BIKOL ANTHOLOGY, WORKSHOP, ART EXHIBIT, ATBP.

1. Malapit na ang deadline ng 3rd Juliana Arejola-Fajardo Workshop for Bikol Writing, sa ika-30 na ng Abril. Heto ang PR:

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Manuscripts are now welcome for the only regional creative writing workshop in the Bicol region. To be held in St. Louis de Marillac School of Pili on May 18-20, 2006, the workshop has the theme: "An Parasurat sa Nagbabagong Panahon: Nagpupublikar, Nadadalan, Nadadangog, Yaon sa Tahaw kan Kasiributan (The writer in the changing times: Published, Seen, Heard and in the Middle of Various Preoccupations)."
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Bicolano writers, at least 16 years old, physically fit and able to participate in the pili tree-planting and other workshop activities may submit either 3 poems, 1 short-story or a one-act play written in any of the Bikol languages. English or Filipino manuscripts will be accepted but pieces written in the Bikol language will be given preference. Entries must be original, typewritten, double-spaced, on a short bond paper and submitted together with a bio-data containing the author's brief literary background. It must come with a diskette containing soft copy of the manuscript.

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Entries sent by mail or courier must be received on or before April 30, 2006 and must be addressed to the: 3rd Juliana Arejola-Fajardo Workshop sa Pagsurat Bikol c/o The Arejola Foundation for Social Responsibility, 2nd Floor Dabu Building, Elias Angeles St., Naga City. Entries sent via e-mail must be in the form of a word document file sent as an attachment to: SurataBikol@gmail.com and tarusan22@ayahoo.com.

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Leading Bicolano writers, all national prize-winners and past fellows to national writer's workshops, have signed up as panelists and lecturers.

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For more information, contact Workshop Convenor Carlo Arejola at 09185718616 or 2006 Workshop Director Jose Jason L. Chancoco at 054-473-04-87.

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(via Panitikan.com)

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2. Ito naman, call for submission para sa ikalawang tomo ng Oragonrepublic.com folio:

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Premier Bicol Web site OragonRepublic.Com is now accepting contributions for its second Bikol literary anthology to be launched in September 2006.
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Poems, critical essays and short-fiction written in any of the Bikol languages in soft and hard copy must be sent along with the author’s bio and contact information to the following addresses: 1.) tarusan22@yahoo.com 2.) The Literary Editor, OragonRepublic.Com, 14C Bagong Lipunan St., Sta. Cruz, 4400 Naga City.
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Deadline for submission is June 30, 2006.
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OragonRepublic.Com is a non-profit community Website and portal for Bikolnons and anyone who feels affinity for the place and its people. Advertisers and/or fund support (in cash or in kind) are welcome. Salugsog sa Sulog, the group’s first literary project is distributed for free.

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3. Regular na ang poetry reading sa Peninsulares, Legazpi City. Tuwing huling Huwebes ng buwan na magkakaroon ng reading. Saya nito. Sana tuloy-tuloy. :)

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"Interested parties should contact 4804888 or better yet drop by the place at 435 Rizal St., Cabangan, Legaspi City. "

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(via Jason's blog)

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4. Ito, galing kay Gelo Suárez:

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BOXED

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BIG SKY MIND

66 Doña J. Rodriguez St., E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Metro Manil

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Exhibition opening

May 03, 2006 / 8PM

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with performances from

The Thomasian Writers Guild

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Exhibit runs till June 03

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This exhibit is about uniting intimate spaces,uniting different ways of expression andrespecting each other's preferences in terms ofmedium, form, technique, discipline andprinciples. This exhibit aims to break all bordersbetween filmmakers, poets, visual artists,performance artists, teachers, graphic designers,photographers, etc.The concept for the title BOXED is all aboutequality and balance, how to create wholeuniverses within such small, limited spaces asboxes (each artist is given 10x10x10 inches ofgallery wall space)

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Participants: Ambie Abano, Art Aquino, Dennis Atienza, Allan Balisi, Jojo Ballo, Art Bermido, Ivy Besana, Robert Besana, Julius Blas, Lawrence Borsoto, Sergio Bumatay, Buen Calubayan, Aljo Clarino, Gabo Comendador, Art Dela Cruz, Alon De Guzman, Marlon Despues, Ronald Caringal, Clint Catalan, Eugene Cubillo, Crisanto deLeon, Karl Despabiladeras, Carla Dizon, Dondi Fernandez, Mayang Frigillana, Dina Gadia, Eva Gubat, Vinita Karim, Cathy Lasam, Lindslee, Topel Lee, Doc Lerma, Mark Magistrado, Angelo Magno, Patti Mallari, Manny Marbella, Meneer Marcelo, Leoby Marquez, Jovenz Mayor, Mike Mendoza, Benedicto Modesto, Marcushiro, Marielle Nadal, Jamel Obnamia, Giselle Oliquino, J. Pacena II, Sam Penaso, Vik Peñaflor, Mervin Pimentel, Alma Quinto, Oliver Ramos, Sam Ramos, Jonathan Rañola, Ivan Roxas, Mark Salvatus, Aman Santos, Bryan Sevilla, Apol Sta. Maria, Angelo Suarez, CJ Tañedo, Tatong, Mimi Tecson, May Tobias, Fernando Torres, Gilbert Torres, Ige Trinidad, Wesley Valenzuela, Ulysses Veloso, Anthony Victoria, Cos Zicarelli.

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For more information, pls. contact BIG SKY MIND or this number, 0915-7810135.

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5. CARACOA is back!
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Caracoa, the official literary publication of the Philippine Literary Arts Council (PLAC) and the longest-running journal of poetry in English in Asia, is now accepting submissions for Caracoa 2006. The return of Caracoa marks the 25th anniversary of the PLAC. It will be the first Caracoa anthology to come out in almost ten years. There is no specific theme for this issue. Those interested should submit two unpublished poems in English via email (word attachment only) thru caracoa2006@yahoo.com. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2006. Those submitting should include their contact info and a brief bio-data. Caracoa 2006 will showcase the works of 20 to 25 poets and will be guest edited by Lourd De Veyra and myself along with a group of other poets writing in English. Caracoa 2006 is targeted for publication this coming June (not September as originally posted), and will be the first in what is envisioned to be a semi-annual publication of the journal.

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(via Joel's blog)

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