... kicks off this Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Says Firecracker:
Two poets - Two presses - Two broadsides.
Our Summer Reading Series
is kicking off this Saturday with two readers, Kelli Allen and Kristin
Sharp, and we'll be printing broadsides for each of them while they
read. Everyone gets a set of fresh prints and the pleasure of hearing
two wonderful readers for the price of admission - $5.
The Firecracker Press
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Tomorrow: Nathaniel Farrell, Keith Newton & Matvei Yankelevich read in Gondo Poetry Series
The fort GONDO POETRY series is pleased to present:
Nathaniel Farrell
Keith Newton
Matvei Yankelevich
TOMORROW, April 28 at 7 P.M.
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Nathaniel Farrell was born and grew up in Western Pennsylvania before moving to New York City, where he lived for fifteen years. A recent arrival in St. Louis, he is currently completing a dissertation on modern poetics at Columbia University and teaching at Washington University. A collection of two unpublished long poems — "Newcomer" and "The Republic" — is forthcoming from Ugly Duckling Presse.
Keith Newton’s writing has appeared in Denver Quarterly, 1913, Harvard Review, Konundrum Engine, and Typo, among other journals, and his chapbook of poems Sent Forth to Die in a Happy City was published in 2009 by Cannibal Books. He is co-editor of "The Harp & Altar Anthology" (Ellipsis Press, 2010), a selection of writing from the magazine Harp & Altar, which he founded in 2006. He lives in Brooklyn.
Matvei Yankelevich is the author of "Boris by the Sea" (Octopus Books), and the translator of "Today I Wrote Nothing: The Selected Writings of Daniil Kharms" (Ardis/Overlook). His new collection of
poems, "Alpha Donut," has just been released by United Artists Books. He is a member of the writing faculty at the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College and one of the the founding editors of Ugly Duckling Presse, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit publishing collective.
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This is the last reading in this season’s series. Please check our website soon to hear more about next season, which will begin in Fall 2012!
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Readings are sponsored in part by All Along Press.
www.fortgondo.com
Nathaniel Farrell
Keith Newton
Matvei Yankelevich
TOMORROW, April 28 at 7 P.M.
///////////////////////////////////////
Nathaniel Farrell was born and grew up in Western Pennsylvania before moving to New York City, where he lived for fifteen years. A recent arrival in St. Louis, he is currently completing a dissertation on modern poetics at Columbia University and teaching at Washington University. A collection of two unpublished long poems — "Newcomer" and "The Republic" — is forthcoming from Ugly Duckling Presse.
Keith Newton’s writing has appeared in Denver Quarterly, 1913, Harvard Review, Konundrum Engine, and Typo, among other journals, and his chapbook of poems Sent Forth to Die in a Happy City was published in 2009 by Cannibal Books. He is co-editor of "The Harp & Altar Anthology" (Ellipsis Press, 2010), a selection of writing from the magazine Harp & Altar, which he founded in 2006. He lives in Brooklyn.
Matvei Yankelevich is the author of "Boris by the Sea" (Octopus Books), and the translator of "Today I Wrote Nothing: The Selected Writings of Daniil Kharms" (Ardis/Overlook). His new collection of
poems, "Alpha Donut," has just been released by United Artists Books. He is a member of the writing faculty at the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College and one of the the founding editors of Ugly Duckling Presse, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit publishing collective.
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This is the last reading in this season’s series. Please check our website soon to hear more about next season, which will begin in Fall 2012!
- – -
Readings are sponsored in part by All Along Press.
www.fortgondo.com
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Ellen Herget and Julia Gordon-Bramer read at Firecracker Press
| Time | Saturday, November 12 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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| Location | |
| More Info | Two poets, two prints, five bucks. The Firecracker Press will continue its Saturday afternoon reading series on November 12th with Ellen Herget and Julia Gordon-Bramer. While Bad Shoe authors Ellen and Julia read, the Press will print off limited-edition excerpts of their work with beautiful hand-set type. Each member of the audience gets to take these prints home for their admission fee. Poetry begins at 2 o'clock sharp! Can't wait to see you there. |
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Poetry at Fort Gondo, November 11
Part of a continuing series, catch Chris Martin, Ted Mathys, and Mary Austin Speaker at Fort Gondo. November 11, 2011; 7:00 p.m.
