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SUMMARY:Wisdom That Sings: The poetry and translations of Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma (Reading Session)
DESCRIPTION:As part of being the Singapore Book Council‘s first translator in residence\, I’m delighted to offer an evening reading. \nHere is a complete description: \nJoin poet\, translator\, teacher\, and performer Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma for a reading of his own poetry and translations from Tamil and from Spanish. Interspersing his reading with stories and reflections\, he’ll guide listeners into an experience of lyric philosophy: clarity expressed in the music of words and silence. The reading will be followed by an open discussion and book signing. \n(This reading session is part of a series of programmes under the SBC Translator Residency conducted by Thomas Hitorshi Pruiksma.)
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/wisdom-that-sings-the-poetry-and-translations-of-thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma-reading-session/
LOCATION:SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E\, #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
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SUMMARY:SBC Translator in Residence
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be the Singapore Book Council‘s first Translator in Residence. \nYou can read about all the different events on the Singapore Book Council website.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sbc-translator-in-residence/
LOCATION:Singapore Book Council\, 90 Goodman Road\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Q & A,Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20221015T031559Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics\, Power\, and Love for a Changing World with Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be speaking about the Kural in conversation with actor Jeanne Dougherty at Vashon Center for the Arts (VCA). \nIf you live in the region\, I most heartily encourage you to attend in person. \nIf you live elsewhere\, I encourage you\, equally as heartily\, to watch the livestream free or by donation. \nHere’s a description of the event: \nIn South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its wisdom available in English. In honor of National Poetry Month\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma reads from his new translation and speaks with actor Jeanne Dougherty about his twenty-year journey to bring it to life. Whether you attend in person or online\, he hopes that you’ll come away feeling inspired\, reconnected to your own sources of knowing\, and reminded of truths that can help all of us navigate times of great change with grace. \nCopies of the Kural may be purchased from the Vashon Bookshop beforehand or at the reading itself.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/ethics-power-and-love-for-a-changing-world-with-thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma/
LOCATION:Vashon Center for the Arts\, 19600 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T190000
DTSTAMP:20211221T194528Z
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SUMMARY:The Kural at the Elliott Bay Book Company
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to discuss and read from my new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics\, power\, and love\, THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural in a virtual reading hosted by The Elliott Bay Book Company in my hometown of Seattle. \nJoining me will be Archana Venkatesan\, who wrote the wonderful introduction. \nThe reading will be held on Zoom and is free\, with the option to purchase copies from Elliott Bay and have them shipped in the U.S. \nSign Up For the Reading Via EventBrite
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-elliott-bay-book-company-kural/
LOCATION:The Elliott Bay Book Company\, 1521 Tenth Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T213000
DTSTAMP:20211208T041246Z
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SUMMARY:InkAloud
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be part of the Bushwick Book Club Seattle’s InkAloud event. \nStory: Get down with the loudest ink in town! Three local authors—co-curation with Town Hall’s Shin Yu Pai—inspire three musicians apiece\, a gift of nine new songs in this one-night-only celebration of creativity and collaboration. \nPerforming original music inspired by Robert Lashley‘s Green River Valley: \n\nReggie Garrett\, Chris C.D. Littlefield\, and Grae Violett\n\nPerforming original music inspired by Anne Liu Kellor‘s Heart Radical: \n\nLeanna Keith\, Rowdy Maggie\, and Meeka Quan-DiLorenzo\n\nPerforming original music inspired by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma‘s The Kural: \n\nEric Lane Barnes\, Nottingham/Wicks\, and Latha Sambamurti & Temple of Music students
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/inkaloud/
LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200221T193000
DTSTAMP:20220325T211056Z
CREATED:20200220T131125Z
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SUMMARY:Krea University in Chennai
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at Veni\, The Ideas Place\, at the Chennai office of Krea University. \nPlease join us for an evening of weaving together the past and the present\, poetry and philosophy\, ideas and the deep imagination of the heart.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/krea-university-in-chennai/
LOCATION:Veni – The Ideas Place\, No: 196\, TT Krishnamachari Rd.\, Alwarpet\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600018\, India
CATEGORIES:Performance,Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200215T134500
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CREATED:20200110T031553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T155228Z
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SUMMARY:Cascadian Zen at Seattle University
