SCIENCE AND SPIRIT--A Poetry & Writing Symposium
Friday, August 27 - Sunday, August 29, 2010
Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, CA
Writing Intensive with Ellery Akers, Friday from 1:30-5:30. Reading with Ellery Akers and Honoree, Duane BigEagle Friday evening. Saturday keynote speaker with Mary Korte followed by writing workshops focusing on themes of Native American philosophy, our relationship to the Earth and transformation from 10-5pm. Also a new poet orientation and area coordinator meeting will be on Saturday morning. Open reading and celebration from 7:30 -10pm. Workshops on Sunday from 9:30-11pm. The symposium will end noon on Sunday.
Registration for Science and Spirit will begin on June 1, 2010.
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MARIN POETS IN THE SCHOOLS BENEFIT READING
7-10pm, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Caldwell Theater, Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
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Hosted by poet Terri Glas, this evening fundraiser for Marin Poets In the Schools features an exciting evening of performance poetry by Drew Dellinger, Kim Rosen with Singer/songwriter Scott Kalechstein interlaced with stellar students from Marin reading their work, as well as performances by Claire Blotter, Blake More and POL winner from Mendocino, Xochil Goetsky.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children. We anticipate this event to sell out quickly, so contact Tina at the office or pay through paypal . Tickets through paypal require a $2 surcharge.
CPITS UPCOIMING BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2010
TBA
Call 415-221-4201 for additional info
PAST EVENTS
CPITS POETS READ FROM 45TH ANNIVERSARY ANTHOLOGY
Sunday, March 14, 3-5pm,
The Sacramento Poetry Center
719 25th Street, Sacramento
916.979.9706
Several poet teachers from around the state will celebrate California Poets in the Schools 45th Anniversary Anthology, What the World Hears, with a special reading at the Sacramento Poetry Center. This is a once in a lifetime event, gathering 20 poets from Humboldt to San Diego reading their work along with their student's poems.
CALIFORNIA STATE POETRY OUT LOUD FINALS
Monday, March 15, 8:30am to 1pm,
CA State Capitol Senate Chambers, Sacramento
Poetry Out Loud finals gather high school student winners from 27 counties to select a student to advance to the national finals. Many of these county winners were coached by CPITS poet teachers. This is a very exciting event to see, the culmination of contests around the state, and it is open to the public. The students do an incredible job of memorizing and reciting poems. For more information call 415-221-4201.
CPITS 45TH SYMPOSIUM
Friday, August 28-Sunday, August 31st
La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, Santa Barbara
CPITS 45th Symposium will take place Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st at La Casa de Maria Retreat Center in Santa Barbara. Located in the Montecito foothills, La Casa de Maria is a local treasure, ranked by U.S. News and World Report 2006 as "one of the best U.S. retreats." In addition to charming accommodations, the center provides miles of walking and hiking trails and a swimming pool. On Friday afternoon the symposium begins with an optional half day writing intensive led by David Starkey, Santa Barbara's current Poet Laureate. A variety of CPITS poet led workshops will take place Saturday along with an evening reading by CPITS poets. On Sunday a half-day of workshop options will be provided. Further information along with the symposium brochure will be coming soon from the CPITS office. Meanwhile, please check out La Casa de Maria.
CPITS 45TH SYMPOSIUM--honoring Daryl Ngee Chinn
Friday, August 28-Sunday, August 31st
La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, Santa Barbara
Daryl Ngee Chinn, longtime CPITS board member, area coordinator, and poet
teacher, will be honored at the 45th Symposium in Santa Barbara on August
28. Daryl will read with David Starkey, who will teach a four hour writing
intensive that afternoon. In recent years, Daryl has traveled the state
creating Chinese banquets as CPITS fundraisers as helping to create and
expand the poetry community in this huge state of ours. Read Daryl's statement
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Friday, August 28
12:00 Lunch
12:45-5:00 Writing Intensive with David Starkey
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Special Reception and Reading by David Starkey and Daryl Chinn
Saturday, August 29
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Welcoming Ceremony
9:30-11:00 Workshops
11:00 Area Coordinator Thank you Meeting: 45 Stories of CPITS
12:00 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Workshops
3:30-5:00 Workshops
6:00 Dinner
7:00 State of the Organization Report
7:30 CPITS Poet Teacher Full Circle Reading and Celebration
Sunday, August 30
8:00 Breakfast
9:30-11:00 Workshops
11:15 Closing Ceremony
AN AUTUMN POETRY PICNIC ON MOUNT TAMALPAIS
1-4pm on Saturday, October 10, 2008
Mountain Theater, Mount Tamalpais
Join us in this CPITS 45th Anniversary fundraising event featuring US Poet Laureate, Kay Ryan, reading with Jane Hirshfield, Paul Hoover, and Joanne Kyger. Music by Tim Weed and food will be provided. Tickets $45 for a pair of tickets ($22.50 each). Hosted by Al DeSilver & the Marin Poetry Chair. Please email Al for tickets or further information, or call (707) 478-9511.
For more information, visit www.marinpoetrychair.org
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Hosted in honor of the 30th anniversary
of the Sacramento Poetry Center
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fremont Park, between 15th and P Street,
Downtown Sacramento
This event is FREE and family friendly. Performances,
interactive activities for children, and exhibits will be
available. Grab your children, a friend, a neighbor,
and come out, celebrate and join the community of
artists in Sacramento.
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A POETRY OF MASKS & MIRRORS
Special Benefit Reading
plus a Poetry & Masks for all Ages Workshop
Benefit Reading: Friday, May 1st, 7-9:30pm at the Stage Door
Workshop: Saturday, May 2nd, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery and Cultural Center.
Join poets Susan Wooldridge, Cathy Barber, Susan Sibbet, Heather Altfeld and Beth Beurkens in this very special poetry reading and mask-making workshop led by CPITS Poet Teachers Susan Sibbet, Susan Wooldridge, Cathy Barber and Beth Beurkens.
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9TH ANNUAL MENDOCINO HIGH SCHOOL POETRY SLAMS
Tues, February 10, 2009, Mendocino County Poetry Out Loud Finals & Coast HS Poetry Slam, Point Arena Theater, 3:30pm
Tues, February 10th, 2009, Inland Slam, Ukiah Little Theater, Ukiah HS, 4pm
Tues, April 28th, Countywide Slam, Mathison Performing Arts Center, Mendocino High School (click for map)
Contact Mendocino AC Blake More for info
or visit: www.mcn.org/n/mpits/slam.htm
CPITS UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2008
August 17, 2-4 CPITS Office
September 20, 11:30-12:30 at CPITS conference
October 19, 2-4 CPITS Office
November 22 or 23, All day Board Retreat (Location TBA)
December 14, 2-4 CPITS Office
