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May 13
Coming Soon: Summer Poetry Workshops
MoSt is partnering with Stanislaus County library to bring you a series of four poetry workshops this summer at the downtown Modesto library branch. Workshops are free and open to the public. Check our events calendar for more information. Wed., June 15, 6-8pm — Gillian Wegener, Poetry of Place Sat., July 16 from 1-3 — …
May 13
Save the Date! U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
Our current U.S. Poet Laureate, Juan Felipe Herrera, is returning to his home state of California and presenting at our very own Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock on Sept. 18! Thanks to the Carnegie and a generous grant from Prime Shine Foundation, MoSt Poetry is thrilled to provide you with this opportunity to meet an …
Mar 08
Announcing Our Poetry Festival Contest Winners
We are proud to congratulate our winning poets from the 2016 Modesto Poetry Festival’s poetry contest. Names and winning poem titles are listed below by category. Thank you to everyone who attended for making this year’s event another success! Bird Life 1st Linda Toren for untitled poem 2nd Lynn M. Hansen for “Gleaners” 3rd Nancy …
Mar 04
Save the Date for our Annual Benefit!
MoSt Poetry Center’s annual benefit gala will take place on April 17th, 2-5 pm, at the Barkin’ Dog Grill in Modesto. Join us for a memorable afternoon of poetry, food, wine, music, and more–stay tuned for more information.
Feb 22
Lunch Poems Video Series on YouTube
UC Berkeley’s noontime poetry reading series Lunch Poems–directed by Robert Hass–has its own YouTube playlist! Check out some great readings by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Dan Bellm, Arthur Sze, Indigo Moor, and many more.