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The scholarship, established in memory of the late actor David Coleman Dukes, is awarded annually to a third-year Theater Arts student working toward a career in stage acting. A bronze plaque commemorating the scholarship benefit held in David Coleman Dukes' name can be seen in the lobby of the Bing Theater, off Queen's Court on the USC campus.
— Madeline Puzo, Dean, USC School of Theatre
Spencer Klavan, winner of the California Poetry Out Loud state finals, greets Kylie Tressa Gael Batlin, runner-up, in the State Senate Chamber on March 23 while Dwight Sanders (right) of Sacramento County looks on. Photo by Steven Hellon, State of California
Go here to read more about the event, where an unprecedented "fourth round" had to take place since Klavan and Batlin tied for first after 3 rounds. Carol Muske-Dukes was part of the panel of judges.
The entire event will be re-broadcast on the Cal Channel on Thursday, March 26, 2009, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Go to the channel's website for more information, and the webcast of the event should become available online soon.
• 4/23: Carol joins Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in final concert of Westside Connections series
10 Apr 2009
Recognized as LA Weekly's "Pick of the Week" event, current California poet laureate Carol Muske-Dukes brings her creativity and expertise to the closing event of Westside Connections’ inaugural season.
Sanford Sylvan (baritone), Margaret Batjer (violin), Tereza Stanislav (violin), Searmi Park (violin), Roland Kato (viola), Victoria Miskolczy (viola), Andrew Shulman (cello), Armen Ksajikian (cello), Allan Vogel (oboe)
7 pm The Broad Stage Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center 1310 11th St. Santa Monica, CA (213) 622-7001 x 215
Also, Carol recently talked with KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen about poetry’s musical origins and which types of poems she has selected to read at this event. Go here to listen to the podcast.
• 4/8: New Huffington Blog Post
01 Apr 2009
Go here to read Carol's latest post entitled "HAIR, The Rock Musical: A French Twist".
Remember, you may subscribe to Carol's HP blog feed (or get email alerts) here
• 4/25: Reading & Panel at LA Times Festival of Books
30 Mar 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 11:30 AM Carol will be doing a reading on the Poetry Stage
Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 1:30 PM PANEL 1033: Making Words Matter Carol Muske-Dukes will be moderating a panel that will include Joel Arquillos, Diane Luby Lane, and Keren Taylor.
UCLA 405 Hilguard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095
Click here for more info and learn how to obtain free tickets (which are only needed for the indoor panel and speaker sessions).
• Carol Muske-Dukes as California's Poet Laureate
29 Jul 2009
You may go here to read the official press release of Governor Schwarzenegger appointing Carol Muske-Dukes as California's Poet Laureate.
Also, go here to read Carol's Los Angeles Times article on her appointment.
• 7/2: Book Soup - Get Lit Fundraiser
30 Jun 2009
This event is a fundraiser for the Get Lit Players. There will be a live Get Lit Player show as well as t-shirts and signed copies of the Get Lit anthology, Well Said.
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Location: Book Soup (Parking in the back) 8818 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069-2125 (310) 659-3110
RSVP to: Octavia Robinson at 909 509 0683
Click here to view the event flyer for more information.
• 6/3: Private Reception Honoring Carol Muske-Dukes & Barbara George
26 May 2009
The California Arts Council and Michael Govan (CEO & Wallis Annenberg Director of LACMA) will be hosting this private reception at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, on June 3rd from 4 to 6 PM. Carol Muske-Dukes will be honored for her contributions as California's Poet Laureate and Barbara George will be recognized for being the Recipient of the 2009 Arts Council Director's Award.
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Spencer Klavan, winner of the California Poetry Out Loud state finals, greets Kylie Tressa Gael Batlin, runner-up, in the State Senate Chamber on March 23 while Dwight Sanders (right) of Sacramento County looks on. Photo by Steven Hellon, State of California
Recognized as LA Weekly's "Pick of the Week" event, current California poet laureate Carol Muske-Dukes brings her creativity and expertise to the closing event of Westside Connections’ inaugural season.
Go 
Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ 11:30 AM