More information here.
Sponsored in part by All Along Press, who will be printing work from the poets and putting together an anthology from the series.
fort gondo compound for the arts
3151 cherokee street
saint louis, missouri
More information here.
Sponsored in part by All Along Press, who will be printing work from the poets and putting together an anthology from the series.
fort gondo compound for the arts
3151 cherokee street
saint louis, missouri
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Call for Entries: Firecracker's Summer Reading Series - 2011
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Firecracker Press is preparing for its 2011 Poetry Reading Series. This is the first call of the year, and while dates remain tentative, we will begin booking as selected poems are gathered.
The following outlines some general information regarding the event:
- Readings will be twice a month starting in July and running indefinitely through the remainder of the year. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m.
- The prints are part of the entertainment; we will be printing as you are reading. For those not familiar with The Firecracker Press, we use antique printing technology, complete with all of the clicks and groans of our manual presses. Please go here for a virtual peek into the shop.
For more information or to ask questions or submit, visit the Firecracker Press web site.
The Firecracker Press
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
The Firecracker Press is preparing for its 2011 Poetry Reading Series. This is the first call of the year, and while dates remain tentative, we will begin booking as selected poems are gathered.
The following outlines some general information regarding the event:
- Readings will be twice a month starting in July and running indefinitely through the remainder of the year. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m.
- The prints are part of the entertainment; we will be printing as you are reading. For those not familiar with The Firecracker Press, we use antique printing technology, complete with all of the clicks and groans of our manual presses. Please go here for a virtual peek into the shop.
For more information or to ask questions or submit, visit the Firecracker Press web site.
The Firecracker Press
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Friday, April 22, 2011
Release Party for the newest Chapbook by Philip Gounis
| Time | Monday, April 25 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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| Location | 3215 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO 63118 |
| More Info | On Monday, April 25th, 2011, JKPublishing and the Saint Louis Projects are proud to release the newest chapbook by local poet Philip Gounis. Hosted by the Archive bookstore at 3215 Cherokee Street, the author and friends will celebrate the publication of Upgrading the Allusion, a handmade chapbook of poetry with illustrations. Gounis is a poet, literary journalist, archivist, publisher, and concert and book reviewer. He is known... for his radio work with KDNA, KCLC, and KDHX FM (hosting and producing programs such as Verbatim, Off the Beaten Path, and Literature for the Halibut). He also participated in early River Styx literary magazine readings. He co-founded Steamshovel Press and was a member of the Soulard Culture Squad in the 1980s. His first chapbook, Some of These Have Appeared, was produced in collaboration with Firecracker Press in 2007. Gounis will read excerpts of his newest work. Local poet and scholar Colleen McKee, along with another guest reader, will recite several pieces to commence the festivities. The event will end with a set by noted guitarist Dave Black. Doors are at 7, reading starts at 8. The Archive will have beer and wine available for a small suggested donation, and will also be open for book sales. Upgrading the Allusion, along with many of works in the SLP catalog, will be available for a special release price. The Saint Louis Projects is proud to a part of the continuing development of St. Louis literary culture. |
Monday, April 11, 2011
Release Party for the newest Chapbook by Philip Gounis
| Time | Monday, April 25 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm | |||||
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| More Info | On Monday, April 25th, 2011, JKPublishing and the Saint Louis Projects are proud to release the newest chapbook by local poet Philip Gounis. Hosted by the Archive bookstore at 3215 Cherokee Street, the author and friends will celebrate the publication of Upgrading the Allusion, a handmade chapbook of poetry with illustrations. Gounis is a poet, literary journalist, archivist, publisher, and concert and book reviewer. He is known... for his radio work with KDNA, KCLC, and KDHX FM (hosting and producing programs such as Verbatim, Off the Beaten Path, and Literature for the Halibut). He also participated in early River Styx literary magazine readings. He co-founded Steamshovel Press and was a member of the Soulard Culture Squad in the 1980s. His first chapbook, Some of These Have Appeared, was produced in collaboration with Firecracker Press in 2007. Gounis will read excerpts of his newest work. Local poet and scholar Colleen McKee, along with another guest reader, will recite several pieces to commence the festivities. The event will end with a set by noted guitarist Dave Black. Doors are at 7, reading starts at 8. The Archive will have beer and wine available for a small suggested donation, and will also be open for book sales. Upgrading the Allusion, along with many of works in the SLP catalog, will be available for a special release price. The Saint Louis Projects is proud to a part of the continuing development of St. Louis literary culture. Location:
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Don't miss the last poetry reading of the year at the Firecracker Press!
