January 31, 2010
Our reading in celebration of MOCA’s First Thirty Years was a success. Thank you to all who attended the reading!
With more than 500 works by 200 artists, MOCA’s First Thirty Years exhibit is ongoing. Please visit www.moca.org for information on the collection and visiting the museum.
Enjoy the photos below, courtesy of Sylvia Sukop.
Erika Ayon reads poems inspired by MOCA's "Chocolate Room"
John Boucher performs an excerpt entitled The Zoo, which was inspired by his mother
Marissa Tinloy shares an excerpt from her novel entitled Hang Upside Down.
Rachelle Cruz reads a poem influenced by Japanese Conceptual Artist, On Kawara's "I Got Up At..." Postcard series
January 28, 2010
Hope to see you all there!
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From MOCA’s website:
MMIX Literary Reading
01.28.10 6:30 PM
MOCA Grand Avenue, Ahmanson Auditorium
MMIX Los Angeles Writers, co-founded by recipients of the 2009 PEN Center USA Emerging Voices Fellowship, read new work in response to the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years. The group’s eight members—poets, fiction and non-fiction writers—draw inspiration from their diverse communities and experiences, and from the dynamic interplay of the literary and visual arts. Featuring: Erika Ayon, John Boucher, Rachelle Cruz, Thi Dao, Parnaz Foroutan, Sylvia Sukop, Marissa Tinloy, and Mehnaz Turner.
INFO 213/621-1745 or education@moca.org
FREE
January 15, 2010
edited January 17, 2010:
Congratulations to Parnaz Fountan who recently received the Barbara Deming/Money for Women Foundation!
Please visit www.artisttrust.org/grants for more information on receiving grants for art.
January 15, 2010
“I like how the gritty urban reality of a street like Pico Blvd.—covered with graffiti and chain link fencing—meets the wide-open ocean and clear blue sky. Only in LA.”
Congratulations to MMIX writer and photographer, Sylvia Sukop!
Her photo “Last Tag on Pico” was featured in Los Angeles Magazine for their 50th anniversary.
December 23, 2009
Laura Owens' "Untitled," 2000. From MOCA's First Thirty Years exhibit.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
It’s been an incredible year, writing, reading, participating in the literary community as part of the PEN USA EV Fellowship 2009. We look forward to future events in 2010!
Please read below for our upcoming event at MOCA in Los Angeles, celebrating their “First Thirty Years” collection. Thanks again to Sylvia for organizing this!
See you next year!
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From MOCA’s website:
| MMIX Literary Reading |
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| 01.28.10 6:30 PM |
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| MOCA Grand Avenue, Ahmanson Auditorium |
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| MMIX Los Angeles Writers, co-founded by recipients of the 2009 PEN Center USA Emerging Voices Fellowship, read new work in response to the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years. The group’s eight members—poets, fiction and non-fiction writers—draw inspiration from their diverse communities and experiences, and from the dynamic interplay of the literary and visual arts. Featuring: Erika Ayon, John Boucher, Rachelle Cruz, Thi Dao, Parnaz Foroutan, Sylvia Sukop, Marissa Tinloy, and Mehnaz Turner.
INFO 213/621-1745 or education@moca.org
FREE |
|
November 13, 2009
John and Thi will be reading this Thursday at the Arroyo Seco Library with Luis Alfaro and Corrie Greathouse. Come join us!
The details:
Thursday, November 19th
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library
6145 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, 90042
6-7pm
This is from the library’s site:
Word Thirst with Luis Alfaro, John Boucher, Thi Dao, and Corrie Greathouse
Join renowned writer/performer Luis Alfaro and Los Angeles writers John Boucher, Thi Dao, and Corrie Greathouse for an unforgettable evening of poetry and stories.
October 22, 2009
Come to Stories Books on Friday, October 23 for The Black & Tan Reading hosted By Bryan Sanders. Featured readers are: Chelsea Bayouth, Conney, Thi Dao, and Sara Willis. Open reading after.
STORIES Books:
1716 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
@ 7:30 pm
See you there!
October 1, 2009
Please join us this Sunday, October 4th, at the West Hollywood Book Fair, where PEN USA is proud to present readings by the 2009 Emerging Voices Fellows:
Erika Ayon
John Boucher
Rachelle Cruz
Thi Dao
Parnaz Foroutan
Syliva Sukop
Marissa Tinloy
Mehnaz Turner
Emerging Voices is an intensive eight-month program for writers in the early stages of their literary careers. The Emerging Voices program matches community and constituent needs and is an important part of PEN USA’s outreach programming. It is the only fellowship of its kind in the United States. As a testament to its success, our 92 alumni have produced 132 publications including books, anthologies and journals.
The 2009 Emerging Voices will be reading selected poems, stories and non-fiction on the Salon Stage at 3:45 to 4:30 pm. And while you’re at the fair, please visit PEN USA’s booth on the Field where you can pick up a Freedom to Write T-shirt or button!
The 8th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair will be held on October 4th from 10 am to 6 pm in West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd, in West Hollywood. Featuring stages with author panels, special guests and live performances, exhibitors and writing workshops, the West Hollywood Book Fair is one of Southern California’s most eclectic literary events attracting readers and writers of all ages and interests. Visit www.westhollywoodbookfair.org to check out the full schedule.
October 1, 2009
Congratulations to MMIX writer, Erika Ayon, for a wonderful reading at the World Stage in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA.
July 24, 2009
What an amazing celebration we had on Wednesday night! It was wonderful to see families, friends, and literary lovers out in the crowd.
From EV Fellow Mehnaz Turner’s blog:
“It’s an evening I will always remember–not just because we got to read. But also because we shared a sense of connection with the audience and with each other. I felt the generosity of others was palpable. This is something I realized about writing last night: it’s not just a solitary act, but a communal one.
As the Emerging Voices 2009 comes to a close, we’re excited to continue as MMIX.
So, as it turns out, the Final Reading wasn’t so FINAL. Cheers to MMIX!
-Rachelle
