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UPCOMING NORCAL EVENTS
Don't see
your poetry event listed in Medusa? That's probably because you didn't
send it in! It's such a shame to invite poets to read for you, and
then fail to advertise them.
So try to get your message out in a timely
manner—and that includes
sending it to kathykieth@hotmail.com!
Here's what's coming up in our area.
(Click on visuals to enlarge them.)
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The October issue of Sacramento Poetry Center's Poet News is now available at https://www.sacpoetrycenter.org/poetnews/. Check it out for area poetry events (including the Bay Area), poetry, submissions, workshops and more!
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UPCOMING POETRY READINGS & WORKSHOPS:
In addition to these posts, scroll down
to the bottom of this column for
on-going weekly readings, open mics,
workshops and read-arounds
in the NorCal area.
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Michael Zyst
•••10/20-10/26: Sacramento Poetry Week. This year, Sac. Poetry Center has expanded Sac. Poetry Day (10/26) to a whole week of events, including contests for youth and adults. See all the info about what's happening every day at https://www.sacramentopoetryweek.com (click on Events). And see Medusa's link, "Sacramento Poetry Day by Patrick
Grizzell" (http://medusaskitchen.blogspot.com/p/sacramento-poetry-day-by-patrick.html) for the whole story about Sacramento Poetry Day.
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•••Mon. (10/21), 10:30am: Poetry in Motion read-around at Placerville Sr. Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville, CA. Bring poems to read—your own or someone else’s—or just come to listen. Masks encouraged. For more info about El Dorado County poetry events, go to Western Slope El Dorado poetry on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElDoradoCountyPoetry/. Poetry is Gold in El Dorado County!
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•••Mon. (10/21), 7:30pm: Sac. Poetry Center presents POETRY WEEK SLAM, 25th & R Sts., Sacramento, CA. Free. Join Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye and a team of veteran judges and come compete for a chance at a $250 cash prize. All ages are welcome. All poems must be original. Points will be given for writing, memorization, and performance. There will be two rounds. Signups will be before the start time that night on a first come, first serve basis for up to 10 poets. Info for this and for SPC weekly workshops at https://www.sacpoetrycenter.org/events/. (No open mic this week.)
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•••Tues. (10/22), 7pm: Sac. Poetry Center features Pam Houston presenting her new book. Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood, and Freedom. Free. CalStage Theater, 25th & R Sts., Sacramento, CA. Info for this and for SPC weekly workshops at https://www.sacpoetrycenter.org/events/.
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•••Sat. (10/26), 7-10pm: Sacramento Poetry Day Awards Gala, Sacramento Public Library Tsakopoulos Galleria, 828 I St., Sacramento, CA. Info: https://www.sacramentopoetryweek.com/. Free, but get tickets at Eventbrite while they last (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-poetry-day-awards-gala-tickets1029546560477?aff=ebdssbdestsearch/).
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•••Sun. (10/27), 2pm: Poets and Writers of the Sierra Foothills features William O’Daly and Bob Stanley, accompanied by bassist Terry Cobb, plus open mic. Chateau Davell, 3020 Vista Tierra Dr, Camino, CA (right off Hwy 50, 4 mi. from Placerville), 530-644-2016. $10 purchase or donation is requested. Host: Lara Gularte.
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•••Mon. (10/28), 7:30pm: Sac. Poetry Center presents No Last Name and Alias in a poetry and music collaboration, plus open mic (sign up between 7-7:30pm). 25th & R Sts., Sacramento, CA. Free. Info for this and for SPC weekly workshops at https://www.sacpoetrycenter.org/events/.
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•••Sat. (11/2), 7-8:30pm: T-Mo Entertainment presents Kings & Queens of Poetry at Celebration Arts, 1717 B St., Sacramento, CA. Info: 916-208-POET. Admission: $15.
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•••Mon. (11/4), 7:30pm: Sac. Poetry Center presents Erstwhile SPC Board Member, Elder Gideon (Michael Zyst) and TBA, plus open mic (sign up between
7-7:30pm). 25th & R Sts., Sacramento, CA. Free. Info for this and
for SPC weekly workshops at https://www.sacpoetrycenter.org/events/.
