Join us for cake and poetry as we celebrate the release of three new Sixteen Rivers Press collections: Alkali Sink by Stella Beratlis, World as We Left It by Helen Wickes, and The Orbit of Known Objects by Lisa Erin Robertson. “Stella Beratlis writes unforgettable poems that stir inside you long after you’ve finished reading them. Alkali …
Tix available at EventBrite: http://mopogala.eventbrite.com/ Our first year was so fun that we thought we should do it again. Enjoy food, drinks, and music while mingling with poetry-minded friends. Bid on silent auction items, including art from local artists, original crafts from local artisans, and poetry book baskets. Maybe even write a few lines of …
On August 20, there will be an exhibit and reading for Collision IV, the fourth collaboration between poets and photographers. 16 photographers worked with 16 poets to create new work and take new perspectives on existing work. Join us for the exhibit at the Mistlin Gallery on J Street, in downtown Modesto. The event starts …
A fundraiser for George A. Rogers Park which honors the memory of the much-loved George Rogers, teacher, poet, and musician, will be held on Sept 19. Information about tickets is in the flyer below. This event will also be the launch of the new chapbook of George’s poetry, definitely something to read and enjoy. All …
The Tuolumne Writers Retreat is coming up on September 25th-27th in Columbia. You can find out more at www.sonorawriters.org or by calling 209-743-8097. This will feature 16 writers' workshops, prose and poetry open mics, a Ghost Poetry Walk, guest speakers, book signings, and performances. It sounds like a lot of fun, so if you are interested …
The Northern California Women’s Music Festival will be held on October 23rd and 24th in downtown Modesto. This includes the poetry portion of the event with readings by the winners of the poetry contest and the launch of the chapbook honoring this festival. Buy your tickets now. Info at www.northerncaliforniawomensmusicfestival.com.
