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KAREN KILGARIFF & GEORGIA HARDSTARK – Creators and Hosts of the Hit Podcast My Favorite Murder – SOLD OUT

Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

The phenomenon of the true crime comedy podcast, My Favorite Murder, and its massive community of self-proclaimed “Murderinos” has been meteoric. In their highly anticipated dual memoir, Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, creators and hosts of the hit podcast, open up about their lives more intimately than ever. In their confessionally honest and hilarious book, Kilgariff and Hardstark focus on the importance of self-advocating and valuing personal safety over being “nice” or “helpful.” They delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and beyond, to discuss meaningful cultural and societal issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness. Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Kilgariff and Hardstark irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and…

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SOLD OUT

First Thursday: Art Opening and Book Talk!

Elisabeth Jones Art Center 516 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for First Thursday on June 6th from 5pm to 8pm! Opening this First Thursday is an exhibit of woodblock prints by NW Artist and Author Molly Hashimoto. From 7pm to 8pm, Molly will give a talk on her recently published book Birds of the West: An Artist's Guide. Also exhibiting at the Elisabeth Jones Art Center: - For the Seventh Generation: A Community of Coastal Watchers - featuring new panels in the two-foot by one-mile panomural of the western coastline. - Earth, Water, Air, Fire - large scale acrylic paintings created collaboratively at EJArt Center honor the Earth and all living things. - Ghost Net - An installation by Emily Miller. A mountain of discarded ghost nets slowly repurposed into utilitarian objects. -…

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Free

Cultural Connections: Celebrating Immigrant & Refugee Stories

New Expressive Works 810 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

Cultural Connections: Celebrating Immigrant & Refugee Stories. (A program of New Expressive Works' "Our Cultural Voices" Series) NOTE: This event is organized by multi-cultural youth and aimed for youth but all are welcome to join and participate. WHAT: Cross-Cultural Youth-Driven Conversations ~ Community Art Making ~ Food ~ Performances Come join Youth Advocates for Immigrants and Refugees (YAIR) in a cultural celebration of immigrant and refugee art and stories. Be prepared for an empathetic story exchange, amazing art, and delicious food! PROGRAM: 2pm - DOORS OPEN, Community Mural Making 2:20pm - Intro and presentation by Belize Nishimwe (Champion 2019 Oregon Poetry Out Loud Contest) 2:30 - 3:45pm - Story Exchange Community Conversation 3:45 - 4:00pm - Food, Community Mural Making 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Cultural…

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Free

Book Talk with Stephanie Kaza

Elisabeth Jones Art Center 516 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Who: Stephanie Kaza What: Author of the book, Conversations with Trees- An Intimate Ecology, former professor, environmentalist, and Buddhist, Stephanie Kaza will share her thoughts on ecology, spirituality, climate change, and having conversations with trees. Lithographs by David Te Selle, Stephanie's husband, are currently exhibiting at the Elisabeth Jones Art Center.  When: Sunday, June 9th from 6pm to 7pm Where: The Elisabeth Jones Art Center 516 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 Cost: Free! Contact: Shae Uisna shae@elisabethjones.art 503.286.4959. More information about Stephanie Kaza: Kaza is a long-time lover of trees, a practicing Zen Buddhist, and an environmentalist. A native of Oregon, Kaza spent many years in Burlington, Vermont, as professor and program director of the Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont. Her books explore timely questions of the challenging issues in climate, sustainability, and humanity facing…

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Free

YA Pride Panel

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

Come celebrate Portland YA Pride at Literary Arts! Four local authors will read selections from their work followed by a panel discussion and Q & A. Sara Ryan is the author of the graphic novel Bad Houses with art by Carla Speed McNeil, young adult novels The Rules for Hearts and Empress of the World, and various comics, short stories, and essays. She is a faculty member in the MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Aiden Thomas is a YA author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in Portland, OR. Aiden’s special talents include: quoting The Office, Harry Potter trivia, Jenga, finishing sentences with “is…

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Free

Drop-In Help for Oregon Literary Fellowship Applications

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

If you have questions about the Oregon Literary Fellowship application process and would like to meet in person, please note the following dates for drop-in assistance at our office at 925 SW Washington. No prior appointment is required. Thursday, June 20, 2019: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. To make an in-person appointment with Susan or Jessica outside of these hours, please email susan@literary-arts.org or call the office first.

Free

Tea with the Author: Amy Stewart

Hillsboro Public Library - Brookwood 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Drink tea and chat with Amy Stewart, the New York Times best-selling author of ten books, including Girl Waits with Gun and the rest of the Kopp Sisters mystery series. This event is open to teens and adults. Attendance is limited to 15, so please follow the event link to reserve your place.

Free

Poetry Practice Space

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a space to talk about your writing practice, and current writing projects, bemoan rejections, celebrate acceptances, share writing resources— and write together! Consider Poetry Practice Space the calisthenics for your poetics. Suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds Free for members

Free – $5

Portland Indie Con

DoubleTree Hotel 1000 NE Multonomah St, Portland, OR, United States

A locally-produced celebration of self-published/small press comics and games. No TV or movie stars. No exhibitors hawking unlicensed prints or stickers. Only genuine indie creators and their fans​. See the official website for a complete list of programming, exhibitors, and creators. Interviews, workshops, and gaming events are part of this con! Creators: Farel Dalrymple, Craig Thompson, Steve Lieber, Matthew Nielsen, Leila del Duca, C. Michael Hall, Joseph Keatinge, Sloane Leong, Renee Nault, Warren Montgomery, Ron Randall, Yuki Saeki, Alejandra Gutierrez, Conor Stechschulte, Jonathan Case, Cathy Camper, Colleen Coover, Leia Weathington, Dustin Weaver, Little Corvus, Geek in the City, Daria Tessler, Corey Lewis, Molly Mendoza, Erin Nations, Zack Soto, Daniel Spitzer, Josh Simmons, Joamette Gil, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Sage Howard, Leslie Hung, Sandra Lanz, Dirk Wood, David…

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$7 – $10

Longreads Club: Behind the Lines in Syria, Part One

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

READ THE ARTICLE: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/06/behind-the-lines-syria-part-one/ This blockbuster investigation from Mother Jones on the United States' involvement in Syria was released in two parts, each of which takes about an hour to read. We're going to read the first part for this meeting and the second part for the next meeting on the 21st. Join the Longreads Club where we explore a long-form article focused on global topics. No membership or registration required. Just read the article, show up, and join the discussion!

Free
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