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•••Thurs. (11/7), 7pm: Poetry Night Reading Series in Davis presents Julia Levine and Murray Silverstein at John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st St., Davis, CA. Open mic after the readers (two chosen texts or four minutes). Host: Dr. Andy Jones.
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•••Fri. (11/8), 6-8pm: Winters Theatre Co. presents Lit Fest 4: Storytelling and Poetry. Submissions deadline was 10/20. Info: winterstheatre.org (scroll down). $10 suggested donation.
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•••Sat. (11/9), 4pm: Sacramento Poetry Alliance features Joshua McKinney and Susan Kelly-DeWitt plus open mic. 1169 Perkins Way, Sacramento, CA. Info: http://www.sacramentopoetryalliance.com/.
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•••Sun. (11/17), 4-6pm: Poetry at Albion Hall with poets (listed above) and musical accompaniment. Albion Hall, 143 Albion St., San Francisco, CA. Make reservations at albionpoetry@gmail.com/. Suggested donation of $20 benefits Colossus Press (colossuspress.org) and The Ina Coolbrith Circle (www.coolpoetry.org). Hosts: Leslie Lai, Rebecca Lee Whiting. (Parking is very difficult; rideshare or public transit recommended.) Info: https://gennylim.ddns.net/tag/albion-hall/.
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•••Sat. (12/14), 4pm: Sacramento Poetry Alliance features Judie Rae and Judy Crowe plus open mic. 1169 Perkins Way, Sacramento, CA. Info: http://www.sacramentopoetryalliance.com/.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY!
•••Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour airs live on KDVS 90.3 every Wednesday evening from 5-6 p.m. On the air since 2000, DAPATH features interviews with poets, writers, actors, innovative thinkers, and important members of both the national and international artistic community, including professionals of theatre, music, and writing across new media. They are also sharing content via podcast! See also https://www.facebook.com/poetrytechnology AND/OR https://www.poetrytechnology.com/.
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MORE ON-GOING READINGS/OPEN MICS
Events from here down may be cancelled some weeks—
who knows? It's best to check before heading off to them.
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•••Every Tuesday, 7-9pm: City Sounds Sound Bites All-Open Mic, 1614 X St., Sacramento, CA. No sign ups, just a hot mic for anyone who wants to speak. No admission, but requesting a one-item minimum purchase at the snack bar. Hosts: Kory Vance, Josh Jorin.
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•••1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 8-10:30pm: The Roux Open Mic & Feature Series, Gumbo King Restaurant, 2201 Southgate Blvd., Sacramento. All poets, comedians, and musicians are invited to come. Admission is $5. Hosts: Russell Cummings and Dyva Cat (Tina Cates).
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•••Fourth Wednesdays, 7-10pm: Mahogany Urban Poetry Series, Our Place in Old Town, 1107 Firehouse Alley, Sacramento, CA. Open mic, music, comedy. 21 and older. $10 admission. Host: MalikSpeaks.
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•••Thursdays, 6:30pm: Speak Your Peace Open Mic, Roberts Family Development Center, 766 Darina Av., Sacramento, CA. Roberts Family Development Center provides services to the Greater Sacramento area that meet the individual needs of each family member. Their services provide a holistic approach focusing on PreK-12th grade academic support and enrichment, parent education and engagement, and community involvement and advocacy. Info about open mic/events: https://robertsfdc.org/.
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•••Thursdays, 7-9pm: Classy Hippie Tea Co. presents Resilience Jam Sessions w/music and poetry featuring Vince Kobelt. Broadway Coffee, 3200 Broadway, Sacramento, CA.
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•••Thursdays, 7-9pm: Lucid Poetry Series, Lucid Winery, 1015 R St., Sacramento.
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•••Thursdays, 7pm: Two Rivers Jam and Poetry Jam. Two Rivers Cider Company, 4311 Attawa Ave, Sacramento, featuring jazz jam and poetry. Host: Kent Lacin. Info: https://www.tworiverscider.com/.
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•••Second Thursdays, 7:30pm: PO-ET Out! African Marketplace, hosted by Poetic Butterfly. Details/info/opportunities: poeticbutterfly@poetout.com/.
