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Brooklyn Poetry Outreach Resumes
Thursday, September 25, 2008 marks the beginning of the seventh year of the collaboration between Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Poet Laureate Ken Siegelman and Barnes & Noble for Brooklyn Poetry Outreach.
“Brooklyn Poetry Outreach” provides Brooklyn poets with an opportunity to come together under one prestigious roof to share their talents with all Brooklyn communities”
Founder Brooklyn Poet Laureate Ken Siegelman will once again be spotlighting Brooklyn’s finest poets in a program available free of charge at the Park Slope Barnes & Noble located at 267 Seventh Avenue. As per tradition, the first session on September 25th will feature the poetry of our own Poet Laureate, Ken Siegelman.
In addition, poets are encouraged to sign up for the Open Mic at 6PM before the readings.
(Please see Peaches or Jazmine)
Brooklyn Poetry Outreach Dates for 2008- 2009
Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:30 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:30 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:30 PM
WINTER RECESS
Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 26, 2009 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:30 PM
For further information, please call 917-559-1576 or email bard217@aol.com

As read by Ken Siegelman at the 2008 Brooklyn Book Festival, a poem by Brooklyn third grader Zander Toulouse, of blessed memory.
A poem by Zander Toulouse, 2007
There's No One Like Me
Nobody's like me
For all my special reasons
For example: A board game
To me there is nothing like a nice board game.
I always like my bath water hot.
I always like trains.
I LOVE to dance a lot.
Blue is my favorite color.
I am the pride of the world.
I know I can be a problem.
But I am very useful sometimes.

SEE BELOW
BROOKLYN EAGLE REVIEW OF:
FADING TO ZERO

Brooklyn Poet Laureate Ken Siegelman autographs his book during the film premiere of “Fading to Zero,” a movie about his life. Eagle photo by Tom Kane
May 7, 2008 was the world premiere of “Fading to Zero,” the Hollywood film based on Ken Siegelman’s life and poetry. Introduced at the event at Kingsborough Community College by Marty Markowitz, who read a poem he had worked on “all day” dedicated to the poet, It was 77 minutes of one of the most interesting Brooklyn characters ever, and his words, which were read by famous actors including Billy Drago, Kristana Loken and Michelle Rodriguez. “Fading to Zero” was more of a documentary than a movie, and featured clips of Brooklyn personalities who referred to Siegelman “as a genius, whose words inspire everyone from school children to older adults. The film was directed by Silvana Gallardo, an actress and acting coach to such stars as Keanu Reeves and Angelina Jolie. It was produced by John Gavigan. After the movie, a reception was held, and most of the audience stayed to wish Siegelman all the best. “Did you enjoy the movie?” he asked aspiring poet Andrew Greissman. “Most definitely,” replied the 17-year-old Greissman, who attended the movie with his grandparents. It was an awe-inspiring cinematic experience, mostly due to the Poet Laureate’s own words, and a must-see for lovers of Brooklyn, poetry, or just plain old life. This movie should become recommended viewing for all high school students.”
Click on You Tube…search for Fading to Zero to see video clips of the premiere.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fading+to+zero&search_type=&aq=f
© Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2008
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