by Ryukan | Dec 24, 2012 | Blog
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM Dear Friends, I am very pleased to announce that—at long last—I have a Web site focusing on my literary efforts (…to the tune of “Lush Life” by another “Billy” [Mr. Strayhorn, to me]…J). The site features my eight books of Pablo Neruda...
by Ryukan | Dec 21, 2012 | Blog
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by Ryukan | Dec 20, 2012 | Blog
Hello, hear ye hear ye, Dear you, This is a little embarrassing, but I’m here to announce that my first book clomid tablets of poems is something one can hold in one’s hands. I wished to make that announcement, and then also wanted to let you...
by Ryukan | Dec 17, 2012 | Blog
Our campaign to help Wanda Coleman was not as successful as we envisioned, but we are grateful for those who did step forward and help the legendary L.A. poet. A tip of the hat and Seasons Blessings to: Dana Levin Dennis Cooper Anonymous – $250 Laura Vecsey...
by Ryukan | Dec 15, 2012 | Blog
A few years ago, near the end of the legendary run of Red Sky Poetry Theater, Marion Kimes, the doyenne of Red Sky, pointed out the success of the series by mentioning the different spin-off projects, or projects in part inspired by Red Sky, including SPLAB. I liked...
by Ryukan | Dec 14, 2012 | Blog
This past Fall I had the opportunity to participate in one of the largest poetry experiments in history. The University of Pennsylvania staged a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Modern and Contemporary American Poetry. Capably guided by Al Filries, the course...
by Ryukan | Nov 28, 2012 | Poetry Postcard Fest
Every since being introduced to Ted Berrigan’s “The Sonnets” years and years ago, I was fascinated by the combination of a casual feel combined with a process that, in part, was influenced by Alfred North Whitehead. I LOVED lines like: Some people...
by Ryukan | Nov 27, 2012 | Blog
Poet, essayist, activist, literary presence Wanda Coleman has been hospitalized with respiratory problems. Her outpatient care will not be covered by insurance, so she is asking viagra for cheap for assistance. ***Donation checks can be sent to: Wanda Coleman, P.O....
by Ryukan | Nov 23, 2012 | Blog
Call for Writers: Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater and the Bellingham Repertory Dance Company announce the 2013 Phrasings Collaboration for Writers & Dancers Deadline: It must be received on or before Saturday, December 8th , 2013. Follow the instructions given...
by Ryukan | Nov 21, 2012 | Blog
One of the most inventive NW poets lives in Singapore these days, but is coming back to the NW. (Details in his email pasted in below). C.E. Putnam was born in Seattle and has lived in three world capitals (London, Washington DC, and Bangkok). A former co-curator of...
by Ryukan | Nov 18, 2012 | Blog
Yesterday SPLAB moved one door east, to new corporate offices in the smaller home that Meredith, Ella and I share. While SPLAB is working on a major project associated with the Cascadia Poetry Festival, we were told the house we were renting would be going up for sale...
by Ryukan | Nov 16, 2012 | Blog
If you are wondering what SPLAB has been up to lately, we’re scaling back in preparation of something quite huge. In our last season, Sept 2011 to June 2012, we produced 51 events. With the arrival of Ella Roque Nelson, that pace became impossible, so we decided...
by Ryukan | Nov 11, 2012 | Blog
On Saturday, November 24 at 6:00 PM, there’s a book launch party for “The Last Vispo Anthology,” edited by Nico Vassilakis & Crag Hill. Fantagraphics Bookstore 1201 South Vale Street (Downtown Georgetown) The evening features readings by Crag...
by Ryukan | Nov 4, 2012 | Blog
Sam Hamill reads from his new chapbook, Border Songs, Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 at Spring Street Center, 15th & Spring in Seattle, a block south of Union. Details here. His friend and collaborator Ian Boyden will display one of the most remarkable books ever...
by Ryukan | Oct 27, 2012 | Blog
SPLAB Presents: Sam Hamill with Ian Boyden Saturday, November 10, 2012 Admission Free (Donations accepted) 7:30PM Spring Street Center 1101 15th Avenue (15th & Spring) Seattle, WA 98122 Co-Sponsors include: SICA (Subud...
