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Punky Poetry Party & Book Launch Friday Feb 10

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:39 +0000

Three Rooms Press & Cornelia Street Café present Son of a Pony Poetry Reading Series

Featured reader: Michael T. Fournier; Spotlight poet: Lisa Panepinto

PLUS NYC’s Sensational Open POETRY Mike; Hosted by Kat Georges

Friday, February 10, 6 pm

Three Rooms Press is pleased to present the New York City book launch for Michael T. Fournier’s thrilling futuristic new cyberpunk work, Hidden Wheel (Three Rooms Press, 2012), along with his favorite emerging poet Lisa Panepinto. PLUS, our open reading will give you a chance to share your LOVE poems in honor of Valentine’s Day! Poetry, punk and love: Join us for one hell of a romantic evening!

MICHAEL T. FOURNIER is a poet, novelist and essayist, who’s new novel, Hidden Wheel (Three Rooms Press) explores the conflict and resolutions between art and technology from a futuristic perspective. His book-length discussion of the Minutemen’s 1984 album “Double Nickels On The Dime” is the 45th installment of Continuum Press’s “33 1/3” series. His writing has appeared in Pennsylvania English, Stolen Island Review, Pitchfork, Fluke, Chunklet and the Boston Phoenix. He has taught literature and punk rock history at Emerson College, Tufts University and University of Maine. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife Rebecca and their cat.

LISA PANEPINTO is the author of Island Dreams, a chapbook published by Cabildo Press. She lives in Orono, Maine with her partner Ryan, and publishes the website, whocanbemyemerson.blogspot.com.

The featured reading follows the renowned Son of a Pony open reading at the cafe, hosted and curated by the dynamic Kat Georges. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; open reading begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $7, which includes a free drink.

Cornelia Street Cafe is at 29 Cornelia Street, between W. 4th Street & Bleecker, just around the corner from the W. 4th Street subway station. Phone: 212-989-9319. www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Provocative Post-Beat Poet Andy Clausen Blazes at Son of a Pony 2/3

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:09 +0000

Three Rooms Press and Cornelia Street Café present Son of a Pony Poetry Reading Series
Featured poet: Andy Clausen; Spotlight poet: Pamela Twining
PLUS NYC’s Sensational Open POETRY Mike; Hosted by Kat Georges
Friday, February 3, 6 pm

Three Rooms Press is pleased to present one of our favorite poets: the incredible Andy Clausen, who will be sharing the spotlight with one of his favorite poets: the phenomenal Pamela Twining. Favorites in February? Check this out.

In 1968, ANDY CLAUSEN signalled the intensity of his energetic spoken word recital when he performed naked save for an American flag tie at the Conference Of Small Magazine Editors and Publishers in Berkeley. The following month, when Allen Ginsberg caught a glimpse of Clausen at the Rolling Renaissance readings in San Francisco, he thought he was seeing the young Neal Cassady. Allen Ginsberg not only called him the “Future of American Poetry” but in the introduction to Without Doubt, said he would take a chance on a “President Clausen.” Clausen has taught at Naropa University and given readings and lectures at many universities, prisons, poetry conferences, and cafes at home and around the world. He has worked for poetry in the schools agencies in California, New Jersey, Colorado and New York. He is presently working on memoirs of his friendship and adventures with Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso and many others of the Beat Generation. “Andy, I may give your life structure, but you are the Miracle Worker of this team.” ~ Janine Pommy Vega

PAMELA TWINING is the author of “i have been a river . . .” and is “a poet of the highest order,” according to Donald Lev, poet, actor and publisher of Home Planet News. Chris Wood notes that her poetry “will leave you standing beside quiet waters, listening to the rustling of wind-tossed leaves, longing for her unique voice; poetry which beacons the spirit to wake, and draws us into the ever-present magic of the word.”

Cornelia Street Cafe is at 29 Cornelia Street, between W. 4th Street & Bleecker, just around the corner from the W. 4th Street subway station. Phone: 212-989-9319. www.corneliastreetcafe.com
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COMING UP:

Friday, Feb 10:
Son of a Pony Special Editions!!
Featured reader: Michael T. Fournier; Spotlight poet: Lisa Panepinto
PLUS NYC’s Sensational Open POETRY Mike; Hosted by Kat Georges
(normally we don’t run on the SECOND Friday, but the venue was kind enough to offer this rare opportunity, so come on down and let us justify their faith!

