[MN] Dead (Poe)ts & Writers Halloween Party!

Looking for something fun to do for Halloween that doesn't include kiddie treats or the same old tired house party? Then come to the  Dead (Poe)ts & Writers Halloween Party, hosted by the Loft Literary Center and Kieran's Irish Pub!

Not limited to poets, this is a night for all literary freaks to rise from the dead!  The evening will include a Costume Contest and an Open Mic.  Guests are encouraged to get creative:  Come as Edgar Allan Poe and read "The Raven."  Or come as William Carlos Williams dragging a red wheelbarrow.  Throw on your Hunter S. Thompson shorts.  Come in your toga as Sappho.  Heck, come as the Mad Hatter and recite "Jabberwocky."  Whatever strikes your literary and devilish mood! 

When: Saturday, October 31, 8pm
What: Dead (Poe)ts & Writers Halloween Party
Featuring:

• Reading/Open Mic, starts 8 pm
  Read from your favorite poetry, short stories, plays -- any and all work from authors dead or alive (or your own)! Or just sit back and enjoy the show.
• Costume Contest, starts 10 pm
  Enter for your chance at our literary prizes!

Where: Kieran's Irish Pub, 330 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. (612) 339-4499
www.kierans.com

Stuff on Nonsense.

The New York Times ran an article recently that examined how nonsense sharpens the intellect. In many ways, this is the sort of thing zen philosophy has endorsed for quite a while, especially when using koans and other paradoxical riddles and anecdotes in the practice of meditation.

The urge to find a coherent pattern makes it more likely that the brain will find one.

All in all, interesting reading, and it's been a part of my methodology for quite some time. But it's reassuring to see I've been on the right track. Most of the time.

Tickets for The Minnesota Transracial Film Festival now available!

The Minnesota Transracial Film Festival is one month from today!!! Seating in the theater is REALLY limited, so buy your tickets now. It's the only way to insure that you don't miss out on this groundbreaking event! Tickets can be purchased at http://www.mntrff.org

[MN] 10/10 Other Things!

Obviously, I'm jazzed about our great book release on Saturday 5 to 7 at True Colors Bookstore in Minneapolis at 4755 Chicago Ave. South, Minneapolis.

But, if you can, don't forget the Twin Cities Book Festival, Fallcon, Gaylaxicon, CHAT's 3rd Annual Fresh Traditions Fashion show and Katie Ka Vang's Late Nite Series at Pillsbury House Theater! It's a packed weekend ahead! Keep it awesome and thanks for supporting the arts and culture in Minnesota!