It’s our last reading of the year and it’s gonna be a good one! Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing this SATURDAY, December 11th as we host readings of two local poets, Buzz Spector, Dean of the School of Art at Washington University, and Brett Underwood, Bartender/Minister of Culture at Schlafly Beer. While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission!
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Tickets & info at : http://www.firecrackerpress.com/store/show/POETRY01
Saturday, December 11th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Tickets & info at : http://www.firecrackerpress.com/store/show/POETRY01
Saturday, December 11th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Poetry Reading at the Firecracker Press Series 7
| Time | Saturday, December 11 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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| Location | The Firecracker Press 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO |
| More Info | Join us for our LAST poetry reading of the year. SATURDAY December 11th we’ll host readings of two local poets, Buzz Spector and Brett Underwood. While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission! ONLY $5 (+ tax) per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Saturday, December 11th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press. Address: 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 776-7271 |
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Poetry Reading at the Firecracker Press Series 6
| Time | Saturday, November 6 · 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
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| Location | The Firecracker Press |
| More Info | Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing. SATURDAY November 6th we’ll host readings of two traveling poets, Nate Pritts and Matt Hart. While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission! ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Saturday, November 6th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press. Address: 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 776-7271 |
Monday, October 4, 2010
Kristina Darling and Benjamin Moeller-Gaa poetry reading at The Firecracker Press
Poetry Readings at The Firecracker Press (POETRY01). Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing. SATURDAY October 16th we’ll host readings of two St. Louis poets, Kristina Darling and Benjamin Moeller-Gaa. While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission!
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Saturday, October 16th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Click here to reserve a spot.
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Saturday, October 16th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Click here to reserve a spot.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Photos from September 18 poetry reading at the Firecracker Press
What a great idea! Come hear poets read their work and watch their words being printed on letterpress broadsides. Don't miss the next one. Check the Firecracker Press web site for dates of the next poetry reading and other upcoming events: www.firecrackerpress.com/
The Slinger at Foam October 1
| Time | Friday, October 1 · 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
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| Location | Foam Coffee and Beer 3359 S Jefferson Ave (at Cherokee) Saint Louis, MO |
| More Info | A group of Saint Louis' craftiest weirdos have pooled their talents into an hour and a half rampage of talent, comedy, and music! Just like the local delicacy of the same name; The Slinger is a random pile of deliciousness piled high. The acts feature all local talent, homegrown and packed with energy. This is part of a once-a-month series, new acts each month. The following is a list of this month's acts: Angelo's Horrible Life Stories: Angelo Olegna tells hilarious tales from his wretched past. Bad boyfriends; growing up gay, fat, and weird; and random insanity no one should ever have to deal with. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll (especially) feel sorry for him! We're Wolf (Band): Anne Romer and Maya Bailey-Clark belt out sweet, folksy, haunting a cappella and ukelele beats. Sometimes harmonious, sometimes discordant; it's a mixture that is pleasant in its strangeness. Advertising Board Meeting: The Slinger team adopts a real, unfortunately named product or company and attempts to market them. Official spokespersons will be selected from the audience to read out promotional slogans. This month's sponsored product is a suggestively named off-brand snack found in most Save-A-Lot stores. It's real, it's unfortunate, and it's a surprise. Oh Woetry: The cultured member of the group, Nathan William Ford, will read a selection of woeful poetry. Rarely heard verse will prick and possibly melt the ears of our lucky audience. Expect nothing but the best in terrible writing. We'd offer nothing better. Ye Olde Action News: Modern, violence-focused, intense newscasts are merged with the news of the past. We've got the YOAN traffic dirigible, a surly gentlemen weather forecaster, and even a woman newscaster! Egads! Our cobblestone streets will never be the same again. Slinger Team: Tom Cunningham, Nathan William Ford, Joanna Firestone, Angelo Olegna Suggested Donation: 5 Dollah |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tony Renner and Steve Schroeder this Saturday at the Firecracker Press
