John H. Ames Reading Series - Dominique Garay and Oscar Rios March 21, 2010

Dominique, born and raised in Lincoln, is interested in writing and performing poetry, especially slam poetry and in writing plays. He was a featured poet on an NET television program, Ted Kooser's Poetry: Capturing the Moment with U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser and Friends. Oscar, originally from Mexico, performs music with a number of traditional South American instruments. Together, they successfully combine poetry and music, bringing an exciting experience to their audiences. They have produced a CD, "Corazon," and are working on a children's book that includes a CD.

Official Website: http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/depts/hr/ames.htm