round of reviews in her new monthly series is live on the Washington Independent Review of Books' website and can be read here. In April's installment, the poet gives her thoughts on collections which develop a theme over many poems. She reviews the "formal mastery" of Katherine Barrett … [Read more...]

James J. Patterson Live from the Reading Room #1 James J. Patterson reads a story from "The Richard Peabody Reader" and from his upcoming "Junk Shop Window" … [Read more...]

“Death of the Patriarch”: Joanna Biggar on Ellis Marsalis The latest installment of Joanna Biggar's blog details her meeting with the late great jazz musician. "He talked to me of the history of jazz, evolving from its roots in plantation entertainment to minstrel shows to vaudeville “Music was an Africanized version of what the master was familiar with—like Irish jigs…When the slaves were playing for themselves, it was a different rhythmic component.”  And he explained that as we closed out the 20th century, it was important to follow carefully the changes that occurred … [Read more...]

Poet Rose Solari Shares Poetry and Thoughts Over Recent Livestream (#1) Rose Solari will be livestreaming over Facebook every Wednesday at 4pm … [Read more...]