City of Berkeley Names February 5th Al Young Day

Join the Jazzschool as we congratulate poet Al Young Tuesday February 5th as the City of Berkeley proclaim February 5th as Al Young Day. Congratulations Al!

In celebration of his literary and cultural contributions to the community and to continue honoring its creative artists (past honorees include former U.S. poet laureate Robert Hass and eco-feminist author Susan Griffin). the City of Berkeley and its City Council will proclaim Tuesday, February 5, 2013 as AL YOUNG DAY.

Official proclamation will take place between 7pm and 7:30 pm at City Hall, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704.

To honor Al Young Day, poet-broadcaster Jack Foley interviewed Al Young extensively for “Cover to Cover,” his Wednesday afternoon KPFA radio program devoted to authors and literary culture. Broadcast date: February 6, 3 pm PST. Listen at www.kpfa.org

AL YOUNG DAY | Berkeley, CA USA
Tue, February 5, 7:00–7:30pm
Berkeley City Hall
2180 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704