Extraordinary Pleasure, a collection of poems by the late Don Brennan and memorial tributes by his family and friends will be launched. It is also Clara's 60th birthday so this will be a double celebration. Extraordinary Pleasure will be available for sale during the evening. All the proceeds will go to the Brennan-Gilmer family.

Clara celebrates her 60th birthday by presenting a featured reading at her favorite Sacred Grounds Cafe. She will read a selection of poems that reflect her poetic journey since 2000. Greg Pond will assist. Open mike before and after the feature.

Linda Noel is a former poet laureate for Ukiah and has a long time association with California Poets in the Schools . The most recent place to read her work in print is in the anthology, Red Indian Road West. Clara Hsu practices the art of multi-dimensional being: mother, musician, purveyor of Clarion Music Center (1982-2005), traveler, translator … Continue reading Gears Turning Poetry Series at Modern Times

Clara Hsu reads from her own poetry and from her translations of works by Su Shi, Li Po, Xu Zhimo, and the philosopher Lao-Tzu. Poet Greg Pond will read some of the multi-voiced pieces with her.

  Booksmith hosts local poet Christopher Bernard for his new book Chien Lunatique. With Christopher will be poets Keith Ekiss and Clara Hsu, who will be joined by David Wong on the guqin. Join us for a night of poetry and music!