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Richard Doiron's status as an author got a substantial boost on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, as his friends Art Smith, formerly personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, and Smith's long-time partner, artist Jesus Salgueiro were wed in Washington, D.C. Richard authored the couple's wedding vows (as requested) and many publications, including the Washington Post reported "not a dry eye" at the ceremony, which was attended by 500 people, including many high-ranking politicians, entertainers, media personalities and invited guests from various parts of the globe. Excerpts from the vows made it into the Post and other publications of note.
Smith, also a best-selling author, is now owner and operator of restaurants in both Chicago and Washington, while Salgueiro continues to distinguish himself as a world-class artist (see above painting). The two founded "Common Threads" in 2003, a non-profit organization which helps bridge social boundaries by teaching children about nutrition and physical well-being, as well as fostering an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. The pair were named Chicagoans of the year in 2006 for their charitable endeavours.
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Richard Doiron's poem "Ode To Keats" was recently awarded first place in World Poetry's John Keats Special Celebration contest, conducted in conjunction with the September 18 release of the film Bright Star by TVA Films of London, England. The historical romance is based on the life of the famous English Romantic poet and his relationship with Fanny Browne. Richard's poem was read in English by Ariadne Sawyer and in Spanish by Alejandro Mujica-Olea on World Poetry Café Radio, CFRO, 102.7 F.M. on September 15. His poem, along with those of the other two prize-winners, was also read in the Vancouver theatre where the film was sneak-previewed on Sept. 16. Winners of the competition received passes to the new film, as well as movie posters. |
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