CALYX 33rd Anniversary and Small Press Month Reading (PORTLAND)
Sunday, March 15th, 7:30pm
Powell’s Books
1005 W. Burnside
Portland, OR
Celebrate Small Press Month with CALYX Books at a reading featuring Minnesota scholar and poet Cass Dalglish, reading from “Humming the Blues,” a poetic translation of cuneiform tablets written in 2350 BCE by the female prince and priest Enheduanna. Humming the Blues is a series of personae poems examining a bleak period of Mesopotamian history in which Enheduanna, the heroine of Humming the Blues, is usurped from rulership, raped, beaten, and left to wander. She beseeches Inanna, a female god who journeyed to hell and back, for guidance and help. Dalglish’s interpretation lyrically translates the original cuneiform into jazz-like improvisation, giving a musical and rhythmic voice to an ancient story.
The reading also features Portland poets Kristin Berger and Paulann Petersen.
Cass Dalglish Poetry Reading and Cuneiform Demonstration (CORVALLIS AND INDEPENDENCE)
Monday, March 16th, 7:00pm
River Gallery
184 South Main Street
Independence, OR
and
Tuesday, March 17th 7:00pm
Corvallis Arts Center
700 Madison St.
Corvallis, OR
Join Cass Dalglish reading from her newest book, “Humming the Blues,” poetic translation of cuneiform tablets written in 2350 BCE by the female prince and priest Enheduanna. The reading in Independence is a finale to the Wild Women Reading series at the River Gallery. A cuneiform demonstration and lesson will follow the readings at both locations. A small clay tablet will be provided for all participants. Free and open to the public.
Contact CALYX Books for more information www.calyxpress.org or calyx@proaxis.com
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