Deborah Edler Brown to Perform at the Reception of Mark Savage’s “Souls and Passions, the Poets of Los Angeles” Gallery Opening in Buena Park

The lovely and talented Deborah Edler Brown will perform at the reception of my gallery opening Thursday, April 8^th, 2010 at the Buena Park City Hall Council Chambers 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620. The reception is from 7 pm to 9 pm where 32 black & white portraits from my seemingly never ending documentary of Los Angeles poets, Souls and Passions, are on exhibit from March 11^th- April 29^th.

Deborah is a poet, performer, songwriter, and journalist. She was the 2005 winner of Kalliope’s Sue Saniel Elkind Poetry. She is also the co-author of Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide to Raising a Second Family [Guilford Press, 1995]. Deborah was born in Brazil, raised in Pittsburgh, and lives in Los Angeles, where she teaches creative writing.

Deborah Edler Brown’s website http://www.DeborahEdlerBrown.com

Other fantastic poets scheduled to read that evening include Jim Bolt, Imani Tolliver, Mauro W. Monteiro, Rachel Kann, and Rick Lupert. Readings are scheduled to begin at approximately 7:45 pm. 

Mark Savage’s “Souls and Passions, the Poets of Los Angeles” Exhibiting in Buena Park, CA

32 selected prints from Mark Savage’s “Souls and Passions, the Poets of Los Angeles” are on display at Buena Park City Hall Council Chambers 6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620 March 11th - April 29th. 

Opening reception Thursday, April 8th, 2010 7pm to 9pm. Readings by Deborah Edler Brown, Imani Tolliver, Jim Bolt, Mauro W. Monteiro, Rachel Kann, and Rick Lupert.

Since 1997, I've taken over 150 portraits of Los Angeles poets- some in color and others in black & white, some studio, while others were taken on location. And because the gallery space is limited, I decided to have a show that was tighter in scope, and more selective rather than broad ranging. My last show at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA in 2002 was huge- over 100 portraits and a little overwhelming. This black & white show is more cohesive and has a good feel to it. You can actually step back and take it all in. 

Contact me at MarkSavagePhoto@AOL.com if you are interested in purchasing signed prints or posters.

Here's a list of portraits that are on exhibit:

Alicia Vogl Sáenz

Brendan Constantine

Carmen Vega

Deborah Edler Brown

Elizabeth Iannaci

Erica Erdman

FrancEye

Holaday Mason

Imani Tolliver

Iris Berry

Jack Brewer

Jenoyne Adams & Michael Datcher

Jim Bolt

Jim Natal

John Harris

Karen Noelle Seeberg

Linda Gamboa

Mark Salerno

Mauro W. Monteiro

Merilene M. Murphy

Michelle Pilar Hamill

Mike Mollet

Paul Vangelisti

Rachel Kann

Rick Lupert

Robert Arroyo

Ron Koertge

Sarah Maclay

Scott Wannberg

Suzanne Lummis

Terry Stevenson

Wanda Coleman

The direct link to the City of Buena Park's press release for the gallery show.

Many thanks to the City of Buena Park and the fine arts staff: Imani Tolliver, Cultural and Fine Arts Supervisor, and Sonia Godoy, Cultural and Fine Arts Coordinator. I really appreciate all of the work both of you have put into this show- from press releases to hanging the art work. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.