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2009 EVENTS

Events Appeared Here As They Occurred

Check the "Events" page for scheduled upcoming events and their Dates, Times, & Locations.

CHARLESTON, SC:
October 16, 2009, 5 PM, Friday at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403; 843-722-2666; bluebicyclebooks.com.  Wine, Cheese, and Chocolates set the tone for this successful event. Kakalak Anthology poets and artists presented their work deep into the evening with poets reading their work by the faintest light. Readers/Presenters were many. Anticipated attendees included: Alison Elrod, Ann Herlong Bodman, Heather Dearmon (Winner, Kakalak Poetry Prize 2009), Mary Hutchins Harris, Sheridan Hough, Ellen E. Hyatt, Kit Loney, Jim Lundy, Susan Myers, Diana Pinckney, Kathleen Pompe (2009 cover artist and Special Guest Contributor), and Lynn Stanton.

POETRY HICKORY

HICKORY, NC:
December 8, 2009, 6:30 PM, Tuesday at Taste Full Beans, 29 Second Street NW, Hickory, NC. With Scott Owens leading the event, poets and artists of the Kakalak 2009 Anthology presented a variety of work to a full house in spite of raucous thunder and down pour. Presenters included: Allison Elrod, Sally Miller, and Lynn Stanton.

GREENVILLE, SC:
September 19, 2009, 3 PM, Saturday at Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601; phone 864-242-5000; www.greenvillelibrary.org/. Light refreshments were served. Readers included: Gilbert Allen, Genie Cotner, Terresa Haskew, Marilyn McComas, Terri McCord, Sally Miller, Dede Norungolo, Diana Pinckney, Brian Slusher, Lynn Stanton, Leslie Rupracht.

EDITOR RICHARD ALLEN TAYLOR READING AT THE CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL
BURNSVILLE, NC:
September 11, 2009, 2:45-3:30 PM, Friday, the Kakalak Anthology editor Richard Allen Taylor read from his poetry chapbook Something to Read on the Plane as well as new poems at the Carolina Mountain Literary Festival, Burnsville, NC; www.cmlitfest.org.

KAKALAK POETS & ARTISTS AT THE CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL,

BURNSVILLE, NC:
September 12, 2009, 9:00-9:45 AM, Saturday at the Carolina Mountain Literary Festival, Burnsville, NC. A Kakalak event  included readings/presentations and book signing by Kakalak 2009 poets and artists; www.cmlitfest.org. Readers include: Heather Dearmon, Susan Myers, Leslie Rupracht, Elizabeth Swan, Seabrook Wilkinson.

EDITORS' READING AT THE CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL,

BURNSVILLE, NC:
September 12, 2009, 10-10:45 PM, Saturday, the Kakalak Anthology editors--Richard Allen Taylor, Lisa Zerkle, and Beth Cagle Burt--read from their own poetry at the Carolina Mountain Literary Festival, Burnsville, NC; www.cmlitfest.org.

Columbia, SC: Kakalak 2009 Contributors Present Poetry and Art to a Crowded House at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on Harbison Boulevard

Saturday, August 29, 3:00 PM

A standing-room-only crowd celebrated the poets and artists of the 2009 Kakalak Anthology at the local Barnes and Noble Bookstore. The event featured eight poets and artists from the 2009 Kakalak who shared their work with the fifty-plus poetry and art enthusiasts, family, and friends in attendance. The poets also read pieces from other 2009 Kakalak poets who were not available for the event. Following presentations, the poets and artists participated in a book signing for the audience, a signature swap between each other, and a lot of enthusiastic conversations. The event was a big hit!
 

Presenters included Heather Dearmon, Alison Elrod, Mary Hutchins Harris, Ann Herlong-Bodman, Kathleen Pompe,  Leslie  M. Rupracht, Denis Ward Stiles, and Leigh Wood. The Kakalak editors appreciate Barnes and Noble Bookstore's Ed Munceyd and other staff members for hosting the event.

Greensboro, NC: Barnes & Noble Bookstore in the Friendly Shopping Center Hosted a Kakalak 2009 Anthology of Carolina Poets Presentation

Saturday, August 15, 4:00 PM

This Saturday event met with much success as several fine poets and artists presented their work from the 2009 Kakalak Anthology. Participants also read additional poems from the book, recognizing other Kakalak poets who were unable to attend the event. This celebration also featured a special guest poet from New York.
 
