Spotlighted Literary Events

Date: Monday, January 5
Craig Arnold reads from his second book of poetry Made Flesh at Powell’s on Hawthorne. With the Portland Mercury listing for this event already deeming it the “Best. Poetry reading. Ever”, you might have no choice but to attend and hear for yourself.
Where: Powell’s on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
When: 7:30pm
For more info, visit http://www.powells.com/

Date: Wednesday, January 7
The first of the Oregon Literary Review’s 2009 First Wednesday Reading Series takes place at the Blackbird Wine Shop. Enjoy wine tasting and readings from Mindie Kniss, Ellen Michaelson, Jason Sandefur, and Beth Russel. All of the contributors have earned or are working toward an MFA from Pacific University’s writing program. Toast the new year and new writing!
Where: Blackbird Wine Shop, 3519 NE 44th, Portland, OR 97213
When: 7:00pm
For more info, visit http://www.blackbirdwine.com/

Date: Friday, January 9
Arnold E. Doyle (1877-1928) was one of Portland’s most important architects. He designed some of the city’s biggest landmarks, including the Central Library, Benson Hotel, Reed College, and the Meier and Frank Building. He is celebrated in Philip Niles’s book Beauty of the City, the first biography on Doyle. Attend the reading at Powell's, listen and learn about part of Portland’s history, and then plan a weekend of wandering around the city to admire Doyle’s work.
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30pm
For more info, visit http://www.powells.com/

Date: Sunday, January 11
Faythe Levine compiled her book Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design after traveling 19,000 miles, interviewing artists in their creative spaces to find out about their processes and sources of inspiration. In a city known for its creative communities, it’s only fitting that Powell’s spotlights Levine’s book. Joining her at the event are contributing writer Susan Beal, featured artist Jill Bliss, and the illustrator for the book, Kate Bingman-Burt. The Museum of Contemporary Craft sponsors the event.
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30pm
For more info, visit http://www.powells.com/