The Wild East recently caught up with American comedy writer, artist and now singer/musician Trista di Genova, who is following her bliss in Taiwan after performing her debut ‘Riding with the Wind’ at Chez Maurice in Tamsui on Christmas Eve. She calls on other would-be artists to ‘carry a guitar
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Passion for Painting in di Genova’s SEXY CITYSCAPES
The Wild East / Arts & Entertainment Starting this month, two American artists Trista di Genova and Megan Angele are exhibiting their work in a two-woman show at DV8 in Taipei, opening this Sunday 2pm-2am. The two are featured in this month’s Centered on Taipei magazine. Trista di Genova is
Read moreTwo-woman art show, SEXY CITYSCAPES, opening Nov. 9
SexyCityscapes-Poster The Wild East / Arts & Entertainment In this two-part interview, The Wild East interviews Megan Angele and Trista di Genova, in the lead up to their two-woman show SEXY CITYSCAPES, opening at DV8 bar in Taipei Nov. 9, 2014. Megan is a classically trained painter from Oregon who
Read moreFOREIGN AUTHORS FARRAH FURTADO, TRISTA dI GENOVA @ Apex Bookstore Taipei
ELIAS EK x FARRAH FURTADO x TRISTA DI GENOVA x JONATHAN M. HEMMINGS BOOK DISCUSSION x SIGNING EVENT @ APEX BOOKSTORE TAIPEI: On July 19 Saturday afternoon, four foreign writers Farrah Furtado (Canada), Trista di Genova (America), Elias Ek from Sweden, and Jonathan M. Hemmings (South Africa). These four noted
Read moreDavid Wood’s book launch ‘absolutely successful’
The Wild East / Entertainment BIRDS IN CAGES AT THE BIKE REPAIR SHOP is David Wood’s first book of poems, and on Saturday, April 12th 2014 we invited you to join us at Retro Coffee, for a night of poetry and song. Several Poets and Songwriters from around Taiwan performed,
Read moreNewsflash! U.S. writer/publisher declares presidential candidacy
The Wild East / Politics “I’m taking this opportunity,” April 1st, April Fools Day, “because it’s time for fools like you and me, to rush into democracy.” Presidential candidate Trista di Genova has declared presidential candidacy — while abroad. During her announcement at the speaker’s podium of the Taiwan student-occupied
Read moreLiterary high felt at Taichung ‘Writ’ events
The Writ is a quarterly literary event that takes place at the Taichung Refuge, in the exotic setting of the former Dongshan Amusement Park. In December, “This may be The LAST Writ at The Refuge Community, so we want to make it a good one!” says Boston Paul, Refuge director.
Read more’20 questions’ with author Trista di Genova
By Mandy Chang, Wild East Exclusives Q. What’s your name? Trista di Genova Q. How many people are there in your family? I don’t know. Maybe 7 billion? Q. What is your star sign? Capricorn Q. Where are you from? Tucson, Arizona USA Q: How long does it take to
Read moreTrista di Genova joins ATAYAL board of directors
The Wild East The ATAYAL organization officially welcomes Trista di Genova as a member of its Board of Directors Tainan City, Taiwan – May 13, 2013 – The ATAYAL Organization officially welcomed Trista di Genova to its board of directors on Monday. Trista has attended ATAYAL events in Taiwan and
Read more‘Taiwan Book Fest 2’ features local writers @ Huashan
The Wild East / Culture TAIWAN BOOK FEST 2 is at Huashan Arts Center in Taipei (but a better – bigger, quieter – venue than Alleycats) noon to 6pm on April 21, this Sunday. Says organizing author John Ross, “I’ve got Elias Eks (a business book) and Richard Saunders (his
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