Dec 31, 2009
Ruth Lilly dies; published poems under a pseudonym
Philantropist Ruth Lilly died at age 94. The New York Times reports it published four of her poems under the pseudonym R. Lyly. Read the story here.
Dec 29, 2009
IU professor slain
Don Belton, fiction writer and IU professor, found slain in Bloomington:
http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=11738670
http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=11738670
Dec 28, 2009
Writers Almanac alert
On Dec. 12, Garrison Keillor read Matthew Brennan's poem "Nights Our House Comes to Life," from his collection The House With the Mansard Roof. http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php?date=2009/12/12
Dec 25, 2009
Vonnegut Memorial Library
Kurt Vonnegut kin back local memorial library, but where? Click here for an Indiana Business Journal report.
Dec 22, 2009
Review of 'Black Leapt In,' by Chris Forhan
This review appeared in Nuvo Newsweekly in July:
http://www.nuvo.net/entertainment/article/black-leapt-book-review
http://www.nuvo.net/entertainment/article/black-leapt-book-review
Dec 21, 2009
DePauw's Kelly Writing Series, Spring Semester
Wednesday, Feb. 24
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents Aleksandar Hemon. at the Thompson Recital Hall, Green Center for the Performing Arts, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Hemon is the author of a novel, The Lazarus Project, finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and three books of stories, Nowhere Man, The Question of Bruno, and most recently, Love and Obstacles. Born in Sarajevo, he came to the United States—Chicago—in 1992, intending to stay for a matter of months. While Hemon was there, Sarajevo came under siege, and he was unable to return home. He wrote his first story in English in 1995. His work now appears regularly in The New Yorker, Granta, The Paris Review, and Best American Short Stories. Hemon, who in 2004 was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, lives in Chicago.
Wednesday, March 10
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents Nick Reding at Peeler Arts Center Auditorium, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Reding was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His second book Methland: The Death and Life of an American Samll Town, is the story of how methamphetamine infiltrates the community of Oelwein, Iowa (pop. 6,159), a once thriving farming and railroad community. Tracing the connections between the lives touched by meth and the global forces that have set the stage for the epidemic, Methland offers a vital and unique perspective on a pressing contemporary tragedy. Methland is a portrait of a community under siege, of the lives the drug has devastated, and of the heroes who continue to fight the war. It is an important book that will resonate with anyone concerned about the future of America’s heartland.
Wednesday, April 28
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents poet Crystal Williams at Peeler Arts Center Auditorium, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Williams, Mary R. Field Distinguished Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, received her BA from NYU and her MFA from Cornell University. She is currently an associate professor at Reed College in Oregon and she has been a visiting professor at Columbia College in Chicago and an artist or scholar in residence at College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Wooster College, and even the Washington, D.C. jail. Williams’s work has appeared most recently in the American Poetry Review, Court Green, and Callaloo. She is the author of three books, Kin, Lunatic, and Troubled Tongues, which won the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award, a prize given to a collection of poetry by an African American poet.
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents Aleksandar Hemon. at the Thompson Recital Hall, Green Center for the Performing Arts, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Hemon is the author of a novel, The Lazarus Project, finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and three books of stories, Nowhere Man, The Question of Bruno, and most recently, Love and Obstacles. Born in Sarajevo, he came to the United States—Chicago—in 1992, intending to stay for a matter of months. While Hemon was there, Sarajevo came under siege, and he was unable to return home. He wrote his first story in English in 1995. His work now appears regularly in The New Yorker, Granta, The Paris Review, and Best American Short Stories. Hemon, who in 2004 was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, lives in Chicago.
Wednesday, March 10
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents Nick Reding at Peeler Arts Center Auditorium, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Reding was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His second book Methland: The Death and Life of an American Samll Town, is the story of how methamphetamine infiltrates the community of Oelwein, Iowa (pop. 6,159), a once thriving farming and railroad community. Tracing the connections between the lives touched by meth and the global forces that have set the stage for the epidemic, Methland offers a vital and unique perspective on a pressing contemporary tragedy. Methland is a portrait of a community under siege, of the lives the drug has devastated, and of the heroes who continue to fight the war. It is an important book that will resonate with anyone concerned about the future of America’s heartland.
Wednesday, April 28
7:30 p.m.
