Yes, there truly was a feeling of magic at the Henry Miller Library on Saturday, October 3rd for the poetry reading/book-signing by Carolyn Mary Kleefeld of her latest book, Vagabond Dawns, published by Cross-Cultural Communications in Merrick, NY. Over seventy-five friends, fans, and new friends who had read about this event in local publications joined Carolyn for a spectacular evening of poetry, music, and dance.
Carolyn was accompanied by well-known local musician Martin Shears on keyboard & guitar, as she read her poetry in an intimate setting on the new upper deck of the library, under a persimmon tree that had Christmas lights strung throughout its boughs. Kleefeld sat at a redwood table which was illuminated by candlelight, while the fragrance of gardenias filled the night air. She spoke poignantly of her creative passions and challenges, captivating the audience and creating a symbiotic tie with them.
The poetry was primarily from Vagabond Dawns, which also includes a CD of Carolyn reading, accompanied by musicians Barry and Shelley Phillips, who have accompanied Coleman Barks in his readings of Rumi. To quote Big Sur resident Sheila Shepherd “This is truly a historical event at the Henry Miller.” The director of the Henry Miller Memorial Library, Magnus Toren, said it was one of the most beautiful events that had ever been held at the library. Carolyn thanks everyone who joined her that evening, as they all were a part of the magic that was created, and she invites all of you to join her at her upcoming event which is to be held at Luminata Books & Gifts in Monterey on November 20th at 7:30 PM. Carolyn and renowned interviewer David Jay Brown will hold an open discussion on the alchemy of creativity and chaos, with Carolyn reading from Vagabond Dawns and accompanied once again by Martin Shears.
For more information please call
Emory at (831) 333-1110
or Linda at (831) 667-2226
