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        It’s May.  Wow.  If you, New Yorkers, are looking for things to do locally, here’s some stuff I’m involved in to varying degrees.

·        May 6^th -- Poetry and Prose – I’m one of three featured readers for the Phoenix Reading Series at Shades of Green, 125 E. 15^th Street, NYC. 6:30pm. Sign up for the open mic if you are so inclined.

·        May 8^th -- Comedy – Comedy Dungeon show at HOWM at the Selina Chelsea  Hotel, 518 W. 27th Street, NYC. Randy Epley’s show. FREE! 8:30pm.

Just come on over for laughs

·        May 9^th – small acting role in “BRING THEM BACK!” (a dark comedy by David Willinger) at the Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue near 10^th Street, NYC. 8pm.  There are 8 performances, but May 9^th is opening night for this play that includes video. I’m in the video part.  

Theater for the New City Presents  Bring Them Back  A Meta Dark Comedy    Written and Directed by David Willinger   May 9-19, 2024 (8 performances) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm  Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue  New York, NY 10003  General Admission: $18. Students/Seniors: $15  For tickets, visit: https://theaterforthenewcity.net/shows/bring-them-back/ Runtime: 90 minutes (no intermission)

·       June 14^th – Comedy – my Almost Summer Comedy Show on City Island at The Artist (formerly the Starving Artist Café) run by Elliot and Monica Glick, 249 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY.  $15 cover; NO minimum.  You can even BYOB.  Menu of light fare and delicious desserts by Jenny's Sweets available for separate purchase but not required. The hilarious line-up will be Tom Brennan, Paul Hallasy, Joe Fulton, and me, of course.  8pm (7:45 recommended) Laughter guaranteed!

 

For those familiar with my feline friend, Mustache, she and I are still going strong.  She and I had our affection session today and yesterday.  I admit that sometimes my main motivation to go into the store where she lives is to see her.  So when I don’t have anything I need to buy there or no money to buy it, I go in to check my pathetic checking account balance on the ATM.  She finds me and begins our love session while being very verbal about it.  She continues to be a loving part of my life, and me, hers.

 

 

So much love to CGG-M ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic, May 2024 🍷

 

 

 

 

 

    The poetry reading last Sunday lifted my spirits.  It was a small-ish turnout, but high in quality.  Plus I got to see and hear the work of my friend, Mindy Levokove.  Michael Graves curates this part of the Phoenix Series, and he was so encouraging to me.  I appreciate him very much.

    The weather was delightful.  But still I was late.  My #4 train stop was being bypassed by downtown trains due to track work.  I had to take the train uptown to go downtown.  Then, at 42^nd, I had to switch to the #6.  I have seen too much local news and find myself afraid of being in the subway.  So I had anxiety the whole way down about that and being late.

    But the atmosphere felt so good, the people so accepting.  They appreciated my poetry and verbalized it.  It’s a nourishing feeling, different than other kinds of nourishment.

    The Monday before, I spent the eclipse with my two closest friends.  We went to the Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn and observed the eclipse from there with our special glasses.  Mainly, I loved the three of us being together.

    Tuesday, 4/16, was my best friend’s birthday.  He and I got together for the evening portion of his birthday.  Went out for Indian food (he treated), and we hung out talking.  I had a zero-budget situation, so I made him a very personal card that only ‘besties’ could do.  It caused a LOTTA laughter.  He appreciated that very much.  On zero budget, it was a goodie.  But it will have to go in a hidden file.

    This Saturday, 4/20, I will be part of a reading at the Thompkins Square Library, 331 East 10^th Street, NYC.  Evie Ivy put together an anthology of poems during COVID and is curating this reading and selling copies of the anthology.  It’s at 1:00pm and is FREE.  If this appeals to you, come on over.

    If you need a unique gift for a male or female who this applies to:

please let me know.  My email is mindyinthebronx@gmail.com.  They are Hanes, size XL.

 

 

 

 

A lot has gone on in the past few months, but I’m focusing on the positive for now.  I’ve had some acting work during that time.  Most were brief parts that paid money.  But the most enjoyable and interesting role did not pay money.  I did it anyway, which is rare these days.  I’ll be getting a copy of the film, and the experience was very uplifting.  After the audition, I felt I had it.  The only times I have felt like that, I did get the role.  I’m not overly confident in general.  As a child, I never said, “I failed the test” and then got a 90%.  I usually have a pretty good idea of how I did.