The James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series presents poet Crystal Williams at Peeler Arts Center Auditorium, DePauw University, 100 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Williams, Mary R. Field Distinguished Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, received her BA from NYU and her MFA from Cornell University. She is currently an associate professor at Reed College in Oregon and she has been a visiting professor at Columbia College in Chicago and an artist or scholar in residence at College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Wooster College, and even the Washington, D.C. jail. Williams’s work has appeared most recently in the American Poetry Review, Court Green, and Callaloo. She is the author of three books, Kin, Lunatic, and Troubled Tongues, which won the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award, a prize given to a collection of poetry by an African American poet.
Dec 17, 2009
Butler University's Visiting Writers Series: Spring 2010
For more information, click here.
Edwidge Danticat
Wednesday, January 13
Reilly Room, Atherton Union Building
7:30 p.m.
http://aalbc.com/authors/edwidge.htm
Junot Diaz
Thursday, February 11
Reilly Room, Atherton Union
7:30 p.m.
http://www.junotdiaz.com
Lucille Clifton
Monday, February 22
Krannert Room, Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=1304
Lawrence Raab
Tuesday, March 23
Krannert Room of Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=5543
Mark Strand
Tuesday, April 13
Reilly Room, Atherton Union
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=6621
Mona Simpson
Monday, April 19
Johnson Room, Roberston Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/4738/Simpson-Mona.html
Edwidge Danticat
Wednesday, January 13
Reilly Room, Atherton Union Building
7:30 p.m.
http://aalbc.com/authors/edwidge.htm
Junot Diaz
Thursday, February 11
Reilly Room, Atherton Union
7:30 p.m.
http://www.junotdiaz.com
Lucille Clifton
Monday, February 22
Krannert Room, Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=1304
Lawrence Raab
Tuesday, March 23
Krannert Room of Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=5543
Mark Strand
Tuesday, April 13
Reilly Room, Atherton Union
7:30 p.m.
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=6621
Mona Simpson
Monday, April 19
Johnson Room, Roberston Hall
7:30 p.m.
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/4738/Simpson-Mona.html
Dec 12, 2009
A mystery poet at Lilly
I found the following post on another blog, written by a Lilly employee. Click here:
Who's the mysterious, brooding poet at Lilly's?
Who's the mysterious, brooding poet at Lilly's?
Dec 11, 2009
A tribute to Sister Maura Eichner
Dan Carpenter's Dec. 2 column in The Indianapolis Star is a tribute to Sister Maura Eichner. Click here.
Dec 10, 2009
Heads up: Dan Carpenter
Indianapolis Star columnist Dan Carpenter will read again from his new book of poetry, More Than I Could See. This time, the location is the Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis, in the Cultural Complex Center just northwest of the Indianapolis Arts Center.
Carpenter recently read at G. SImone's in Zionsville and at Bookmama's in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Time is 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13. He will be available for book signings,
An open mic will follow.
Carpenter recently read at G. SImone's in Zionsville and at Bookmama's in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Time is 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13. He will be available for book signings,
An open mic will follow.
Dec 9, 2009
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
This YouTube video was recorded Dec. 21, 2008, at Central Library in Indianapolis. It features Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf reading his poem to a famous Christmas tune. It features musicians Monika Herzig, Frank Smith and Kenny Phelps.
Dec 8, 2009
Best American Poetry 2009
The 2009 edition of The Best American Poetry series has some Indiana connections. The guest editor is David Wagoner, who grew up in the state. His selections include "The Doctor," by Marianne Boruch (Purdue University), and "Getting Serious," by Alice Friman (formerly of the University of Indianapolis). Other selections include "Freud," by James Cummins (who grew up in Indianapolis), "Houses," by Jerry Harp (grew up in Mount Vernon), and "I shall be released," by Kevin Young (formerly of Indiana University and who explains that the poem was "written in one of those cold Indiana winters where you freeze all the way to your mailbox: good writing weather you could say."
