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Marquette Memory BoxJul 28, 2020
Light and Darkness in the Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.
Interview with Jalina McClain, Executive Director of the Superior Arts Youth Theater
Jalina McClain, Executive Director of Superior Arts Youth Theater, has been working in the theater field since 2008. She received her B.S. in theatre and entertainment arts & media production and new technology from Northern Michigan University in 2013. Jalina enjoys making theatre in the Marquette Community. Prior to her role with SAYT, she was involved in many arts projects throughout the community collaborating with organizations like Lake Superior Theatre, Marquette Senior High School, Westwood High School, Marquette Area Public Schools, Marquette Regional History Center, and the Forest Roberts Theatre. Jalina has worked throughout the Upper Peninsula and in the Chicago area as a designer, manager, and technician. Jalina’s recent directing credits include SAYT’s Legally Blonde Jr. (2019), Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. (2018), Peter Pan (2018), Shrek the Musical Jr. (2017).
Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAYT) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in Marquette, MI serving the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Formerly known as the Marquette Arts and Culture Center Youth Theatre (2001-2011) and Lake Superior Youth Theatre (2011-2015). SAYT camps and productions are open to youth ages 3-18. They produce a series of performances each year ranging from variety shows and community event performances to full productions at the historic Kaufman Auditorium, Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theater, and the Lake Superior Theater Boathouse.
SAYT is working to make sure we are a welcoming space for peoples of all ability, race, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Programming includes need-based financial aid, ADA compliant rehearsal and performance spaces with all-gender restrooms, and a staff happy to work with families to meet participants’ individual physical, learning, and social needs. If there are ways we can be more welcoming to your family, please let us know at saytheater.directors@gmail.com.
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Independence Day in a Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops.
The Exchange is More Important than your Dinner- Marie S. (1925) Elder Speaks Series
This episode is from the Elder Speaks Series of the Senior Theatre Experience. Chip sits down with 95 year old Marie S. This Podcast episode is brought to you by the City of Marquette’s Arts & Culture & Senior Center. If you are a senior citizen living in Marquette Michigan and would like to share one of your stories in our podcast, please call us at 906-228-0472 or email us at arts-culture@marquettemi.gov
Interview with Origami Artist Judy Sarosik
Today’s Memory Box guest is Origami artist Judy Sarosik. Judy is a Marquette native. She began making mobiles when she was 21 years old. Now retired, after teaching school for 33 years, she finds herself once again collecting driftwood while walking the beaches of Lake Superior. She returned to that love of long ago - making mobiles – this time adding colorful paper cranes. In 2010, Judy created a children’s line of origami butterfly and fish mobiles. Her peace crane mobiles have graced galleries throughout the Midwest. She also creates Wordz of Wizdom, inspirational flags made with beautiful papers, quotes, words, hemp, beads, love and art. She is a member of the Marquette Artist Collective . Her work can be found at The Gallery, 130 W. Washington Street, Marquette, at Peace Crane Mobiles and Wordz of Wizdom
Father's Day in the Pandemic by Martin Achatz - Some Explicit Language
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:
Sunday July 19 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of this event, join Marty Achatz as he re-offers a poetry workshop about hopes
"Big Bang" by Martin Achatz
In today’s episode we bring you “Big Bang” a poem by U.P. Poet Laureate Martin Achatz. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his upcoming virtual poetry workshops.
Thursday July 19 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of this event, join Marty Achatz as he re-offers a poetry workshop about hopes and dreams. Let’s all keep Dr. King’s dream alive. “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Interview with Susan Divine (Hiawatha Music Co-op)
Today Tristan Luoma, Arts and Senior Services Coordinator for the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, interviews Susan Divine, Executive Director of the Hiawatha Music Co-op. Though the 2020 Hiawatha Music Festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Co-op has come up with creative ways to support their mission and continue to provide meaningful opportunities for the community to engage with the arts.
Be sure to tune into their "Live at the Fold" virtual concert series every Thursday at 7:00pm, live streamed on their Facebook page. Also, be sure to share how you're keeping the Hiawatha spirit alive in your own circles by sharing photos with the hashtag #MyHiawatha.
