A Tribute to Russell Atkins - February 27th on Zoom

From our friends at Cave Canem:

Cave Canem invites you to celebrate this Black History Month by joining us in A Tribute to Russell Atkins. Poet, playwright and composer, Atkins’ work has had a devoted following since the 1950s, but he has found new audiences in the 21st century. At soon-to-be 96, Atkins has survived an extortionate conservatorship–during which time legally-appointed guardians went quickly through money earned from the resale of his family home, burned all his papers (opera, drama, poetry, journals, and correspondence with Langston Hughes and Marianne Moore)–and COVID19. Join us in honoring the tenacious artistry and longevity of this innovative virtuoso.  

Readings will be given by Janice Lowe, Daniel Gray-Kontar and Julie Ezelle Patton, along with a rare performance of Atkins’ “Objects for Piano” by pianist, Milena Gligić.  

This event is virtual. Click here to register.
Free and open to the public.

Twelve Literary Arts Plays Instrumental Role in Development of E. 66th St. Project

Daniel Gray-Kontar

"...Twelve Literary Arts serves as a nurturing ecosystem for young writers of color, helping develop their creative writing skills from age 14 until mid-career. Open mic poetry events, writing workshops, poetry slams and internships are among the offerings...."

Read the whole story in The Land:
https://www.thelandcle.org/stories/twelve-literary-arts-plays-instrumental-role-in-development-of-e-66th-st-project.

Baldwin House Urban Writing Residency 2021 - Submissions Open

The 2021 submission period for Twelve Literary Arts' Baldwin House Urban Writing Residency for NE Ohio writers is now open. For more information about Baldwin House or to apply visit their Submittable page.

https://www.twelvearts.org/
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Instagram: @twelvelitarts
Twitter: @ArtsTwelve

Poets for Puerto Rico

More than 30 artists will take part in "Poets for Puerto Rico" 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at The Happy Dog at 5801 Detroit Road, in Gordon Square.
Organized by Daniel Gray-Kontar and Twelve Literary Arts, the benefit is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

• More than 30 Cleveland writers and musicians will perform to raise money for Puerto Rico (Cleveland.com)
• Poets for Puerto Rico: A Benefit Reading (Facebook page)

November 14th Open Mic Poetry Reading Featuring Student Poets from Cleveland School of the Arts

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Daniel Gray-Kontar, Department Chair of Literary Arts at Cleveland School of the Arts, will present four of his most prolific and talented student writers: Bri Watts, Alishia McCoy, Travon Davis, and the newly appointed Midwest National Student Poet, De'John Hardges. After the students' readings, there will be an open mic.

Presented by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library.

Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Literature Department, 2nd Floor
Main Library, 325 Superior Ave.

Cleveland Public Poetry 2014