New Open Mic in El Sereno
By Brian Dunlap
There is a new open mic in El Sereno. It’s on Wednesdays at 7:30pm at MOBAR, located on Huntington Drive South. This past Wednesday was the first edition.
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Alivio Postponed Until Further Notice
By Brian Dunlap
Alivio Open Mic in Bell announced a week and a half ago on Instagram that they are going on hiatus. They said, “due to the spread of Delta in our community, Alivio and Nightfire have decided to postpone our live YouTube episodes until further notice. Thank you for all your love and support.”
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/23/21 – 08/29/21
Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Benjamin Rosenbaum, with Cory Doctorow, & The Unraveling via Book Soup – Online Event
Join us to hear Benjamin Rosenbaum, in conversation with author Cory Doctorow, discuss his book, The Unraveling.
In the distant future, somewhere in the galaxy, a world has evolved where each person has multiple bodies, cybernetics has abolished privacy, and individual and family success are reliant upon instantaneous evaluations of how well each family member conforms to the rigid social system. Then two new friends of two gendered types unintentionally wind up at the center of a scandalous art spectacle, which turns into a multilayered Unraveling of society, and a test of personal crises having global significance.
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Where: Book Soup – Online Event
Date: Monday the 23rd
Time: 6 pm
Address: Online (see site)
Website: https://www.booksoup.com/event/benjamin-rosenbaum-conversation-cory-doctorow-discusses-unraveling
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What Came After Japanese American Internment? A Mystery Novelist Holds the Key
Local mystery writer Naomi Hirahara’s new novel is a historical mystery, about Japanese resettlement after their world War II internment. Continue reading What Came After Japanese American Internment? A Mystery Novelist Holds the Key
Update: Local Open Mics Two Idiots Peddling Poetry and SHOUT! the Open Mic Have Teamed Up
By Brian Dunlap
Over the course of the past year and a half, with organizations, museums, and theaters, among other venues, having to move their events online due to the pandemic, they have connected with so many friends old and new, who are not local to their physical event space.
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/16/21 – 08/22/21
Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Jordan Ifueko & Redemptor Book Launch via Once Upon a Time Bookstore – In-Person/ Outside Event
Celebrate an In-Person book launch for Redemptor, by Jordan Ifueko, the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Raybearer.
In this story Empress Redemptor sits on Aristar’s throne, but must appease the sinister spirits of the dead. Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities. She is determined to survive, but fears the pressure may consume her. Now she must decide to die for justice…or to live for it.
For health and safety reasons, this event will take place both inside and outside the store, per guidelines available at website.
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Where: Once Upon a Time Bookstore
Date: Monday the16th
Time: 5 pm
Address: 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020
Website: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/redemptor
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Book Release: My Name is Romero
By Brian Dunlap
It was a hot, August Sunday in Boyle Heights. Mid-afternoon, Ceaser Chavez was quieter than usual. It might’ve been due to the Delta variant raging across the county. It might’ve also been due because it was Sunday, the only slow day in L.Á. Still, some stores were open like Boyle Heights Amor, a small store front selling natural medicine.
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L.A. Weather
FROM: La Bloga
L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón is due out September 7th from Flatiron Books.
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/09/21 – 08/15/21
Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Maggie Smith, with Victoria Chan, & Goldenrod via Skylight Bookstore – Online Event
Join us to hear author Maggie Smith, in conversation with award-winning poet Victoria Chang (Obit), discuss her new poetry book, Goldenrod.
Award-winning poet Maggie Smith returns with a powerful collection that looks at parenthood, solitude, love and memory by taking unique looks at modern life to explore with empathy and honestly.
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Where: Skylight Bookstore
Date: Monday the 9th
Time: 5:30 pm
Address: See Site
Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/live-crowdcast-maggie-smith-discusses-goldenrod-victoria-chang
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The Future of an L.Á. Arts Mentorship Organization: DSTL Arts
By Brian Dunlap
In 2012 poet Luis Antonio Pichardo founded the arts mentorship organization DSTL Arts. He had ambitious goals. From the start, he wanted to inspire, teach, and hire emerging artists from underserved communities. This idea was born at his house in Glassell Park. Northeast L.Á.
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