Bob Dunning, Anthony Robles, Al Cortez, Anthony Xavier Jackson, and Keith Miller

On the 5/15/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:

Local columnist Bob Dunning discusses starting a Substack, where he has found overwhelming support from the loyal readership he garnered during his many years writing for the Davis Enterprise. Anthony Robles explains his mission to share publication opportunities with others and develop a supportive community through GTFO poetry and as an open mic host at Silver Lining Piano Bar. He then reads a haiku. Al Cortez explains how responsibilities are delegated amongst the GTFO poetry group, his style rooted in rap and observation, and an upcoming BBQ potluck in Sacramento’s McKinley Park on May 25th. He shares a poem titled “April 21st.” Anthony Xavier Jackson mentions his engagement with the arts and then reads a poem titled “Liquid Diamonds” inspired by Tori Amos. Dr. Andymentions his upcoming hosting position at the Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology to be held in September. Keith Miller, the final member of GTFO poetry, discusses his formative poetry experiences in academia; their perspective really flourished after finding community in Sacramento. Miller reads a poem called “Yellow House on 14th.” The episode concludes with a snippet of CBC news in memory of Alice Munro.

Bob Dunning has written a daily column for the Davis Enterprise for the last 54 years. Starting his time with the Enterprise in 1970 as a sports editor, he has now written about a myriad of topics, producing an estimated 28,000 pieces. At his Substack, titled The Wary One, you can read the articles and columns by the opinionated columnist, as he addresses topics with insight, humor, and irony. 

Anthony Robles is a minimalist poet who specializes in the haiku and cinquain forms. He is a contributor to the Sacramento Poetry Day Curriculum and the host of the Silver Lining Open Mic.

Alexander Antonio Cortez is a Chicano spoken word poet and mosh pit enthusiast from Sacramento, California. His work has appeared in Fleas On The Dog Magazine, and Tule Review. 

Anthony Xavier Jackson is a poet, performer and musician who has been writing for years about life as a queer Black man in America, recovery from substance use, and family and romantic relationships. Most recently published in the 2023 Tule Review of the Sacramento Poetry Center, Anthony is collecting works for his first full-length book of poetry. 

Keith Miller, a narrative poet from Sacramento, has been captivating audiences with their poetry for decades. Keith navigates the urban landscape, shedding light on both its struggles and moments of beauty. Keith's art serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of  LGBTQA+ perspectives in poetry.

The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature poets from the GTFO Collective at 7 PM on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, on the first floor of the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street in Davis.

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