Presenters included Emily Benton, Alice Osborn, David T. Manning, Steve Mitchell, Jeff Miles, Rebecca Warren, William Blackley, MD. and Larry Sorkin. Kakalak staff wish to share a special appreciation for the Barnes & Noble crew and store for offering space for this special event.
 

Asheville, NC: Kakalak's 2009 Poets and Artists Present Their Contributions to the Anthology at Malaprop's Bookstore

Sunday, August 9, 3:00 PM

This Sunday's event was simply terrific! Malaprop's Virginia introduced the program and Kakalak editors, Lisa Zerkle, Beth Cagle Burt, and Richard Allen Taylor emceed the poetry reading and visual art presentation. The Malaprop's staff were welcoming, the presenters were enthusiastic, and the other attendees were attentive and moved by the words of contributors. There was laughter and sadness, intrigue and the comfort of the familiar, all themes with a fresh language among known and heretofore unknown voices.
 
Presenters included Heather Dearmon (Pelion, SC), Marilyn McComas (Hendersonville, NC),  Ann Herlong-Bodman (Mt. Pleasant, SC), Lynn Stanton (Charlotte, NC), Jeannette Reid (Asheville, NC), Susan Lefler (Brevard, NC), and Dede Norungolo (Greenville, SC).
 
Much appreciation goes out to Malaprop's Bookstore and its staff members for helping to make this event one to remember.

Pittsboro, NC: Kakalak's 2009 Contributors Present Poetry and Art at McIntyre's Fine Books and Book Ends

Saturday, August 1, 11:00 AM

Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, McIntyre's Fine Books and Book Ends hosted a poetry reading and art presentation by Kakalak 2009 contributors. Local poetry and art fans, family, and friends gathered at Fearington Village for the superb book release event.
 
Presenters included Jeannette Brossart, Alex Grant, Jim Koger, David T. Manning, Alice Osborn, and Lynn Veach Sadler. Each poet read their work from the anthology, a poem of an author who was not in attendance, and another piece of their own writing. Mosaic artist Jeannette Brossart displayed her two pieces from Kakalak 2009 and spoke about the creation of her work and the history of mosaic art.
 
Special thanks goes out to the whole McIntyre's staff for supporting the arts, poets and visual artists in the region.

Charlotte, NC: Kakalak's 2009 Contributors Appear at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Sunday, June 14, 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Kakalak 2009 contributors "Moved Mountains" at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, located in the South Park Mall area of Charlotte, NC, in the afternoon event complete with meeting old friends and new friends, book signing, reading stellar poetry, presenting skillful visual art, and, finally, playing a rousing round of harmonica compliments of Dr. Bill Blackley.

Presenters included Dr. Bill Blackley, Jeannette Brossart, Bobbie Campbell, Julie Ann Cook, Genie Cotner, Heather Dearmon, Allison Elrod, Blynn Field, Sally B. Miller, Gail Peck, Gail Peck, Leslie Rupracht, Lynn Stanton, Dennis Ward Stills, Elizabeth Swann, and Cedric Tillman.

Much Thanks goes to Joseph-Beth's Jason Sanderbeck in arranging the event and assuring all ran smoothly during the event. Emceeing the event were the co-editors Lisa Zerkle, Richard Allen Taylor, and Beth Cagle Burt. Extensive smiling, great laughter, and warm hugs were evidence that a good time was had by all.

Kakalak Anthology Editors Join FemmeFest!

Saturday, May 30, 5:30 PM-1 AM

Editors Lisa Zerkle and Beth Cagle Burt read from their own poetry during FemmeFest  at Green Rice Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Featuring 50+ artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, the second annual Charlotte FemmeFest was held in the NoDa Arts District at N. Davidson Street and 36th Street. FemmeFest Celebrates women in the arts and benefits women in the community! Proceeds from the event will benefit the ECO Center for Women at the Center for Community Transitions.


2008 EVENTS

Charleston Poets & Artists Congregate to Celebrate Their Pieces in Kakalak 2008 and Enjoy Southern Hospitality at Blue Bicycle Books

Saturday, November 1, 4 PM

Kakalakians shared not only a splendid evening of reading poems and presenting art, but also a 4 PM pre-event gathering to enjoy wine, cheese, and chocolates as well as a eclectic, fantastic atmosphere. Blue Bicycle Books owners Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sanchez hosted the event in the arboretum outside the store at 420 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The event drew a crowd of approximately 25 attendees including readers, presenters, family, friends, and community.

Greensboro Rocks the Poetry and Art Scene Saturday Late Afternoon with Kakalak at Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Friendly
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 4 p.m.

