Ebony Stewart Kisses Fear on the Mouth

'Love Letters to Balled Fists' puts slam poetry on the printed page

"...a hybrid of Afro-Brazilian martial arts and dance. Slam poets Amir Safi, Jomar Valentin, and Lacey Roop, whose book..."

Feb. 27, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Austin Poetry Slam

Mike Henry bid adieu to the slam he hosted for 15 years

"...Electric Lounge (which he used to run) to Gaby & Mo's, to Ego's, to the ND at 501 Studios..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

What About Our Snaps?

Previewing the 2010 Austin International Poetry Festival

"...is, save for one long weekend in April, when poets from near (Austin) and far (abroad) gather for the..."

April 9, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Last week, America lost one of her finest poets. Stanley Kunitz was 100 years old. He had served..."

May 26, 2006 Column

Poetry Is for the Sake of the Life

"...Editor, Last week, America lost one of her finest poets. Stanley Kunitz was 100 years old. He had served..."

May 23, 2006 Postmarks

Luv Doc Recommends: Southpaw Jones’ First Annual 29th Birthday & CD Release

Cactus Cafe, Thursday, March 30, 2006

"...dirty, filthy, shameful little secret: Austin is lousy with poets – not the free-versing, in your face, theatrically emotive,..."

March 31, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Remembering Huff

Albert Huffstickler, who died last week, displayed the human heart and soul in all its naked neediness. We've gleaned some comments from the memories of poets and friends who knew Huff and his work -- poetic impressions that speak to a deeper truth than the facts.

"...said, characteristically, "I don't write to specifications.") Some 25 poets read from their own work or from Huff's...."

March 8, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Making Gestures

"'You can have my husband but please don't you mess with my man' is my kind of cheek," visiting Michener Center poet Heather McHugh says in an interview with Chronicle writer Lissa Richardson. "And cheek's my favorite part of a Texas anatomy."

"...new media for poetry -- I know that many poets are stubborn Luddites, refusing even to use e-mail. ......"

May 4, 2001 Books Feature by Lissa Richardson

In Person

"...of two combatants there were 12, and they were poets, but you get the idea...."

Aug. 28, 1998 Books Feature

Slam Week Events

"...POETS LIVING ROOM Taos-style round-robin open mike. Book People, noon-2pm..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Books Feature

Gin And Condoms Everywhere

Memoirs of a Slam Poet

"...scream when he finally finished the piece. I've seen poets reciting nightmare tales of child abuse, rape, and violence..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Books Feature by Wammo

Unrepentant Truths

Talking with Tammy Gomez

"...departed. One of those thoughts was the idea of poets and respect, about which she said that she wanted..."

June 27, 1997 Books Feature

Civil War Landscapes and Legacies When Johnny Came Marching Home

"...both aesthetically and historically, are the words of the poets who witnessed the war and its aftermath. It's somewhat..."

July 21, 1995 Arts Feature

Event Celebrates New Austin Poet Laureate Program

KB Brookins and Amanda Johnston on what it means to be a poetry city

"...also features special guest appearances from four esteemed Texas poets laureate: Aris Kian (Houston), Mag Gabbert (Dallas), Eddie Vega..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...mix of artistic mediums, including visual storytelling led by writers Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman, hosting by Radiolab’s Molly..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Patti Smith: “I don’t claim to be a progenitor of any particular movement – I just did my work”

Ever-evolving singer, writer, & artist communes at ACL Live Saturday

"...art. I’m not nihilistic. I love the 19th century poets. I love the Beat poets. I love a lot..."

May 2, 2022 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Author, Poet, and Podcast Host Carrie Fountain Isn’t Trying to Trick You

The 2019 Texas Poet Laureate talks shop as she receives two Texas honors

"...William Carlos Williams poem), where she talks to other poets about their processes. I mention how unusual it is..."

April 5, 2019 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

2019 Austin International Poetry Festival Brings a World of Words to Town

"...just for show, be aware that AIPF has hosted poets from more than 50 countries over the past quarter-century,..."

April 5, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Wordy Wranglers of Typewriter Rodeo

The whole country's saddling up with Austin's vaqueros of verse

"...her. And we were like, 'Go ahead, use our typewriters.' So the two of them worked together, writing poems..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

More April Arts Fests for Your Pleasure

Don't forget International Poetry and Texas Burlesque

"...Austin is home to some 2,000 poets, and scarcely a night goes by without a poetry..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Renewed Faith

On coming back to an appreciation of poetry's remarkable resonance and relevance

"...back into my life, through friends who are published poets, through events where I'm asked to recite poems, and..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Writing's Not on the Wall Yet

Austin's print culture gets a boost from a new batch of indie presses and literary magazines

"...group: In addition to MFA graduates, they include slam poets, paratroopers, comic book geeks, lawyers, and print evangelists. Ladies..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

A Poet Warrior's Reward

Amorindio: Tributo y Celebración for raúlrsalinas

"...Yet, poets, writers, scholars, musicians, students, friends, and familia will come..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

This Is Your Wake-Up Call

Robert Bly and what's on the line

"...Robert Bly is one of those uniquely difficult American poets who rejects the expectations of his audience and, in..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Books Feature by Ric Williams

Letters at 3AM

According to a 'USA Today' survey, 30% of all American youth hope to have careers in the arts. Who's been lying to these children?

"...Poets don't. I've been a poet all my adult life...."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Mike Henry and Kyle Fuller

'Slam Planet: War of the Words'

"...Ask three different slam poets what it is – exactly – that they do..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Call and Answer

It's been a hard spring of politics in Texas; now it's time to relax with a book.

"..."Poets," declared Percy Bysshe Shelley, "are the unacknowledged legislators of..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

News/Print

Don't forget to take your bilberry extract.

"...April is National Poetry Month, and May is Texas Writers' Month (and May 3 marks the return of Free..."

April 4, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

The Monkey's Mask

"...“victim” poetry and had a thing for older male poets. Her verse was ripe with the language of lethal..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Los Many Mundos of raulrsalinas

"...poor poetry CD. By cloaking themselves in notes, some poets can achieve a longer half-life. But for some, it's..."

April 6, 2001 Books Review by Phil West

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