Category Archives: Stories

Shaking the Company

Posted on August 19, 2018 by albertorigettini

By Alberto Rigettini I’m informed by the organizers that after 13 years and 650 sessions, attended by thousands of people, the writing group will come to an end because the new management at Shakespeare & Company decided not continue letting … Continue reading →

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Comparing Chiaroscuro Techniques: Gerrit Van Honthorst vs Sabine Dundure.

Posted on June 29, 2016 by albertorigettini

A comparison between “The Denial of St.Peter” by Gerrit Van Honthorst dated 1622 and “The Birthday of St. Leo Sirois” by Sabine Dundure June 2016.

Posted in SpokenWord report, Stories | Tagged anglophone, art, chat noir, emerging writers, literary, literary scene, literature, live poetry, open mic, open mike, poesie, poetes, Poetry, spoken word, Spoken Word Paris, underground, writers | Leave a comment

“After a Night of Terror, Poets Rewrite Their Love Affair With Paris”. An article by Chris Newens on Narratively.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by albertorigettini

This article on Narratively talks about a group of poets in Paris during this period of terror. You might recognize poets like Alberto Rigettini, David Barnes, Josh Cake, the Poetry Brothel’s Crew and many others, including yourself, downstairs au Chat … Continue reading →

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My father rented an owl (+other shorts) by Conor Quinn

Posted on May 27, 2007 by David Barnes

My father rented an owl for some goddamn reason. He set it up in the kitchen and we watched it for an hour as it swivelled its head and glowered at us with angry round eyes. It did little besides … Continue reading →

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