Jan. 17th: Happy Birthday to William Stafford!
Jan. 17th, 7-9 pm: The Writers' Dojo (7518 N. Chicago Ave., Portland) hosts "House of Words," with a writing/sharing activity, followed by information on the digital resources available at the William Stafford Archives for teachers, writers, and everyone else. Celebrate William Stafford's birthday this way with Kim Stafford and Stafford Writing Fellows Sara Guest and Jeff Coleman.
Jan. 18th, 7:30 pm: The Moth comes to Portland. A surprise lineup is in store for this storytelling event in which performers work without scripts, notes, or props. At Gerding Theater (128 NW 11th Ave.), $25.
Jan. 18th, 7:30 pm: Ursula K. Le Guin and editor Margaret Killjoy are both contributors to the collection of essays, Mythmakers and Lawbreakers. At Powell's City of Books they will discuss the political aspects of modern fiction.
Jan. 21st, 5:30 pm: Third Thursday Poets celebrates 6 years with its monthly reading from prominent area readers including Clem Starck and Tim Applegate. Held at The Tea Party Bookshop in Salem, OR.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
Spotlighted Literary Events
Jan. 5th, 7 pm: William Stafford birthday celebration at the Newport Public Library (35 NW Nye Street, Newport, Oregon). Special presentation of Stafford's last recorded public reading. Attendees should also bring their favorite Stafford poem to read.
Jan. 5th, 7:30 pm: Christopher Hitchens, journalist and cultural critic, speaks as part of the Portland Arts and Lectures series. Hitchens was also a 2007 National Book Award nominee for God Is Not Great. Grab a seat at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway) in Portland. Tickets are $30.
Jan. 7th, 7:30 pm: Nonfiction writer Daniel Nester reads from his new humorous collection entitled "How to be Inappropriate" at Powell's on Hawthorne.
*More Stafford birthday celebrations in the coming weeks!
Jan. 5th, 7:30 pm: Christopher Hitchens, journalist and cultural critic, speaks as part of the Portland Arts and Lectures series. Hitchens was also a 2007 National Book Award nominee for God Is Not Great. Grab a seat at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway) in Portland. Tickets are $30.
Jan. 7th, 7:30 pm: Nonfiction writer Daniel Nester reads from his new humorous collection entitled "How to be Inappropriate" at Powell's on Hawthorne.
*More Stafford birthday celebrations in the coming weeks!
Friday, May 08, 2009
Spotlighted Literary Events
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with Portland writer and scholar Judith Arcana.
Judith’s prose books about motherhood, Our Mothers’ Daughters and Every Mother’s Son, are classic feminist analyses of mothering in the USA. Her poetry collection, What if your mother, examines a constellation of motherhood themes you won’t find in Hallmark cards: abortion, adoption, miscarriage, the biotechnology of pregnancy & childbirth, and truth-telling about real live mothers. Judith’s special guest will be Leanne Grabel, longtime Portland poet/performer, whose current work examines the lives of Oregon daughters and mothers caught between some very sharp rocks & the hardest of hard places.
When: 3pm
Where: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, 8 B NE Killingsworth St.
Cost: Free
For more information call 503-232-6003 or visit the events page at http://www.inotherwords.org/NASApp/store/IndexJsp and juditharcana.com.
Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16, 2009
Thursday, May 14 begins a three-day consideration of poetry and peace from and beyond the life and writing of William Stafford. The symposium titled Another World Instead, begins at the NW Film center, with the premiere of a Every War Has Two Losers. Based on the book Every Way Has Two Losers: William Stafford on Peace & Way (Milkweed Editions,2003).
On Friday (at the First Unitarian Church), there will be a class taught by Kim Stafford (literary executor of the Estate of William Stafford) to explore connections between the writing of poetry and the life of witness for peace. Friday evening, there will be a poetry reading in the Spirit of William Stafford with reading by Abayo Animashaum, Tim Barnes, Andrea Hopkins, Fred Marchant, Kim Stafford, Mary Szybist, and others.