For more information about the Hiawatha Music Co-op and Festival, visit their website: https://hiawathamusic.org/
Poetry by ME Kilpatrick, a member of the Marquette Poets Circle
Today’s episode is a group of poems about current events by ME Kilpatrick. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting.
An American Don Quixote I stand at the Big Door and knock, but no alarm was set on the clock. His pride caused many to die, and now the People cry, “Why?” While the Shepherd sleeps, the Iambs cry, die, and bleat. Sleeping on the job will only rob – the People of their lives and jobs. I stand at the Big Door and knock, but the Don laid asleep like a rock. His plugged ears didn’t hear fears, and His closed eyes didn’t see tears. While the Shepherd sleeps, the Iambs cry, die, and bleat. Sleeping on the job will only rob – the People of their lives and jobs. I stand at the Big Door and knock, but the Don’s snores kept the door locked. In Lalaland the Don snorts with Bo Peep, an American Don Quixote not in touch with His sheep. While the Shepherd sleeps, the Iambs cry, die, and bleat. Sleeping on the job will only rob – the People of their lives and jobs. ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan March 20, 2020 While We Wipe As America’s desert despair stirs in the air, please do not breathe in the fear there. For when you do you find American voodoo, evil spirits who possess your spirit and mood. For the evil eye is cast by the powerful lie, by a divisive President whose eyes are sly. For its trinity will spread and reveal its dead, whom the holy books said the Devil wed. Racism rears its ugly heads in healthcare, where wealthy might and white do not share. They mask their lighted faces without disgrace, taking face masks to last in their blasted race. Militarism builds its schisms by quarantines, while its germs worm in computers and war machines. Keeping majorities and minorities in their place, the fear of death is military ammo and their ace. Materialism’s theater of envy is show business, where the sleek and the strong outperform the weakest. Where the sun doesn’t shine in the marketplace, sanitizers and toilet paper run out at a scarlet pace. But we can’t wipe our hands and butts clean, with our envy, our masks, and our quarantines. It’s time to breathe in faith, hope, and love, while we wipe down, wipe off, and wipe up. ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan March 15, 2020 Eggs Benedict Arnold While Humpty Dumpty sat on his Great Wall, his world globe spun to a great stall. The big egghead cracked when the water boiled, and then he fell when his pants soiled. We got tested when Humpty’s brains scrambled, while on every channel we heard him ramble. Some were positive as they tried to put Humpty together again; Others were negative and fought together as women and men. Then they all cooked Eggs Benedict Arnold, the big egghead called The Donald. This ends this Humpty Dumpty rhyme, as he begins “the man without a country” time. ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan March 22, 2020 A Quaker Public Alert: The Fox in the White Hen House While on TV this Palm Sunday the President parades, many States do counterclockwise promenades. Around and around in circles they peck and walk, in a different direction while on FOX News the fox talks. They hear in the White Hen House the fox plays chicken, running full speed ahead toward deadly collision, as state governors have a federal governor on the gas - the fox goes full guns with no need for a mask. Down every Main Street they see cars have gone home, while the fox hunts run down chickens who roam. He’s a federal predator who kills – the state chickens he wants for meals. So, beware of the evil fox in the White Hen House, a Chick-Fil-A manager selected by sacred cows. Now you have been warned of this predator, by a Friend who is a meditator. ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan Member of BirminNearer to God in a Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:
Sunday July 19 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of this event, join Marty Achatz as he re-offers a poetry workshop about hopes and dreams. Let’s all keep Dr. King’s dream alive. “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Poetry by ME Kilpatrick, member of the Marquette Poets Circle
In today’s episode we have poetry about current events and more by ME Kilpatrick including one very special to my heart. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting. He is a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.
Mr. Trump, You’re No Tiger WoodsMr. President, you play golf,
while we, the people, cough.
We know you like to tee off,
with a club swing like your mop.
In a game where silence is golden,
your poor loudmouth becomes emboldened.
It’s sad to watch golfers beholden,
as your ill temper hotly scolds them.
While the ill pray for a magic pill,
you’re on your cell phone killing bills,
riding in your golf cart tweeting big deals,
while your score card reveals a big kill.
