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Poetry at the 3300

Apr.11.2012
Poetry at the 3300

Featured reading and book signing; open mic follows.

Jeanne Powell will read from her new manuscript and from her two published books, MY OWN SILENCE and WORD DANCING. She is a poet, collage artist, cultural critic and teacher. For ten years Jeanne also hosted a popular spoken word series, "Celebration of the Word."

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Jeanne's Latest Blogs

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Apr.03.2012 - 7:53 pm
Adventures with Angels
Isn’t it amusing sometimes the way life slides about or lumbers along until some epiphany clears your vision and convinces you that change is necessary, even essential? It may...
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Jan.23.2012 - 4:02 pm
Red Tails
  “Red Tails” from Lucas Studios is being released with many advantages – major funding, well-known actors,  a significant online presence and heroes you can believe in...
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Jan.16.2012 - 6:25 pm
The Iron Lady
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher portrayed by Meryl Streep, yes – who else?  Another bravura performance by one of the four greatest living film actresses in the...
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Jan.10.2012 - 9:39 pm
Mad Money
In bringing “Mad Money” to the screen, director Callie Khouri introduces us to a script based on a true story. Knowing that this landmark heist happened in England, and that it...
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Comments from Jeanne

Mar.29.2012 - 6:47 pm
In response to: Trayvon Martin's Murder Is Not an Anomaly
Trayvon
Perfect!  Thank you.
Mar.27.2012 - 2:27 pm
In response to: Trayvon Martin (1995-2012)
Thank you!
Yes, it is still dangerous to breathe while black.  We must never forget.  And we shall not forget him......
Mar.20.2012 - 5:04 pm
In response to: Writing about Sex
Thanks to you and Huntington
Jessica, Thanks to Huntington, I discovered your 2008 essay -- delightful and informative.    And I too...
Feb.03.2012 - 2:59 pm
In response to: The Assassin
I Shudder
Then I was successful in conveying that moment.  Thank you for reading, Delores.
Jan.26.2012 - 5:18 pm
In response to: The Assassin
returning veterans
Yes, I believe so.  Some of those moments have not ended peacefully, as we both know.  As long as war remains...

Writing

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Poem: ABOUT THAT WOMAN
Poem: STOP THE LOSS
Article: In the Valley of Elah

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Jun.01.2009
Word Dancing
Published by Small Press Review
As soon as you open WORD DANCING, Jeanne Powell's craftswomanship and power draw you in and keep you reading until the final syllable. Each word feels carefully chosen and each...
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Audio & Video

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Image Gallery: Next Century's Child
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Image Gallery: Windows & Skylights
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Image Gallery: Collages from Word Dancing
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Upcoming Events

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Poetry at the 3300
Start: 29 May 2012 - 7:00 pm
End: 29 May 2012 - 9:00 pm
San Francisco, CA
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About Jeanne

author of poetry, fiction, nonfiction; performer, teacher, critic, producer of literary events, publisher, spoken word host, community advocate, idea consultant. created Living Treasures project - raised funds and recruited editors in order to publish the...
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Causes Jeanne Powell Supports

Union of Concerned Scientists, VVAW (Vietnam Veterans Against War), Doctors Without Borders, Waterkeeper Alliance, PSR (Physicians for Social Responsibility...

Jeanne’s Favorite Books

The Chalice And The Blade by Riane Eisler; The Alchemist by Paul Coelho.