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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221213
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SUMMARY:Talk and Visit at Tamil University Thanjavur
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at Tamil University and spending two days with its students.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/talk-and-visit-at-tamil-university-thanjavur/
LOCATION:Tamil University Thanjavur\, Thanjavur\, 613010\, India
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20230201T064719Z
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SUMMARY:The Music and Majesty of the Kural
DESCRIPTION:Please join me and several illustrious speakers in this celebration of Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. \nThe event will be preceded by coffee and followed by dinner.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-music-and-majesty-of-the-kural/
LOCATION:Anna Centenary Library\, Gandhi Mandapam Rd\, Surya Nagar\, Kotturpuram\, Chennai\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600085
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20221125T163000
DTSTAMP:20230201T060935Z
CREATED:20230201T060935Z
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SUMMARY:An Apprenticeship to Aliveness
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking in Sai University’s Centre for Creative Writing and Translation in association with the Chennai Mathematical Institute’s Arts Initiative. \nPlease join me for this free online program.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/an-apprenticeship-to-aliveness/
LOCATION:Sai University\, One Hub Road\, OMR\, Paiyanur\, Tamil Nadu\, 603104\, India
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20230201T062905Z
CREATED:20230201T062905Z
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SUMMARY:The Highest of All Riches: Listening\, Art\, and Lyric Imagination
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking with first-year students in the Frontiers program at Sai University in Chennai this November. \nMy deep thanks to the organizers and gracious hosts.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-highest-of-all-riches-listening-art-and-lyric-imagination/
LOCATION:Sai University\, One Hub Road\, OMR\, Paiyanur\, Tamil Nadu\, 603104\, India
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221120T153000
DTSTAMP:20221005T030051Z
CREATED:20221005T030051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T030051Z
UID:2194-1668952800-1668958200@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:School of Kural: Thirukkural's Place among World Philosophies of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be speaking on a panel about The Kural at the Singapore Writers Festival. Here is a description of this multilingual discussion: \nWritten by the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar\, and translated into more than 40 languages\, the Thirukkural is a classic book of Tamil wisdom poetry. Where is the place of the Thirukkural among world philosophies of wisdom? This panel session contemplates on what if the Kural had been a major school of thought along the likes of well-renowned philosophies from different parts of the world. How would\, and could it have informed and changed the course of global history? Hear from speakers Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma\, Dr Azhar Ibrahim\, and Chow Teck Seng who share the insights they glean from the Kural on universal ethics and morality and read and discuss translations of the Kural into Chinese\, Malay\, and English. \nThis programme is made possible with the support of the U.S. Embassy Singapore and co-presented with Poetry Festival Singapore.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/school-of-kural-thirukkurals-place-among-world-philosophies-of-wisdom/
LOCATION:Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)\, ACM\, Ngee Ann Auditorium\, 1 Empress Place\, Singapore\, 179555\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221119T153000
DTSTAMP:20221005T025041Z
CREATED:20221005T025041Z
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SUMMARY:Everyone Receives Rain: A Journey with Avvaiyar
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be speaking about Avvaiyar at the Singapore Writers Festival. Here is a description of my upcoming lecture: \nWhy would a budding writer and poet in English become an apprentice to a 12th century Tamil woman\, poet\, and saint? What’s so compelling about Avvaiyar that Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma spent years learning from her? Tamil literature has given women of wisdom a revered place for more than 2\,000 years. In this lecture\, Thomas tells the story of his translation of Avvaiyar and explores what she and her tradition can teach us about honouring words\, each other\, and the earth beneath our feet. \nThis lecture is co-presented with the Centre for Singapore Tamil Culture and the National Library Board\, and is made possible with the support of the U.S. Embassy Singapore.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/everyone-receives-rain-a-journey-with-avvaiyar/
LOCATION:Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)\, Discovery Room\, 1 Empress PI\, Singapore\, 179555\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221121
DTSTAMP:20221005T024324Z
CREATED:20220807T040600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T024324Z
UID:2153-1668816000-1668988799@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Singapore Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be participating in the 25th Annual Sinagpore Writers Festival this November. \nLearn more here: https://www.singaporewritersfestival.com/writer-presenter-details/thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/singapore-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Interview,Performance,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20220807T040016Z
CREATED:20220807T040016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T040016Z
