There will be two more events in May with John Asfour at Kogawa House. John has invited authors Gary Geddes and Ann Erikson for an intimate reading at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. To reserve a seat, please email kogawahouse@yahoo.ca.
Arabic Poetry in Translation
Featuring the work of John Asfour (Montreal), Syrian poet Muhammad al-Maghut and Mahmoud Darwish, Palestine’s national poet. John Asfour will also play the oud! Neworlders Marcus Youssef and Adrienne Wong will read, with guests.
Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye rooms, Lower Level
Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
Admission is free. Seating is limited.
For more information about this event, contact Historic Joy Kogawa House at kogawahouse@yahoo.ca