Poetry Feature: Clara Hsu. Clara practices the art of multi-dimensional being: mother, musician, purveyor of Clarion Music Performing Arts Center, traveler, translator and poet. A nominee for the Pushcart Prize in poetry (2001), she has published several books, including her translation of the Tao-te Ching. While translating the Tao, the passages prompted responses, memories, and … Continue reading Gearbox Poetry Reading

Water is the theme of this reading. Clara Hsu will introduce her translations of Lao-Tzu's Tao-Te Ching. Greg Pond and Guqin master David Wong will add to the mix with their selection of poetry and music.

Clara will be the featured poet tonight. Open mic before and after the feature. There are many prizes and each week there is a theme. For more information please contact the reading series host, Dan Brady.

ENDANGERED SPECIES, ENDURING VALUES, a new anthology of San Francisco area writers and artists of color features prose, poetry and artwork from over 70 creatives of color, including current Poet Laureate Kim Shuck, SF Fire Commissioner Francée Covington, beloved Chicano artist/curator Rene Yañez, Clara Hsu and many other amazing established and emerging creatives. Come celebrate … Continue reading Endangered Species, Enduring Values Book Launch

A whimsical journey to the world of the ‘Singing Cafes’ immortalized by Garcia Lorca in his poem ‘Café Cantante’ told through the eyes of a young woman who unexpectedly encounters her own extraordinary history! Conceived, written and directed by Vismaya Lhi and Danica Sena choreographed by Danica Sena original poetry by Clara Hsu with music … Continue reading Cafe Cantante