Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center presents a poetry workshop with acclaimed Mexican poet and translator Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, “Poetry in the Age of Pandemics.” As the months of the pandemic wear on, it has been increasingly difficult for creative individuals to stay productive. In the wake of uncertainty, overwhelming chaos, and general apathy at the state of …
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Coffee, Tea, and Poetry
Join Modesto Poet Laureate Salvatore Salerno and share a few poems from a book you’re currently reading or an old favorite. Topic: Coffee, Tea, and Poetry Time: Sep 19, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525183454?pwd=Z2dEK1lOSkZ3UDhYNTZSUVUvUzNpdz09 Meeting ID: 835 2518 3454 Passcode: 831998 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83525183454#,,,,*831998# US (San …
Coffee, Tea, and Poetry with Sal Salerno
Join Modesto Poet Laureate Sal Salerno & friends at 4 pm, and bring along some poetry you’ve been reading to share with others. Topic: Coffee, Tea, and Poetry Time: Aug 22, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83414790977?pwd=QXEyQjdpRHQrWS9IcCt4NlhLUHVxQT09 Meeting ID: 834 1479 0977 Passcode: 169568 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83414790977#,,,,*169568# US …
Summer Poetry Workshop “Time Travel Through Poetry”
In this workshop we will explore the past and future through poetry. Our history, science, mythology, and, most importantly, our imaginations will be our guides. Facilitated by Karen Baker, this free poetry writing workshop will begin at 1:00pm Pacific Time on Saturday, July 31, 2021. “A poem is the most efficient form of time travel” …
Poetry Book Club
Join host Gary Thomas for a discussion of The Wild Fox of Yemen by Threa Almontaser, published by Graywolf Press (2021) and winner of the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets in 2020, selected by Harryette Mullen. 5 copies of the book are available (while they last) to check out at the Modesto …