Like a bullet in slow motion, she floated over treetops for as long as it took to blink. A gothic fairy tale of spiritual connections, mystical protectors and escaping the clutches of a monster, this is the opening line of Brenda Clews’ mesmerizing, magical novella Fugue in Green, published by Quattro Books. Teen siblings SteigContinue reading “A gothic fairy tale of spiritual connections, mystical protectors & escaping a monster in Brenda Clews’ gripping, magical Fugue in Green”
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Book preview: Words of passion & fury in Brenda Clews’ erotic, mythological Tidal Fury
Artist and poet Brenda Clews will be launching her new book Tidal Fury, published by Guernica Editions on December 4 as part of Guernica’s December Delights Book Launch event at Supermarket. Part poetry, part storytelling, Tidal Fury weaves a narrative of love, obsession and power in a series of poem stories that includes images ofContinue reading “Book preview: Words of passion & fury in Brenda Clews’ erotic, mythological Tidal Fury”
Amazing peeps and artists at RAW’s electric, eclectic VERVE artist showcase
Had an awesome time at the opening night of RAW Natural Born Artists VERVE showcase, which featured artists, music, fashion, makeup, accessories, film and performance art — with music by Tony Smart and hosted by Jack. This show runs two nights only (closing tonight) at Mod Club. I chatted with artists Brenda Clews (who doesContinue reading “Amazing peeps and artists at RAW’s electric, eclectic VERVE artist showcase”
Art meets poetry meets music @ Urban Gallery
A lovely, moving, entertaining and inspiring afternoon of art, poetry and music at Urban Gallery yesterday for the final day of Brenda Clew’s Poempaintings exhibit, and the Poet, Painter, Beggar, Thief poetry salon, hosted by artist/poet Jennifer Hosein. The poetry salon featured (in alphabetical order): Norman Allan (who I believe coined the name for theContinue reading “Art meets poetry meets music @ Urban Gallery”
Saturday = Artaday
Yesterday was a day of art and friends – “Artaday,” as my partner in creative crime Lizzie Violet coined it – as we attended two art exhibit openings and a very unique haunted house experience. Here are some highlights, as well as the details, of these events. 5 By 5 exhibit at the Gladstone HotelContinue reading “Saturday = Artaday”
So long, Q Space
I had the pleasure of attending two arts events at Q Space last week: The Beautiful & the Damned (TB&TD) on Thursday night and Lizzie Violet’s Cabaret Noir (LV Cabaret Noir) on Sunday; check out Duncan Armstrong’s TOpoet blog posts of these recent editions of TB&TD and LV Cabaret Noir. Both events showcase local performingContinue reading “So long, Q Space”
Upcoming theatre, music, poetry & cabaret happenings this week
Hey kids! For all y’all who are coming back to your regularly scheduled programming after the long weekend: hope you had a good one. Can you believe we’re well into the first week of August already? Holy moly! Lots coming up, my friends. Here is just a sample of what local artists and performers areContinue reading “Upcoming theatre, music, poetry & cabaret happenings this week”
Lizzie Violet’s Cabaret Noir launch @ Q Space – fun, sexy & smart
Writer/poet/horror aficionado/editor Lizzie Violet launched her brand new monthly cabaret – Lizzie Violet’s Cabaret Noir – at Q Space last night. And what a fun, sexy and thought-provoking night it was. The cabaret premiere included feature performers Mullet the Clown, David Bateman and Kat Leonard, as well as a very talented line-up of open micContinue reading “Lizzie Violet’s Cabaret Noir launch @ Q Space – fun, sexy & smart”
life with more cowbell 