Michael Davis and the Pushcart

A quick note to congratulate the amazing writer, and fellow member of the Thrown Free School, Mr. Michael Davis for his recent Pushcart Prize nomination.

His story, "The Man in Africa,"has been nominated. You can read the announcement and the story here:

http://www.storyglossia.com/blog/2007/11/storyglossias-pushcart-nominations.html

Congrats Michael.

And... Even More Meditations in Black and White

Above, see November 8a (second one done on that day) and November 12 from Meditations in Black and White.

And... More Meditations in Black and White

Top to bottom above see November 3, November 4, November 5, November 6, and November 8 from Meditations in Black and White.

More Meditations in Black and White

Above, see more of the Meditations in Black and White. Top to bottom see October 25, October 27, October 28, October 30, and November 1.

"Where the Road Begins" Release Party

The Cultural Organization of Lynn (COOL) is hosting a “Where the Road Begins” Anthology release party on Thursday, December 6th from 7-9pm at Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus, 61 Market Street in Lowell .

The anthology, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, is a tribute to Kerouac’s legacy 50 years after On the Road was first published. 27 writers and poets are published in the book.

I am excited that they have inluded my poem "Parking Lot Destinations" in the anthology.

Brief readings from “Where the Road Begins” will start at 7pm, followed by an open mic at 8pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

Picture above is from http://www.allposters.com/

Exclamation Point 2 & You're Probably in Japan By Now

Last night's event, "Exclamation Point" was a stellar success.

Put on by the Fort Point Theatre Channel, the night featured poetry by John Mercuri Dooley, Angie Elm, Amy Demas Grunder, and Cynthia Bargar; plays or scenes by Silvia Graziano, Meron Langsner, Kelly DuMar, and Gina Bonati; reading by Felisa Dyrud; fiction by Michele Corkery; directing by Brendan Shea; and outstanding acting by Jonathan Popp, Dorothy (Dana) Eagle, Mia Van de Water, Mike Budwey, Nick Thorkelson, Mary Driscoll, Silvia Graziano, and Marc S. Miller. It was truly an amazing group to be a part of. Should have some pics shortly.

You can check the Fort Point Theatre Channel's website at http://www.fortpointtheatrechannel.org/


I was floored by the quality of the acting. OK, not literally. Thankfully no one threw me to the floor. But, as a poet who tries to hit different pitches in reading, watching actors and actresses who know what they are doing, and have an amazing talent, is riveting. I couldn't help but think of the last time I saw Sherman Alexie read and his acting out of a scene from his book (from memory). In short, if you can figure out a way to buy some stock in the actors and actresses who appeared at Exclamation Point last night, get on it.

Of course, the writing was incredible, but the writers get the late hours toiling away at computer screens and that actors come in and steal the show... amazing.

I think of Jack Spicer reading from "Language" and basically channeling different voices while he read every time I get ready for a reading. Too bad I don't have more call for crazy voices jumping around in the middle of my poems. Or, thank God. One or the other.

We miss you Jack Spicer.

You can check it out at:

http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/x/Spicer.html

I read two poems last night- "Ode to Pornography," and "You're Probably in Japan by Now." The second is a bit of a bear to read, as it is so long it is difficult to fight the urge to fly through it (which kills the shifts in tone and the playing of the music against the visual). But it seemed to go pretty well last night.

A few people were interested in getting copies and asked me if it was on my website. The link below will take you to a PDF version of the poem on the Mass Cultural Council website:

http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/gallery/samples/eidsvig.pdf

Thanks again to Fort Point Theatre Channel for an excellent evening and inviting me to come along.

Upcoming Event: Exclamation Point II - Wednesday, November 18 at 7 pm

I have been invited to participate in the Fort Point Theatre Channel's production of Exclamation Point II on November 14, at 7:00 p.m.

The evening will include short plays, poetry, and stories from Fort Point writers and friends- featuring the work of Cynthia Bargar, Gina Bonati, Michele Corkery, James Mercuri Dooley, Kelly DuMar, Silvia Graziano, Amy Demas Grunder, Meron Langsner, Diane Steinkamp, and myself.

The event will take place at Midway Studios, Fort Point, Boston. For more information see http://www.fortpointtheatrechannel.org/

We had rehearsals and run-throughs tonight and it is going to be an amazing event- great work, actors, and writers being showcased. See you all there.

Gulu-Gulu Meet the Artists Night

The opening and artists talk at the Gulu-Gulu show wasn’t so heavily attended, but the show looks good and the Gulu did a great job hanging the work.

Above, see a picture of some of the Model Consumer sketches as hung in the Gulu. They are hanging in the window and look great with the colored lights reflecting off of them.

I am sure the Gulu would be a great place to pick up some Christmas presents. Hint, hint. The show runs through the end of December.

South Boston Online and Upcoming Gulu-Gulu Event

Just found out yesterday that the new issue of South Boston Online- the print edition- features a write-up on this year's Fort Point Open Studios and also includes a photo of me standing in front of the painting "Summer Clearance." South Boston Online's print edition is available in stores in and around South Boston. The photo and write-up are from the November 1 issue.

Also, a reminder that the Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Lynn (www.gulu-gulu.com) is hosting a "Meet the Artists" night for the current three-person show I am included in this coming Thursday (November 8th) at 8 pm. Hope to see you all there.