Mr. Trump, you’re no Tiger Woods,
hooks and slices show you’re no good.
But Tiger could get out of the woods,
while we, the people, hear you could, should, and would.
ME Kilpatrick
Marquette, Michigan
May 24, 2020
My Love-Light
With meditation I speak in isolation,
about matters of life and death,
about a person you’ve never met -
in a state of great consternation.
A poet friend wrote me a text,
she received news from her son,
keeping her from poems I’ve done,
vexing her mood due to the virus hex.
What do you say best,
when a mother fears for her child,
while she waits with thoughts gone wild,
for results from the test?
In the silence I seek the words,
but the answer came from her -
which now causes my heart to stir -
silent prayer helps a friend disturbed.
“Your prayers will be so appreciated,”
from the poetic heart of a mother,
to a poet-preacher of loving others,
gifts the words woe’s Light initiated.
To hold people in the Light,
a covenant to not abandon,
a gift of pure grace that’s not random,
gives my love-light in their night.
ME Kilpatrick
Marquette, Michigan
May 24, 2020
Trump’s Sword Against Penn’s Pen
A fake Quaker shook at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,
and there he booked his Waterloo.
His Watergate break in caused a great quake -
one even William Penn couldn’t shake.
For Penn believed the peaceful pen is mightier than the sharp sword,
penning Pennsylvania from his Quaker core.
But Richard Milhous Nixon shook the sword of chief executive power,
heard on White House tapes recorded every minute of the hour.
Penn’s ‘Holy Experiment’ in sword-less grace and truth,
failed when Penn dried up and was replaced by sordid brutes.
Though family roots were Quaker,
Nixon’s sword proved him to be a Quaker faker.
For Nixon’s Watergate cover up came to light,
as Quakers know the Light shows truth’s right.
Outside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Quakers now peacefully protest -
Trump’s sword is the avenue against Penn’s pen for progress.
ME Kilpatrick
Marquette, Michigan
June 18, 2020
How Do You Say It by Mike Plourde
Today’s dramatic episode is from the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience. “How Do You Say It” was written and performed by Mike Plourde. Mike developed the piece from an original monologue by Lois Stanley. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture and Senior Centers. Listen to more work by the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Interview with Joy Bender Hadley - Creativity Coaching during a Pandemic and more
Today’s guest in the Memory Box is Joy Bender Hadley. Joy is an artist, art educator, and creativity coach with a broad array of work experience in the arts; from her work in New York City as a designer’s assistant & freelance illustrator, to her stint as a visual merchandising manager, and her years as a history museum curator of exhibits. Now her favorite places are her art studio, in her art classrooms, or working with the artists from the Marquette Artist Collective which she founded. Joy is an award winning, certified Art Educator. She works for the Marquette Area Public Schools, and as an Artist-in-Residence assisting students throughout Marquette County to nurture their creativity. She believes in the importance of art education in the development of all youth, as well as the importance of nurturing one’s creativity. Joy is the owner of the art service business Aurora Artworks. She offers Creativity Coaching, as well as art classes and fine art. Joy may be reached at AuroraArtworksMqt@gmail.com On-line (soon): AuroraArtworks.net You can also follow her on social media at Instagram and Facebook: AuroraArtworks
Other places to find Joy Bender Hadley and her work:
Marquette Artist Collective https://mqtartistcollective.org/
The Gallery 130 Washington Street in Marquette https://thegallerymqt.square.site/
HOTplate https://hotplatepottery.com/
Easter Snow in the Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:
Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.
Memorial Day Memory & Poetry by Martin Achatz and ME Kilpatrick, Marquette Poets Circle Member
In today’s episode we bring you Memorial Day memories and poem by U.P. Poet Laureate Martin Achatz. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his upcoming virtual poetry workshops.
Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.
We also have lovely poetry by ME Kilpatrick. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting and a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.
