MODERN POETIC SERIES

BIOGRAPHY

A poetic metaphysical vision of life in the modern age. Lifes ups and downs the nuances of separation and new age rants. A member of Maxine Hong Kingston Writers Group called "Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace" also a member of Pen Oaklands Writers Group. Mr. Howerton's poetics appears in two anthologies, Oakland Out Loud and Fightin' Words. Short stories published Firing Blanks at Moving Targets editor Gary Gach.

Cosmic

Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth:

Present Tense

A tense expressing an action that is currently going on or habitually performed, or a state that currently or generally exists:

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest:

Metaphysics

The philosophical study whose object is to determine the real nature of things—to determine the meaning, structure, and principles of whatever is insofar as it is.

EVENT SCHEDULE

5G CRISIS AWARENESS AND

ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMIT

Free Online event scheduled for August 26, 2019 thru September 1, 2019. For information in reference to event click https://the5gsummit.com/event

POETRY FLASH PRESENTS

Don Bogen and Katie Peterson

Thursday,September 12, 2019, 7:00 p.m. 2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. For information contact Moe's Book Store at (510) 849-2087.

AN EVENING WITH TOSH BERMAN

September 14 Saturday, 8:0O p.m.

681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291

A reading and discussion with Tosh Herman, former director of Beyond Baroque and author of the memoir Tosh, Growing Up In Wallace Berman’s World. For more information contact Richard Modiano at (310) 822-3006

LYRICS AND DIRGES:

A Monthly Reading Series

Wednesday, September 18, 7:30 pm
Pegasus Books, 2439 Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704. Call Pegasus Books at (510) 649-1320.

POETRY READING AND DISCUSSION

Joseph Lease and Mark Statman

Friday, September 27 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. For information contact Moe's Book Store at (510) 849-2087.

EVENTS AT STRAND BOOK STORE

It could be hilarious, it could be heartwarming, or it could be truly moving. In any case, it will be a night to remember. Join us in the Rare Book Room for an evening of engaging conversation featuring some of today's cultural icons and yesterday's classics surrounded by beautiful books (and book lovers!).

For questions regarding events, please email events@strandbooks.com.

A 21st CENTURY FERLINGHETTI

Toast to Beat poet, painter and activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti's 100th birthday at this exhibition.

On display are examples of Ferlinghetti's visual work, as well as video and audio of him reading his poetry. Event held at South Bank Centre, October 16, 2019 thru November 17, 2019, National Poetry Library, London. Learn more about the event below click the link. For information call 020-3879-9555.

BEYOND BAROQUE

Annual Awards Dinner
Sunday, November 10, 2019, 5:00 P.M.

681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291

(310) 822-3006.