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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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