About this Event
Beyond Baroque presents an afternoon of poetry and photography with Charlotte Ward, Malibu Poet Laureate (2025–2027), and award-winning photographer Christopher Ward, featuring selections from their collaborative book Atmosphere: Infinite Malibu. Through a multimedia presentation, Christopher's photographs will be projected page by page as Charlotte reads the poems written in response to each image.
Captured over two decades from a single promontory 1,100 feet above sea level, the photographs offer sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding natural landscape. Inspired by the panorama that unfolds from their home in Malibu, the Wards' collaboration celebrates the passage of time, the beauty of the natural world, and the remarkable place they have called home for twenty years.
Charlotte Ward has co-authored The Home Birth Book, Simply Live It Up, and multiple editions of the Gem Book Publishers series. A poet at heart, she hosts a longstanding writing group and creative writing events in Malibu. Christopher Ward is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Vogue, and on NPR/APM. An accomplished composer and producer, his film credits include The Lion King, Blackfish, Crimson Tide, and Walk the Line.
About the authors
Charlotte Ward, Malibu Poet Laureate, 2025-2027, wrote Atmosphere: Infinite Malibu. She co-authored The Home Birth Book, Doubleday; Simply Live It Up: Brief Solutions, Purposeful Press; andmultiple editions of Diamonds, Emeralds, Gem Care, Jade, Opals, Pearls, Phenomenal Gems, and Rubies& Sapphires, Gem Book Publishers. She has edited many business projects, six books on life coaching,and three memoirs. With a BA in English and a teaching certificate, University of Florida, and an MLS with Distinction, Georgetown University, she holds credentials in the MBTI, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, PhotoReading, and Success Unlimited Network®. A poet at heart, Charlotte hosts alongstanding writing group and creative writing events in Malibu.
Christopher Ward is a multi-platinum producer, assistant, and composer on Oscar- andGrammy-awarded films including The Lion King, Speed, Blackfish, Crimson Tide, Tarzan, True Romance,No Time For Nuts, Twister, Pearl Harbor, and Walk The Line. He produced the world recordings for theTony-winning The Lion King on Broadway, scored Emmy Award-winning television, sang and composedmusic on Con Air and Bad Boys. His award-winning photos have appeared in National Geographic andVogue and on NPR/APM. His books include The Best of Iceland; I’m a Baby Whale; The All-True, TotallyWild Adventures of a Baby Whale; Amazon #1, Chewed Art: The Art of Deconstruction; andAtmosphere:Infinite Malibu. When not exploring the world or photographing humpback whales, tiger sharks, andleopards, Christopher resides in Malibu.
Doors Open: 1:30 PM I Readings: 2:00 PM
About Beyond Baroque
Beyond Baroque is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.
Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.
Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, staff, fellow attendees, or performers.
Event venue & nearby stays
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, United States
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