Copper Canyon Press

Opera Premiere of Eleanor Wilner's Pandora Jones
2022-02-20 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Opera Premiere of Eleanor Wilner and Libby Larsen’s Pandora Jones
Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music presents the premiere of “Pandora Jones,” created by poet Eleanor Wilner and composer Libby Larsen. A Talkback session will follow the premiere of this opera.
Watch here: https://www.bwvp.org/pandora

Byrd's Books presents Write America with Arthur Sze
2022-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Byrd’s Books presents Write America with Arthur Sze
From the organizers:
Join us for the forty-eighth episode of Write America featuring Arthur Sze, Alice McDermott and Henry Louis Gates as they read and discuss their works intimating how the deep divisions in the country may be healed by the quiet power of art. Live on Crowdcast.
Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/write-america-arthur-sze/register

Literati Events presents Interview with Sarah Ruhl
2022-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Literati Events presents Interview with Sarah Ruhl
Austin Kleon sits down with Sarah Ruhl to talk about her work and her memoir Smile: The Story of a Face
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwRaZna7osc

2022 Blaney Lecture with Paisley Rekdal
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
2022 Blaney Lecture with Paisley Rekdal
From the organizers:
On Wednesday, February 23, at 4 p.m. PST / 7 p.m. EST, Paisley Rekdal will deliver the 2022 Blaney Lecture, “Beyond Empathy, Beyond the Archive: Notes on Poetic Representation.”
This virtual event is free to attend. A Q&A session will follow the lecture. ASL interpretation will be available.
More information will appear here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/wslom2wd/register?mc_cid=d225dc5586&mc_eid=9f3a067174

The Writers Studio presents a Craft Class with Ellen Bass
2022-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Writers Studio presents a Craft Class with Ellen Bass
From the organizers:
Join The Writers Studio on March 1st from 6:30 – 8:00pm EST for a virtual discussion with Ellen Bass and Gail Ford. Receive a link to the weekly Google Meet or stream the recording.
Register here: https://courses.writerstudio.com/courses/craft-class-taken-with-a-workshop-spring-2022

“Vast Library of the Female Mind:” the Life and Poetry of Ruth Stone
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
“Vast Library of the Female Mind:” the Life and Poetry of Ruth Stone
From the Organizer:
“Acclaimed Vermont poet Ruth Stone transformed her intense grief into poetry, using simple yet startling language. Nora Jacobson’s film “Vast Library of the Female Mind” provides an intimate look into Stone’s life and family. This screening will include panel discussion with Jacobson, former Vermont Poet Laureate Chard DeNiord, and a member of Ruth’s family.
The event will begin on Zoom. Attendees will be given a link to watch the film in its entirety. Once the film has completed, attendees are invited to rejoin the Zoom meeting to discuss the film with Nora Jacobson and Chard DeNiord.”
More info: https://www.vermonthumanities.org/event/ruth-stone-2/

The New School presents Nonfiction Forum with Victoria Chang
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The New School presents Nonfiction Forum with Victoria Chang
From the organizers:
Join us for a reading with author Victoria Chang as she sits down with Robert Polito, to discuss her new work.
Register here: https://event.newschool.edu/nonfiction-forum-victoria-chang

Reading Series with Jennifer L. Knox
2022-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Reading Series with Jennifer L. Knox
Reading series line up: Danny Caine, Leigh Chadwick, Mark Leidner and Jennifer L. Knox.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-ugrz4pHdYIACy-YIfn3lebtDcWDu93

Amherst College presents Poetry Reading featuring Philip Metres
2022-03-07 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Amherst College presents Poetry Reading featuring Philip Metres
Join Amherst College for a reading and conversation with Philip Metres on March 7, 2022. For the Five College community, this is an in-person event. Everyone else should please register in advance for the Zoom event.
Register here: https://amherstcollege.zoom.us/…/WN_Gazi6AZ9QSSSDZxHS080GQ

All About Women Opening Night Gala with Tishani Doshi
2022-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney Opera House
All About Women Opening Night Gala with Tishani Doshi, Amani Haydar, and Eliza Hull
From the organizers:
Writer and poet Tishani Doshi will perform her haunting poem “Girls Are Coming Out of the Woods” through words and dance. With a vocal performance by musician Eliza Hull, illustrated story-telling by Amani Haydar, author of The Mother Wound and more to be announced. Presented by Sydney Opera House.
Register here: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/festivals/all-about-women/livestreams.html#singletickets

Rooted in the Personal: Poetry by Forrest Gander and Lisa Russ Spaar
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4TH ST NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Rooted in the Personal: Poetry by Forrest Gander and Lisa Russ Spaar
From the organizers:
Forrest Gander and Lisa Russ Spaar read from their most recent collections. As part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, this event is FREE and open to the public. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT.Book sales and signing will follow.