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•••Thursdays, bi-weekly, 8-10:30pm: Poetry Unplugged at Silver Linings: Joy Montoya's Poetry Unplugged returns, now to Silver Lining Cocktail Bar (formerly Luna's Cafe), 1414 16th St., Sacramento. Open mic, no cover.
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•••Third Thursdays, 7-10pm: He Brews Coffee Open Mic, 1540 Jefferson Blvd., W. Sacramento, CA. Host: Nubian Sunflower.
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•••Fridays, 6-8pm: A Seat at the Table Books Open Mic. Poetry, music, dance, spoken word, comedy. 9257 Lagna Springs Dr., Elk Grove, CA.
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•••1st and 3rd Saturdays, 12-6pm: Poetry at the African Market Place, 2251 Florin Rd., Sacramento. Free. Info: https://www.florinsquare.com/african-market-place.html/.
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•••Second Saturdays, 7-9pm: Out the Way on J, Mahogany and Rose Salon, 2612 J St., Suite 5, Sacramento, CA. Live jazz and spoken word. Info/tix: https://www.mahoganyandrose.com. Tickets $30/$25.
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•••Sundays, 8pm: LabRats Sunday Sessions Music and Poetry Jam at the Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento, CA.
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WORKSHOPS: Weekly and Otherwise
From Sac. Poetry Center:
The above are weekly workshops at Sac. Poetry Center;
for info on these, click poster to enlarge
or go to www.facebook.com/sacpoetrycenter/.
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Also:
•••Mondays, 5pm: Two Sylvias Readings, Workshops and Retreats from Two Sylvias Press. Info: https://twosylviaspress.com/weekly-muse-calendar.html/.
•••Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm: City of Sacramento Hart Center Workshop for adults 50+ years and older at the Ethyl McLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento, CA (916-808-7908). Meetings provide a workshop consisting of sharing of poetry information and discussion, followed by readings, positive commentary, and thoughtful critique on each person's poem. Select work is publish annually in a group anthology. No advance registration is required. Info: chulabrowne@gmail.com/.
•••Tuesdays, 7pm: Rediscover Your Writing w/M. Todd Gallowglas: streaming web show LIVE!—writing, living a writer’s life, books that have taught him about writing, possibly some Lit Theory, and/or whatever else happens to pop into his brain. Live chat channel, so viewers can ask questions in real-time. Join at twitch.tv/ mgallowglas. Gallowglas workshop details can be found at https://mtoddgallowglas.com/gallowclass/. Monthly workshops focus on specific aspects of the craft of writing. Unless otherwise stated, the Workshops and Reading as a Contact Sport are FREE (with a donation option).
•••First Tuesdays and Third Thursdays of each month, 5:30pm: El Dorado County Library Poets and Writers Workshop for adults, led by Lara Gularte and Beverly Parayno,
Cameron Park Library, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park, CA on the
first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. Bring copies for 7 of
one or two poems, or up to 6 pages of prose, double-spaced. Free.
Beginners welcome.•••Tuesdays at Two Poetry Group led by Taylor Graham, El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA.
•••Thursdays at Two Poetry Group (1st & 3rd Thursdays) led by Taylor Graham, Georgetown Library, 6680 Orleans St., Georgetown, CA.
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Check these out for more happenings:
•••For more info about El Dorado County poetry events, go to Taylor Graham's Western Slope El Dorado poetry on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElDoradoCountyPoetry/.
•••El Dorado County's Lara Gularte also has a Facebook page to announce poetry events and all things poetic in the county. See www.facebook.com/groups/382234029968077/.
•••Find out more about the Poetry Night Reading Series in Davis, California by visiting http://www.poetryindavis.com.
Invite your friends to sign up for the mailing list. To learn more
about Dr. Andy’s tiny media fiefdom, check out his weekly podcast at https://poetrytechnology.buzzsprout.com/. Find his other musings at https://andyjones.substack.com/.
•••Another newsletter resource, this one for the East Bay, is Deborah Fruchey’s monthly Strictly East (www.strictly-east.org). Check it out for a calendar, groups on Zoom and in person, special events and submission calls.
•••Bethanie Humphreys holds online workshops: see https://bethaniehumphreys.com/upcoming-workshops/.
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