Category Archives: life in L.A.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, April 26-27

Posted on April 20, 2008 by nancohen

I’m thankful to be able to read all the lovely comments people have left about Felicia in the post below.  If you’ve found this blog by searching for her name, please feel free to add your own comment.  You can … Continue reading →

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Beyond Baroque’s lease renewed!

Posted on March 1, 2008 by nancohen

Looks like this crisis is over until 2032, at which point we’ll probably be having only virtual poetry readings.  And if we do, I want to give one in the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. For the full news, click here:

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Marilyn Hacker appearing at Antioch next week!

Posted on February 27, 2008 by nancohen

Link to the poster with full details  Marilyn Hacker will read at Antioch University Los Angeles on Saturday, March 8 at 5:30 PM in room A1000.  (Antioch is all one building–next to a large parking structure!–so it’s very easy to visit.  … Continue reading →

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Beyond Baroque update

Posted on February 24, 2008 by nancohen

This was posted midweek on socallitlist.  After a preliminary meeting between Councilman Rosendahl’s staff and City Attorney Delgadillo’s staff that concluded today, the issue of BeyondBaroque’s lease extension enters a new phase.The City Attorney plans to make a recommendation that … Continue reading →

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Help Beyond Baroque

Posted on February 18, 2008 by nancohen

Amélie Frank just posted to socallitlist that Beyond Baroque‘s 40-year home at 681 Venice Boulevard is in jeopardy.  After Councilman Bill Rosendahl agreed to renew Beyond Baroque’s lease for another 25 years, City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo has gotten into the … Continue reading →

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The 2008 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Posted on February 6, 2008 by nancohen

Although the Festival of Books is still a couple of months away, it’s not too early to consider registering as a volunteer to work during the Festival, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at UCLA.  … Continue reading →

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