After nearly a year hiatus comes the Shattered Wig Review #27. And Friday (12.07) will mark the publication of the new review, which boasts cover art by Erin Womack. Look forward to readings by two of DC’s finest poets, Rod Smith and Mel Nichols. Shattered Wig Night will be at the 14 Karat Cabaret on 218 West Saratoga. Music will be provided by John Dierker’s new quartet, the Quartet Offensive, and more information is on the web at: www.normals.com
From now through the 22nd of December, the Creative Alliance hosts photographer Mindy Best and her exhibition, Tourist Trappings, an interesting look at her annual visit to South Dakota. The exhibition is free and will look at this peculiar corner of America with its strangely quiet and sun-bleached landscape. The Patterson is located at 3134 Eastern Avenue and online at www.creativealliance.org
Saturday (12.08) come and test all of your instincts and senses, except your eyes, at Seeing Beyond Sight, a blindfolded photography challenge. Join photographers of all skill levels for this 90-minute workshop at the American Visionary Art Museum. Be sure to bring a digital camera and an open mind. Please RSVP to the museum at (410-244-1900) or go to www.seeingbeyondsight.org/events
Sunday (12.09), come see Squidfire’s 2007 Holiday Art Mart at the Lyric Opera House. There will be 40+ vendors, food and fun, all for free, and it should be a great place to get some holiday shopping done. More information is at www.squidfire.com
Also Sunday (12.09) is the 5th Annual People’s Poetry Awards, a Baltimore-based ceremony that celebrates and unites Baltimore’s vibrant poetry community. It will be a glimpse into Baltimore’s arts scene with music food and fun. Recognize the contributions of area artists at Eubie Blake Cultural Center on 847 Howard St. at 7 p.m.. For more information call (410-236-3775)