ARTSPEAK RADIO with Nathan Sawaya, Writers Place, Brackenbury, Prospero’s, & Bent

Wednesday January 24, 2018 NOON-1pm CST Host/producer Maria Vasquez Boyd talks with artist Nathan Sawaya, board President of the Writers Place Anne Gatschet, writer Eve Brackenbury, Prospero's Book owner/writer Will Leathem, & Dan Storm from the stage production of Bent. Will Leatham -Prospero’s Books opened its doors on November 19, 1997, currently it fills two floors of the historic, 120-year-old Johnson Hardware building. Prospero's serves as a literary staple in the city, not only with its selection of books and albums, but it's literary and live events. Directed by author and revered KC ART INSTITUTE professor (retired), RUSH RANKIN, this workshop emphasizes a CLOSE READING of poetry presented by particpants. Each session is LIMITED to 10 participants (though individuals may sign up for all 5 at a discounted price). COST: $25 per session (all 5 sessions for $100). CLASS SIZE: 10 - first come, first seated (note: you can reserve your spot in advance at eventbrite) Pushcart Prize nominated (2017) RUSH RANKIN is the author of three books of poetry: "Bene-Dictions", "The Failure of Grief" and "Pascal's Other Wager". In addition, he has published a book of essays, philosophy and aesthtetics titled "In Theory". (note: later this year, Prospero's will…