San Antonio: Living, Loving, Writing
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Great Northwest Library
Come and join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega as he shares how he became interested in poetry, what a poet laureate is, and what it entails. Participants will have the opportunity to compose a piece pertaining to their experience and relationship with San Antonio. We're excited to share this experience with you! Book Sale and signing to follow.
Poetry Circle
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Westfall Library
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Cody Library
Join us for an opportunity to share your poetry with others. Bring at least one poem you would like to share and become part of our poetry group reading circle as we take turns reading poems. All poetry readers in the circle who wish to get feedback from others in the circle will also have this opportunity. Those who wish to merely come and listen are also welcome. To attend this event, you must be 18 years or older.
Typewriter Type-In
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Igo Library
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 11:00 – 2:00 PM at Mission Library
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 3:00 – 6:00 PM at Semmes Library
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 11:00 – 2:00 PM at Landa Library
Come and join Austin Typewriter, Ink. (ATI), of Austin, for a "Type-in." ATI will be bringing some vintage typewriters for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time.
Open Mic Poetry
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Central Library's LCRC
Patrons of all ages will have an opportunity to read their own works and share their words with fellow poets. Not a writer? Grab works from your favorite poet and share with the group. All ages are welcome! (One poem at a time! Try to keep your poems at 3m or less so we can save time for others to share. Feel free to share more than one poem!)
Wyrdd Writers
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Central Library's LCRC
We all embrace multiple truths. They serve as guides, illuminating our paths to safe harbors through honesty, knowledge, and wisdom. Join the Wyrdd Writers April 19 from 11-1 as we share poetic truths that, like lighthouses, help us navigate life’s journeys through stormy weather and sunshine. Readers include: Lisha García, Jen Yañez- Alaníz, Rita Ortiz (La Golondrina), Carmen Calatayud, Sarah Colby, Kathleen Hudson, Alejandra Sanchez Alanis, Jasmina Wellinghoff, Violeta Garza, Etain Scott, Marla Dial, Caryn Wideman, and Jean Hackett.
Writing Ekphrastic Poetry for Older Adults
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Central Library
Ekphrasis is a Greek word meaning “description” and is used for the art of vividly describing real or imagined works of art. Ekphrastic poetry is verse vividly describing a work of art and its impact on the writer. We invite interested adults to come learn how to write Ekphrastic Poetry using the works of art at Central. Registration is required.
Sounds of Shakespeare: Music from the Middle Ages to the Early Baroque
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Central Library's Auditorium
Beginning with an early round proclaiming the Summer by John of Fornsette (born 1228), "Sumer is icumen in". The program ends with guitar music by a Spanish composer, Gaspar Sanz (born 1640), Los Canarios. Between those pieces you will find several choice works by John Dowland, including a beautiful lament, and dance music. There will also be variations on the ancient Burgundian folk melody, L'homme armé, Jon Come Kisse Me Now, and other tunes. Likewise, we plan to feature some popular madrigals arranged for recorders on the program. Farmer's "Fair Phyllis" and Dowland's "What if I Never Speede" are two of my favorites. El Grillo (The Cricket) will also join the ranks among the madrigals, clearly chirping away and answering with its distinctive call on ancient crumhorn voices, recorders, and percussion.
In honor of National Poetry Month in 2024, SAPL hosted the following events:
Wyrdd Writers: Living in Interesting Times
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024, 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Central Library's LCRC
The writers presented an afternoon reading about the wonders and wondering why's of life during these interesting times. Special musical guest: Rita Lopez Ortiz of the Velvet Hues, also known as "La Golondrina".
San Antonio Poets Association
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Tobin Library
The San Antonio Poets Association, which meets monthly, discussed all stages of development in the craft of poetry writing.
Blackout Poetry at McCreless
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at McCreless Library
Visitors got to create poetic pieces from existing works.
Poetry Circle
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Westfall Library
Attendees brought their poems to read to the group.
Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with Music
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 PM at Central Library's Auditorium
The San Antonio Recorder Society played Canzona Septimi Toni (written for St. Mark's Basilica) by Giovanni Gabrieli and other works from the time of Shakespeare.
Poetry Open Mic
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 10:30 - 12:30 PM at Central Library's LCRC
Attendees brought their poems to read to the group.
Episode 24-01: Edward and Raquel (San Antonio Public Library) sit down with Dr. Reggie Scott Young and special guests: Natalia Treviño and Octavio Quintanilla to talk about the origins and impact of National Poetry Month; as well as how poetry became a part of their lives; and how they came to teach, write, and present poetry.
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