MICHAEL T. FOURNIER is a poet, novelist and essayist, who’s new novel, Hidden Wheel explores the conflict and resolutions between art and technology. His book-length discussion of the Minutemen’s 1984 album “Double Nickels On The Dime” is the 45th installment of Continuum Press’s “33 1/3” series. His writing has appeared in Pennsylvania English, Stolen Island Review, Pitchfork, Fluke, Chunklet and the Boston Phoenix. He has taught literature and punk rock history at Emerson College, Tufts University and University of Maine. LISA PANEPINTO is tha author of Island Dreams, a chapbook (Cabildo Press). She lives in Orono, Maine, and is one of our fave poets!

VERY SPECIAL SHOW!!
Friday, February 17, 6 pm

Featured reader: Janet Hamill performing with Lost Ceilings
PLUS NYC’s Sensational Open POETRY Mike; Hosted by Kat Georges
Neo-Surrealist JANET HAMILL has performed widely in NYC, across the country and in Europe at museums, venues and festivals such as St. Marks Church, The People’s Poetry Gathering, The Walt Whitman Cultural Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, The Rubin Museum, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Patti Smith’s Meltdown Festival in London. She has released two CD’s of spoken word and music in collaboration with the band Moving Star (Bob Torsello, Jay LoRubbio and Greg Feller, all members of the band Shrubs). Flying Nowhere (Yes No Maybe Records, 2000) was produced by Lenny Kaye and executive-produced by Bob Holman; the CD featured cameo performances by Lenny Kaye and Patti Smith. Genie of the Alphabet (Not Records 2005), produced by Janet Hamill and Bob Torsello, featured cameos by Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith, Bob Holman and beat legend David Amram. Moving Star, now reconfigured as Lost Ceilings with new guitarist Mark McNutt, is presently developing material for their first CD.

Final Call for Submissions for Maintenant 6; deadline Jan. 31

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:01:17 +0000

DADA DADA DADA DADA DADA

Be a part of the 5th annual Three Rooms Press New York DaDa Poetry Salon, by submitting your DaDa-inspired poetry, art or film to Maintenant6, A Journal of Contemporary Dada Poetry & Art.

Our concept is inspired by DaDa instigator and Three Rooms Press spiritual advisor Arthur Craven —who created the very first ‘zine in the world with his publication Maintenant and we’re proud to carry on the tradition.

We’re excited about this year’s journal, and we’re looking for the best Neo-Dada work to publish.

In the past four annual issues, we received increasingly bolder work from Neo-Dadaists worldwide. We are now honored to be included in the Museum of Modern Art Archives.

DECLARE ART ON WAR!!!

Please submit short pieces—full of the intensity and madness that reflect the age we live in. Poems should be no longer than 20 lines.

As for art: We LOVE Dada-inspired poetic word art, collage and photography. All art must be submitted in jpeg format, high resolution (300 dpi, 4×5 in). Black & White only.

Also, This Year (for the first time) —We’re looking for short (1-5 minute max) Dada inspired films which will be posted on the upcoming Three Rooms Press Maintenant series website.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JANUARY 31, 2012

Maintenant6 will be distributed at the Three Rooms Press DaDa Poetry Salon on Friday, March 16th, 2012.

Send your submissions to editor@threeroomspress.com

TRP presents: Son of a Pony feat. Linda Lerner & Andrew Boston

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:36:32 +0000

Three Rooms Press & Cornelia Street Café present

SON OF A PONY Poetry Reading Series

FRIDAY, January 20, 6 pm
Featured poet: Linda Lernerl Spotlight poet: Andrew Boston
PLUS NYC’s Sensational Open POETRY Mike, Hosted by Kat Georges

LINDA LERNER’s most recent poetry collection “Takes Guts & Years Sometimes” (NY Quarterly Books, 2011) is a heartfelt work that examines how to maintain a sense of beauty and humor in the face of adversity. Lerner has authored 12 other poetry collection; several were Small Press Reviews’ picks. Her work has been published in numerous journals including New York Quarterly, Onthebus, Van Gog’s Ear, Lips, and more. A native New Yorker, she has read widely throughout the U.S.

ANDREW BOSTON recently released his first chapbook “Elvis at 21.” His work has been published in the Uphook press anthology “Gape seed” and he hosts a Sunday reading series at ABC No Rio on the Lower East Side. He is currently studying at NYU and serving as poetry editor for the upcoming issue of Tribes magazine.

