We’ve recently been reading Jean-Paul Sartre account of his phenomenology of the “look” and this got us thinking about Frantz Fanon’s work. After reading Sartre’s introduction to the Fanon’s Wretched of the Earth, we’ve decided to dive into another of Fanon’s important texts: Black Skin White Mask. Reading available for free here (Read the chapterContinue reading “Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Frantz Fanon”
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Quick Queer Greetings! An LGBTQ+ Speed Dating Event <3
Quick Queer Greetings! An LGBTQ+ speed-dating event where you can meet new partners and new friends!
LECHE MALO single release show w/ Chelsea Riddle & Zack Freitas
Vincent Randazzo Promotes New Moniker “Leche Malo” at Old Capitol Books and to debut his new single “Smoke Cigarettes”. Feburary 9th. Doors @ 7 Show @ 730 $10 Suggested donation NOTAFLOF (No one turned away for lack of funds) All ages. 559 Tyler St, Monterey, CA 93940 near Supporting acts include local up-and-comer Chelsea RiddleContinue reading “LECHE MALO single release show w/ Chelsea Riddle & Zack Freitas”
Award winning poet, Tongo Eisen-Martin, joined by Rachelle Escamilla for reading at Old Capitol Books
We are delighted to announce that we’ll have two amazing poets reading in store THIS TUESDAY January 8th at 7pm: Tongo Eisen-Martin – winner of the California Book Award, the American Book Award, and nominated for the Griffin Poetry Prize – and Rachelle Escamilla, winner of the Willow Books Literature Award for Poetry and host ofContinue reading “Award winning poet, Tongo Eisen-Martin, joined by Rachelle Escamilla for reading at Old Capitol Books”
POSTPONED – Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Sartre & Fanon
Did you know that Jean-Paul Sartre was interested in anti-colonial struggles and worked together with thinkers such as Frantz Fanon and Albert Memmi? POSTPONED until Friday 25 January, 7pm We’re going to spend the next few months exploring this engagement, reading the works of Sartre in relationship to some of his greatest contemporaries inContinue reading “POSTPONED – Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Sartre & Fanon”
Fishbowl poetry open mic
Fishbowl Poetry Presents Featuring Gillian Wegener & Gordon Preston Come hear the featured readers in Cynthia Lane Bryant’s monthly curated event: Fishbowl Poetry. After the featured readers there will be an open mic. Come hear new and old work, or even contribute with a reading of your own! Sign-ups are at 1:30pm, and readings beginContinue reading “Fishbowl poetry open mic”
Femmes & Folx Benefit Show for Tijuana Refugees
If you’re like us, you love live music and poetry. You’re hungry for events that get you out of your cozy house and into a cozy bookstore where people of many walks of life gather. And you’re looking for ways to support the thousands of refugees seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. Yes? No? Maybe?Continue reading “Femmes & Folx Benefit Show for Tijuana Refugees”
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents Ed Jarvis & Robin Lysne
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents Ed Jarvis & Robin Lysne Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m. $5.00 Admission Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey
Book Signing: “Tiny Coffins” – a memoir of Parkinson’s Disease
Ashley Warren, author of Tiny Coffins, will be in Old Capitol Books for a book signing. Released in June 2018, Tiny Coffins is a quirky, 100-page memoir about her mother’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease and an exploration of the relationship between a mother and a daughter.
‘In the Ords’ Featured Readings an OPEN MIC!
Come join the artists and writers that make up the In the Ords creative team to hear their featured writers, feast your eyes upon the featured art, and contribute your own voice during the open mic that will follow!
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