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Whitenoise Project 21: Pilipinx Radical Imagination Reader

De-Canon Library / ArtHaus at Milepost 5 8155 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR, United States

The Pilipinx Radical Imagination Reader is a collection of a multiplicity of beautiful voices from the Philippine diaspora exploring visions we carry for our dynamic, intersectional communities in this historical moment. Come hear about the birthing of the book, sharing of contributor’s voices, and engage in dialogue about our collective radical imagination. Part of the APANO Arts & Media Project (AMP) Summer Series. Co-sponsored by Whitenoise Project and Pacific Underground. Featuring: Tony Santa Ana Melissa Ann Nevera Locano Leah Sicat Lani Felicitas

Free

Smith & Bybee Writing Workshop

Smith and Bybee Lakes Wetlands 4949 N Marine Drive, Portland, OR, United States

This is an accessible opportunity for people to spend some time connecting with nature and themselves through several writing exercises and a short walk. Trails are paved, and there is an accessible, gender-neutral bathroom available. More information about the space is available here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/smith-and-bybee-wetlands-natural-area We will be focusing on an embodied approach to writing practice (a fancy way of saying paying attention to your body and breath, and writing from that space). Participants are encouraged to write in whatever forms and genres feel good to them (prose, poetry, memoir, speculative fiction, you name it). Bring a writing utensil & something to write with*, water, and something to sit on that you're okay with getting dirty/potentially a little muddy (a picnic table cloth/rain poncho/something somewhat water-resistant…

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Free

Recognizing & Honoring Life Transitions

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We transition from the wet womb to open air, sucking in first breath. Relationships form. Some endure. Some end. Our sense of home and belonging shifts. What gives life meaning—school, career, family, beauty, creativity, service—ebbs and flows as we age. Our lives are full of transitions. Some weave in and out of our world seamlessly, going unrecognized until years later. Others create a temporary loss of balance. Then there are the transitions that leave you feeling like the GPS of your life has gone haywire. Taking time to recognize life transitions by naming them can offer relief, release, or an invitation to honor a part of your life journey that you may not have considered relevant. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the archetype…

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$80

Summer Park Readings 2019 Vol 2: Galvin, Strom, Chiem, Tobey

Irving Park 707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR, United States

Nobody likes to go to readings indoors when it's so nice outside! So it's time to dust off the portable amp and mic and claim a spot under a tree at one of Portland's best parks. Future Tense Books presents another year of Summer Park Readings. Volume Two of this legendary series features Sarah Galvin (from Seattle, author of Ugly Time), Dao Strom (Author of You Will Always Be Someone From Somewhere Else), Richard Chiem (from Seattle, author of King of Joy), and Chrys Tobey (author of A Woman is a Woman is a Woman is a Woman). Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, snacks, bevs, puppies, friends, frisbees, and favorite shorts. It's all ages and free (though there will be books for sale). We might…

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Free

Story Time for Grownups

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

Dorothy Parker was born on August 22, 1893. In honor of her August birthday, David Loftus will read from the work of the woman with the pen dipped in acid. David Loftus reads from the stories, poems, and witticisms of Dorothy Parker Dorothy Parker was born on August 22, 1893. In honor of her August birthday, David Loftus will read from the work of the woman with the pen dipped in acid. If you recognize the couplet “Men seldom make passes/At girls who wear glasses” or the truism “Living well is the best revenge,” then you’re hearing Dorothy Parker. Poet, critic, short story writer, and two-time Academy Award nominee for her screenplays (including co-authorship of the 1937 version of A Star Is Born), she remains…

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Free

Celebrate Writing Against the Darkness!

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

On Tuesday, August 13, 7:30-9:00 p.m. we'll have a reading event at Rose City Book Pub related to The Longest Day, a fundraising event for the Alzheimer's Association. A team of writers calling themselves Writing Against the Darkness spent June 21, the summer solstice and literal longest day of the year, writing from sunrise to sunset to raise funds to fight Alzheimer's disease. Come hear a reading, grab some good food and drinks, and help celebrate!

Free

PowerPoint Party

Dorsa Brevia 625 NW Everett Street #103, Portland, OR, United States

Bring a slideshow on a topic of your choosing. 20 slides/8 minutes max. Be prepared for questions. Be engaging.

Free

Book Talk Book Club

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Book Talk Book Club is led by the owner/librarian, Stephanie Rose, and meets monthly on Wednesday every month. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our customers (RSVP is not required). Bring whatever book your are reading or have recently finished and book talk it to the group. This is a great way to find books outside of your genre that you may not have otherwise been introduced to! Our book discussions aim to bring people together to talk about books in a safe and inviting atmosphere. Our meetings are lovely and inclusive; we invite you to attend. Come and enjoy a lively discussion with other readers.

Free

Submission Deadline: Potlatch Fund

The Internet 001 SE Cyberspace Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Grant funding opportunity of up to $10,000 for work that “strengthen Native art forms, practices, and knowledge that develop a stronger sense of identity and livability of the community. Projects or practices should utilize the cultural richness within a community. This grant supports artists and arts organizations in the pursuit of building, enhancing, or expanding their artistic practice and/or community.” See the website for additional details and qualifying requirements.  

Free

Submission Deadline: PLAYA Residency

The Internet 001 SE Cyberspace Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Application window closing on August 15th for the Jan – June 2020 residency period. Two-week, three-week, and four-week sessions available. Each beginning on a Monday and ending on a Friday. Open to a wide range of disciplinary practitioners, from the sciences to creative arts. Residents must be comfortable living in a remote setting. $35 non-refundable application fee, $150 security deposit. For writing applications: 10 pages of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, 10 – 15 pages for play writing or screenplays, and a cover letter. See their website for more details and tips for applying.

$35
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