DESCRIPTION:CASCADIAN ZEN \nFebruary 14 and 15\, 2020 in Pigott 100 on the campus of Seattle University \nOrganized loosely around exploring the relationship between the Cascadian bioregion as it intersects with Zen ideas\, practices\, and aesthetics\, we are hosting a diverse group of writers who are interested in broadly exploring the question of “What is Cascadian Zen?” through their poetic and/or philosophical writing. \n  \nVIEW OR DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE PROGRAM. \nParticipants: \nDeborah Poe\nShin Yu Pai\nPaul Nelson\nJason Wirth\nGerard Kuperus\nJosh Hayes\nCourtney Hudak\nBrian Shūdō Schroeder\nDaphne Marlatt\nThomas Hitoshi Pruiksma\nElee Kraljii Gardiner\nElizabeth Sikes\nNadine Maestas \nFRIDAY\, FEBURARY 14 \n3:00–3:45 PM Paul Nelson\n3:45–4:00 PM BREAK \n4:00–4:45 PM Nadine Maestas\n4:45–5:00 PM BREAK \n5:00–5:45 PM Elizabeth Sikes\n5:45–6:00 PM BREAK \n6:00–6:45 PM Deborah Poe\n6:45–7:00 PM BREAK \n7:00–7:45 PM Jason Wirth\n7:45–8:00 words of welcome from Jason Wirth\, Paul Nelson\, and Shin Yu Pai \n  \nSATURDAY\, FEBURARY 15 \n9:00–9:45 AM Courtney Hudak\n9:45–10:00 AM BREAK \n10:00–10:45 AM Josh Hayes\n10:45–11:00 AM BREAK \n11:00–11:45 AM Daphne Marlatt\n11:45–1:00 PM LUNCH \n1:00–1:45 PM Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma\n1:45–2:00 AM BREAK \n2:00–2:45 PM Gerard Kuperus\n10:45–11:00 PM BREAK \n3:00–3:45 PM Elee Kraljii Gardiner\n3:45–4:00 PM BREAK \n4:00–4:45 PM Brian Schroeder\n4:45–5:00 PM BREAK \n5:00–5:45 PM Shin Yu Pai\n5:45–6:00 PM CONCLUDING COMMENTS: Jason Wirth\, Shin Yu Pai\, Paul Nelson
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/cascadian-zen-at-seattle-university/
LOCATION:Pigott 100 at Seattle University\, 901 12th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200130T210000
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SUMMARY:Lyric World at Town Hall: Poetry and Wonder
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to help inaugurate Lyric World: Conversations with Contemporary Poets\, a new event series sponsored by Town Hall and curated by Shin Yu Pai. \nOn January 30\, 2020\, I’ll be reading and speaking about poetry and wonder. Jali Ibrahim Arsalan will also perform West African kora music and the poet Melanie Noel will facilitate an on-stage conversation. \nLearn more about the event and purchase tickets at Town Hall Seattle. \nKai Curry of the Northwest Asian Weekly recently featured the series in an article: \n“Town Hall Seattle and KUOW series highlights AAPI poets” \nThe Seattle Review of Books also featured the event on their website: \nLiterary Event of the Week: Lyric World at Town Hall Seattle \nAnd Paul Nelson of Seattle Poetics LAB recently interviewed me and curator Shin Yu Pai. You can read the interview in the South Seattle Emerald: \nShin Yu Pai’s Poetry Series Gets a Dose of Magic With Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma \nYou can watch a video of the interview here:
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/lyric-world-at-town-hall-poetry-and-wonder/
LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191013T140000
DTSTAMP:20190924T055716Z
CREATED:20190912T150835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T055716Z
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SUMMARY:MindFair Books\, Oberlin\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted and honored to be able to present and read from The Safety of Edges at MindFair Books in Oberlin\, Ohio. \nRead more about this wonderful bookstore on their website.  \nYou can also download a copy of the event flyer below: \nMindFair Flyer in Color \nMindFair Flyer Formatted for Black & White Printing \n 
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/mindfair-books-oberlin-ohio/
LOCATION:MindFair Books\, 13 W. College St.\, Oberlin\, OH\, 44074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190615T200000
DTSTAMP:20220302T043252Z
CREATED:20190416T184501Z
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SUMMARY:The Elliott Bay Book Company
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted and honored to read from The Safety of Edges at The Elliott Bay Book Company in my hometown of Seattle. \nThe reading will be followed by a boisterous Q&A and book-signing.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/elliott-bay-book-company-06-15-19/
LOCATION:The Elliott Bay Book Company\, 1521 Tenth Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190425T203000
DTSTAMP:20190416T193510Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T193510Z
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SUMMARY:Lexicon of Light at Vashon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be part of the “The Lexicon of Light” art exhibition and will be reading with my fellow poets on the 25th. \nFrom the event description: \n“The Lexicon of Light transformed personal impressions of poetry into photographic images. The project paired a team of 16 photographers with 12 individual poems. Photographers created artwork that reflects their inspiration and impressions from their assigned poem. All poems were authored by Vashon Island poets. Also included is ‘Last’ by the late poet Ina Whitlock who was assigned multiple photographers for their interpretation of her poem.”
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/lexicon-of-light-at-vashon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Vashon Center for the Arts\, 19600 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20190409T202037Z
CREATED:20190213T230124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T202037Z
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SUMMARY:Vashon Literary Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be a part of Vashon’s Literary Conference this year\, reading from The Safety of Edges and presenting with David Mielke about Marie Rackham\, Cozy Grammar\, and Love. \nVisit the Vashon Center for the Arts website for a complete schedule.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/vashon-literary-conference/
LOCATION:Vashon Center for the Arts\, 19600 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190323T203000
DTSTAMP:20190318T014245Z
CREATED:20190129T195612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T014245Z
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SUMMARY:Two Dollar Radio\, Columbus\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to get to present and read from The Safety of Edges at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters in Columbus. \nRead more on the Two Dollar Radio Headquarters Facebook Page.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/two-dollar-radio-columbus-ohio/
LOCATION:Two Dollar Radio Headquarters\, 1124 Parsons Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190314T190000
DTSTAMP:20190302T205238Z
CREATED:20190213T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205238Z
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SUMMARY:Vashon Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to read from The Safety of Edges and sign copies at our wonderful island bookshop. \nTo learn and hear more\, listen to the recent Voice of Vashon announcement: \n  \n \n  \nhttps://thomaspruiksma.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-14_PSA_VashonBookshop.mp3
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/vashon-bookshop/
LOCATION:Vashon Bookshop\, 17612 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading
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