After the on-line audition, I wrote this poem:

 

For a Woman

 

So many parallels to my life

as I auditioned for the role

of a divorced woman

a woman who left her husband

for a woman

except the woman

I left my husband for

was me

 

(c) Mindy Matijasevic
February 2024

 

 

     I have some things coming up that might interest you.

• ·        Sunday, April 14^th at 4pm.  Poetry – $5 contribution.  This reading will take place in a poet’s apartment.  If you are interested in attending, let me know so I can ask her about giving out her address.
• ·        Saturday, April 20^th at 1pm.  Poetry – FREE. Tompkins Square Library, 331 East 10^th Street, near Avenue B.  Book party for an anthology of COVID poems.  Copies will be available for purchase.
• ·        Monday, May 6^th at 6:30pm.  Poetry and Prose - $5 donation.  Phoenix Reading Series at Shades of Green, 125 East 15^th Street, NYC.
• ·        Wednesday, May 8^th at 8:30pm.  Comedy Show!  FREE.  Randy Epley’s show at the Selina Chelsea Hotel, in the HOWM Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 518 West 27^th Street, NYC.
• ·        Friday, June 14^th at 8pm.  Comedy Show!  $15 cover, no minimum at The Artist, 249 City Island Ave., City Island, Bronx, NY.  Featuring Tom Brennan, Paul Hallasy, and Joe Fulton; hosted by me.  Laughter guaranteed!!!

Have a safe eclipse! 

With constant love to CGG-M  ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic, April 2024

This Friday night!!!  8pm  

These women are bringing it for International Women's Day!

249 City Island Avenue/ BX29 bus stops a half block away.  Cover only $15.  Light fare (vegetarian-inclusive) and delicious desserts by Jenny's Sweets available for purchase if desired; not required!  You may even BYOB.

For tickets in advance: March 8th Comedy Show

Hilarity guaranteed.  Hope to see you.

Mindy Matijasevic / March 2024

With constant love to CGG-M  ❤❤❤

 

 

 

For those of you who write poetry and/or appreciate hearing other people’s poetry (especially short poems), I am part of the Brevitas Festival this Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2023, 6pm, at The Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, NYC.  Everyone is welcome for only ten dollars which includes a copy of the Brevitas anthology! There will be many readers, and then an open mic for you to share a poem of 14 lines or less if you wish to do so.

 

 

Friday, December 8, 2023, 8pm, at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue on City Island, Bronx, NY, brace yourself for hilarity at the Almost Winter Comedy Show hosted by me and featuring TJ Meyers, Joanne Filan, and Ken Watter.

 

Only $15 and NO minimum!   You may BYOB.  The wait staff will happily provide a corkscrew if needed, glasses, and ice.  A menu of light fare (vegetarian inclusive) and a selection of desserts from Jenny’s Sweets might tempt you.   Jenny's Sweets

 

On Saturday, December 16^th, I’m doing stand-up in a talent show (mostly rappers performing, I believe).  Details to come. 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

Love always to CGG-M ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic, November 2023

 

 

 

Hello everybody.  Do you ever feel like killing someone or something?  Please focus that impulse on these:

https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/SpottedLanternflyAlert/Pages/default.aspx

 

I try to kill each one I see, but some leap and get away.  I do get many, and I realize that having something that I’m encouraged to kill (and am not totally grossed out by, like waterbugs, roaches, rodents, and some so-called humans) can be kind of cathartic.  So people, I encourage you to kill those mf-ers.

 

On to more pleasant kinds of killing, my next comedy show at The Artist on City Island is Friday, December 8^th at 8pm.  The holiday season on City Island is beautiful.  Nice to spend the day, visit the shops, dine on some seafood (or other options), and then come to The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue, for comedy and dessert (from Jenny’s Sweets).  You are free to BYOB.  Laughter guaranteed.  For those who plan ahead, mark your calendars.

 

 The hilarious line-up:

 

TJ Meyers

 

 

Joanne Filan

  Ken Watter

 

 

And me of course!

 

Quality comedy for incredibly reasonable prices.  $15 admission and NO minimum.  Laughter guaranteed. 

 

 

 

 

Deep love to CGG-M  ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

November 2023