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.
SLaM on RyE will return this fall with poetry slams on Thursday, September 24th and Thursday, November 5th. There will be featured poets, an open mic, cash prizes, DJ Jimmy, and lots more. All this will take place at the Prospect Theater. Ticket links are still in the works, so more on this soon!
The Second Tuesday Poetry Series is happening at the Barkin’ Dog Grill! ~~940 11th Street, Modesto~~ Join us on December 8 at 6:00p.m. for a great reading, and come and enjoy a great dinner too. Ed Bearden Ed Bearden is Modesto's immediate past poet laureate and recipient of the 2007 literary arts award. His …
Come to the Barkin' Dog on Tuesday, January 12 for a great meal and some great poetry. The reading starts at 6:00 and this month will feature the terrific Kate Asche and poets from the New Year's Poetry Challenge. Don't miss out! Our featured reader will be Kate Asche. Her poetry has appeared in The …
The Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center is proud to announce its 4th Annual Poetry Festival featuring workshops with special guests Troy Jollimore and Heather Altfeld, luncheon, and poetry contest. 9:30 am - 4 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. $30 for MoSt members; $35 for non-members. (Hint: you should join.) *Participants are encouraged …
