Will The Coronavirus Outbreak Lead to New L.A. Crime Fiction? The Jury Is Out
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Breathe. Write. Share. Virtual Poetry Workshop.
By Brian Dunlap
During this time of social distancing, many writers in the L.Á. literary community are holding virtual events from workshops to open mics to readings and book clubs in an effort to keep us all connected to each other and our humansess. Below is one such event, hosted by Long Beach poet Nancy Lynée Woo. Continue reading “Breathe. Write. Share. Virtual Poetry Workshop.”
Creative Closeness In A Time of Social Distance
By Nancy Lynée Woo
FROM: Long Beach Post
As we adjust to our new reality, poets, writers and arts organizations have quickly risen to the occasion, creating virtual opportunities for people to connect while isolated at home.
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A Letter From Local Publusher Kaya Press
FROM: Kaya Press Facebook
Dear Friends,
We hope you and your loved ones are supported, and are able to cultivate laughter and a sense of ease during this challenging and precarious season. In order to reduce the chances of transmission of COVID-19, Kaya Press’ small team of staff and interns began working from home last week. Nevertheless, our commitment to literature, our authors, and our literary community remains unwavering.
Virtual Arts
By Brian Dunlap
We have seen over the last week, artists and musicians posting videos of them singing, performing or reading from their work or livestreaming their performances and readings. It’s a chance to keep people connected to each other during a time of isolation and sickness. It’s also a chance at self care, something to enjoy and take one’s mind off the worries and stress of the Coronavirus and all its effects.
9th Annual LitFest Pasadena Cancelled
By Brian Dunlap
The other day, LitFest Pasadena posted the fillowing press release on its Facebook page. If there is more information regarding this year’s LitFest, I’ll post it on Los Angeles Literature.
No Literary Events Due To Coronavirous
By Brian Dunlap
Amind the rapidly changing living conditions surrounding the Coronavirus, there are no in-person literary events happening this week and into the near future. No gatherings of over 10 people are permitted, the White House now recommends.
Los Angeles Times Postpones Festival of Books and Food Bowl Due to Coronavirus Concerns
By Christi Carras
FROM: Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times has postponed its Festival of Books and Food Bowl events, “in light of public health concerns related to the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution.”
A Night of Community and Celebration
By Brian Dunlap
Poets and book lovers braved L.A.’s rush hour traffic. It was a Thursday. February 27th. The destination was Diehl Marcus & Company in Hollywood, a Curio Dealer and Event Space of finely curated antiques, home decor and accessories from around the world. The crowd arrived for Ingrid M. Calderon-Collins’ release party for her poetic memoir Let The Buzzards Eat Me Whole.
Los Angeles Literature Events 3/09/20 – 3/15/20
Atelier Manferdini & Portraits and Landscapes at SCI-Arc College & University
Join us for the Los Angeles launch of Portraits and Landscapes. The monograph collects the work created by Atelier Manferdini during the last six years of design activity. The projects are divided into two large families of explorations, Landscapes and Portraits.
NOTE: This is a ticketed event so check website link for details.
Where: SCI-Arc College and University
Date: Monday the 9th
Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Address: 960 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Website: http://www.facebook.com//events/497164191219425
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