• September 28 Rumi! World Poetry and the Vancouver Public Library proudly present the 802nd Birthday and Life Celebration of Rumi, September 28, 6:30-8:30 pm) Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKaye Room. We are honoured to welcome noted Rumi scholar Dr. Mesh Meshgini to do the biography of Rumi and a commentary on selected works of Rumi. Poems of Rumi will be read by World Poets in different languages. Music, dance and a short talk on turning by Tanya Evanson will be included. Come celebrate Rumi!, Admission free. A Rumi poster available by e-mail at ariadnes@uniserve.com
On behalf of over 400 poets, writers, musicians, artists and dancers from 64 countries a strong First Nations and Canadian Poets, we would like to thank everyone for a wonderful celebration of the first Asia Nobel prize winner, R. Tagore on November 24.
Our special thanks go to World Poetry guest hosts Bong Ja Ahn and Ashok Bhargava for the amazing job that they did, organizing and making this special celebration very successful. Additional thanks go to the Consul Generals of India and Korea as well as the varied musicians and dancers that added colour and excitement. World Poets read the poetry of Tagore in several different languages .bringing together the multicultural, multilingual component that World Poetry is so proud of. The India club was well represented with both the president and the new elected president participating. The program was well attended with 187 plus people enjoying the evening.
Our thanks to ATN and Joy TV and Archana Harit as well as Korean TV and the Vancouver Public Library, our gracious hosts.
Taylor Leedahl is hitting the western road from October 19 - November 2 to tour her book, No Apologies for the Weather, with musician Megan Lane. Megan will be disengaging from her blues/rock band, The Megan Lane Band. Their act will consist of a mixture of Taylor's poetry and Megan's tunes. To view photos, a video, and a complete listing of events please join our Facebook group.
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----Taylor and Megan's tour itinerary----
Sunday, October 19th - Lethbridge, AB
Tour kick-off with Most Vocal Poet, The Slice Bar & Grill at 7:00 pm. $5.
Monday, October 20 - Radio Interview, Calgary
An interview with "Yeah, What She Said" on CJSW 90.9 FM at 8:30 pm. Listen online at http://www.cjsw.com/listen.html.
Wednesday, October 22 - Vernon, BC
Performing at Vertigo Gallery, 7:00 pm. (With thanks to John Lent)
Thursday, October 23 - Vancouver, BC
In studio radio interview with "The Lesbian Show" on Co-op Radio.
Listen online at: http://www.coopradio.org/listen/
Tune your dial to: 102.7fm
Friday, October 24 - Victoria, BC
Performing at the Planet Earth Poetry series, Black Stilt Coffee Lounge, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 25 - Victoria, BC
Performing at the Spiral Cafe, 7:00 pm. Pass the hat!
Monday, October 27 - Vancouver, BC
Performing at the World Poetry Series, Vancouver Public Library (Main branch). 7:00 pm. Free.
