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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota Writers Series: Wild Things
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Trans Day of Visibility for a conversation with author Lynette Reini-Grandell\, author of “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story\,” in a deeply personal conversation with her trans spouse\, Venus de Mars. The two will discuss the themes and stories in the book\, which follows the two through the art\, literary\, and indie rock worlds of Minneapolis and New York in the 1990s and early 2000s as they learn\, change\, and grow together\, navigating the transition\, the communities they found\, and the hostility they faced. Part of the Minnesota Writers Series. Sponsored by RECLAIM\, whose mission is to increase access to mental health care so queer and trans youth may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms. \nAbout the Author\nLynette Reini-Grandell is the author of “Wild Verge” (Holy Cow! Press\, 2018)\, “Approaching the Gate” (Holy Cow! Press\, 2014)\, and the forthcoming memoir\, “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story” (Minnesota Historical Society Press\, 2023).  Other work has appeared in Alligator Juniper\, The Understanding between Foxes and Light\, Poetry Motel\, Revolver\, Poetry City U.S.A.\, and Seminary Ridge Review\, among others.  She has been nominated for a Pushcart and received grants for her work from the Finlandia Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board.  She performs with the Bosso Poetry Company and the jazz/poetry collective Sonoglyph. Her work is often inspired by Finnish folk culture and song\, and she frequently collaborates with Nordic Roots artists in multimedia performances. She lives in Minneapolis on the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-wild-things/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman\, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state\, get connected to other poets\, and let your creativity loose with some writing time. Stay after for a casual group meal\, and we’ll send you home feeling inspired\, centered\, and reinvigorated. We’ll provide the pens and the paper – bring yourself and come Spark! poetry connection and creativity with us! \n3:00 p.m. Event start\n6:00 p.m. Event close/Dinner served \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Dinner after the event will be provided. Please note that this event is for poets only. \nCOVID-19 Policy: to help keep our artists safe\, all audience members are required to be masked inside the venue during the event regardless of vaccination status. Masks will not be required after the event while dinner is being served. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. \nWant to know more about Minnesota’s Poet Laureate?\nLearn more about Gwen Nell Westerman and the history of Minnesota’s Poet Laureate.\n \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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