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Kai Bird in Conversation With T. J. Stiles

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter (Crown) is an essential reevaluation of the complex triumphs and tragedies of Jimmy Carter’s presidential legacy — from the expert biographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Prometheus. Four decades after Ronald Reagan’s landslide win in 1980, Jimmy Carter’s one-term presidency is often labeled a failure; indeed, many Americans view Carter as the only ex-president to have used the White House as a stepping-stone to greater achievements. But in retrospect the Carter political odyssey is a rich and human story, marked by both formidable accomplishments and painful political adversity. Forty years before today’s broad public reckoning with the vast gulf between America’s creed and its actions, Carter looked out over a nation torn by race, crippled by…

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“George Venn: The Literary Lion of La Grande” Film and Q&A

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

‘George Venn : The Literary Lion of La Grande’ explores George Venn’s upbringing, his environmental work, writing process and legacy all while showcasing La Grande, Oregon as the beautiful backdrop for several poetry readings. Following the viewing of the short film will be a Q&A with filmmaker Erik Schultz from Paper Flames and George Venn. Click here to register for this event in advance. Poet, writer, literary historian, editor, linguist, and educator, George Venn (1943) is an eclectic, complex, and distinguished figure in western American literature. As one university press editor described him, "Venn’s blend of creativity and scholarship is unique...." Venn enhanced that description in the 2005 Contemporary Authors: "Politics: Independent. Religion: Ecumenist; mystic; no literalistic ethnocentric orthodoxy; everything universal." His distinguished and eclectic…

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Paul Neilan in Conversation With Marissa Levien

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Hollywood Spiral (Grand Central) is the darkly comic, long-awaited literary return of Paul Neilan, author of the critically acclaimed cult classic, Apathy and Other Small Victories. In the near future, after the Internet grinds to a halt amid a wave of cyber-attacks, a company named Zodiac steps in to replace it with an evolved, augmented-reality version called the Grid. Harrigan, a hard-drinking private detective living as off-Grid as possible, is about to be evicted from his apartment when a stranger shows up asking for his help in finding Anna, an escort who's absconded with more than just his heart. Turns out that through Harrigan's new client, Anna has come into possession of a program/entity called Mirror, Mirror, which has the capacity to merge the…

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Horror Book Club (REMOTE)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

We will meet on Thursday June 24th at 6:30pm and discuss Wytches by Scott Snyder. About the book: Everything you thought you knew about witches is wrong. They are much darker, and they are much more horrifying. Wytches takes the mythology of witches to a far creepier, bone-chilling place than readers have dared venture before. When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, NH to escape a haunting trauma, they're hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees. Ancient - and hungry. TO ATTEND: 1) Purchase the book club book to support our shop. If you already own the book you may purchase a gift certificate or sponsor a stack for $15…

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$9.99

Conversations in Cohort : ROUTES BETWEEN RAINDROPS by Dan Wiencek

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join First Matter Press 2021 featured author Dan Wiencek in conversation with Gabby Hancher and Jessica E. Pierce about his forthcoming poetry collection, ROUTES BETWEEN RAINDROPS. The evening will begin with a short reading, followed by a discussion of the book and audience Q & A. Start time: 6:30 pacific Register here: https://www.firstmatterpress.org/events.html Previews of Wiencek's work can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuRXJSuv4sgqhQxE_X_iSQ/videos

Free

Melanated Market Pop-Up!

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

Friday, June 25, 2021 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Outlet PDX (map) Saturday, June 26, 2021 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Outlet PDX (map) Melanated Market is a new monthly pop-up highlighting POC creatives and business owners! Join us in our courtyard for this awesome 2 day event and support POC makers! This market was created as a way to uplift POC business owners in Portland. There are many beautiful artists that have been working at their craft for years or just poured themselves into their art when they started to have time for themselves due to the pandemic. We are here to support all entrepreneurs at all stages and allow space for growth. You can find more info here!

Free

Write Around Portland: Bi-Monthly BIPOC Online Writing Workshop

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

For people who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC). 2nd & 4th Friday of every month from 4 to 5:30 pm (Pacific Time), Free. (No workshop 12/25.) Workshops are held via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens the 1st of the month every month. Pre-register for our 2nd Friday workshop here. Pre-register for our 4th Friday workshop here. Click here for more workshop details.

Free

BIPOC Reading Series June

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

This bimonthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. The theme for June is “the sun.” Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings will be followed by a short community discussion. Click here to register for this event. This event is open to everyone, but only people who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color will be invited to read. If you have any questions, please contact our host Jessica at  jessica@literary-arts.org.

Free

Writing Towards Radical Self Love

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

“Liberation is the opportunity for every human, no matter their body, to have unobstructed access to their highest self; for every human to live in radical self love.” – Sonya Renee Taylor Radical self love is a liberation movement led by Sonya Renee Taylor, author of The Body is Not an Apology. It is through radical self love that we deconstruct and unlearn forces that keep us from our highest selves. In the process we relearn our innate belonging and swell with the wave of change towards a more just and loving world. This generative weekend workshop is designed to explore the ladder of hierarchy within and take steps to move through barriers towards more self love and acceptance. We will get curious about limiting…

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$145

Unlikeable on Purpose—A Three-Hour Webgasm w/ Lidia Yuknavitch

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

WHAT: A three-hour online webgasm with Lidia Yuknavitch and at least one special guest. (With a 15-minute intermission.) WHEN: Saturday, June 26th 1PM-4PM Pacific (4PM-7PM Eastern) WHERE: ZOOM. Meeting ID will be provided ahead of time. (Interested in this event but unable to join it live? All registered attendees will receive a link to a recording of it that will be viewable for one week afterwards.) HOW MUCH: $150. Payment plans are available, contact Daniel Elder at registration@corporealwriting.com SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are always available. Click here to apply. (Note: This offering is available as part of a three-webinar bundle along with Beyond The What: The Heart and Guts of Memoir and Revivify: Breathing Life into Dead Matter. Each webinar is $150, but you can sign up…

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