Dec 7, 2009
Heads up: Slam poetry
Two slam poetry events are scheduled at the same time for Wednesday, Dec. 9. One at the Elbow Room in Indianapolis, the other in Rachael's Cafe in Bloomington. In the future, perhaps the two organizers can agree on different nights to hold the event. But then again, with the popularity of slam, having boith events on the same night won't hurt attendance. Details of both events follow:
7 p.m. Indianapolis Poetry Slam at the Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must be 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3. Special guest Rob Sturma. $3 suggested cover. Contact Erin Livingston 512-767-4680 indypoetryslam@gmail.com "Rob Sturma has spent the better part of the 21st century writing and performing under the nom de plume Ratpack Slim. Using this alias, he infiltrated the Los Angeles slam poetry scene, first by being a regular at Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood, and then by becoming the permanent host of Green, a weekly open mic he co-anchored for four years with DJ Jedi and beatboxer Joshua Silverstein. He has been on three nationally ranked slam teams, including making it to the finals stage in 2005 with Team Hollywood. He's performed with a number of luminaries on the spoken word and music scenes, including but certainly not limited to DJ Z-Trip, Buddy Wakefield, Kid Beyond, Mighty Mike McGee, and a cast of thousands. He is a former poetry editor for GetUnderground.com, the current poetry editor for Kotori Magazine, and produced a series of webstories for kcet.org called "Children Of Slam". This fall, he is proud to release his first full-length collection of poetry, "Miles of Hallelujah" on Write Bloody Press. Rob's latest books, "You Sensitive Bastard" and "Nerdplay" are available for sale via PayPal and in person." http://www.myspace.com/robsturma
7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Bloomington Poetry Slam at Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Sign-up 6:30. $25 first prize. Slammers must have three poems, each running less than three minutes.
7 p.m. Indianapolis Poetry Slam at the Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must be 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3. Special guest Rob Sturma. $3 suggested cover. Contact Erin Livingston 512-767-4680 indypoetryslam@gmail.com "Rob Sturma has spent the better part of the 21st century writing and performing under the nom de plume Ratpack Slim. Using this alias, he infiltrated the Los Angeles slam poetry scene, first by being a regular at Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood, and then by becoming the permanent host of Green, a weekly open mic he co-anchored for four years with DJ Jedi and beatboxer Joshua Silverstein. He has been on three nationally ranked slam teams, including making it to the finals stage in 2005 with Team Hollywood. He's performed with a number of luminaries on the spoken word and music scenes, including but certainly not limited to DJ Z-Trip, Buddy Wakefield, Kid Beyond, Mighty Mike McGee, and a cast of thousands. He is a former poetry editor for GetUnderground.com, the current poetry editor for Kotori Magazine, and produced a series of webstories for kcet.org called "Children Of Slam". This fall, he is proud to release his first full-length collection of poetry, "Miles of Hallelujah" on Write Bloody Press. Rob's latest books, "You Sensitive Bastard" and "Nerdplay" are available for sale via PayPal and in person." http://www.myspace.com/robsturma
7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Bloomington Poetry Slam at Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Sign-up 6:30. $25 first prize. Slammers must have three poems, each running less than three minutes.
Dec 3, 2009
Coming: Founder's Poetry Gathering
Recently, I asked poets who participated in Gallery 308's reading in November to permit me to reproduce their poems, along with Sarah LaBarge's artwork, on this blog. A few obstacles remain, but those issues should be resolved soon. Look for the first of the daily postings to arrive on Jan. 1.
Dec 2, 2009
Wanted: Information
I need the following information:
The spring lineup for Butler University's Visitng Writer's Series.
The spring lineup for DePauw University's Kelly Writing Series.
The spring lineup of Purdue's Visiting Writers series.
E-mail me at jl.kato@sbcglobal.net
The spring lineup for Butler University's Visitng Writer's Series.
The spring lineup for DePauw University's Kelly Writing Series.
The spring lineup of Purdue's Visiting Writers series.
E-mail me at jl.kato@sbcglobal.net
Heads up: Dan Carpenter at Poetry on Brick Street
Poetry on Brick Street
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
Poetry on Brick Street will present Dan Carpenter as the featured poet and speaker in the newly remodeled basement of G. Simone’s Café (120 South Main Street in downtown Zionsville). Carpenter Carpenter has published both poetry and fiction in journals, including The Tipton Poetry Journal, Illuminations, Pearl, Poetry East, Southern Indiana Review, Maize, Flying Island, Pith, The Laurel Review, Sycamore Review, Prism International, Fiction, Hopewell Review. A collection of columns written for The Indianapolis Star, where he earns his living, was published by Indiana University Press in 1993 with the title Hard Pieces: Dan Carpenter’s Indiana. A new collection of his poems, More Than I Could See, has just been published by Restoration Press. Dan lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Mary, and two children. An open “mic” for poets will follow the featured speaker.