Cornelia Street Cafe is at 29 Cornelia Street, between W. 4th Street & Bleecker, just around the corner from the W. 4th Street subway station. Phone: 212-989-9319. www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Bukowski event was a smash hit!

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:11:39 +0000

Peter Carlaftes before the 4th Annual NYC Bukowski Poetry Reading 1/6/12 at Cornelia Street Cafe

Thanks to everyone who showed for our 4th annual Bukowski NYC Poetry Reading. It was a smash hit, indeed: standing room only inside; and outside, more than 75 unlucky souls had to be turned away. Next year we will probably do 2 sets. If the world still exists, that is. Mark your calendars now for the first Friday in 2013: January 4th.

The show featured a lot of Bukowski’s fine work. Highlights included a virtual reading by George Wallace before the show of Buk classic “Shoelace,” Thomas Fucaloro’s excellent reading of “the apple” and Peter Carlaftes’ show closer “Poem for Personnel Managers,” and Angelo Verga’s rendering of the poem that got censored in a radio show earlier in the week.

TRP talks about Bukowski live on WBAI Jan. 2nd 2pm EST

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:03:53 +0000

Tomorrow, January 2, at 2 PM EST: Tune into KBAI 99.5 fm (available online at WBAI.org!) and hear TRP’s own Peter Carlaftes and Angelo Verga talking about Charles Bukowski on Janet Coleman’s Cat Radio Cafe show. Call in with comments! And be sure to join us on Friday at 6pm at Cornelia Street Cafe for the 4th annual NYC Bukowski Poetry Tribute. Details in this week’s New Yorker magazine (how cool is that?!).

Great Review of You Are White Inside by B.R. Lyon

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:55:13 +0000

The January issue of Gently Read Literature includes a fine review of B.R. Lyon’s recent TRP poetry release “You Are White Inside.” Check it out at: http://issuu.com/gently_read_literature/docs/grl_jan

And thanks to Gently Read Literature for the ongoing support of poetry!!

Happy Holidays from TRP!

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:28:43 +0000

Enjoy the holidays and get ready for 2012. Three Rooms Press has big plans for 2012, including the release of On and Off Bass, a photo-memoir by premier punk rock bassist Mike Watt, and new poetry books by Kat Georges, Hala Alyan, Robert Gibbons and the fifth edition of Maintenant, a journal of contemporary dada literature and art. Plus we’ll be releasing our first of many e-books, and developing a whole new genre of digital publications. So stay tuned and enjoy!

Call for Submissions: Maintenant 6 Dada Poetry/Art (& Now Film) Journal

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:16:28 +0000

DADA DADA DADA DADA DADA

Be a part of the 5th annual Three Rooms Press New York DaDa Poetry Salon, by submitting your DaDa-inspired poetry, art or film to Maintenant6, A Journal of Contemporary Dada Poetry & Art.

Our concept is inspired by DaDa instigator and Three Rooms Press spiritual advisor Arthur Cravan —who created the very first ‘zine in the world with his publication Maintenant and we’re proud to carry on the tradition.

We’re excited about this year’s journal, and we’re looking for the best Neo-Dada work to publish.

In the past four annual issues, we received increasingly bolder work from Neo-Dadaists worldwide. We are now honored to be included in the Museum of Modern Art Archives.

DECLARE ART ON WAR!!!

Please submit short pieces—full of the intensity and madness that reflect the age we live in. Poems should be no longer than 20 lines.

As for art: We LOVE Dada-inspired poetic word art, collage and photography. All art must be submitted in jpeg format, high resolution (300 dpi, 4×5 in). Black & White only.

Also, This Year (for the first time) —We’re looking for short (1-5 minute max) Dada inspired films which will be posted on the upcoming Three Rooms Press Maintenant series website.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JANUARY 31, 2012

Maintenant6 will be distributed at the Three Rooms Press DaDa Poetry Salon on Friday, March 16th, 2012.

Send your submissions to editor@threeroomspress.com

New review of Peter Carlaftes’ A Year on Facebook

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:44:38 +0000

A Year on Facebook, by Peter Carlaftes

A wonderful, insightful review of Peter Carlaftes’ classic humor tome “A Year On Facebook” in the Dutch/Flemish literary magazine “Deus ex Machina” by Jeroen Kuypers. For english speaking readers, copy and paste into Google translate (http://translate.google.com/) and see what it says. Many thanks to Kuypers and the folks at “Deus ex Machina”–this issue features indepth discussions on literature and facebook. Check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/notes/goddelijk-gezicht/facebook-in-boekvorm/234069183304316