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PSU MFA in Creative Writing 2020 Graduation Readings

Online N/A, Portland

We will celebrate the newest graduates of the Portland State MFA on June 11! 🎉 With very special guest @mitchsjackson, distinguished alum of PSU. 🤩 Congratulations, @britbirdhouse, @karinabriski, @cynthiacarmina, Mark Guziel, @neilhetrick, @davejarecki, @kathleenlevitt, @rhetorical_saboteur, Sam Willhalm, and @jennifercie1. 🎉 #mfagrad @portlandstatealumni #portlandstate Congrats also to Nada Sewidan and Peter Zikos! Featuring: Brit Barnhouse Karina Briski Cynthia Carmina Gómez Mark Guziel Neil Hetrick Dave Jarecki Kathleen Levitt Joshua Pollock Samuel Willhalm Jennifer Williams with special guest: Mitchell Jackson Via Zoom, Registration Required rsvp to gradrsvppdx@gmail.com

Free

Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Zoom Edition Featuring Carey Taylor

Online N/A, Portland

NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond everyone's control, this month's reading will take place over Zoom. Email christopherjluna@gmail.com by no later than 3 pm on June 11 to indicate your interest in participating. In the subject line, let us know if you are "Reading" or "Just Listening." You will receive instructions for how to join the meeting. Open mic readers are invited to share one poem for three minutes or less. If you are willing to donate to support the series, please use Christopher Luna’s PayPal (christopherjluna@gmail.com) and include a memo stating that the money is for Ghost Town Poetry. Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Hosted by Christopher Luna, Toni Lumbrazo Luna, & Morgan Paige Featuring Carey Taylor 7 pm Thursday, June 11 On Zoom $5…

Free – $5