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Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple presents Encountering Each Other: Arab and Jewish Poets in Conversation with Philip Metres and Adam Sol
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple presents Encountering Each Other: Arab and Jewish Poets in Conversation with Philip Metres and Adam Sol at 7 pm EST.
From the organizers:
“Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk will host a discussion on Zoom between two remarkable poets: Philip Metres and Adam Sol. They will share poems from their recent books, and talk about friendship, politics, and faith. Those who attend this virtual program will receive copies of Philip Metres’ most recent book of poetry, Shrapnel Maps, and Adam Sol’s most recent book of poetry, Broken Dawn Blessings.”
Register here: https://www.fairmounttemple.org/home-2/temple-calendar/?mc_id=5158

University of Scranton's Department of English & Theatre presents University Reading Series with Kayleb Rae Candrilli
2021-11-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave,, Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
University of Scranton’s Department of English & Theatre presents University Reading Series with Kayleb Rae Candrilli at 6:30 pm EST.
From the organizers:
“The Department of English & Theatre, with support from Women’s & Gender Studies, S.A.F.E. (Scranton Alliance for Equity), the Rainbow Royals, and a diversity initiatives grant from the Office of Equity and Diversity will present award-winning trans poet Kayleb Rae Candrilli at the upcoming University Reading Series event. November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Brennan Hall 228, The Pearn Auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. This free event is open to the public.”
More information here: https://news.scranton.edu/articles/2021/11/gen-poet-candrilli-11-12-21.shtml

The Well Review presents “I,” a poetry workshop session with tutor Ellen Bass
2021-11-11 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin)
In Cycle 3: The First Person, a 2021 Poetry Cycle offered by The Well Review, Ellen Bass will be a poetry workshop tutor during Session 2: “I” on November 11 from 8 to 10 p.m. (Irish Standard Time) via Zoom.
From the organizers:
Cycle 3: The First Person (November)
€300.00

Session One: The First Person and Reality, Guest Speaker: Dr. Anil Seth
Session Two: “I” Poetry Workshop, Tutor: Ellen Bass
Session Three: “Are we here yet?” Poetry Workshop Tutor: Sarah Byrne
Session Four: Reflections and Group Reading
All sessions will take place live on Zoom Thursdays 8pm-10pm (Irish Standard Time).
Cycle Three: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November 2021
All cycles also include one 1:1 poetry surgery appointment with Sarah over Zoom

Our new poetry cycles bring together professional poets, scientists and practitioners and connect them with writers who are at any stage of their creative development.
The introductory and reflection sessions are led by Sarah Byrne and will include close readings, writing exercises and craft conversations. Materials will be provided to all participants ahead of sessions.
Each cycle (Sleep, Childhood, The First Person) will have two guests, usually during the middle weeks.
Sleep: Dr. Robert Stickgold (Lecture & Q&A) and Mary-Jane Holmes (Interactive Poetry Workshop)
Childhood: Eoghan Dalton (Lecture & Q&A) and Matthew Dickman (Interactive Poetry Workshop)
The First Person: Dr. Anil Seth (Lecture & Q&A) and Ellen Bass (Interactive Poetry Workshop)
All sessions will happen on Zoom. Places are limited to eight participants per cycle. You are welcome to register for more than one cycle. In addition to the four Zoom meetings, you will also receive a 1:1 editorial session with Sarah Byrne during the course.
COURSE REGISTRATION & BREAKDOWN OF SESSIONS:
www.thewellreview.com/well-review-poetry-cycles-2021-1
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: info@thewellreview.com

Ellen Bass’ poetry books include Indigo (Copper Canyon Press, 2020), Like a Beggar (Copper Canyon, 2014), The Human Line (Copper Canyon, 2007), and Mules of Love (BOA, 2002). She co-edited with Florence Howe the first major anthology of women’s poetry, No More Masks! (Doubleday, 1973). Her poems have frequently appeared in The New Yorker, American Poetry Review, and many other journals. Among her honours are Fellowships from The Guggenheim Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council, The Lambda Literary Award, and three Pushcart Prizes. Ellen is also co-author of The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (Harper Collins, 1988) and Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth and Their Allies (Harper Collins, 1996). Ellen founded poetry workshops at Salinas Valley State Prison and at the Santa Cruz County jails, and she teaches in the MFA program in writing at Pacific University. She is currently serving as a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Ellen’s work was published in Issue One of The Well Review (2017).
Register here: https://www.thewellreview.com/well-review-poetry-cycles-2021-1/donate-35-m84yg-a6hgd