Shadows of Grief: A Discussion with Victoria Chang and Kat Chow
2022-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4TH ST NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Shadows of Grief: A Discussion with Victoria Chang and Kat Chow
As part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, this event is FREE to attend and open to the public. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT. Book sales and signing follow.

Virginia Festival of the Book presents Poetry Reading featuring Victoria Chang
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4TH ST NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Virginia Festival of the Book presents Poetry Reading featuring Victoria Chang
From the organizers:
In partnership with the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards (AWBA) and as the closing event for the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, we present poets Victoria Chang (Obit) and Rita Dove (Playlist for the Apocalypse) as they read from and discuss their recent collections. Moderated by Karen Long.
In-person event only. More information here: https://www.vabook.org/events/2022/03/a-reading-with-victoria-chang-and-rita-dove/

Academy of American Poets presents reading with Arthur Sze
2022-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania Convention Center
Academy of American Poets presents reading with Arthur Sze
From the organizers:
Join the Academy of American Poets for a reading by Academy Chancellor Emeritus Arthur Sze and award-winning poets Meg Day and Kemi Alabi. Executive Director Jennifer Benka will introduce the event. ASL interpretation will be provided.
This is an in-person event at the AWP Conference.

Copper Canyon Press's Spring 2022 Launch Party Livestream
2022-03-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Copper Canyon Press’s Spring 2022 Launch Party Livestream
Register for our online poetry reading, benefit, and celebration of three new books from our spring season, featuring Chris Abani, Victoria Chang, and Dana Levin. Each will read from their new Copper Canyon Press collection, and participate in a discussion about the creative process moderated by Editor in Chief Michael Wiegers.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fDFREkqdRjuT0sOEbYRXTQ

Scissortail Creative Writing Festival features Arthur Sze
2022-03-31 08:00 - 2022-04-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | East Central University
Scissortail Creative Writing Festival features Arthur Sze
From the organizers:
The annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival returns to ECU campus March 31-April 2, marking the 17th festival to take place. Sze, Berney and Givhan will highlight the three-day festival.
This is an in-person event.

Akwaeke Emezi's "Content Warning: Everything" Book Launch
2022-04-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Akwaeke Emezi’s Content Warning: Everything Book Launch
Elliott Bay Book Company, Cave Canem, and Copper Canyon Press present Akwaeke Emezi‘s debut poetry collection with Evie Shockley. The book launch will be virtually hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company.

Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, 5:30 PM PT

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/akwaeke-emezi-content-warning-everything-with-evie-shockley-tickets-292788908507

Public Radio Tulsa presents 23rd Annual Guest Poet Series with Ellen Bass
2022-04-06 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, United States
Public Radio Tulsa presents 23rd Annual Guest Poet Series with Ellen Bass from 10 am to 8 pm CST.
From the organizers:
“Oklahoma City University will host public presentations by celebrated poet Ellen Bass on April 6 for the 23rd annual Thatcher Hoffman Smith Poetry Series. Our first event at 10:00AM and a follow-up event at 8:00PM. A chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, Bass has received many awards and recognitions for her work including a finalist designation for the Paterson Poetry Prize, the Publishers Triangle Award, the Milt Kessler Poetry Award, the Lambda Literary Award and the Northern California Book Award. She is the author of 10 books, including recent poetry titles “Like a Beggar” and “The Human Line” published by the Copper Canyon Press. Her latest book of poems, “Indigo,” was released just last year. “Ellen Bass has written these poems in service and celebration of Eros, the life force that can wake us, the weary citizens of this all too broken world,” described fellow poet Marie Howe. “The poems know what they contend with; they don’t flinch. Then they sing their joy.” Join us for live readings, discussion, and workshops led by Ellen Bass herself. Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates regarding this event you won’t want to miss!”
Register here: https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/community-calendar/event/23rd-annual-guest-poet-series-featuring-ellen-bass

Appalachian State University presents Tyree Daye
2022-04-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University presents Craft Talk with Tyree Daye
Join Appalachian State University for an in-person craft talk and reading with poet Tyree Daye on Thursday, April 7th.
More details here:
https://english.appstate.edu/node/906