Future Readings: March 4, 2010 – Matthew Brennan,
For more info on the event and the series, call Barry Harris at 317-344-9838, Susan Miller at 317-587-1438, or email info@poetryonbrickstreet.org
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
Poetry on Brick Street will present Dan Carpenter as the featured poet and speaker in the newly remodeled basement of G. Simone’s Café (120 South Main Street in downtown Zionsville). Carpenter Carpenter has published both poetry and fiction in journals, including The Tipton Poetry Journal, Illuminations, Pearl, Poetry East, Southern Indiana Review, Maize, Flying Island, Pith, The Laurel Review, Sycamore Review, Prism International, Fiction, Hopewell Review. A collection of columns written for The Indianapolis Star, where he earns his living, was published by Indiana University Press in 1993 with the title Hard Pieces: Dan Carpenter’s Indiana. A new collection of his poems, More Than I Could See, has just been published by Restoration Press. Dan lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Mary, and two children. An open “mic” for poets will follow the featured speaker.
Future Readings: March 4, 2010 – Matthew Brennan,
For more info on the event and the series, call Barry Harris at 317-344-9838, Susan Miller at 317-587-1438, or email info@poetryonbrickstreet.org
Tipton Poetry Journal Pushcart Prize nominees
Here are the 2009 Pushcart Prize Nominations from Tipton Poetry Journal:
Gilbert Allen:- "Inside Self-Storage"
Matthew Landrum:- "Rebecca With Tequila Shot"
Bonnie Maurer:- "Hymn To A Lost Breast"
Christine Swint:- "Everything is a Sign"
Michael Brockley: "When the Woman in the White Sweater at the Cancelled Charles Simic Reading Asked If I Was David Shumate"
Ruthelen Burns:- "Fallen"
Gilbert Allen:- "Inside Self-Storage"
Matthew Landrum:- "Rebecca With Tequila Shot"
Bonnie Maurer:- "Hymn To A Lost Breast"
Christine Swint:- "Everything is a Sign"
Michael Brockley: "When the Woman in the White Sweater at the Cancelled Charles Simic Reading Asked If I Was David Shumate"
Ruthelen Burns:- "Fallen"
Dec 1, 2009
Tipton Poetry Journal, Issue 15
From Barry Harris:
The print version of the Fall 2009 issue of Tipton Poetry Journal has been published and is available for purchase online.
Poetry by Christine Orchanian Adler, Tracy Ahrens, Linda Arnold, J. Matthew Boyleston, Ruthelen Burns, Dan Carpenter, Jessie Carty, Shelly Chang, Joan Colby, Phoenix Cole, Louie Crew, Holly Day, Hugh Fox, Amy Genova, Allan Johnston, Jenny Kalahar, Justin Kempf, Kit Kennedy, Steve Klepetar, Norbert Krapf, Don Kunz, Theodore Lucero, M. Lynne Metz, Simon Perchik, Timothy Pilgrim, Nancy Pulley, Stephen R. Roberts, Dennis Saleh, Amy Jo Schoonover, Steve Shilling, J.J. Steinfeld, K.M.A. Sullivan, Jessica Thompson, Wendy Vardaman, Peter Wyton and Changming Yuan; artwork by Jody Flynn and Lynne Miller; and a review of Fiona Sze-Lorrain’s Water the Moon by JL Kato.
http://tiptonpoetryjournal.com/
http://twitter.com/tiptonpoetry
The print version of the Fall 2009 issue of Tipton Poetry Journal has been published and is available for purchase online.
Poetry by Christine Orchanian Adler, Tracy Ahrens, Linda Arnold, J. Matthew Boyleston, Ruthelen Burns, Dan Carpenter, Jessie Carty, Shelly Chang, Joan Colby, Phoenix Cole, Louie Crew, Holly Day, Hugh Fox, Amy Genova, Allan Johnston, Jenny Kalahar, Justin Kempf, Kit Kennedy, Steve Klepetar, Norbert Krapf, Don Kunz, Theodore Lucero, M. Lynne Metz, Simon Perchik, Timothy Pilgrim, Nancy Pulley, Stephen R. Roberts, Dennis Saleh, Amy Jo Schoonover, Steve Shilling, J.J. Steinfeld, K.M.A. Sullivan, Jessica Thompson, Wendy Vardaman, Peter Wyton and Changming Yuan; artwork by Jody Flynn and Lynne Miller; and a review of Fiona Sze-Lorrain’s Water the Moon by JL Kato.
http://tiptonpoetryjournal.com/
http://twitter.com/tiptonpoetry
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