Mnemosyne Slumber Party
Mnemosyne, a free online journal created by MI member Andy Haskins, features art, fiction and nonfiction pieces about science, dreams, memory and the mind. Come to the launch party for the forthcoming Sleep & Dreams issue and meet the authors and artists – many of whom are Mechanics’ members - hear live readings, and have a chance to win prints, t-shirts, and tote bags featuring the art of Mnemosyne.
Mnemosyne magazine was created in 2011 by Mechanic's Institute members Andrew Haskins and Helen Noakes in order to promote emerging artists, writers and scientists who share an interest in consciousness.
Barbara Burghart-Perreault is an award winning graphic artist, photographer, and writer. She is currently working on a book of memoir incorporating personal essays, photographs, drawings, poetry and a lifetime of journals. www.burghart-perreaultfineart.com
Andrew Haskins is the San Francisco-based educator, sculptor, writer and scientist who dreamed up Mnemosyne. He has studied the philosophy, psychology and neuroscience of the mind for more than a decade and holds degrees in Psychology and Cognitive Science.
Paula Hendricks, author of September in Corrales and co-author of two books on sustainable building, loves books, b/w photography, book design and managing her building in the Tenderloin Heights. www.paulahendricks.com
Christy Kovacs, an Oakland-based artist, cuts large photographs into thin strips and weaves them together combining varied imagery: aerial photography, computer circuit boards, car engine tubing, and plant-life. www.christykovacs.com
Damon McLaughlin is the author of the poetry collections Exchanging Lives and the award-winning Olduvai Theory. He plays with the rock band Red Star Rebellion and blogs at www.damonmclaughlin.com.
Helen Noakes, Senior Editor of Mnemosyne, is a playwright, novelist, and columnist. She writes an on-line op-ed column, Waking Point, published by Weekly Hubris. Part of a writer’s group at the Mechanics’ Institute Library, she is also a member of The Dramatists Guild, Theatre Bay Area, and Playwrights of Promise.
Roger Sosakete Perkins is a Mohawk Bear Clan artist from Akwesasne, New York. Sosakete’s art is an all-encompassing journey of the integration of humans and nature, spirit and the supernatural.
Jon Sindell is a personal tutor of English and history. His novel comes out in e-book this spring; his stories appear at Jon Sindell Fiction.
Charles Sullivan has enjoyed living and writing in various parts of the world. Next to California, he likes New Mexico best. His collection of poetry, Santa Fe Voices, will be published later this year.
Carol Verburg is a novelist, editor, playwright, and director. Her most recent book, Silent Night Violent Night: a Cory Goodwin Mystery, takes place in the dream-filled (if not soporific) world of science publishing. It can be found at boom-books.com.
Georgette Silva is a sculptor and wood worker. She lives in the Bay Area and draws inspiration from her surroundings. www.georgettesilva.com
Contact: Taryn Edwards - tedwards@milibrary.org / (415) 393 - 0103
Location: Mechanics' Institute