Meacham Workshop
The semi annual Meacham Writers’ Workshop is hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Chattanooga State Technical and Community College. Notable writers from across the nation participate by giving readings of their published work and by leading workshops for emerging writers. Area writers can submit manuscripts for review and evaluation. For details, see
http://www.meachamwriters.org/
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
library book sale
As published in "The New Writer"
Library Book Sale
The Summer Book Sale to support the Chattanooga – Hamilton County Public Libraries will take place at Eastgate Town Center, August 7 -14. Readers can pick up some bargain used books, and support the libraries at the same time. Sale hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 am, to 7 pm and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
Library Book Sale
The Summer Book Sale to support the Chattanooga – Hamilton County Public Libraries will take place at Eastgate Town Center, August 7 -14. Readers can pick up some bargain used books, and support the libraries at the same time. Sale hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 am, to 7 pm and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Poet Laureate
This piece previously published in The New Writer
W. S. Merwin Named Poet Laureate
On July 1, James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, announced W.S. (William Stanley) Merwin will be appointed Poet Laureate of the United States. Merwin has published more than 30 volumes of poetry, essays, and translations. He has twice been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is also an avid conservationist, having worked to preserve the winter habitat of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico and numerous endangered plants found near his home in Hawaii.
The Librarian of Congress appoints the Poet Laureate after consulting poets, critics and other persons in the literary world. The Laureate has an office at the Library of Congress and serves a one year term, though several have been appointed to additional terms. The current Laureate, Kay Ryan, is now serving her second term.
The office of Poet Laureate was first established as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1937. In 1986, the title was changed to Poet Laureate and Consultant in Poetry. Robert Penn Warren was the first to serve with the new title.
W. S. Merwin Named Poet Laureate
On July 1, James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, announced W.S. (William Stanley) Merwin will be appointed Poet Laureate of the United States. Merwin has published more than 30 volumes of poetry, essays, and translations. He has twice been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is also an avid conservationist, having worked to preserve the winter habitat of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico and numerous endangered plants found near his home in Hawaii.
The Librarian of Congress appoints the Poet Laureate after consulting poets, critics and other persons in the literary world. The Laureate has an office at the Library of Congress and serves a one year term, though several have been appointed to additional terms. The current Laureate, Kay Ryan, is now serving her second term.
The office of Poet Laureate was first established as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1937. In 1986, the title was changed to Poet Laureate and Consultant in Poetry. Robert Penn Warren was the first to serve with the new title.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
coming events
Ray Zimmerman and Friends
Olde Towne books
Tuesday, July 13 7:00 to 8:00 PM
3213 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, Tn 37411
(423) 475- 7187
New Voices:
Pasha Coffee House,
3914 St. Elmo Avenue,
6:30 to 8:30 PM, (July 17)
The third Saturday of each month.
At New Voices hot improvisational jazz meets the power of the spoken word.
New Writers Alliance
Sunday, July 18, 2:00 - 3:00
Winder Binder Gallery and Book Store, 40 Frazier Avenue
on Chattanooga’s North Shore
An afternoon of local writers sharing their work Participants include Bruce Majors,
Rebecca Cook, E. Smith Gilbert, Jenny Sadre-Orafai, and Ray Zimmerman
Speakeasy Open Mic
Mudpie Restaurant
12 Frazier Avenue
Every Monday
Sign in 8:00 PM
Readings begin 8:30
The Speakeasy is a weekly poetry/spoken word open mic hosted by Christian Collier. Contact thespeakeasypoetry@gmail.com
The Chattanooga Writers Guild
Bicentennial Library
7:00 PM
The second Tuesday of each month Programs vary, but frequently feature writing and/or marketing tips.
http://www.chattanoogawritersguild.com
Olde Towne books
Tuesday, July 13 7:00 to 8:00 PM
3213 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, Tn 37411
(423) 475- 7187
New Voices:
Pasha Coffee House,
3914 St. Elmo Avenue,
6:30 to 8:30 PM, (July 17)
The third Saturday of each month.
At New Voices hot improvisational jazz meets the power of the spoken word.
New Writers Alliance
Sunday, July 18, 2:00 - 3:00
Winder Binder Gallery and Book Store, 40 Frazier Avenue
on Chattanooga’s North Shore
An afternoon of local writers sharing their work Participants include Bruce Majors,
Rebecca Cook, E. Smith Gilbert, Jenny Sadre-Orafai, and Ray Zimmerman
Speakeasy Open Mic
Mudpie Restaurant
12 Frazier Avenue
Every Monday
Sign in 8:00 PM
Readings begin 8:30
The Speakeasy is a weekly poetry/spoken word open mic hosted by Christian Collier. Contact thespeakeasypoetry@gmail.com
The Chattanooga Writers Guild
Bicentennial Library
7:00 PM
The second Tuesday of each month Programs vary, but frequently feature writing and/or marketing tips.
http://www.chattanoogawritersguild.com
oil
Oil
Ray Zimmerman
7/5/2010
B.P. Drills for you.
