Sunday, June 5, 2005

CriticsÕ picks for the week of June 5-12

Poetry Machine

Friday: It's mobile, it's interactive, it's public art: Artist Julia Cole debuts her "Poetry Machine" Friday at Center On Contemporary Art (CoCA) with a celebration and a debate on the state of public art in Seattle, moderated by John Boylan. Also on the lineup are spoken-word performances by Christa Bell, Iese Ionatana and Laura Piece Kelly. 6 p.m. Friday at 410 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle (206-728-1980 or www.cocaseattle.org). "Poetry Machine" will remain at CoCA until June 12, then travel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (June 13), the foyer of On The Boards (June 14, 15) and Seattle Center (June 16, 17).

Sheila Farr