Los Angeles Literature Events 9/18/17 –9/24/17

Bilingual Poetry Writing Workshop at Baldwin Hills Library

56a12300b495e72737028bcb8a3c8bf7Check out this FREE Poesia/Poetry Bilingual Poetry Workshop, offered by DSTL Arts.

You will learn how to use your five senses to paint a picture using only words, and you’ll leave with a poem ready to recite. This workshop will be presented in English and in Spanish, and participants are encouraged to write in their preferred language.

Where: Baldwin Hills Branch Library, LAPL

Date: Monday the 18th

Time: 12:30 – 2 pm

Address: 2906 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Website:    Facebook Page

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A Drunken Reading Series Fosters Community in Los Angeles

Drunken Masters, which is part of the larger series of cultural events 90x90LA, invites writers to present their work to a group of sauced professionals who provide instant critique.

by Robin Grearson

From: Hyperallergic

GREARSON-DM-1-1080x1315 (1)LOS ANGELES — On my way to Drunken Masters earlier this month in downtown Los Angeles, I imagined the reading series would be a sort of scaled-down American Idol: several writers present their work to a group of sauced professionals in the same genre who provide instant feedback and critique. The relevance and quality of feedback depends, however, as much on each master’s wisdom as their capacity to hold liquor. And, unlike the talent show, Drunken Masters isn’t a tournament, so there’s no voting or elimination. The distinction creates an event that feels like an inclusive and informal (very informal) writing workshop, minus the school desks and bad lighting.

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Los Angeles Literature Events 8/21/17 –8/27/17

solar-eclipseSolar Eclipse Viewing Parties at Various LAPL Libraries–Family Event

Join us to watch the 2017 Solar eclipse with a number of Solar Systems Ambassadors at your local Los Angeles public libraries. Free solar viewing glasses provided. Children, teens and families are welcome.

Check LAPL website for all locations.

Where: Various LAPL Branch and Regional Library Locations; for example, Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library

Date: Monday the 14th

Time: 10 am

Address: 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042

Website:   http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/solar-eclipse-2017-0

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