“The Conference of the Birds” transported audiences across time and space with modern dancing and music set to the 12th century Sufi poem on March 27 and 28 at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater.
Tag: Poetry
Palestinian poet articulates liberation: SJP hosts activist Mohammed El-Kurd
On Thursday night, Palestinian writer and activist Mohammed El-Kurd read poems from his debut book “Rifqa” and answered questions from a packed Rose Hills Theater in an event hosted by Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine.
Literary wanderings: Getting a prescription at the poetry pharmacy
Have a fear of the unknown? Loss of zest for life? Anthology “The Poetry Pharmacy” will prescribe you a poem to address your ailment.
Assorted novelties: Ocean Vuong wants to let books live
Book columnist Anna Solomon PZ ’23 praises Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” for its regeneration of language.
Black Arts Festival creates space for representations of black creativity
Watu Weusi, a black student support collective at Scripps College, hosted its eighth annual Black Arts Festival Saturday, showcasing black and African art and culture.
Patterns abound in The Balcony’s first art show of the year
The Balcony’s “Pattern” opened Nov. 15 and challenged attendees to reckon with the importance of pattern in their daily life.
Author Philip Graham speaks at Pomona English department lunch
Philip Graham, a prolific essayist, poet, novelist and editor, spoke to students at Pomona College about his writing process.
CGU celebrates annual show on digital art, poetry, Scrabble
“The living aren’t equal and neither are the dead. Transformation is the bravest fantasy,” said Inez Tan as she read from her poem, “I Am Trying to Care about You as a Person but You Keep Turning Me into a Bear.” Last Friday evening, Oct. 12, Foothill Poetry Journal