Interview with John Davey
Today, Tristan Luoma, Arts and Senior Services Coordinator for the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, interviews Marquette-based musician John Davey. John's newest album, "Toss Your Javelin," is scheduled to release this August, but listeners can catch the first two singles off of the album - "Kings, Gods, Fools" and "Lower Tiers" - on his bandcamp or your favorite streaming service. Also, stay tuned after the interview to hear "Lower Tiers"!
bandcamp: https://johndavey.bandcamp.com/
Interview with artist and poet Gail Mahan
Today Gail Mahan joins us in the Memory Box. Gail is an artist and poet. She is a member of the Marquette Artist Collective and you can see her work at The Gallery, 130 Washington Street in Marquette or online. She is also a member of the Marquette Poets Circle. Her poem, “Medicine for the Soul” was part of the collaborative exhibit “Words and Music” by Borderland Arts and the Marquette Poets Circle. You can read the poem and see the art that inspired it at the interactive gallery.
Disco in the Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:
Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.
New poetry by Martin Achatz and ME Kilpatrick, Marquette Poets Circle Members
In today’s episode we bring you the poem “Spring Choirs“ by U.P. Poet Laureate Martin Achatz. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his upcoming virtual poetry workshops.
Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.
We also have poetry about current events and more by ME Kilpatrick. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting. He is a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.
Bonus - Carolyn McManis Interview & Dylan McKensie-Trost's track "Where's All the Dust"
A bonus music episode with Carolyn McManis, Adult Programming Coordinator at Peter White Public Library about “Musical Interludes” on Monday June 22 at 7 PM. Carolyn’s guest will be multi-talented musician Dylan McKensie-Trost. Listen at the end, for the title track to Dylan’s new album “Where’s All the Dust”. Stream Monday’s “Musical Interludes” on Zoom: Zoom ID: 891 0421 0837 (pwd: pwplmusic). In case you missed a “Musical Interludes”, here are the links:
The Daydreamers a portion of program
Troy Graham - Facebook view
Interview with Dylan McKenzie-Trost
Today Tristan Luoma, Arts and Senior Services Coordinator for the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, interviews multi-talented musician Dylan McKenzie-Trost. Dylan is the featured artist in the upcoming Peter White Public Library program, Musical Interludes, on Monday, June 22nd at 7PM. Information on how to stream Musical Interludes can be found at http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwplinfo/events/ Find Dylan's new album "Where's All The Dust" at Bandcamp https://mcdylzie.bandcamp.com/album/wheres-all-the-dust or Spotify or other music streaming services.
My Father the Drunk by Lori Hazen
Today’s dramatic episode is from the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience. “My the Drunk” was written and performed by Lori Hazen. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture and Senior Centers. Listen to more work by the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Interview with Mr. Jim - Jim Edwards from the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
Jim Edwards joins us in the Memory Box. Mr. Jim, as he is known at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, shares his experiences in theatre and the arts. He tells us about what he misses and about the challenges of creating programs for a hands-on museum during a pandemic. We learn about a labyrinth and a snake and finally, we discuss the It’s All About Love project. Go to http://www.upchildrensmuseum.org/ to find out about this and all the other wonderful projects for children of all ages.
Stargazing in the Pandemic by Martin Achatz
Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. You can read more of Martin’s work at his blog: Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshops below:
Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind. “Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” --Arthur C. Clark Thursday July 19 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of this event, join Marty Achatz as he re-offers a poetry workshop about hopes and dreams. Let’s all keep Dr. King’s dream alive. “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Incubator by A. Lynn Blumer - For Mature Audiences Only Contents could be Triggering
MA TW - In this bonus episode, A. Lynn Blumer reads the prologue to her sci-fi thriller Incubator. This episode is recommended for Mature Audience only and the contents could be triggering. A. Lynn Blumer is a writer and DIY publisher who has made the Upper Peninsula her home for over a decade. Since 2015, she has been hosting poetry open mics around Marquette and started her business Pyre Publishing in 2016. Between tinkering with auto mechanics, reading, and building poetry zines, she prefers spending her free time wandering in wooded areas with her dog by her side.