Dick Cheney gave them money,
a few million or so
of taxpayer dollars
to assure America’s
energy future.
Denied they were at the meeting
Sarah Palin said
drill baby drill,
you betcha!
So the earth bleeds
oil into the Gulf
killing fish and fishing
directly or by fear.
Insinuation – don’t you dare
eat that shrimp, marinated
in the earth’s blood, in
ancient microbes under pressure
to give up
their energy stored for
our rainy day.
So the earth bleeds
killing fish and fishing
scaring investors into selling
all those condos on the beach
for pennies on the dollar
saved for their rainy day.
Their retirement goes up in flames
flaming tar balls
on the beach,
scaring tourists into staying
far away.
Put that vacation money away
save it for your rainy day.
The governors say
we need the revenue
from oil wells
with tourism going away.
Keep on drilling.
With fishing up in flames,
keep on drilling.
We need jobs
on the oil rigs.
Keep on drilling.
I say no,
stop the drilling,
but I keep driving
my truck,
reports of dead pelicans
on the radio as
I keep driving my truck.
Reports of broke fishermen
on the radio
dead fish washing ashore
still life with sand
painted by an artist,
his oil on canvas rendering
of oil on fish
of oil on beach as
I keep driving my truck.
Ray Zimmerman
7/5/2010
B.P. Drills for you.
Dick Cheney gave them money,
a few million or so
of taxpayer dollars
to assure America’s
energy future.
Denied they were at the meeting
Sarah Palin said
drill baby drill,
you betcha!
So the earth bleeds
oil into the Gulf
killing fish and fishing
directly or by fear.
Insinuation – don’t you dare
eat that shrimp, marinated
in the earth’s blood, in
ancient microbes under pressure
to give up
their energy stored for
our rainy day.
So the earth bleeds
killing fish and fishing
scaring investors into selling
all those condos on the beach
for pennies on the dollar
saved for their rainy day.
Their retirement goes up in flames
flaming tar balls
on the beach,
scaring tourists into staying
far away.
Put that vacation money away
save it for your rainy day.
The governors say
we need the revenue
from oil wells
with tourism going away.
Keep on drilling.
With fishing up in flames,
keep on drilling.
We need jobs
on the oil rigs.
Keep on drilling.
I say no,
stop the drilling,
but I keep driving
my truck,
reports of dead pelicans
on the radio as
I keep driving my truck.
Reports of broke fishermen
on the radio
dead fish washing ashore
still life with sand
painted by an artist,
his oil on canvas rendering
of oil on fish
of oil on beach as
I keep driving my truck.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
more poetry
Ray Zimmerman
and Friends
Olde Towne books
3213 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, Tn 37411
(423) 475- 7187
Join a few area poets to hear their work.
Tuesday, July 13
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Innovative verse on the cutting edge.
and Friends
Olde Towne books
3213 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, Tn 37411
(423) 475- 7187
Join a few area poets to hear their work.
Tuesday, July 13
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Innovative verse on the cutting edge.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
New Writers Alliance
New Writers Alliance
Sunday, July 18, 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Winder Binder Gallery and Book Store
40 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga’s North Shore
An afternoon of writers reading their work for your listening pleasure.
Bruce Majors http://www.new-works.org/8_4johnson/roost.htm
Jenny Sadre-Orafe http://www.jennysadre-orafai.com/
Rebecca Cook http://www.meachamwriters.org/writers/rebecca-cook.htm
E. Smith Gilbert
Ray Zimmerman http://createhere.chattablogs.com/archives/2009/01/chattanooga-spo.html
Sunday, July 18, 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Winder Binder Gallery and Book Store
40 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga’s North Shore
An afternoon of writers reading their work for your listening pleasure.
Bruce Majors http://www.new-works.org/8_4johnson/roost.htm
Jenny Sadre-Orafe http://www.jennysadre-orafai.com/
Rebecca Cook http://www.meachamwriters.org/writers/rebecca-cook.htm
E. Smith Gilbert
Ray Zimmerman http://createhere.chattablogs.com/archives/2009/01/chattanooga-spo.html
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