Spotlighted Literary Events

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.

Spotlighted Literary Events

Oct. 17th, 6 pm: Come to the Writer's Dojo and celebrate the launch of Ink-Filled Page Red Anthology. Music, art, readings, and food galore!

Oct. 22nd, 7 pm: Visit Cornerstone Books in Boston for Thursdays Theatre of Words and Music! Featuring author Julia Glass and music by Julie Dougherty!

Oct. 24th, 2 pm: Marina Marchese will be at Pastaworks in Portland reading from her book Honeybee. Preorder signed book and stay for honey tasting!