So, do you all know about the poet Philomene Long? I'm just learning about her myself, and let me tell you, her work is brilliant.
To celebrate the anniversary of her birth and death, Beyond Baroque Literary/ Arts Center is hosting the "3rd Annual Philomenian". A reading of Long's poetry and prose by local poets and friends of the writer. (Details below)
Philomene, the Poet Laureate of Venice, was an artistic institution in the Venice Beach beatnik scene in the late 60's, and a community activist until her death in 2007. Known as the "Queen of Bohemia", Philomene wrote poetry, prose, and made films about her experience in Venice Beach as she watched it go from a violent yet artistic haven to a gentrified hipster scene.
I'm just beginning to delve in to her poetry, but so far I'm delighted. I'm new to the west side of this gorgeous city, and I find myself constantly learning the depth of the history over here. Philomene is definitely a huge part of the artistic patchwork in Venice, and I'm looking forward to this event.
Venice,
Holy Ground
Stained with the blood of poets
City which lies
Beneath the breasts of birds
Guarded by cats
Behind every corner
The Muse, Angel of Surprise
Poems out of pavement cracks.
- Philomene Long
Details:
FREE!
7:30P - 9P
Beyond Baroque Literary/ Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd
310.822.3006
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