Poetry Readings at The Firecracker Press (POETRY01). Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing. SATURDAY September 18th we’ll host readings of two St. Louis poets, Tony Renner and Steve Schroeder. While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission!
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Saturday, September 18th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Purchase tickets here.
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
Saturday, September 18th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Poetry Reading at the Firecracker Press Series 3
| Time | August 21 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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| Location | The Firecracker Press 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO |
| More Info | SEATING IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOURS - http://firecrackerpress.co Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing. SATURDAY AUGUST 21st we’ll host readings of two St. Louis poets, Stefene Russell (Culture Editor at St. Louis Magazine) and Chris King (editor of The St. Louis American). While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission! ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Saturday, August 21st at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press. Address: 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 776-7271 |
Monday, August 2, 2010
August 7 Poetry Reading at The Firecracker Press
| Time | August 7 · 2:00pm - 7:00pm |
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| Location | the Firecracker Press 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO |
| Created By | |
| More Info | Please join us Saturday, August 7 at 2 pm for our second printing and poetry hullabaloo. Listen to local poets Pam Garvey (author of the chapbook Fear) and Nicky Rainey (St. Louis rep at the National Poetry Slam 2009) read from a selection of their poetry above the rattle and clicks of our antique printing presses as we print a broadside of one of their poems. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission! ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Address: 2838 Cherokee Street Saint Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 776-7271 |
(A recap of Firecracker's last poetry reading event can be found here.)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Poetry Readings at The Firecracker Press
Join us for an exciting hybrid of poetry and printing. SATURDAY JULY 17 we’ll host readings of two St. Louis poets, Joe Sulier (of now dead Get Born), and Richard Newman (of River Styx). While they read we’ll be setting up and printing a broadside of their finest work on our antique presses. What’s more, you get one of these hand-printed works of art for the price of admission!
ONLY $5 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Register online here.
Saturday, July 17th at 2 PM at The Firecracker Press.
Address:
2838 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 776-7271
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Upcoming at The Archive
Saturday April 3, 2010 - 7pm - FREE
April is National Poetry Month
We're celebrating with reading from some very special guests,
KENNETH IRBY is an associate professor of English at the University of Kansas. He will read from “The Intent On: Collected Poems 1962-2006.” Irby is the 2009 recipient of the Poetry Society of America's premiere award, the Shelley Memorial Prize.
CYRUS CONSOLE has published his first book of poetry/prose "Brief Under Water" from Burning Deck. He teaches at the Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Kansas. He resides in Topeka.
SIMON PETTET has lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan for over thirty years. His most recent collection of poems, "Hearth", from Talisman Press brings together all of his published work from that period.
Sunday April 4, 2010 - 7pm - FREE
LOVE-O-RAMA TransformaTOUR 2010
The LOR crew returns from a two-week tour through the southeast to lead us through Jesus Christ Super Star, a Shadow Puppet Spectacular. Featuring original music by CELIA, ZUPA VENU and FIRE DOG. Bring your flashlight; make a puppet, and your part of the show!
