(Charles Kruger) Sam Sax, Nic Alea and Andrew Paul Nelson organized New Poetry Mission a few months ago. What they had in mind was a reading…
(Charles Kruger) On August 19, Writing Without Walls took their show to The Subterranean Arthouse in Berkeley, consistent with their goal of “addressing the Bay…
(Charles Kruger) When “Lyrics and Dirges” takes over Pegasus Books in Berkeley for their monthly reading series, readers will often include nationally known writers along…
(Charles Kruger) Beloved poet/teacher/activist and Mills College MFA Meg Day has been a huge contributor to the Bay Area literary scene for the past several years. She…
(Charles Kruger) In Japan, Jack Hirschman would surely be designated as a “Living National Treasure.” In America, he should at least receive honors at the…
(Charles Kruger) My beloved and much-admired writing teacher, the great Jack Grapes, often tells his students, “Talent is the enemy of genius.” He is making…
(Charles Kruger) On Sat Jul 30, I attended the Bay Area Poetry Marathon, hosted by Donna de la Perriere, a poet of distinguished pedigree herself…
(Charles Kruger) Jul 28 2011: Viracocha, heart of the mission, San Francisco, California, early in the 21st century. It’s happening. New shit. Good shit. It’s…
(Charles Kruger) Have you heard of Sleepwalkers Theatre Company? If you haven’t, I think you will. This little engine that could of a company has produced…
(Charles Kruger) We always enjoy the community feel to be found at The Monthly Rumpus. This was especially in evidence on July 11, with Isaac…