The next six weeks are good ones for lovers of good writing who live near Bryn Mawr College (101 North Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010).
Jean Valentine, Mary Gaitskill, and Terrance Hayes are reading there. These readings are free and open to the public.
For details on the specific location and time, visit http://www.brynmawr.edu/arts/cwprs.html If you're not familiar with these authors, the bios are also at that link. I have heard each of these authors read before, and each time was an eye-opening, educational experience. What they do in their genres is worth paying attention to.
First up is Jean Valentine. She reads tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 24th, at 7:30 pm. I was lucky enough to be instructed by Jean several years ago. She asked us to memorize a poem for each class; it was a straightforward yet important request. It reminded me of how I sometimes too easily, and too thoughtlessly, separate the rhythm of language from the ideas. Go see her and show support for Bryn Mawr College's great series.
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