The reading in Greensboro was great. Management put out about 30 chairs and approximately 50 people show up. Not everyone appeared to be affiliated with the presenters and that was terrific. Meeting folks we have only corresponded with was great fun also. Susan Fecho brought two big pieces of art including one from the 2006 book. Jeff Miles, a personal friend of Steve Lautermilch, brought some of Steve's art work that Jeff and Rebecca had hanging on their wall at home. Everyone was delightful and delighted. Many wonderful poems and art pieces were presented

Check back for a list of readers.

To submit thank you cards becky Carigan, Community Relations Manager contact her at Barnes & Noble, Inc., Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro, NC 27408. Store Phone: 336.854.2508 and Fax: 336.854.0691. crm2795@bn.com, www.barnesandnobleinc.com, and www.bn.com

For questions contact the editors at kakalakpoetry@aol.com.

Poets & Artists Celebrate Kakalak 2008 At Book Release at Barns & Noble Booksellers at the Arboretum Shopping Center, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 4, 2008

An exciting evening was had by all at the Kakalak 2008 event at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at the Arboretum. The release event was a great success with about forty people in attendance. A couple Kakalak artists presented their visual art and shared a short synopsis of their work from the anthology. They were poetry contributors as well. Presenters for the evening included Judith Aplin, , Clair Armstrong, Julie Ann Cook, Bee Jay Gwennup, Andrew Kalnik, Steve Mitchell, Diana Pnckney, Craig S. Renfro, Jr., Leslie Rupracht, and Sarie Weston.

We also were honored to have two readers from previous Kakalak Anthologies: Cedric Tillman and Kimberlyn Hyclack. Each Kakanik artist revealed his or her work, and poets read their own poems as well as one from another poet who was unable to attend the presentation. With editors presentation of poetry and art as well, a total of thirty pieces of work were presented.We appreciate all of our presenters, especially those distant poets and artists who braved the gasoline price fluctuations this fall.

Kakalak 2008 Poets & Artists Commemorate Book Release at Joseph Beth Booksellers at South Park, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, September 27, 2007

The editors of Kakalak are proud to announce that, despite gas crunches and heavy rain, a well-rounded and enthusiastic group of poets and artist assembled--with some friends, family, and community--to present thirty pieces of work from Kakalak 2008. Presenters included: Judith Wright Aplin, Julie Ann Cook, Blynn Field, Bee Jay Gwennap, A.C. Hardy, Charles Israel, Jr., Andrew E. Kalnik, Ladianne Mandel, Gail Peck, Alice Toporoff Wallace, and Earl J. Wilcox.



2007 EVENTS
Editors Presented Information on Contributing & Being Accepted in Kakalak as part of the Charlotte Writers' Club Poetry Connection at Starbucks on Providence & Cherokee, Charlotte, NC

Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.
Stabucks on Providence & Cherokee, Charlotte, NC

The editors of Kakalak discussed their upcoming anthology competition: from submitting an entry to publication. Some topics might include: what editors look for, some of the "knock-out" factors for poems submitted, how poems are selected, the steps in creating the book, the readings and events, the business challenges, and the challenge of creating, publishing, and marketing the book. The editors may also read some of their own poems they would have submitted to the contest if they allowed themselves to do so. The editor exclude their own poetry from the anthology.

At 7:00 pm, cappuccino and catching up with friends and/or meet new friends at the coffee house.
At 7:30 pm, listening to the editors of Kakalak discuss their upcoming anthology competition: from submitting an entry to publication.
At 8:30 pm, enjoying and/or participating in an open mic session.


Malaprops in Asheville, NC, Presents a Kakalak 2007 Book Release Reading and Signing

Saturday, October 20, 7:00 p.m.
Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801

The Asheville diamond of bookstores, Malprops Bookstore/Cafe, has invited the Kakalak 2007 Anthology of Carolina Poets to hold a poetry reading and art presentation at their store. A Malaprop's Events Planner had this to say about the event, "We have a lot of fun with large poetry readings. We would love to have as many [readers and presenters] as possible." --Alsace Young-Walentine
Authors and artists presenting their work include: Heather Dearmon, Ken Chamlee, Michele Merrigan, Gilbert Allen, Michael Beadle, Catherine Carter, Tripp Howell, Patricia Podlipec, Pat Riviere-Seel, Allan Wolf, Heather Collings, and S. Craig Renfroe, Jr.