UID:2150-1663977600-1664150399@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:3rd International Humanism Conference on Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:I am looking forward to offering a keynote speech called “Openness to All People: Thirukkural and Social Justice” at the 3rd International Humanism Conference in Toronto\, Canada.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/3rd-international-humanism-conference-on-social-justice/
LOCATION:Centennial College Event Center\, 937 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1G 3T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220703T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220703T163000
DTSTAMP:20220701T131301Z
CREATED:20220516T221800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T131301Z
UID:2059-1656862200-1656865800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:35th Annual FeTNA Convention
DESCRIPTION:I am deeply honored to be speaking about Tamil Kalvi and my new translation of THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural at the 35th annual convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA). \nThe session will take place on Sunday\, July 3rd\, from 3:30 to 4:30pm in D’Angelo Center Classroom 4. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.fetna-convention.org/
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/35th-annual-fetna-convention/
LOCATION:St John’s University Queens Campus\, 8000 Utopia Pkwy\, Queens\, NY\, 11439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20221015T031559Z
CREATED:20220324T212310Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
CREATED:20211030T050023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T194528Z
UID:1522-1641924000-1641927600@thomaspruiksma.com
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:20200622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200622T170000
DTSTAMP:20200522T011737Z
CREATED:20200522T011613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T011737Z
UID:1132-1592841600-1592845200@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:The Magic of Words in a Poet-Magician's Yurt
DESCRIPTION:In June I’m offering a very special event through Atlas Obscura. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-words-in-a-poet-magicians-yurt-2/
LOCATION:Atlas Obscura
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200517T150000
DTSTAMP:20200502T185753Z
CREATED:20200502T185719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200502T185753Z
UID:1106-1589724000-1589727600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:The Magic of Words in a Poet-Magician's Yurt
DESCRIPTION:This month I’m offering a very special event through Atlas Obscura. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-words-in-a-poet-magicians-yurt/
LOCATION:Atlas Obscura
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200221T193000
DTSTAMP:20220325T211056Z
CREATED:20200220T131125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T211056Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20200210T155228Z
CREATED:20200110T031553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T155228Z
UID:999-1581771600-1581774300@thomaspruiksma.com
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
DTSTAMP:20200130T044755Z
CREATED:20200110T030046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T044755Z
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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:20191121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20190912T145049Z
CREATED:20190903T143342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T145049Z
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SUMMARY:Prelude to a Gaybaret: A Panel on the Art of Transformation
DESCRIPTION:In Gaybaret\, a show originally written for their wedding\, David Mielke and Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma explore how one’s life itself can become a work of art by taking the seemingly random experiences that life can present and discovering ways to weave them together into a meaningful whole. They share stories of friends and mentors\, storms and gifts\, and how even the hardest experiences can help us to be ready to say yes to a life-partner—gay\, straight\, or otherwise. \nAs part of the show’s public premiere\, Vashon Center for the Arts\, the Vashon Heritage Museum exhibit “In and Out: Being LGBTQ on Vashon Island\,” and 4Culture are pleased to sponsor a special panel that sets Gaybaret’s themes of hidden shame\, mentoring\, and marriage in a wider set of perspectives. We’ve asked five distinguished panelists of different ages\, backgrounds\, and walks of life to share stories and reflections in response to the question of how we transform into our truest selves. How does art help us know ourselves more fully? How can rituals like a ceremony of marriage or theater itself offer the possibility of healing? How do we make sense of historical change as we experience it in our own lives\, acknowledging both the blessings and the curses of the past? \nWe invite you to join our panelists in a spirited exploration of the art of being who we are. \nVisit the Vashon Center for the Arts website for more information.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/prelude-to-a-gaybaret-a-panel-on-the-art-of-transformation/
LOCATION:Vashon Center for the Arts\, 19600 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
CATEGORIES: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
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T043252Z
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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:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190511T103000
DTSTAMP:20190122T032321Z
CREATED:20190122T032321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T032321Z
UID:395-1557565200-1557570600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Cascadia Poetry Festival-Anacortes
DESCRIPTION:I’m pleased to be on a panel with Shin Yu Pai\, Jason Wirth\, and Courtney Hudak\, speaking about the work and legacy of Sam Hamill and his connection to Zen Buddhism.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/cascadia-poetry-festival-anacortes/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 801 5th Street\, Anacortes\, 98221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190425T203000
DTSTAMP:20190416T193510Z
CREATED:20190416T193510Z
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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