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Reading, Open Mic, + Free Drawing!
Andre Dubus III is the author of House of Sand and Fog, a finalist for the National Book Award and a #1 New York Times Bestseller; the novel was later adapted as an Oscar-nominated film. His new book, Dirty Love, has been listed as a New York Times “Editors’ Choice”; a “Notable Fiction” selection from the Washington Post; and a Kirkus Reviews “Starred Best Book of 2013.”
With writing published in publications such as VICE and The New Yorker online, Tony Tulathimutte shares his critically-acclaimed novel, Private Citizens.
China on Strike is based on dozens of interviews with workers in Pearl River Delta factories, an industrial region of region of 60 million people that has become the "workshop of the world," as China has become the fastest growing major economy in the world over the last three decades.
Come join the editorial staff of Humble Pie Volume 13. Bring something to share at our open mic.
Pegasus Books presents an evening with local author Jason Buchholz, author of the debut novel A Paper Son.
Sarah Schulman reads from her new novel, The Cosmopolitans.
She was named one of Variety’s "110 Students to Watch" for her film and television writing.
Discussing the poetry of Yehuda Amichai, considered to be Israel's greatest contemporary poet.
David Annwn and Thomas Ingmire reflect on their working processes and explore new insights about their collaborations.
Browse books and enjoy a glass of wine while listening to internationally acclaimed poets and artists!
Featured writers: Gabriel Cubbage,Alan Leggitt, Tomas Moniz, Red Scott,Maggie Tokuda-Hall, and Feb/March winner Vivenne Pustell.
The Elephant in the Room, is a collection of stories told through his art, a lyrical interweaving of abstraction, rich color and texture, and surreal dreaminess.
Rob Spillman, one of the founding editors of Tin House Magazine, talks with Glen David Gold about his memoir, All Tomorrow's Parties.
Join us for a very special art opening featuring works by Richard Loranger and readings by Richard Loranger and James Cagney. Music by the ever-so-talented Annelyse Gelman.
William Taylor, Jr. and friends return to the Beat Museum for the release of Taylor’s new collection of poems, To Break the Heart of the Sun.
Word World is the culminating event of the MFA Program in Writing at California College of the Arts that features graduating students reading from their thesis.
Pairing gritty, real, and raw writing with live performance, Lip Service offers audiences the rare glimpse into the personal lives of the artist.
Three amazing sets of poets and musicians blend words and music.
An important contribution to Latino/a studies, these writings will introduce readers to a new collection of rich literature.
Readings by Ethan Miller, Daniel Higgs, and Sylvie Simmons.
Inspired by real-life events, author Kim Vogee artfully combines the elements of a Western with the 21st century.
T.J. Stiles with Write on Mama Mary Allison Tierney on the craft of storytelling.
Bring a friend and a poem. There will be an open mic after the reading.
Come on out for a fantastic night of writing and music at the next Bazaar Writers Salon!
Join us for a night of readings featuring Green Apple booksellers.
The life and legacy of Bob Kaufman, one of the most innovative and exciting voices in American poetry of the late 20th century, is celebrated by a gathering of formidable talents.
The Left Coast Writers® and the Southern Sampler Artists Colony Poets invite you to join them for an evening of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month!
Jacquelyn Mitchard is the national bestselling author of The Breakdown Lane, Twelve Times Blessed, and The Deep End of the Ocean, which was the very first book picked by Oprah for her book club.
Audrey “Jean” Pumphrey was a gifted poet and teacher who lived to share the joys of creative writing with others.