Tuesday April 6, 2010 - 7pm & 9pm - FREE
Chicken & Waffles a City Fresh Method
STAGED FRIGHT MEDIA and HUGO FLEMING look into the urban wilderness to find a collective of artists gathered for a celebration in the dead of winter. An entertaining and informative picture, Chicken & Waffles outlines how to slaughter and butcher a chicken, set to a musical score composed and performed by RAT’S & PEOPLE MOTION PICTURE PROJECT. The short video offers a fresh look at the confluence of homegrown local food, music, art, and ritual gathering. The event was shot at the 2009 ARTICA Festival on the Mississippi River Front. Get your popcorn and get ready!
ART SHOW:
Our current exhibit will only be up for two more weeks! Big Thanks to the artists, we love your work!
Chris Vodicka - Aassemblage | Jenna Bauer - Painting | William Scott - Collage
Look for a new exhibit in mid-April, featuring new work by Daniel Shown and Jay Babcock
the Archive
3213-15 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
314.288.0712 (p) 800.604.8122
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
April is National Poetry Month
We're celebrating with reading from some very special guests,
KENNETH IRBY is an associate professor of English at the University of Kansas. He will read from “The Intent On: Collected Poems 1962-2006.” Irby is the 2009 recipient of the Poetry Society of America's premiere award, the Shelley Memorial Prize.
CYRUS CONSOLE has published his first book of poetry/prose "Brief Under Water" from Burning Deck. He teaches at the Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Kansas. He resides in Topeka.
SIMON PETTET has lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan for over thirty years. His most recent collection of poems, "Hearth", from Talisman Press brings together all of his published work from that period.
Sunday April 4, 2010 - 7pm - FREE
LOVE-O-RAMA TransformaTOUR 2010
The LOR crew returns from a two-week tour through the southeast to lead us through Jesus Christ Super Star, a Shadow Puppet Spectacular. Featuring original music by CELIA, ZUPA VENU and FIRE DOG. Bring your flashlight; make a puppet, and your part of the show!
Tuesday April 6, 2010 - 7pm & 9pm - FREE
Chicken & Waffles a City Fresh Method
STAGED FRIGHT MEDIA and HUGO FLEMING look into the urban wilderness to find a collective of artists gathered for a celebration in the dead of winter. An entertaining and informative picture, Chicken & Waffles outlines how to slaughter and butcher a chicken, set to a musical score composed and performed by RAT’S & PEOPLE MOTION PICTURE PROJECT. The short video offers a fresh look at the confluence of homegrown local food, music, art, and ritual gathering. The event was shot at the 2009 ARTICA Festival on the Mississippi River Front. Get your popcorn and get ready!
ART SHOW:
Our current exhibit will only be up for two more weeks! Big Thanks to the artists, we love your work!
Chris Vodicka - Aassemblage | Jenna Bauer - Painting | William Scott - Collage
Look for a new exhibit in mid-April, featuring new work by Daniel Shown and Jay Babcock
the Archive
3213-15 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
314.288.0712 (p) 800.604.8122
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, January 18, 2010
One Hot Night @ Stirrup Pants Chapbooks: FREE Poetry Reading
The Burning Chair Reading Series is blowing in from Arkansas and magnetizing 8 poets from all over to one spot -- 2122 Cherokee Street -- on Saturday the 23rd of January 2010! Readings begin at 8! Lots of amazing small press books will be for sale!
Donations welcome to keep the space up n' runnin'! See you there!
Stirrup Pants Chapbooks
2122 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Get Born at Foam!
Free reading at Foam featuring Mathieu Paul, Joseph Sulier, Brock Walker and more with DJ Spencer "Muscleman" spinning soul and jazz in between.
Friday November 20, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Foam Coffee & Beer
3359 South Jefferson (at Cherokee)
Saint Louis, Missouri 63118
Free
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