Kakalak 2007 Poets & Artists Celebrate Book Release at Joseph Beth Booksellers in South Park at Joseph Beth Booksellers, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 13, 2007

Forty-plus poets, artists, and enthusiasts participated in the fantastic mid-October fun at one of Charlotte's South Park area stores. Joseph Beth Booksellers, hosted a poetry reading and art presentation by contributors of the Kakalak 2007 Anthology of Carolina Poets. Poets and artist included but were not limited to: Sally B. Miller, Hilda Downer, Kim Blum-Hyclak, Jenny Minchew, Diana Pinckney, Pat Rivere-Seel, Genie Cotner, Laura S. Moore, Don Mager, David Poston, Alice Toporoff Wallace, Blynn Field, Terri McCord, Leslie M. Rupracht, Clarence Eden, Jr., Cedric Tillman, and Julie Anne Cook.

The Joseph Beth event was a great success with many Kakalak 2007 Anthology authors reading and a couple Kakalak artists presenting their visual art and sharing a short synopsis of their work. After reading from and discussing the anthology works, contributors and other attendees stayed to have their books signed by Kakalak 2007 participants and editors as they met and greeted new and old friends.


Kakalak 2007 Presents Alex Grant and Other Poets and Artists at McIntyre’s Fine Books and Book Ends, Pittsboro, NC
Saturday, October 6, 2007

Featuring Alex Grant and other contributors of the Kakalak 2007 Anthology

Kakalak Anthology of Carolina Poets features Alex Grant, first prize winner of the Kakalak 2006 Anthology, read from his award winning book and Kakalak 2007 Anthology, followed with presentations by poets and artists of the 2007 Anthology, at McIntyre’s Fine Books and Book Ends, Pittsboro, NC (919-452-3030, www.mcintyresbooks.com).

Presenters included but were not limited to :Sally Buckner, Pat Riviere-Seel, Janet Ireland Trail, Malaika King Albrecht, and Maureen Sherbondy. After the reading and sharing event, Kakalak 2007 participants and editors stayed to enjoy chatting with each other and signing books.

McIntyre's is located in Fearrington Village but the actual mailing address does not show up on internet maps, You can use the address for the Fire Station across the street: 5 Morris Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312. Fearrington Village is 8 miles South of Chapel Hill on hwy 15-501. From Chapel Hill: Hwy 15-501 South approx 8 miles. Left at light at Fearrington Village. First right onto Village Way. The bookstore is the first building on the Left.

Charleston Celebrates Kakalak 2007 Poets & Artists

The Blue Bicycle Books Held a Reception for Kakalak 2007 Prior to the Reading Next Door at the French Hare Gallery and Galleria Boutique.
Saturday, September 22, 2007

5:00 p.m. Reception and book signing at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St., Charleston, SC 29403.
Followed by a Reading at the French Hare Gallery and Galleria, 418 King St., Charleston, SC 29403.

Fifty-five attendees enjoyed the reading and sharing event along with bookshop and boutique shopping and a wine and cheese celebration of the Kakalak 2007 Anthology of Carolina Poets. Jonathan Sanchez, owner of the Blue Bicycle Books, organized the reading and reception. As a contributor to Kakalak 2007, he also shared in the celebration further by reading his poem "For the Violinist Whose Mother Died in August." Others presenters included but were not limited to: Heather Collings, Dennis Stiles, Gil Allen, Prudence Greene, Kit Loney, S. Craig Renfroe, Jr., Donna Goodman, Heather Dearmon, Eric Rogers, Deborah Lawson Scott

The Charleston City News had this to say prior to the event: "Last year's premiere of the Kakalak Anthology of Carolina Poets (Kakalak's folksy slang for "Carolina" — an amalgamation with "Appalachia"), based out of Charlotte, was a hit. Local poetry maniacs packed the downtown library for a reading; the Charleston contingent of contributors in '06 was a who's who of local poets. This year's issue includes work by Donald Geddes, Donna Levine Gershon, Kit Loney, Jim Lundy, Susan Meyers, Jonathan Sanchez, Deborah Lawson Scott, and Denny Stiles. A wine and cheese reception will be followed by a book signing at Blue Bicycle Books and a reading next door in the French Hare boutique." —Stephanie Barna

After the celebration, most poets and artists stayed on to enjoy greeting and signing books for each other.

