Joan and the Giant Pencil Poetry and music for children

On Sunday, September 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., Santa Fe Poet Laureate, Joan Logghe and musician Jeremy Bleich will present a 40-minute program of international poetry and improvised music for children, and their adults. After the performance, children will be invited to write a poem of their own. The program is aimed at children from 6 to 10 years of age.

Joan Logghe is Santa Fe Poet Laureate for 2010-2011. A graduate of Tufts University, and long-time New Mexico resident, she is the recipient of numerous national and international grants. Her teaching experience includes Ghost Ranch at Abiquiu, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe Girls’ School, and Santa Clara Pueblo Day School.

Jeremy Bleich blends an exciting collection of ancient and modern instruments, world cultures, and electronics in his musical performance. For this project, he will use guitar, melodica, keyboard, drums, bird whistles, and a trash can lid. He has taught for Artworks, Wise Fools, and the Santa Fe Opera.

“Joan and the Giant Pencil”

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 2:00 to 4:00  p.m.

St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art

Free admission