Poetry Is Normal Presents the Two Kellies with Kelly Cressio-Moeller and Kelli Russell Agodonon
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Poetry Is Normal Presents the Two Kellies (Kelly Cressio-Moeller and Kelli Russell Agodonon) on Facebook Live at 7 pm CST.
From the organizers:
“Two poets with plenty in common will read from their new books on Tuesday, November 16, 7-8 pm Central Time on YouTube as part of the library’s ongoing Poetry is Normal Presents guest poet series supported by the Normal Public Library Foundation. The video will also be uploaded to NPL’s YouTube channel after the event. Virtual readings in 2021 have allowed poets and audience members from all over to attend.
Besides their own first names, Kelli with an “i” and Kelly with a “y” also have Two Sylvias in common. Kelli Russell Agodon is cofounder of Two Sylvias Press, which published Kelly Cressio-Moeller’s book, Shade of Blue Trees. Agodon will be reading from her newest book, Dialogues with Rising Tides.”
More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3054177588172235/

EcoTheo Collective presents LOGOS with Carolyn Forche and Valzhyna Mort
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The EcoTheo Collective presents LOGOS with Carolyn Forché and Valzhyna Mort at 7 pm EST.
From the organizers:
“LOGOS Collective Collective Gatherings are ‘liturgically-inflected’ reading events, which engage audience participation. Join us on Zoom or stream via FacebookLIVE (LOGOS Collective). All are welcome!”
Register here: https://www.ecotheo.org/upcoming-events/logos-presents-carolyn-forche

Sarmaya Salon presents Finding Rhythm and Rapture in Chennai with Tishani Doshi
2021-11-19 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Sarmaya Salon presents Finding Rhythm and Rapture in Chennai with Tishani Doshi at 6 pm IST.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ahRA9IDFRu2NlZdV4VK9a

EcoTheo Collective presents A Liturgically Inflected Poetry Reading with Jericho Brown and Marilyn Nelson
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
EcoTheo Collective presents A Liturgically Inflected Poetry Reading with Jericho Brown and Marilyn Nelson at 7 pm EST.
More information here: https://www.ecotheo.org/upcoming-events/jericho-brown-marilyn-nelson-a-liturgically-inflected-poetry-reading

University of Notre Dame presents Literatures of Annihilation, Exile & Resistance: Political Violence and the Literary Subject with Salwa Ismail, Solmaz Sharif and Roger Reeves
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
University of Notre-Dame presents Literatures of Annihilation, Exile & Resistance: Political Violence and the Literary Subject with Salwa Ismail, Solmaz Sharif and Roger Reeves at 12 pm EST.
Register here: https://sites.nd.edu/literatures-of-annihilation-exile-resistance/old/

Copper Canyon Press presents Jim Harrison: Complete Poems book launch with Amy Hundley, John Freeman, Peter Lewis and Joseph Bednarik
2021-12-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Copper Canyon Press presents Jim Harrison: Complete Poems Book Launch with Amy Hundley, John Freeman, Peter Lewis and Joseph Bednarik at 5:15 pm PST.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ORvpXnOZRXCWaN0nruvuqg

Third Place Books presents Virtual Event featuring Kelli Russell Agodon and Maggie Smith
2022-01-19 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Third Place Books presents Virtual Event featuring Kelli Russell Agodon and Maggie Smith
Event Description:
Third Place Books welcomes local poet Kelli Russell Agodon, publisher of Two Sylvias Press in Seattle and teacher at the Rainier Writing Workshop, for a virtual reading from her latest collection, Dialogues with Rising Tides. She will be joined in conversation by Maggie Smith, the beloved bestselling author of Goldenrod: Poems, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, and more.
This event will be broadcast live on Zoom. Registering will provide you with a unique access link in an email. During the event, you can ask questions using the Q&A feature, or chat with fellow attendees. A recording of the event will be made available and emailed to all who register.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fuVeVDCOTdqWu_PvvXI7UQ

Hugo House presents Ask an Editor with Elaina Ellis
2022-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hugo House presents Ask an Editor with Elaina Ellis at 12 pm PST.
From the organizers:
“Join Elaina Ellis, Editor of Copper Canyon Press, for a free one-hour Q&A. Elaina will offer some of her expert tips, tricks, and advice on the art and craft of editing. Come to the call with questions about your work-in-progress or for ideas about how to get on the road to publication.
Registration is limited, so RSVP at the “Tickets” link today. If you RSVP but cannot make the event, please notify our registrar at lily@hugohouse.org so we can open that space to another participant.”
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO2grzoqGdMjo2Nre-D4_-yZ4Q7KY1jJ