Kakalak 2007 Presents a Book Release Reading and Signing at Barnes & Noble Arboretum, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, September 15, 2007
A lively crowd of forty-plus people attended the book release of Kakalak 2007 Anthology of Carolina Poets at Barnes & Noble Arboretum on Saturday September 15, 7:00 p.m. Sixteen Kakalak poets read their poems from this years collection including: Marisa Rosenfeld, Wendy H. Gill, Gail Peck, Kimberlyn Blum-Hyclack, Jenny Minchew, Diana Pinckney, Leslie M. Rupracht, Heather Collins, David E. Poston, Alice Toporoff Wallace, Earl Wilcox, and S.Craig Renfroe, Jr., BeeJay Gwennap, Barbara Conrad, Trip Howell, and Cedric Tillman.

Attn: Kakalak Poets, Artists, and the General Public:

Readings are scheduled in Greensboro, Charleston, and Charlotte. All poets and artists published in Kakalak 2008 are invited to read and/or present their work at any or all of the following Kakalak events, subject to time limitations. We are going to shoot for about 22 readers/presenters at each of these events. We can adjust the format for smaller numbers if needed, or schedule another reading if we have more people sign up than we can accommodate. If you would like to participate but are not sure about your schedule, it's okay to respond with a "maybe." We will announce additional details later but please respond as soon as you are able.

Thanks to our contributors and participants, we have been able to enjoy many readings that were terrific fun. We plan to continue the tradition each year. There really is something special--some would even say exhilarating--about sharing the stage with fellow poets and visual artists who have collaborated with editors in the creation of a great work of art.


2006 EVENTS

Kakalak Reading in Charleston, SC at the Charleston County Public Library
Saturday, October 21, 2006


On Saturday, October 21, 2006, 2 p.m. at the Charleston County Public Library, many poets, friends, an d family gathered to celebrate Kakalak 2006 and its participants. We all had a wonderful time in the comfort of the libraries main presentation hall. Each poet reader presented their own poem as well as a second poem to represent another poet included in the anthology.

The poetry judge, Susan Ludvigson, was in attendance as was South Carolina Poet Laureatte Marjory Wentworth, who read selections from all three of the Poets Laureatte in the guest section on f the anthology. All three co-editors, Lisa Zerkle, Richard Taylor and Beth Cagle Burt, attended and each also read a poem or two from the anthology. All in all, approximately a quarter of the anthology was presented on that beautiful Charleston afternoon. The event was organized by Linda Annas Ferguson and Susan Meyers.

Kakalak Poets & Artists Celebrate Release Party at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
JULY 21, 2006

The release event was a great success with about 30 people in attendance. Poetry readers and art presenters for the evening included the following:

Genevieve Kissack, Glenis Redmond, Katherine Barr, Andy Kalnik, Kimberly Linow, Clarence Eden, Joe DuPre, Gail Peck, Mike Bassett, Henry Berne, Sally Miller, Janice Moore Fuller, John Partin, Marilyn Charlat Dix, Lisa Hammond Rashley, Julie Ann Cook, Earl Wilcox, Cedric Tillman, and Krissa Palmer.

For some photos of the event please visit Sally Miller's site at www.sallybmiller.com/new60.htm.


Kakalak Poets & Artists Celebrate First Reading held at Barnes & Noble Arboretum
JULY 5, 2006

An exciting evening was had by all at the first reading of Kakalak 2006: An Anthology of Carolina Poets. Kakalak 2006 poets and artists were featured presenters at a Barnes & Noble Arboretum Poetry Reading in Charlotte, NC, on the evening of Wednesday, July 5. Many Kakalak Anthology authors read at the event and Kakalak artists presented their visual art and shared a short synopsis of their work from the anthology.The release event was a great success with about forty people in attendance. Poetry readers and art presenters for the evening included the following:

RAYCHELLE HEATH, LISA RASHLEY, KIMBERLY LINOW, SALLY B. MILLER, CLARENCE A. EDEN, GILBERT ALLEN, ALICE WALLACE, LINDA ANNAS FERGUSON, SUSAN MEYERS, JULIE SUK, DIANA PINCKNEY, DAN ALBERGOTTI, KATHY ACKERMAN, GUY WALTZ, HENRY BERNE, WENDY GILL, JULIE COOK, DANNY ROMINE POWELL, STELLA WARD WHITLOCK, CIDRIC TILLMAN, KRISSA PALMER, BARBARA CONRAD, and DEBBIE WILL.
After reading from and discussing the anthology works, contributors and other attendees enjoyed a book signing session as they met and greeted new and old friends. The anthology is available for purchase at Barnes & Noble Arboretum in Charlotte, NC.