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| Self portrait with Rattle and Numb [cover art by Emma Anderson] |
My family moved to Elyria in 1972, when I was five years old, although
even before that when we lived in Lorain I went to kindergarten in
Elyria. And Elyria remained my home until 2012 when my wife and I moved
to Cleveland to be closer to her work. In many ways, it still feels like home.
That's why I'm super thrilled to bring my Rattle and Numb poetry book tour home to Elyria this Thursday, 21 November, at Roxy's Emporium, right across from Elyria High School, where I went to 9th and 10th grades. This will be my first Elyria reading since 2011 when I hosted readings at Jim's Coffeehouse and Diner and at Scott Duncan's photography studio downtown.
At Roxy's I'll share selections from my latest book, Rattle & Numb: Selected and New Poems, 1992-2019 [Venetian Spider Press] and then emcee a mic-less open mic so attendees can share some of their work as well. The show begins at 6:30 pm. I'd love to see and hear you there.
Roxy's Emporium
604 Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
www.roxysemporium.net
Break a leg tonight!
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