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SD Poet Laureate
Friday
July 10, 2009
5-7pm
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David Allan Evans, South Dakota Poet Laureate,
will be giving a short lecture and reading some of his poetry on July 10 at
the Dahl. Mr. Evans will be in Rapid City for the opening of the "Images of
Place" exhibit which features the artwork of Gary Steinley, paired with
selected poems by David Allan Evans.
Mr. Evans has lived in Brookings, South Dakota since 1968, where he is a
professor of English and Writer in Residence at South Dakota State
University. He is the author of five books of poetry, and the author or
editor of seven other books.
In a quote from Evans website he writes, "Poets are word athletes, and the
poems they make are word performances. Good poems are not static but
dynamic-they dramatize the motions of life."
For more information or to reserve your seat call 394- 4101 ext 200
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One Book South Dakota
Friday
May 8, 2009
7pm
John T. Vucurevich Event Center |
The South Dakota Humanities Council announces this years One Book,
Buffalo for the Broken Heart,
by Dan OBrien, as part of their effort to get as many people to read and
discuss a single book at one time. After the authors welcome and reception
at the Rapid City Public Library,
he will give a presentation at the Dahl, allow questions and sign copies of
the book. Music by jazz favorite, Shawn Park, plus dessert and coffee.
Free and open to the public.
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