OTHELLO By William Shakespeare Directed by David Hoover April 25 – 28 | May 1 – 5 ABOUT: Shakespeare’s OTHELLO chronicles the epic love story of Othello and Desdemona and the lies and betrayal of Iago that lead to their ultimate demise. Through a series of events that rivals today’s greatest soap operas, Iago manipulates … Othello
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 8 PM – 10 PM University of New Orleans 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana 70148 The University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop will host a reading by poets Alison Pelegrin and Stacey Balkun on Wednesday, April 17, at 8 p.m., at the UNO Lakeside Campus, Liberal Arts Building, … UNO CWW Hosts Poets Alison Pelegrin and Stacey Balkun
The University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop will host a reading by Laura Mullen & Afton Wilky at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus, Liberal Arts Building, Room 197. The reading will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and brief reception. The event is supported in part by Poets & Writers. … UNO Creative Writing Workshop hosts Laura Mullen and Afton Wilky on March 9
The University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop will host a reading by Jennifer S. Davis & Mark Yakich at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus, Liberal Arts Building, Room 140. The reading will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and brief reception. Click here to … UNO presents an evening with Jennifer S. Davis and Mark Yakich on March 3
Maurice Carlos Ruffin has always been a writer, he says, but his writing speaks for itself on this account. Ruffin, a New Orleans native, earned his MFA in 2013 and has been taking the literary community by storm ever since. His work has been widely published, and he has received several accolades, including the 2014 … I don’t have to leave New Orleans, it’s leaving me: An interview with Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Bayou Magazine will celebrate the launch of Issue 64 at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude Ave.). Issues of the magazine will be available for sale. The event will also feature a DJ, raffle prizes, games, and more. Bayou Magazine is a biannual, national literary magazine published by The University of … Bayou Magazine celebrates launch of Issue 64 at Saturn Bar on Feb. 12
National Poetry Slam champion Justin Lamb is releasing his first chapbook, Everything Has A Place, on Saturday, Jan. 16, at The Space (Cellar Door, 916 Lafayette St.). Doors open at 7 PM, and the show will begin at 8 PM. The show is free and open to the public (21+). Chapbooks will be available for sale. … Justin Lamb Releases New Chapbook at Cellar Door on Jan. 16
The University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop will host a reading by poets Derrick Harriell and Sara Slaughter at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the UNO Lakeside Campus, Liberal Arts Building, Room 197. The reading will be followed by a Q&A, booksigning, and brief reception. Derrick Harriell was born and raised in Milwaukee … UNO presents an evening with poets Derrick Harriell and Sara Slaughter Oct. 7
Poet Metta Sama will give a presentation of her work at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the University of New Orleans Sandbar (on Founders Road, across from the Engineering Building, inside the Cove). Sama is the author of Nocturne Trio, a e-book of poetry published in 2012, as well as South of Here … Metta Sama at UNO Feb. 20
I did my taxes last night, and the nice VITA fellow who helped me let me know that I had mis-checked a box on the prep form I filled out—under the question, “Do you live in an area affected by a natural disaster?” He told me to always check “Yes” in New Orleans, at least … Whirlwind of poetry events to hit New Orleans next week!
