Some things to do tonight...enjoy the weather, and whatnot

Former laureate, and current Pulitzer prizing winning poet Kay Ryan, will be reading at the O'Leary Library on UML South Campus. Tonight at 7pm.

Also, there are two, count 'em, two Artbotics exhibitions tonight as part of Boston Cyberarts!

From the official website:

"The college course's exhibit, Play, will be displayed at the 119 Gallery, while the after school high school's exhibit, Other Side, will be shown at the Revolving Museum. Both exhibitions open on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 6:00-9:00pm, free admission. There will also be a live video connection between both galleries. Walking directions will be available to visitors, encouraging them to visit both exhibits. RSVP on Facebook!"

Pulitzer Prize Winners have been announced....

The winners of the 2011 Pulitzer prize were announced earlier this week and here is a short list of the major categories:

FICTION: "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan
HISTORY: "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" by Eric Foner 
GENERAL NONFICTION: "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee 
DRAMA: "Clybourne Park" by Bruce Norris
BIOGRAPHY: "Washington: A Life" by Ron Chernow  

And last but certainly not least:

POETRY: "The Best of It: New and Selected Poems" by Kay Ryan.
Yes. The same Kay Ryan who will be coming to read at UMass Lowell next Tuesday, April 26, 7 pm, O'Leary Library, 61 Wilder St. This event promises to be not only free, but awesome so don't miss it. And while you're there, make sure to congratulate her!

A full list of winners is available on the Pulitzer Prize website.