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Hunt & Light
By Matthew Frazier
Matthew Frazier’s career began when he thought of his first poem in 1993 while washing the dishes at his home in New Paltz. With beauty and grace, he depicts everyday experiences that reflect his passion for life and for the complexity of the mundane. *****Original Message***** is Frazier’s first collection of poems and was published by East Hampton’s Hunt & Light. Frazier studied with Joyce Garvin and Marvin Bell at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and lives with his wife Kimberly, two cats, two birds and a Puli. (They’re those dogs that look like Rastafarians.) Frazier works in special operations in Jersey City, NJ.
Paumanok Interwoven
Edited by Kathleen Donnelly
Island Sound Press
Paumanok Interwoven offers a unique perspective into the hearts and souls of artists who reside on Long Island. Published by Island Sound Press, this collection embraces what life on Long Island is all about by pairing dozens of local poets with photographers and other visual artists across 444 sprawling pages. The collection takes a deeply personal look at the world around us and celebrates the depth of talent living right on our own shores.
Poetry Events in April
April 12
3Po3try NYC Presents Raining Words: A Spring Poetry Extravaganza
Pomegranate Gallery, NYC
Combining three of New York City’s leading poetry influences—great weather for MEDIA, Poetry Teachers NYC and The Inspired Word—this extravaganza will showcase NYC’s finest poetry in gardens, galleries and performance spaces.
April 12
Sub 30 Poetry Slam
Parrish Art Museum
In honor of National Poetry Month, The Parrish will host its first Sub 30 Poetry Slam. The competition will be judged by members of the audience and the winner will take home a cash prize.
April 19
Gallery Conversation—Poetry and Ancient Sculpture
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Poet Anne Waldman and artist Pamela Lawton will combine contemporary poetry with ancient Greek, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures.
April 24
Academy of American Poets 12th Annual Poetry & the Creative Mind Gala
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
America’s leading artists, scholars and public figures will come together to celebrate the role of contemporary poetry in American culture. This event raises money for the programs of the Academy of American Poets including National Poetry Month.
April 30
Lucas Hunt Buzzard’s Banquet
Brooklyn, NY
Lucas Hunt will be joining the Buzzards in what is becoming known as the funniest poetry reading series going on in New York. Buzzard’s Banquet is a literary series that was started by Ed Kerns, a Ditmas Park resident. It is held in the back room at Jackie’s Fifth Amendment, one of the best dive bars in Brooklyn.