June & July Poetry - DotP

I recently published poetry on my web site Dey of the Phoenix:

*What Women Know About Love
*Fear

Comments are welcome!

24 July * POETRY in the City

A fabulous event kicks off this week in Lansing, Michigan

POETRY IN THE CITY

This annual poetry series (once called Poetry in the Park) is organized by Rina Risper, president and publisher of The New Citizens Press. Here are details from Ms. Risper about 24 July and future dates:

POETRY on the Capitol Steps,
Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7-9 p.m.

Who: Calling all poets and lyricists to perform on Lansing's Capitol steps at "Poetry in the City at the Capitol “. A new generation of language artists are shaping new thought processes through a common love of poetry and spoken word. This event is free and open to the public.

What: Poetry in the City at the Capitol Performance will be hosted by the coordinator of the Nu Poet Collective and Publisher of The New Citizens Press, Rina Risper. There will also be a special performance by The Nu Poet Collective and feature by Text Me TV’s Host, Logic. There’s an opportunity to participate for everyone. Out of town poets receive first up on the mic.

When: Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: On the steps of the Capitol at Michigan Avenue in Lansing, MI. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket

Why: We are living to be heard by the rest of the people who understand that a tremor can be created with words.

How: To enter, e-mail me a list of those who plan on reading. (Please include "Poetry in the City – June 24th" in the subject line of your email.)(All material must be in spoken word form).

Make history on the steps where laws are made. Make your voice heard. Join us there to either share a word or hear a word. For more information, please call 517.372.8466.

Other PIC events will be:

Thursday, August 7th at Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 7-9, & Thursday, September 18 at Shabazz Academy from 5-7

This program is funded in part by The Lansing Jaycees and The New Citizens Press. It’s program of the NorthWest Initiative.

Susan Harris * 13 July

This Sunday, 13 July, at Lansing's Everybody Reads book store, Susan Harris debuts her poetry compilation The Substance of Things (Hoped For). The event begins at 2pm. If I wasn't in Belgium, I would be there!!

After finishing my starter read of TSoT(HF) in its entirety, I say

amazing,
beautiful,
sonorous,
and plaited perfectly.

I first heard Susan perform her words at the 2006 Women in the Arts Festival (East Lansing, Michigan). She moved me so much that I sought her out after the show. She was introduced by the Day Stage emcee as a 20-year performer at WITA. And in 2007, she hosted the word-art part of WITA's Day Stage.

Way to go, Susan! Enjoy the solo limelight for all your words this weekend.

Still Kickin'

I'm glad to say that Women Writers is still kickin' up words on a regular basis! Our online publishing, though, is not a regular happenin' these days. Before the summer is out, we may share some poems, thoughts on writing, journal entries, or what-knot.

My poem These are the things women know about love is now published on my personal web site Dey of the Phoenix.

Debuts

My new web site is now available!

Dey of the Phoenix
http://deyofthephoenix.com

Visit to share your thoughts on this work in progress!


THE NEW CITIZENS PRESS

Want to read real stories about our world and share your thoughts? Check out the new comment function on The New Citizens Press! In TNCP we find honest looks at everyday people alongside public figures.

Wellness Expo

Check out the Women Writers booth at the Body, Spirit, Mind Wellness Expo this Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 5pm at Edgewood United Church. To download the Expo flyer (in PDF), click here.

Lisa Sayles (Women in the Arts Festival) and I are selling poetry! We also will give info about Lansing-area poetry happenings. Visit us, bring a smile - and if you have it - a few dollars ;>)!

Nancy Brandon is the organizer of this event, the first to be held on an annual basis, as a fundraiser for her stem cell treatment of Parkinson's.

Take Back the Night 2008

Updated 5:40pm

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A calendar with Lansing-area events is available through the MSU Sexual Assault Program.

The annual gathering Take Back the Night happens this Tuesday, 4/8, in the Lansing area.

A coalition of advocates and survivors have planned activities taking place from morning to evening on the campus of Michigan State University (East Lansing). For the full schedule, visit the Womyn's Council Events web page!!