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What:

Ernest Hilbert will read selections from his forthcoming book Sixty Sonnets, as well as poems recently published in the New Republic, American Poetry Review, the Yale Review, American Literary Review, and Georgetown Review. Also appearing: poets Kathleen Rooney, Paul Siegell, and Adam Fieled. All poets are appearing as part of a celebration for the opening of an art installation by Jeff Thomas.

Where:

Highwire Gallery, 2040 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125. (215) 426-2685.

When:

Saturday, September 6th, 4:30PM (Ernest Hilbert and Paul Siegell) and 6:30PM (Kathleen Rooney and Adam Fieled).

Why:

Don’t ask why! Well, if you must, Memphis Tap Room is right around the corner . . . .

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Vespers
by Louise Glück

In your extended absence, you permit me
use of earth, anticipating
some return on investment. I must report
failure in my assignment, principally
regarding the tomato plants.
I think I should not be encouraged to grow
tomatoes. Or, if I am, you should withhold
the heavy rains, the cold nights that come
so often here, while other regions get
twelve weeks of summer. All this
belongs to you: on the other hand,
I planted the seeds, I watched the first shoots
like wings tearing the soil, and it was my heart
broken by the blight, the black spot so quickly
multiplying in the rows. I doubt
you have a heart, in our understanding of
that term. You who do not discriminate
between the dead and the living, who are, in consequence,
immune to foreshadowing, you may not know
how much terror we bear, the spotted leaf,
the red leaves of the maple falling
even in August, in early darkness: I am responsible
for these vines.

From The Wild Iris, published by The Ecco Press, 1992. Copyright © 1992 by Louise Glück.

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E-Verser Jack Wiler invites you to a play about his life, adapted from his books of poetry:

FUN BEING ME
by Jack Wiler, adapted for the stage by Steven McCaslad

Jack works as an exterminator for ACME exterminating. But he goes home to write poetry in Jersey City in an old armchair and a window looking out over Palisades Avenue. On top of it all, Jack has AIDS. Through illness, he rediscovers himself and reclaims his life. Jack’s beautiful book of poetry sings and made a perfect adaptation for the stage.The one-man play was workshopped in April and starred Jack Wiler in the autobiographical piece. For four nights only, Group Therapy revisits the revamped text, with new poetry by Jack. Each night, a different actor will step on stage and fill Jack’s shoes. Gender and race do not matter in his tale. Join us for an exciting and emotional journey.

August 5-8, Pace University’s W501 Blackbox Space, 8pm
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038
[Across from City Hall Park, Pace is located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge
and is accessible by the 2, 3, A, C, J, M, Z, 4 and 5 trains.]

All tickets at the door are $10.
Reservations are STRONGLY encouraged as space is limited.

The performance schedule is as follows:
August 5, 8pm: Jack Wiler
August 6, 8pm: Martin Cohen
August 7, 8pm: Steven McCasland (Adaptor/Director)
August 8, 8pm: Kerrie Bond

Directed by Steven McCasland
Lighting and set designs by Steven McCasland

To reserve your ticket, simply respond to this e-mail or call (631)-374-7886.

We look forward to seeing you at the theater and wish you a happy, healthy summer!

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