Elliott Bay Book Company presents Poetry Reading with Kelli Russell Agodon
2022-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elliot Bay Book Company
Elliott Bay Book Company presents Poetry Reading with Kelli Russell Agodon
From the organizer:
Susan Rich and Kelli Russell Agodon, two superb poets of Seattle and home country across the water from Seattle give this joint in person reading from their new books. Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. Live & In-Person at Elliott Bay Book Company. Registration is not required.
Info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/susan-rich-and-kelli-russell-agodon-instore-poetry-event-registration-298896346017?fbclid=IwAR1YNPylBmyeWHiw5gx9Qap3n5HCWUI23lTq5f4Kxm_UFNmjSsH437tNszg

Christopher Soto Book Launch Tour
2022-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA, United States
Christopher Soto Book Launch Tour
From the organizers:
Join Christopher Soto at Beyond Baroque, CA in celebration of their debut collection, Diaries of a Terrorist. In person event.

Christopher Soto Virtual Book Launch Tour
2022-04-12 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Christopher Soto Virtual Book Launch Tour
From the organizers:
Join Christopher Soto for an online book launch in celebration of their debut collection, Diaries of a Terrorist. Hosted by Caits Meissner of PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing.
More info coming soon.

The Shipman Agency presents a Craft Seminar with Nikki Wallschlaeger
2022-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Shipman Agency presents a Craft Seminar with Nikki Wallschlaeger
Join Nikki Wallschlaeger for a craft seminar titled “Cosmic Poetics: Writing with the Poetry of Sun Ra” on Wednesday, April 13 + 20 from 6:00-8:00pm ET.
Register here: https://www.theshipmanagency.com/classes/craft-seminar-cosmic-poetics-writing-with-the-poetry-of-sun-ra-with-nikki-wallschlaeger

Christopher Soto Book Launch Tour
2022-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Christopher Soto Book Launch Tour
From the organizers:
Join Christopher Soto at Green Apple Books in celebration of their debut collection, Diaries of a Terrorist. In person event.

Dana Levin Book Launch w/ Diane Seuss and Jane Huffman
2022-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Dana Levin Book Launch w/ Diane Seuss and Jane Huffman
Join Dana Levin and the fantabulous Diane Seuss & Jane Huffman to celebrate the publication of her new book, Now Do You Know Where You Are.
Streaming here: https://www.left-bank.com/event/dana-levin-diane-seuss-jane-huffman-now-do-you-know-where-you-are

UCM and National Book Foundation present Victoria Chang
2022-04-20 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Central Missouri
UCM and National Book Foundation present Victoria Chang
UCM and National Book Foundation will hold a reading and conversation with National Book Foundation Award-honored authors Victoria Chang (“OBIT”) and Min Jin Lee (“Pachinko”). The event is planned for 4 -5:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, April 20 in Hendricks Hall on the University of Central Missouri campus.
RSVP here: https://www.nationalbook.org/events/nbf-presents-epics-of-memory/

Dana Levin Santa Fe Book Launch
2022-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Dana Levin Santa Fe Book Launch
Join Dana Levin for a reading and conversation with Copper Canyon Press Publicist, Ryo Yamaguchi.

Dana Levin Book Launch with Paul Tran
2022-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | High Low Building, 3301 Washington, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Dana Levin Book Launch with Paul Tran
Join Dana Levin and Paul Tran for a reading, conversation, and celebration of their new books.

Katonah Poetry Series presents Arthur Sze
2022-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Katonah Village Library
Katonah Poetry Series presents Arthur Sze
Join the Katonah Poetry Series for an in-person poetry reading featuring Arthur Sze.

The Merwin Conservancy presents Poems for the Planet featuring Tishani Doshi
2022-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Merwin Conservancy
The Merwin Conservancy presents Poems for the Planet featuring Tishani Doshi
From the organizer:
In honor of National Poetry Month, The Merwin Conservancy hosts a virtual poetry reading with Kwame Dawes, Tishani Doshi, Robert Hass, and Brenda Hillman, poets featured in the anthology Here: Poems for the Planet (Copper Canyon Press, 2019). Through the lens of poetry, this book looks at our fellow humans and animals, the beauty around us, and the problems we face, and asks for a renewed sense of courage, in place of the fear that so often leads to indifference and cynicism. The book’s editor Elizabeth J. Coleman will also be present to share the inspiration behind the book.
Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/PoemsForThePlanet/register
