St. Louis lit events: Winter White gala and Warrior Poet award
Deadlines are approaching to buy tickets to two St. Louis literary events.
The first one is the St. Louis Public Library’s first Winter White gala, which will raise money for children’s programs.
Amid the marble and stained glass of Central Library, 1301 Olive Street, guests will have cocktails, dinner and an “after party.” Black tie optional. Honorary chairman is Paul LeClerc, president of the New York Public Library.
Tickets are $250 per person for the entire evening, which begins at 7 p.m. Reservations must be made by Wednesday. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “winter white,” or call 314-539-0359.
The Young Literati are also inviting guests to just the after party, which goes from 9:30 p.m.-1 p.m. It includes music by DJ Andrew, snacks, desserts and open bar. A discount of $25 off the $75 ticket is available through www.ticketmaster.com (enter promotional code literati1301).
Children’s programs at the library include homework helpers, technology assistance and (for next year) a program using assistance dogs who will “listen” to kids read.
The second event is the Warrior Poet Award Ceremony. This year’s Warrior Poet is Michael O’Brian, who will be honored Dec. 15 at Duff’s restaurant, 392 North Euclid Avenue. A board member of Word in Motion, O’Brian was active in bringing the National Poetry Slam to St. Louis in 2004.
The Warrior Poet ceremony, which includes a three-course dinner and poetry reading, is $30 (some complimentary tickets may still be available). For tickets or more info, call 314-443-4357.
Subject: WORD in Motion to Honor Warrior Poet Michael O’Brien — thewordengine (& thanks for letting me share)
Dearest friends and lovers of words,
I am very pleased and honored to announce the 2008 Warrior Poet Council has selected its newest member, Michael O’Brian, thewordengine, a world class performer, promoter, and an award winning poet and writer who is indeed, gifted with the word.
The Ceremony will be at Duff’s Restaurant 392 N. Euclid on Monday, December 15. All Warrior Poet Council Members are encouraged to attend and perform. The Warrior Poets council includes: Hari Sky Campbell, Michael Castro, Shirley LeFlore, Eugene B. Redmond, DahVeed Nelson, and Maria Guadalupe Massey.
I invite you to please join Word In Motion and the Warrior poet’s council in honoring our brother in poetry, Michael O’Brian for the 5th Annual Warrior Poet Award Ceremony.
A fabulous celebration begins with a 6pm Reception to the sounds of “Box of Nerves”, a playful folk-jazz duo and will be accompanied by a Duff’s Restaurant Three Course Dinner of their finest culinary creations:
Pear, Walnut, Cranberry Salad
Thai Lemongrass Curry (Chicken by request)
Pumpkin Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream
Complimentary herbal and black teas, Coffee and Wine with a Full
Cash bar available
The Warrior Poet Council Performance begins at 7pm and culminates with the
Sword Presentation and performance by honoree, Michael O’Brian. Please feel free to forward this celebratory announcement. Tickets are $30 or $50 per couple.
Checks made to Word In Motion (please note on check that you are purchasing tickets from Maria) and send to:
P.O. Box 12213, St. Louis, MO 63157
Love, peace, & poetry,
xoxo
Maria Guadalupe Massey
witch of words