Posted on: March 14, 2011
Robert Mueller has graced our pages before, and in his latest, takes what seems to be a new direction. The rhythm and mood is Shakespearean. But the word mix is à la Language Poetry.
Desi Di Nardo has also graced these pages before, and she has a new book coming out. From Guernica’s blub:
The Cure is a Forest by Desi Di Nardo
An element of animism permeates the poems, set in and against the backdrop of Canada’s ecotones, taking us from the city and industry into both the past and the possible.
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Posted on: October 12, 2009
Annex Style home, University of Toronto Campus. Photo by SimonP
For those of you living in Canada, or thinking about a visit, Desis Di Nardo sends this invitation. It sounds like a great gathering:
I want to let you know about a poetry event I will be co-hosting with Canada’s Poet Laureate — Pierre DesRuisseaux on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. There will be readings by Pierre DesRuisseaux, Max Layton, Armand Garnet Ruffo, and Toronto’s new Poet Laureate — Dionne Brand. In addition, the night will feature live jazz, an art exhibit, and the winners of a high school poetry contest. Details can be found below and in the attached file.
Poetry Parade
Sunday November 8, 2009 at 7 pm
The Annex Live (296 Brunswick Avenue — just south of Bloor Street).
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Posted on: May 9, 2009
Yves Tanguy’s Indefinite Divisibilty. 1943
For those of you north of the border, for those of you planning to take a trip to Canada soon, Desi Di Nardo has a poetic treat in store. On Wednesday, May 13th, she will be holding a workshop/reading at 7:00pm.
The location is:
The McNally Robinson Bookstore
Don Mills Road at Lawrence Avenue East
12 Marie Labatte Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 3R6
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