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Fall 2019: Read Your Work in Public! September

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

Most writers find themselves in a position where they need to read their work aloud in public. While it’s an exciting proposition to share your work, not everyone feels comfortable reading their prose in front of an audience. This workshop will help increase your skill and comfort level, so you can share your work with confidence. Tamar Shai Bolkvadze earned a Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of Alaska. In 2017 she was the recipient of Oregon Literary Arts’ Women Writers Fellowship for her play Ugly Baby, Stupid Baby. Tamar continues to focus on playwriting. September 18, 2019 Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Class meets at Literary Arts, 925 SW Washington Instructor: Tamar Bolkvadze SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Scholarships pay for the entire…

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$25

Attic Institute: 20th Anniversary

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

The Attic Institute 20th Anniversary Reading featuring Associate Fellow in Nonfiction Brian Benson and four Attic students: Craig Brandis Irish Chung Jennifer Dorner Valerie Rea

Free

Book Happy Hour Sale

Belmont Books 3415 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

After a day of marching in solidarity in support of Global Climate Strike, we will open at 4pm today with Book Happy Hour. Stop by, warm up, browse books and sip our French 75 Punch. $2 off books on film, plays, and screenplays. $1 off all other books.

Free

Filament’s September Reading

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for Filament's first reading of the year, where we'll celebrate the new cohort joining the MFA program and get inspired for Fall quarter. Our readers are: Karleigh Frisbie Andrew Byrds Lucie Bonvalet Cherif Jennifer Cie A.M. Rosales Jill McKenna

Free

Nailed Zine Launch

AFRU Gallery 534 SE Oak Street, Portland, OR, United States

It's really happening -- Nailed is going to print! Join us at AFRU Gallery as we celebrate the launch of Nailed Zine with and evening of artwork and readings from some of our favorite contributors. Our stellar lineup for the night includes: Amber Flame Sage Schick Robert Torres Jessica Wadleigh & the artwork of Sienna Morris Doors open at 7pm. Reading at 7:30pm Drinks and light snacks available See you all there!

Free

Hodgepodge Reading – Fall 2019

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The Fall 2019 Hodgepodge reading even will be hosted by Tuna Cole. Author/Reader Bios: Tuna Cole: After a decade of teaching English in Japan, in 1995 Tuna and his Japanese wife moved to Portland where he worked odd jobs and began his MA in (applied) linguistics, completing in Spring 2005. Since then, he has worked as an English tutor at PCC while writing four books: Ragnarok, A Plausible Future (2009); Voyage of the Yellow Submarine, a multi-voice chronicle of life in a commune (2012); Shards, a life in pieces (2014); and Demons Be Gone, A Romance (2017). Currently, Tuna is enmeshed in his fifth book, a gonzo memoir, a blow-by-blow account of Tuna’s various incarnations. Allisa Cherry was raised in the rural religious community of…

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Free

Avan Jogia

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

From actor Avan Jogia comes a raw and moving collection of poetry, stories, and art about living as a mixed-race person in a world increasingly fixated on racial identity. In Mixed Feelings (Andrews McMeel), Jogia explores his complicated emotions around race, identity, religion, and family through poetry and imagery. Drawing on his own life story as well as interviews he's conducted with friends and strangers, Mixed Feelings serves as a dialogue-starter for difficult topics that now, more than ever, need to be discussed.

Free

Tell Me A Story #8

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

Tell Me A Story is a monthly reading series curated by zines + things and hosted by our dear friends at Rose City Book Pub. For our Monday, September 23rd show, we welcome poetry and prose from: Sofi! Emily Daniels! Melissa Lynne! Chelsea Sieg! and host Jessica Wadleigh! Admission is free. Drinks and great food available in this wonderful venue. This talented lineup deserves your support - how ya can make it!

Free

Drag Queen Banned Books Bingo

Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta Street #205, Portland, OR, United States

Join Poison Waters and special drag queen guest performers to celebrate the freedom to read and have fun by playing Banned Books Bingo. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. This event is for an adult audience. This event will be held at the Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St. Enjoy food and drinks for purchase at the Abbey's cafe. Doors open at 6pm Seats available at 6:30pm Showtime at 7pm

Free

Prompt, a Community Writing Workshop

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

"Do it. It was the best gift I could give myself. You will stretch yourself as a writer no matter your level of experience." —Laurie, Spring 2019 Prompt participant "In ten brief weeks I learned of my strengths, built a regular practice of writing and made new connections. My writing improved significantly from peer feedback." —Suresh, Spring 2019 Prompt participant For writers and aspiring writers alike. See what Prompt can do for you... WHO: Write Around Portland runs community-building writing workshops: https://writearound.org/ WHAT: Prompt at Powell’s City of Books is a 10-week workshop by Write Around Portland designed to inspire the writing life. Based on the acclaimed Write Around Portland model, this dynamic workshop incorporates our favorite writing exercises, including freewriting; work with writing elements;…

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$300
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