David Abel and Christopher Luna chat before the show by Richard Schemmerer
Thanks to everyone who came out to support Vancouver poetry and art at the first Poetry on the Piazza of the year. We were so happy to see: Josh Raveling, Kyle David Congdon, Alex Birkett, Anni Becker, Jada, Erin Kluka, Darlene Costello, Amy Harper, David Matthews, and Rick J., among others. We had beautiful weather, and a large group of folks who were really into the proceedings, as well as all the kids and others who were just enjoying the park. We are grateful to David Abel for inviting us to curate a Vancouver showcase for this year’s series, and to Peter and Jenny, park employees who attended to all of our needs. Finally, Printed Matter Vancouver co-founders Christopher Luna and Toni Partington would like to thank our fellow poets Kori Sayer and Jenney Pauer for their outstanding performances, Tyler Morgan for his music, and DaBat for his poetry and art.
Poetry on the Piazza at Director Park, Portland, OR July 9, 2012 by Anni Becker
This was a well-documented event. Richard Schemmerer posted photos and video. We are especially grateful for the YouTube clip, which features a slide show of images as well as some video clips.
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Photo by Richard Schemmerer
http://pdxart.blogspot.com/2012/07/pdx-art-david-abel-presents-christopher.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ4Xa_6B9to&feature=youtu.be
Also check out rick j’s observations: http://spokensongpdx.blogspot.com/2012/07/poetry-found-living-room.html?spref=fb and Kori Sayer’s poem “Carousel,” which he posted on his blog: http://spokensongpdx.blogspot.com/2012/07/carousel-by-kori-sayer-from-chapbook-dr.html
Rick J’s notebook by Richard Schemmerer
Here are some photos by Toni Partington:
Tyler Morgan and Christopher Luna by Toni Partington
DaBat by Toni Partington
Christopher Luna by Toni Partington
Kori Sayer and DaBat by Toni Partington
Kori Sayer by Toni Partington
Toni Partington and DaBat by Christopher Luna
Toni Partington reads from Wind Wing by Christopher Luna
DaBat by Toni Partington
DaBat’s paintings by Toni Partington
Tyler Morgan by Toni Partington
Jenney Pauer by Toni Partington
Here are some photos by Anni Becker, whose work can also be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kermitlover/
http://www.annibecker.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anni-Becker-Photography/274729801765?re:
Poetry on the Piazza organizer David Abel welcomes the crowd to Director Park
by Anni Becker
Tyler Morgan by Anni Becker
Tyler Morgan by Anni Becker
Christopher Luna by Anni Becker
Christopher Luna by Anni Becker
DaBat by Anni Becker
DaBat by Anni Becker
DaBat by Anni Becker
DaBat by Anni Becker
DaBat’s paint by Anni Becker
Four by DaBat by Anni Becker
Eight by DaBat by Anni Becker
Kids by Anni Becker
Kids run and play in Director Park by Anni Becker
Kori Sayer by Anni Becker
The view from behind the mic by Anni Becker
Toni Partington by Anni Becker
Toni Partington and DaBat by Anni Becker
Lovebirds in the park by Anni Becker
A lovely evening in Director Park by Anni Becker
The crowd at Director Park Listens to Tyler Morgan’s music by Anni Becker
Jenney Pauer by Anni Becker
Jenney Pauer by Anni Becker
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