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Diane diPrima
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Poetry, Laureates & Music for Valentine’s Night

Michael McClure

Eda Maxym

Stephen Kent                     Carol Muske-Dukes              Al Young

Wes “Scoop” Nisker              Dan Robbins

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Saturday 14 February 2009
St. Valentine’s Night

• HEARTS GATHERING: Poets, Laureates & Music for Valentine’s Night, a shared benefit for KPFA Radio and Poetry Flash, also presented by Moe’s Books (who will have books by the readers available for purchase), featuring a major reading by Diane diPrima, Michael McClure, newly named California poet laureate Carol Muske-Dukes, 2005-2008 California poet laureate Al Young performs with powerful jazz bassist Dan Robbins, with a special appearance by Stephen Kent, master player of Australia’s didjeridu (performing with Eda Maxym), hosted by Wes “Scoop” Nisker.

King Middle School Auditorium, 1781 Rose Street, at Grant, Berkeley, free parking and wheelchair access, advance tickets $15 online and at supportive bookstores/$20 at the door, 8:00 pm.

510.848.6767 Ext 611

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/53361

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