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Upcoming Events



Eclipse Illumined, Poems and Images in Dialog



Friday, March 15
8:00 PM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

A three-way dialog between two lyric poets and contemporary paintings creates an experience of transcendence using symbol, mythos, Jungian archetypes and everyday life in the visual, spiritual and cosmic realms in this reading featuring Cathie Sandstrom and Thom Cooney Crawford.



Table Reading: What Is Freedom?



Saturday, March 16
11:00 AM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

This reading is the 10th installment of a series of Table Reading sessions as part of the Fred Rogers Dewey Legacy Project (FRDLP), hosted by Renée Petropoulos. For the last year we have delved into the final chapter of Fred Dewey’s book, the School of Public Life. This year we will read texts by Hannah Arendt coming back to the historic beginnings of this series of Table Readings initiated by Fred.



Philosophical Mysteries of Quantum Physics with Dr. Bradley Bobbs, Part II



Saturday, March 16
2:00 - 4:00 PM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

Quantum physics has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, our role in it, and the nature of reality itself, as well as our lack of understanding. Join Dr. Bradley Bobbs (PhD, Physics, UCLA; BS, Physics, Harvey Mudd College) in a two-part lecture series presenting the science, history, and controversies behind the still-unresolved philosophical mysteries of quantum physics.



Poetry Reading: Sam Sax, Jos Charles, & Safia Elhillo



Thursday, March 21
8:00 PM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

Beyond Baroque welcomes powerhouse poets Sam Sax, author of PIG, Jos Charles, author of A Year & Other Poems, and Safia Elhillo, author of Bright Red Fruit, for a night of poetry in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Book signings to follow the readings.



At the Threshold: Translation & Transposition



Friday, March 22
8:00 PM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

Beyond Baroque welcomes author Piotr Florczyk for an evening of poetry in translation and original work. Building the Barricade (White Pine Press), translated by Florczyk from the Polish to English, is a collection documenting the polish poet Anna Świrszczyńska’s experiences as a military nurse during the sixty-three days of the 1944 Warsaw uprising. Author and scholar Sarah Maclay will join with readings from her original work.



Subversive Scribes



Saturday, March 23
2:00 PM PT

In person at Beyond Baroque

Featuring translators Suzanne Jill Levine, Stephen Kessler, Elena Barcia, and editor Efrain Kristal reading translations of Latin American and Spanish poets Marjorie Agosin, Luis Cernuda, Malú Urriola, and Jorge Luis Borges.



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Upcoming Workshops



The Ode: A Joyful Analytical Wringer with Lory Bedikian



Saturday, March 16
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT


This generative poetry workshop will focus on “The Ode” and inspire you to write our own! Attendees will look at examples of this form, specifically poems from Keats, Neruda, Olds, Dove, and Clifton and will follow the discussion with writing prompts to create our own strong, first drafts. Making it your own takes reading, patience, risk-taking, and trusting your voice on the page, while applying techniques of craft you recognize and admire. Find out how writing an ode can serve your poems, your voice, and your spirit as you and your writing enter the new year.



Beyond Baroque's Fourth Annual 30 in 30 Workshop with Brendan Constantine



Every Saturday, March 30 - April 27
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

on Zoom

Poet Brendan Constantine returns to Beyond Baroque for National Poetry Month and his popular 30/30 Challenge Workshop! Begining on the last Saturday of March and through every Saturday in April, participants will engage in projects and discussions to inspire even the most reluctant writer. At the end of each session, everyone receives a packet of prompts and materials to keep you writing a poem a day! This is its fourth popular year in a row and spaces will go fast!


Ongoing Free Workshops


Monday Night Fiction Workshop with Raquel Baker



Mondays 7:30 PM PT
Via Zoom

A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. Facilitated by Raquel Baker via Zoom. Registration required.



Wednesday Night Poetry Workshop with L. A. Johnson



Wednesdays 8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom

The West Coast’s longest-running free poetry workshop welcomes new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback. Please be prepared to share one poem.


Exhibitions

Upcoming


Gilah Yelin Hirsch
Radiance: Murmurations and Emanations




March 17 – April 28, 2024
Opening Reception: March 17, 1-4 pm
Artist Talk, 2:00 p.m.


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