Saturday, March 26, 2011

April 3 Event

The Undoctored Originals will participate in a Jazz porgram at the Hunter Museum on Sunday, April 3. This is a free admission (first Sunday) day at the Hunter. I will be one of several poets reading with the Undoctored Origianls. This is the preliminary schedule I received for the event.

Welcome / Introduction

Shane Morrow & Adera Causey, Director of Education at The Hunter Museum

1:05 – 1:35pm Ben Friberg Trio

1:45 – 2:15pm the Undoctored Originals

2:25 – 2:50pm Azusa Dance / Ko Alexander / Shane Morrow

3:00 – 3:45pm UTC Jazz Ensemble

CLOSING REMARKS

Hubris

Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad.

Who is this quotation from?

Sunday, March 20, 2011

evangelism

Evangelist on the bridge asks,
if you died tomorrow
would you go to heaven?

An old west gunslinger
he carves a notch on his belt
for each soul saved.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Belief

Throughout my life certain people have told me I would never amount to anything. It is on the mornings I think they may be right that I most want to give them a poke in the eye.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

New Voices

For Immediate Release
March 8, 2011
Contact: Ray Zimmerman (423) 315-0721

Spoken Word Fundraiser ‘New Voices’ Planned for March 19 in Chattanooga
Event includes poetry, live jazz, readings from conservation giants to benefit Tennessee Wild

Chattanooga, TN: Tennessee Wild is pleased to present an evening of Spoken word artistry on Saturday, March 19, 8 PM to 10:30 PM at the Salvation Army, 800 McCallie Avenue, in Chattanooga. The event is open to the public. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door. The evening will feature the recital of original poetry as well as readings from the works some of America’s most influential conservation greats including John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Edward Abbey and Henry David Thoreau. The Undoctored Originals will perform improvisational jazz.

Local storyteller Jim Pfitzer, known as a Tennessee Treasure, will emcee the event. Pfitzer will also perform “Thinking Like a Mountain.”. The fundraiser is collaboration between local poet Ray Zimmerman and Tennessee Wild’s Jeff Hunter. According to Hunter, “Ray invited me to attend one of his New Voices events, and I was very moved by the talent in our community. I was especially struck by the fusion of impromptu jazz and poetry. It is really inspiring, and Tennessee Wild is in the business of inspiring people.”
The event will take place in the newly refurbished Salvation Army facility near the campus of UTC. Coffee and baked goods will be available. For more information, please contact Ray Zimmerman at 423-315-0721 or znaturalist@yahoo.com.


Tennessee Wild is dedicated to protecting wilderness on the Cherokee National Forest for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations. We aim to educate the public about the benefits of wilderness and promote volunteerism and the sound stewardship of Tennessee's wild places.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Southern Lights

Coming soon from
Ford, Falcon and McNeil, Publishers

Southern Light: Twelve Contemporary Southern Poets

Ray Zimmerman, Executive Editor
Bruce Majors, Editor
Ed Lindberg, Editor

Friday, March 4, 2011

Bird Walk

This is an official field trip of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, Chattanooga Chapter.

Saturday, March 19, 8:00 AM
Brainerd Levee
Ray Zimmerman 315-0721 or znaturalist@yahoo.com
Meet at the parking lot near the intersection of Shallowford Road and Moore Road.
Ducks are preparing for their departure, but a number should still be in the area if the water levels are right. Some early arrival shorebirds are possible. If you have access to a scope, you may want to bring it. Dress for the weather, which can get quite windy on the levee.