The John Lent Readings
Come celebrate an Okanagan icon! Writer John Lent is launching Molecular Cathedral, a selection of his poems edited by Kelowna poet Jake Kennedy.
Kelowna: “Restlessly Experimental” Saturday, October 19, 7 – 9 PM, Sprout Bakery and Cafe, 125 - 1295 Cannery Lane, Kelowna
Vernon: “Creativity and Love” Saturday, October 26,
2 – 5 PM, Vernon Library, 2800 30th Ave, Vernon
Molecular Cathedral is the first ever selection of the extraordinary poems of John Lent, the Okanagan’s renowned teacher and poet. Lent's work is restlessly experimental and yet always approachable, dedicated to seeking clarities between the poet and the reader. These poems deepen Lent's legendary status by offering a selection of his dazzling, often genre-defying poems and covering nearly fifty years of Lent's poetry career.
John Lent is a writer, editor, and singer/songwriter who lives in Vernon. His published books include six volumes of poetry, one volume of short stories, two novels, and a book of conversations about the writing life with Robert Kroetsch. John taught writing and Canadian literature courses at Okanagan College for over thirty years.
Both events will celebrate John’s deep connections to other writers and to artists, musicians, and creative types of all kinds. Painter Jude Clarke’s art will be featured and Curtis Emde is creating a short doc for viewing in Vernon. Editor Jake Kennedy will be on hand to talk too.