Poetry by Martin Achatz and ME Kilpatrick, Marquette Poets Circle members
That Girl with Pearl Earring, after Vermeer by: Martin Achatz
That girl, with that piece of sea in her lobe, went out my front door just a few minutes ago with that boy she's been with these last three years. And that girl was wearing that lapis lazuli headband, gave that boy that look, the one Vermeer captured in that painting. That look, so unreadable, that could say, "Yes, I love you, and will let you touch me later," or, "You have no idea who I am, and you never will." That boy will do anything for that look as he carries the fishing poles, tackle box out the door behind her, and that girl laughs that laugh and calls to him, says, "Don't forget that bug spray." And that boy will look at that girl and, even though he has never heard of or seen that painting, he will understand it like no one else ever has. He will imagine spraying her with the scent of evergreen from that can, to keep the mosquitoes from eating her alive. To keep every last morsel of that girl's flesh for himself.
The Barb-Wrangled Scammer O say can you see, by the Don’s COVID blight, What so loudly he hailed at his twilight’s last breathing, Whose broad snipes and spite barbs through the perilous fight, O'er the crash carts we watched, were so spinelessly screaming? And the President’s glare, his bombs bursting on air, Gave proof through the night that the flag was not there; O say does that barb-wrangled scammer yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan May 15, 2020 Americuss the Ugliness O ugliness for spacious lies, For amber knave of brain, For purple tragic travesties Above the rooted vain! Americuss! Americuss! Don hid his face from thee And drown thy good with other hoods From pee to pining pee! O ugliness for wicked feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for the Don beat Across the filthiness! Americuss! Americuss! Don mend thine every law, Confirm thy hole in self-console, Thy liberty in flaw! O ugliness for Nero proved In instigating strife, Who blessed himself as country died And Money more than life! Americuss! Americuss! May Don thy gold define, Till all success be Donald-dressed, And every grain designed! O ugliness for fascists dream That seeds beyond the years Thine black disaster cities scream Condemned with human tears! Americuss! Americuss! Don hid his face from thee And drown thy good with other hoods From pee to pining pee! ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan May 16, 2020 In Jesus Name Jesus prays to the Father, not worried but bothered. In anguish he asks, “Let me not do this task.” But deep down in his heart, he knows evil is dark. He wants all to see the Light, So, he prays, “I’ll do what’s right.” The Father hears his prayer, and gives him strength in the lair. Liars and murderers assault his truth, but he remains love-strong like Ruth. So, when I pray in Jesus name, Like him I’ll say the same: “Not my will but thine!”, and love all the time. ME Kilpatrick Marquette, Michigan May 21, 2020Traditional Music Jam with Carolyn McManis and Musical Interludes with Patrick Booth
Today’s episode is an interview with Carolyn McManis, Adult Programming Coordinator at Peter White Public Library about two upcoming events, the Traditional Music Jam on Saturday, June 12th from 2-5 pm and the Musical Interludes program on Monday, June 15th from 7-8 PM. As a bonus we have some music by Patrick Booth, the Musical Interludes’ guest. This episode is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center and Peter White Public Library. Learn more about the library’s coming events at http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwplinfo/index.php/events/ The first song by Patrick Booth is "Skipping Stones" and the second song is “Cascades”
"Bed Bugs" by Keith S. from the Elder Speak Series of the Senior Theatre Experience
89 year old Keith S. shares stories of "Bed Bugs" part of the Elder Speak Series - Senior Theatre Experience. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Marquette’s Arts & Culture & Senior Center. If you are a senior citizen living in Marquette Michigan and would like to share one of your stories in our podcast, please call us at 906-228-0472 or email us at arts-culture@marquettemi.gov. Hear more Senior Theatre Experience podcasts at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Cold Drink of Water by Martin Achatz
Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate, has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. You can read more of Martin’s work at his blog: Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at machatz@nmu.edu to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:
Sunday June 14th 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: Join U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz as he re-offers an evening of writing in celebration of the bicentennial birthday of Walt Whitman, born May 31, 1819. We will sing songs of ourselves and the body electric, doing prompts inspired by Whitman’s poetry. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” --Walt Whitman.