On Saturday (at the First Unitarian Church), the main Symposium will be an opportunity to consider how William Stafford's life of witness through poetry may inform our opportunities for literary citizenship in a time of war. Presentations will include Teaching Peace, Camp Angel, and Learning Poetry.
In addition, presenters will share information about the William Stafford Archive, now available online: http://www.staffordarchives.org.
For further information about the Symposium, please visit the Web site.
When: see Web site for details
Where: Lewis & Clark, MSC 85, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road and First Unitarian Church, Eliot Chapel, 1011 SW 12th Ave
Cost: see Web site for details
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with Portland writer and scholar Judith Arcana.
Judith’s prose books about motherhood, Our Mothers’ Daughters and Every Mother’s Son, are classic feminist analyses of mothering in the USA. Her poetry collection, What if your mother, examines a constellation of motherhood themes you won’t find in Hallmark cards: abortion, adoption, miscarriage, the biotechnology of pregnancy & childbirth, and truth-telling about real live mothers. Judith’s special guest will be Leanne Grabel, longtime Portland poet/performer, whose current work examines the lives of Oregon daughters and mothers caught between some very sharp rocks & the hardest of hard places.
When: 3pm
Where: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, 8 B NE Killingsworth St.
Cost: Free
For more information call 503-232-6003 or visit the events page at http://www.inotherwords.org/NASApp/store/IndexJsp and juditharcana.com.
Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16, 2009
Thursday, May 14 begins a three-day consideration of poetry and peace from and beyond the life and writing of William Stafford. The symposium titled Another World Instead, begins at the NW Film center, with the premiere of a Every War Has Two Losers. Based on the book Every Way Has Two Losers: William Stafford on Peace & Way (Milkweed Editions,2003).
On Friday (at the First Unitarian Church), there will be a class taught by Kim Stafford (literary executor of the Estate of William Stafford) to explore connections between the writing of poetry and the life of witness for peace. Friday evening, there will be a poetry reading in the Spirit of William Stafford with reading by Abayo Animashaum, Tim Barnes, Andrea Hopkins, Fred Marchant, Kim Stafford, Mary Szybist, and others.
On Saturday (at the First Unitarian Church), the main Symposium will be an opportunity to consider how William Stafford's life of witness through poetry may inform our opportunities for literary citizenship in a time of war. Presentations will include Teaching Peace, Camp Angel, and Learning Poetry.
In addition, presenters will share information about the William Stafford Archive, now available online: http://www.staffordarchives.org.
For further information about the Symposium, please visit the Web site.
When: see Web site for details
Where: Lewis & Clark, MSC 85, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road and First Unitarian Church, Eliot Chapel, 1011 SW 12th Ave
Cost: see Web site for details
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Spotlighted Literary Events
Date: Tuesday, January 13
For many people, the start of a new year means writing a list of new goals or dreams to accomplish. Is there always something holding you back from realizing these dreams? Raphael Cushnir reads from his new book, The Thing Holding You Back, at Powell's Cedar Hills. Cushnir believes that people must break through and connect with the emotions related to their specific dreams in order to accomplish them. Attend the reading to hear the discussion of Cushnir's guiding principles; you may see your dreams in a new light.
Where: Powell's at Cedar Hills, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.; Beaverton, OR 97005
When: 7:00pm
For more info, visit www.powells.com or call 503-228-4651
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Join friends and fans of the late Oregon poet laureate William Stafford for a commemorative reading at Annie Bloom's Books. Featured readers include Annie Lighthart, Melissa Madenski, and the host Jessica Lamb. Audience members are encouraged to bring copies of their favorite Stafford poems and, after the reading, may read their selected poems.
