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Thursday, November 13, 4–6pm
Café Rama, Nemesio Diez #7
$100
4pm-4:30pm cocktails
4:30-5:30pm reading
5:30-6pm cocktails and book sales
Español abajo
by Rosaleen Bertolino
Please join us Thursday, November 13, from 4 to 6pm, at Café Rama for an inspirational evening of original poetry by Barbara Salazar, Gaia Schilke, and Carmen Rioja. All work will be read in both English and Spanish. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session focused on the process of translation. Natalie Taylor and Rosaleen Bertolino will co-host.
Barbara Salazar was born in Camagüey, Cuba, to a Mexican father and a Cuban mother. Raised in Puerto Rico, she is currently living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She inherited the literary vein of her mother, Aleyda Cruz, an exquisite poet and writer. In 2016, Barbara published her first book, Nada que Contar (Nothing to Tell), dedicated to her late mother. Inspired by Mexico, and especially by San Miguel de Allende, she wrote her second book, Kaleidoscope: a blend of countries, dreams, enigmas, lies, and truths that surround her. She is currently in the process of translating her latest book into English.
Gaia Schilke, a visual artist and poet, has lived in San Miguel de Allende since 2016. A spoken-word poet during the 80s and 90s in NYC, Gaia’s poetry and illustrations have been published in numerous literary magazines and books internationally.
Carmen Rioja is a poet, writer, and multidisciplinary artist. She has excelled in sculpture, painting, and audiovisual media. Author of the book "La Muerte Niña" (The Little Death: 2002), and a poetry collection, "Rojo 43" (2019). For many years, she was part of the Biblioteca Publica, San Miguel de Allende, and is currently the President.
San Miguel de Allende Poetry & Prose Cafés presents local and visiting writers reading original work once monthly through March. Seating is limited to 50 people. Admission is free but note that we are an all-volunteer organization supported soley by your donations. Please also support our venue, Café Rama.
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Lectura bilingüe de poesía y prosa
Jueves, 13 de noviembre, 4–6pm
Café Rama, Nemesio Diez #7
Donativo sugerido $100 pesos
Acompáñenos el jueves 13 de noviembre, de 4pm a 6pm, en Café Rama para una inspiradora velada de poesía original, leída en inglés y español por tres poetas locales consagrados: Barbara Salazar, Gaia Schilke y Carmen Rioja. Tras la lectura, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas centrada en el proceso de traducción. Natalie Taylor y Rosaleen Bertolino serán las copresentadoras.
Barbara Salazar was born in Camagüey, Cuba, to a Mexican father and a Cuban mother. Raised in Puerto Rico, she is currently living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She inherited the literary vein of her mother, Aleyda Cruz, an exquisite poet and writer. In 2016, Barbara published her first book, Nada que Contar (Nothing to Tell), dedicated to her late mother. Inspired by Mexico, and especially by San Miguel de Allende, she wrote her second book, Kaleidoscope: a blend of countries, dreams, enigmas, lies, and truths that surround her. She is currently in the process of translating her latest book into English.
Barbara Salazar nacio en Camagüey, Cuba, de padre mexicano y madre cubana. Criada en Puerto Rico y actualmente viviendo en San Miguel de Allende, México. Heredó la vena literaria de su madre, Aleyda Cruz, poeta y escritora exquisita. En el 2016 Barbara publica su primer libro Nada que Contar, dedicado a su madre fenecida. Inspirada por México y muy en especial por San Miguel de Allende, escribe su segundo libro, Caleidoscopio: amalgama de países, sueños, enigmas, mentiras y verdades que le rodean. Actualmente se encuentra en el proceso de la traducción de su último libro al inglés.
Gaia Schilke, artista visual y poeta, vive en San Miguel de Allende desde 2016. Poeta de palabra hablada durante las décadas de 80 y 90 en Nueva York, la poesía y las ilustraciones de Gaia se han publicado en numerosas revistas literarias y libros a nivel internacional.
Carmen Rioja es poeta, escritora y artista multidisciplinaria. Ha destacado en escultura, pintura y medios audiovisuales. Autora del libro 'La Muerte Niña', (2002) y del poemario 'Rojo 43' (2019). Ella es Presidente de la Biblioteca Publica de San Miguel de Allende.
Los Cafés de Poesía y Prosa de San Miguel de Allende presentan obras originales de escritores locales e invitados una vez al mes durante marzo. El cupo es limitado a 50 personas. La entrada es gratuita, pero tenga en cuenta que somos una organización de voluntarios que se sustenta únicamente con sus donaciones. Por favor, apoye también a nuestro local, Café Rama.
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