We had a chance to kick off Poetry Month with west coast poets thanks to Wanda's Picks Celebrate Poetry Month
4.09.2020
3.20.2020
Cancellations From Library of Congress
Poetry & Literature: News & Events from the Library of Congress.Spring Event Postponements/CancellationsOn Thursday, March 12, the Library of Congress closed all Library buildings to the public until April 1. On Tuesday, March 17, the Library announced that all public events are canceled until May 11 to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus. Whenever possible, the Library will reschedule the public programs that have been canceled. Please read the Library's public statement, and see the Poetry and Literature Center's event updates below.
Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM
This event has been CANCELED.NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL PRESENTS JEFFREY ROSEN AND DAHLIA LITHWICK We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Author Jeffrey Rosen will discuss his new book, Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law, with Dahlia Lithwick, a senior editor at Slate. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Law Library of Congress and presented in partnership with National Book Festival Presents.Location: LJ-119, first floor, Thomas Jefferson Building <view map> Contact: specialevents@loc.gov
Thursday, April 2, 7:00 PM
This event has been POSTPONED to a later date.Note: Once a date has been confirmed, the Library of Congress will alert all those who registered for the original event date via their email addresses. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you, your family and friends very soon.NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL PRESENTS RICHARD FORD In an event titled “A Good Story Knows No Borders,” Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner Richard Ford will give a talk about the universality of fiction as well as participate in a discussion with his German translator, Frank Heibert. The discussion will be moderated by Library of Congress Literary Director Marie Arana. This event is free and open to the public. Presented in partnership with National Book Festival Presents.Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building <view map> Contact: specialevents@loc.gov
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 PM
This event has been POSTPONED to a later date.Note: Once a date has been confirmed, Hill Center will alert all those who registered for the original event date via their email addresses. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you, your family and friends very soon.LIFE OF A POET: KIMIKO HAHN Poet Kimiko Hahn will discuss her work with Ron Charles, book critic at The Washington Post. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Hill Center and The Washington Post.Location: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) Contact: poetry@loc.gov
Thursday, April 30, 7:00 PM
This event has been CANCELED.NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL PRESENTS JOY HARJO We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Joy Harjo will participate in her closing event as the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate, which will include a moderated discussion and special musical performance. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Library’s American Folklife Center and Music Division, and presented in partnership with National Book Festival Presents.Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building <view map> Contact: specialevents@loc.gov
Thursday, May 7, 7:00 PM
This event has been POSTPONED to a later date.Note: Once a date has been confirmed, the Library of Congress will alert all those who registered for the original event date via their email addresses. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL PRESENTS JOHN HESSLER to seeing you, your family and friends very soon. John Hessler, specialist in the Library of Congress’ Geography and Map division and author of the best-seller MAP: Exploring the World, will discuss his new book on pre-Columbian cultures, Collecting for the New World. This event is free and open to the public. Presented in partnership with National Book Festival Presents.Location: LJ-119, first floor, Thomas Jefferson Building Contact: specialevents@loc.gov For more information about upcoming events, please visit the Poetry and Literature Center's website. |
Food For Thought
I have several millenials in my world. In a group discussion the question of the urgency for this virus was posted. I received an article that was the basis of some young people's question. If in your spare time you would like to read and respond to this article it would help.
Thanks and Be Safe LJ Clark
2.23.2020
Great Article on Future Dancers
Young ballerinas from Texas pose together for an empowering photoshoot in honor of Black History Month
By Carly Stern For Dailymail.com.
Posted by LJClark
2.17.2020
Black History Month In Film
Check out the films suggested by the New York Times for Black History Month.
28 Films for Black History Month
2.13.2020
The Year Our Finish Time Record was Defeated
Had the great pleasure of working on the media team for JJ10k 2019. Check out some of my handy work. Thanks again to Goldie and Naomi for believing that I could be part of the team. Call me if you need me for next year!
#eventphotography #runevent #CSRArunners #evansGA #jinglejam10k
10.05.2019
9.06.2019
Thanks Seth Godin!
I have been in many discussions with many people about the state of the world of work. I post here
a response from one of my favorite thought bloggers. As we move into fall I hope your return to
work is more productive than it has been in years! Read article here
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