Kenyon Review presents Issue Launch featuring Cate Marvin
2022-01-26 19:00 (America/New_York)
Kenyon Review presents Issue Launch featuring Cate Marvin, Cameron Awkward-Rich, and Lan Samantha Chang
From the organizers:
Join us for the virtual launch of our January/February issue, featuring contributors Cate Marvin, Cameron Awkward-Rich, and Lan Samantha Chang. Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 PM EST.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81191954637

San Francisco Bay Area Theater Company presents I, Too, Sing America with work by Gwendolyn Brooks, Denise Froham,Victoria Chang, Langston Hughes and others
2022-01-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company presents I, Too, Sing America with work by Gwendolyn Brooks, Denise Froham, Victoria Chang, Langston Hughes and others at 8 pm PST.
From the organizers:
“I, Too, Sing America” was conceived by composer Othello Jefferson as a love letter to his daughters; a work that reflected them on the stage. The show aims to represent a fuller picture of people of color in theater by telling stories that don’t solely focus on oppression and pain but also include ambition, competition, triumph, tradition, joy, and reflection. With a diverse cast of singers, actors, poets, and performers, “I, Too, Sing America” honors and weaves the perspectives and experiences of American artists of color with poetry, song, music and movement, featuring original compositions by Othello Jefferson.
The performances of “I, Too, Sing America” are January 28 to February 13 – Thu 8PM, Fri 8PM, Sat 2PM, Sat 8PM, Sun 8PM. With a company of twenty-five dancers and singers, “I, Too, Sing America” highlights poetic works by artists including “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks, “Accents” by Denise Froham, “Once Barbie Chang Worked” by Victoria Chang, “I, Too” by Langston Hughes, and more. The performances are under the musical direction Othello Jefferson with direction by Jamie Yuen-Shore and choreographic direction by Christine Chung.”
More information here: https://www.sfbatco.org/2022-upcoming-shows/i-too-sing-america-jbp4r

Jewish Poetry Festival featuring Ellen Bass
2022-02-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Jewish Poetry Festival featuring Ellen Bass
From the organizers:
Join us for a virtual reading with Ellen Bass and for the question-and-answer period that follows her reading.
Join here: https://www.jewishboston.com/events/jewish-poetry-festival-ellen-bass/

WSU presents Virtual Reading with Natalie Diaz
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WSU presents Virtual Reading with Natalie Diaz
From the organizers:
The Washington State University Common Reading Program and the Visiting Writers Series (VWS) will co-sponsor a reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and author Natalie Diaz at 6 p.m. PST Wednesday, Feb. 9 via YouTube Live.
The event is open to the public and free of charge. A question-and-answer session will follow the virtual reading.
Join here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VvOin5djdg

Anthropocene Book Club reads Natalie Diaz's When My Brother Was An Aztec
2022-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Anthropocene Book Club reads Natalie Diaz‘s When My Brother Was An Aztec
From the organizers:
City Lit’s Anthropocene Book Club is reading Natalie Diaz‘s When My Brother Was An Aztec for February.
More info here: https://www.citylitbooks.com/event/anthropocene-when-my-brother-was-aztec

Soul Bone Lit Fest presents Jennifer L. Knox & Nikki Wallschlaeger
2022-02-09 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Soul Bone Lit Fest presents Jennifer L. Knox & Nikki Wallschlaeger
From the organizers:
This is a free public reading featuring poets Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, Jennifer L. Knox, Nikki Wallschlaeger, and Rustin Larson. Presented by Soul Bone Literary Festival and MIU’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-reading-registration-258272047647?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Black Mountain Institute presents Breakout Writers Series with Leila Chatti
2022-02-09 22:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Black Mountain Institute presents Breakout Writers Series with Leila Chatti
From the organizers:
Join Leila Chatti as she teaches us to use poetic forms to look directly at faith, personal stories, and stigmatized conditions.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakout-writers-series-leila-chatti-tickets-166425803057

McNally Jackson Books presents Alex Dmitrov and Richie Hofmann
2022-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | McNally Jackson Books, 4 Fulton St, New York, NY, 10038, United States
McNally Jackson Books presents Alex Dmitrov and Richie Hofmann
From the organizers:
Join McNally Jackson Independent Booksellers for a book launch featuring “A Hundred Lovers” by Richie Hofmann in conversation with Alex Dmitrov
In-person event. RSVP required.

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.