Music Interludes with Carolyn McManis and Troy Graham
Today’s episode of the Music Friday Memory Box is an interview with Carolyn McManis Adult Programming Coordinator at Peter White Public Library. Carolyn will tell us about the upcoming Musical Interludes program on Monday, June 8th. And we will have a sampling of music from the program by Troy Graham. This episode is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center and Peter White Public Library. Learn more about the library’s coming events at http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwplinfo/index.php/events/ Troy Graham’s first song is "Gettysburg PA" t was recently featured in the movie "Captivity" produced by Randall Yarbrough which is available on Amazon Prime. The second song is the title track from Troy’s new album "Northern Lullaby." You can find Troy Graham Music on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/troygrahammusic/
My Imodium Adventure by Lori Hazen
Today’s dramatic episode is from the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience. “My Imodium Adventure” was written and performed by Lori Hazen. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture and Senior Centers. Listen to more work by the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Interview with artist and author Christine Saari
Today we are joined in the Memory Box by Christine Saari. Christine is an author, a poet, a photographer and mixed media artist. She has written two books: a memoir: Love and War at Stag Farm, The Story of Hirschengut, an Austrian Mountain Farm 1938-1948 (2011) and a book of poetry: Blossoms in the Dark of Winter (2018). She has been an activist for the arts in the Upper Peninsula and a champion for women in the arts, creating a U.P. Women’s Art Exhibit in the seventies. Christine is currently a member of the Marquette Artist Collective, LSAA and WOW Art Studio. You can see her work at The Gallery, 130 Washington Street in Marquette, online at https://thegallerymqt.square.site/ or contact Christine at 228-4656 to see her work by private appointment at her studio.
The Nature of the Game of Golf by Mike Plourde
Today’s episode is a true ‘slice of life’ from the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience. “The Nature of the Game of Golf” was written and performed by Mike Plourde. This podcast brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture and Senior Centers. Listen to more work by the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Night Shift Prayers by Janeen Pergrin Rastall
Today’s episode is Night Shift Prayers by Janeen Pergrin Rastall
This poem is part of Hearts to Hearts 2020 Pandemic Literary Project. In Hearts to Hearts, authors from around the country share their poems, prose and words of support to the UPHS staff in Marquette and to all those who keep us safe and healthy during this pandemic. Find Hearts to Hearts at marquettepoetscircle.wordpress.com
The last sip, cold in the cup,
patients’ lives tethered
to your choices, the second
hand clicks straight up.
Hours of charts, call lights,
and carts between you
and the moment you strip off
your gloves, feel air against
your palms again. Until then,
know you are held. I clasp
you, remember you
in my nightly prayers.
Janeen Pergrin Rastall
6/01/2020
Music Friday May 29th Interview with Carolyn McManis
Today’s episode of the Music Friday Memory Box is an interview with Carolyn McManis from Peter White Public Library. Carolyn will share her experiences creating virtual programs during the pandemic. We also will hear about Musical Interludes, a series of library events starting on Monday, June 1st. This episode is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center and Peter White Public Library. Learn more about the library’s coming events at http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwplinfo/
The Alternate Story of a Well Known Character written and performed by Robin DuBlanc
Today's episode is from the Marquette Senior Theater Experience. “The Alternate Story of a Well Known Character” was written and performed by Robin DuBlanc. This Podcast is brought to you by: The City of Marquette’s Arts and Culture and Senior Centers. Hear more podcasts by the Senior Theater Experience at anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast
Purls for Jo by Janeen Pergrin Rastall
Today’s episode is the poem “Purls for Jo” by Janeen Pergrin Rastall
For Jo Doran
3 AM. Night nestles the porch railings.
The wind has stopped knocking. Across the bay,
street lights stitch Marquette’s alleyways,
like the woman who casts on her knots of grief,
weaves in loose ends, draws from friends.
Her needles pierce each empty space
and she purls the darkness.
When that woman falls into illness
you want to make a nest,
cushion her, unravel the layettes,
the soft scarves and socks
she once knit,
to tug against the dark, gather back
her years of gleaming threads.
A version of this poem first appeared Escape into Life
This poem is part of Hearts to Hearts 2020 Pandemic Literary Project. In Hearts to Hearts, authors from around the country share their poems, prose and words of support to the UPHS staff in Marquette and to all those who keep us safe and healthy during this pandemic. Find Hearts to Hearts at https://marquettepoetscircle.wordpress.com/