{slacker apologies}

new job. holidaze. what can I say. will try to post something sensible soon.

meantime, just multiple plugs:

*** MONDAY, JANUARY 3: Q2 at 13 Bar/Lounge
-- catch me doing a 10-minute set, along with a range of fabulous queer writer/performers including Alix Olson, EJ Antonio, Pamela Booker, and Colin Robinson – hosted by Cheryl Boyce Taylor. Preview to the full set February 7! Plus the city’s best open mic and as always, 2-for-1 drinks!

13 Bar/Lounge, 35 E. 13th St., Union Square
7 p.m.
$5 ($4 with student ID)
2-for-1 drinks
open mic + featured poets
www.louderARTS.com

*** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5: Symphonics at Bowery Poetry Club
-- another stellar line-up in this monthly night of poetry hosted by the tireless Shawn Randall.

Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (between Houston & Bleecker)
8 p.m.
$7
www.bowerypoetry.com

*** MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7: louderEDGE at 13 Bar/Lounge
-- a full set of new work! louderEDGE pushes its features to explode the envelope, and I’ve been pushed. Come support my latest experiment, and I’ll give you a cookie. or something. And bring work of your own for the open mic, hosted by Roger Bonair-Agard.

13 Bar/Lounge, 35 E. 13th St., Union Square
7 p.m.
$5 ($4 with student ID)
2-for-1 drinks
open mic + featured poet
www.louderARTS.com

*** And stay tuned – an actual collaborative theater show is likely the first weekend in February! Who needs sleep?

I do. many plans in the making. pots boiling. poems stirring. nearly new year. so much poised, toes at the edge, what next. don't touch that dial.