save some dates: private dicks and fem(inists) fatales
Pretty much all literary events that don’t happen during National Poetry Month in April happen in October. And those that don’t happen in October get squeezed into November. It’s shaping up to be a busy (and fun) month for me and my fellow writers. First, Jamie and I will both be participating in the month-long Night and the City: L.A. Noir in Poetry, Fiction and Film festival. You may remember that I was lukewarm on The Big Sleep , but I do love me some dark alleys, dirty secrets and stylish fedoras. Will I dress in costume when I read a bit of Chandler’s work and a bit of my own with the fabulous Pam Ward on Nov. 6? You’ll just have to come and find out. What: Noir Genius: Weldon Kees and Jorge Luis Borges When: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Who: Jamie FitzGerald, Dana Gioia, Lou Mathews, Robert Mezey, Mariano Zaro Where: Libros Schmibros , 2000 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033 What: Big Noir Open Reading—with Features When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 3-5 p.m. Who: Cheryl Klein, Pam Ward, Mik...