The Oxfam Poems for 2009 Calendar Launch
THURS NOVEMBER 6TH 2008 7-10PM
Oxfambooks is proud to announce the arrival of the Poems for 2009 calendar.
The six new winning poets Anne O Connor, Eamonn Lynsky, Geraldine Mitchell, Liz Gallagher, Patricia Zontelli and David Mohan are published alongside the esteemed Moya Cannon, Patrick Deeley, Dave Lordan, Vona Groarke, Eamon Grennan and Eiléan Ni Chuilleanáin.
This year in conjunction with Blue Leaf Gallery the 12 featured visual artists are not only donating the use of their work in the calendar but have very generously donated the works of art for sale with 50% of the sale price going towards Oxfam Ireland's overseas projects.
The artists are Guy Hanscomb, Dave West, Eoin Llewellyn, Leonard Sexton, Josip Lizatovic, Margo Banks, Al Freeney, Shane Blount, Gerard Mc Gourty, Marty Kelly, Alan Clarke and John Duffy.
The Poems for 2009 calendar launch will take place on Thursday 6th November at Film Base, Curve St., Temple Bar from 19.00- 22.00.
Expect a night of fun and frolics with readings from the featured poets. The art works will be exhibited in the ground floor gallery and are for sale on the night.
The calendars will be in Oxfam shops from the second week in November retailing at €12
Oxfambooks, Parliament Street, Dublin 2
Tel: ++353 1 670 7022
I am about 75% sure that I can go to this, especially because of the news from my last post ; )
Although, I am afraid to get too excited in case it falls through - and on top of that I am feeling a wee bit nervous at the thought of reading my work aloud...(crazy I know since I'm a teacher and well used to chatting! in front of all sorts of people ; ) but anyway, there you go...)) Any advice on how to conquer first time nerves or pre-reading nerves of any description most gratefully received ; )
posted by Liz at 1:03 p.m.
13 Comments:
How to conquer your nerves? No idea. My advice though is don't wear a skirt as your knees can be seen knocking, don't rely on Dutch courage and,if you're a teacher, pretend the audience is a classroom. Good luck
Thanks Kate. Good point on the skirt and Dutch courage! The classroom idea might work...hope I don't get carried away though (metaphorically (nor literally, come to think of it! ; )))
Oh yeah, another thought that may help. You can only do your first reading in public once. After that, you've already done it. It's a bit like virginity.
Oh, right oh, that has settled my nerves no end and may I say splendidly too! ; )
I'll go away and work on my metaphors...! If I can make it, I will (I'll be the one with the hanky on my head)
Congrats on this, Liz!
how about a big swig of *flamenco* just before the reading, eh? ;->>
HUGE CONGRATS my little activista!!! & even more brava on the fundage--you're the bees' knees--which shall not knock, but wilt rock!
i look forward to a copy
*twirls & dips a spell to ward off the nervy*
Taking note of the date - having to come from Belfast on the day... you will be fine; no worse than facing into a classroom, and what's more, people are there to hear you read, so they're already on your side!
wooohoooo! congrats on this, liz! and that nice piece of cash is an added thrill.
i got a stomachache the first time i had to read over here. my hands were shaking! then i had fever later during the night -- it was actually great. being feverish, i went to my second reading with the attitude that i want to just get it over and done with. heh! i'm sure you'll do great!! just think of the audience as little kids or wearing funny hats -- i read that that's a nice trick. maintaining eye contact with someone you know or who seems to appreciate your reading seems to work for me, too. and magnesium tablets. hehe. those certainly calmed me down.
xo,
a.
very cool! i look forward to hearing about it :)
Oh Liz,
Big congrats!!! I am going to do the click, click and buy myself a copy ( if I can on-line) after this note. You will do fab, be your self and you will bowl them over!! The idea of reading is public is a little daunting, I like the idea that there is only one first time. I have to teach classes for work and speak at conferences, once to nearly 300 people, I always am nervous, but so far it hasn't killed me, and I find after my first little stumble, the rest of it goes smooth. Im a scientist, and once I misprounouced organism--to a class of a bunch of men, and I survived. My advice is to be yourself, and if you flub a little at first, thats okay, then you can relax and enjoy yourself. You will knock thier socks off.!!! Sending you a very big hug and positive vibes for a fantastic read.
xxooxx
:) bebe
cheers Collin : )
Nic, thanks for the twirling and dipping ; )x
Barbara, love how you make it sound easy ; ) thanks.
Arlene, some fab advice there - I'm on the scrounge for magnesium tablets...I hope I can stave off a fever though...believe me, I will be see funny hats on the night (and most probably men in funny coats too ; ) !) Looking forward to hearing about your Philly trip...I keep checking your blog but not a dickie bird! ; )
Maggie thanks : )
Brenda, great advice too - love the idea of being prepared to take a stumble/tumble and to be prepared to shake oneself down again...! Great fun on the organism mispronounciation ; ) Thanks.
xx
P.S. Kate and Barabara, if you make it there, it will be fun to meet...will keep my eyes peeled...Kate, please, keep that handkerchief handy...; )
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