Where: Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
When: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
For more info, visit www.annieblooms.com, or call 503-246-0053
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Explore the mind of an 18th century radical thinker, Joseph Priestley, who played important roles in varied activities such as founding the Unitarian Church and inventing club soda. Author Steven Johnson reads from his biography of Priestley, The Invention of Air at Powell's City of Books.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30pm
For more info, visit www.powells.com or call 503-228-4651
For many people, the start of a new year means writing a list of new goals or dreams to accomplish. Is there always something holding you back from realizing these dreams? Raphael Cushnir reads from his new book, The Thing Holding You Back, at Powell's Cedar Hills. Cushnir believes that people must break through and connect with the emotions related to their specific dreams in order to accomplish them. Attend the reading to hear the discussion of Cushnir's guiding principles; you may see your dreams in a new light.
Where: Powell's at Cedar Hills, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.; Beaverton, OR 97005
When: 7:00pm
For more info, visit www.powells.com or call 503-228-4651
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Join friends and fans of the late Oregon poet laureate William Stafford for a commemorative reading at Annie Bloom's Books. Featured readers include Annie Lighthart, Melissa Madenski, and the host Jessica Lamb. Audience members are encouraged to bring copies of their favorite Stafford poems and, after the reading, may read their selected poems.
Where: Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
When: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
For more info, visit www.annieblooms.com, or call 503-246-0053
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Explore the mind of an 18th century radical thinker, Joseph Priestley, who played important roles in varied activities such as founding the Unitarian Church and inventing club soda. Author Steven Johnson reads from his biography of Priestley, The Invention of Air at Powell's City of Books.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30pm
For more info, visit www.powells.com or call 503-228-4651
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Portland Literary Events
Monday, January 21
Michael Shermer discusses his new book The Mind of the Market
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Tuesday, January 22
Friends of William Stafford celebrate the birth of the former poet laureate
Where: Annie Bloom’s Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.annieblooms.com
Tuesday, January 22
Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge, the authors of Curve magazine's "Lipstick and Dipstick" column, talk about their new book Lipstick and Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Wednesday, January 23
Rafe Esquith discusses his new book Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Thursday, January 24
Kazia Jankowski discusses the Moon Peru Handbook, an insider’s view of Peru
Where: Twenty-Third Avenue Books, 1015 NW 23rd Ave
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.23rdavebooks.com
Thursday, January 24
Kirby Larson talks about his new book Hattie Big Sky
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:00
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Friday, January 25
George and Roberta Poinar, the authors whose research inspired Jurassic Park, discuss their new book What Bugged the Dinosaurs?
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Saturday, January 26
Libba Bray talks about The Sweetest Far Thing, the final volume in a series that began with A Great and Terrible Beauty
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 2:00
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
This week the Portland Fiction Project begins a new "Zodiac Thriller" theme with “monkey” inspired stories. Quit monkeying around and check out www.portlandfiction.net for some great short fiction.
Michael Shermer discusses his new book The Mind of the Market
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Tuesday, January 22
Friends of William Stafford celebrate the birth of the former poet laureate
Where: Annie Bloom’s Books, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.annieblooms.com
Tuesday, January 22
Gina Daggett and Kathy Belge, the authors of Curve magazine's "Lipstick and Dipstick" column, talk about their new book Lipstick and Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Wednesday, January 23
Rafe Esquith discusses his new book Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Thursday, January 24
Kazia Jankowski discusses the Moon Peru Handbook, an insider’s view of Peru
Where: Twenty-Third Avenue Books, 1015 NW 23rd Ave
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.23rdavebooks.com
Thursday, January 24
Kirby Larson talks about his new book Hattie Big Sky
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 7:00
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Friday, January 25
George and Roberta Poinar, the authors whose research inspired Jurassic Park, discuss their new book What Bugged the Dinosaurs?
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
Saturday, January 26
Libba Bray talks about The Sweetest Far Thing, the final volume in a series that began with A Great and Terrible Beauty
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills
When: 2:00
Cost: Free
For more info: www.powells.com
This week the Portland Fiction Project begins a new "Zodiac Thriller" theme with “monkey” inspired stories. Quit monkeying around and check out www.portlandfiction.net for some great short fiction.
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