new poetry collection

The Shallow End of Sleep

Congratulations to José Antonio Rodríguez... poet from la frontera/the Rio Grande Valley of Tejas. His first poetry collection The Shallow End of Sleep was just published by Tia Chucha Press.

Check out his book and blog.

Macondo writers' workshop fundraiser

founder Sandra Cisneros:
"The Macondo Foundation works with dedicated and compassionate writers who view their work and talents as part of a larger task of community-building and non-violent social change. We are poets, novelists, journalists, performance artists, and creative writers of all genres whose work is socially-engaged. What unites us is a commitment to serve our under-served communities through our writing."

Pajama Pachanga-Sandra Cisneros's 56th Birthday Party Fundraiser

Sunday, December 19th from 6 to 11 p.m.
At LUNA, 6740 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas

ATTIRE: Pajamas

6:30 Krayolas

8:50 Mariachis/Conjunto Taller

9:40 Chayito and Teresa Champion and El Curro

10:00 Agosto Cuellar- Jive Refried

Featuring special guest performances by Janis DeLara and S.T. Shimi.

We request a minimum donation of $56 (Sandra’s age) per person if you plan to attend the party. Even if you can't come, please consider making a donation to help make our important work with writers possible. Because this is a small lounge venue, we aren’t selling the traditional table seating, but please don’t let that stop you from giving more. Seating will be limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. The venue is intimate and the party is all night with different bands and people come and go during the evening. There will be a cash bar. Click here to make your donation: http://www.macondofoundation.org/home.html All donations are tax deductible.

For more information call Roland at 210-432-9098.