Join me on Friday, January 11, for a National Book Critics Circle panel on New Voices/Unrecognized Voices at Minna Gallery, 5:30 I’ll be in good company: Sandra Dijkstra (agent), Eli Horowitz (Publisher, McSweeney’s), Michael Ray (editor, Zoetrope), Suzanne Kleid (City Lights), and David Kipen (NEA, Director of Literature). Moderated by Jane Ciabattari. The complete schedule…Continue reading Friday Night At Minna Gallery
Month: January 2008
Why I Believe in Barack Obama
In October of 2002, Hillary Clinton voted for the resolution authorizing George W. Bush to take military action in Iraq. I want to get past it, but I can’t. And this is one huge reason that I feel passionately about Barack Obama, who showed courage that few others did by opposing the war from the…Continue reading Why I Believe in Barack Obama
Benazir Bhutto: Reconciliation
A few days ago, I mentioned Benazir Bhutto’s newest book, Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West, which was slated for April publication. Today, Publishers Weekly reports that the pub date has been moved to February 12. Bhutto’s husband and children have added a “short afterword.” They call the book an “argument for a reconciliation of…Continue reading Benazir Bhutto: Reconciliation
Anais, by Lynne Kaufman
The Magic Theatre/Z Space will be presenting a staged reading of Lynne Kaufman’s play ANAIS–about that mad-cap diarist and romantic pioneer, Anais Nin, and her many lovers — Monday, January 14th at 7pm. at The Magic Theatre, Building D. Fort Mason Center. Will Marchetti directs. For reservations call 415 441-8822. $10 suggested donation. Speaking of…Continue reading Anais, by Lynne Kaufman
Weird Intersection: Art & Life
On Friday, the day after Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in Pakistan, my husband and I saw Charlie Wilson’s War at the Balboa. The movie was okay, perhaps a bit too slick, but entertaining. The moment that was most interesting was when a collective “what?!” went up from the small audience about 15 minutes into the film,…Continue reading Weird Intersection: Art & Life