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All welcome to the Auckland launch of Ben Brown’s poetry collection

24 Monday Feb 2014

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Tēnā koutou katoa,

Date: Tuesday 25 February

Time: 8pm–11.30pm

Venue: The Thirsty Dog, 469 K Rd, Auckland City

You are warmly invited to the Auckland launch of Ben Brown’s poetry collection, Between the Kindling and the Blaze: reflections on the concept of mana.

Held in conjunction with Poetry Live, with music by Aaron Tokona (AhoriBuzz/Cairo Knife Fight), readings from the book by Ben, poetry open mic, and music open jam after the launch until closing.

To be launched by poet Michelle Bolton

MC: Mr Tim Heath

Set times:

8pm:          1st poetry open mic – all welcome to read (5min time limit)

8.45pm:      Aaron Tokona (music)

9.30pm:     Book launch featuring reading by Ben Brown

10.15pm:    2nd poetry open mic – all welcome to read

11pm:        music open jam – musicians bring your instruments (or your voice!) and jam with Aaron

11.30pm:   close

Poetry Live is an iconic poetry event (running weekly for 30+ years) held every Tuesday night at the Thirsty Dog, cnr Karangahape Rd & Howe St, Auckland City. Street parking free in the evening.

Books will be for sale on the night at a special launch price of $25 (RRP $27.99).

Don’t miss this rare chance to hear Ben read in Auckland.

Hope to see you there.

Ngā mihi, Kiri

Anahera Launch Celebration

23 Wednesday Nov 2011

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Anahera Press will be officially launched on Sunday 11th December, 2-5pm, in the old Jewish Memorial Hall space, 70 Karangahape Rd, Auckland Central (by the Rock Shop). Come and join us for a glass of wine, some food, and poetry from Anahera poets present and future: Daren Kamali, Doug Poole, Tracey Tawhiao & Ben Brown. With an art exhibition featuring the work of Munro Te Whata (illustrator, Tales, Poems and Songs from the Underwater World), and Tracey Tawhiao. Daren Kamali’s book will be available for sale and signing by the author. We are delighted that Anahera will be officially launched by renowned Maori poet Robert Sullivan. All welcome.