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CLASH Books Portland Book Festival Offsite Reading

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

From the Facebook event: Join CLASH Books for an all star lineup of Portland’s finest at the brand new Rose City Book Pub! Come for the drinks & stay for the lit! Books by the authors will be for sale. FEATURING JENNIFER ROBIN OPHELIA DARKLY ANNA SUAREZ DANGER SLATER GARRETT COOK CHRISTOPH PAUL JEFF BURK CHARLES AUSTIN MUIR KEVIN SAMPSELL KEVIN MALONEY JIM AGPALZA KATHRYN LOUSE NATHAN CARSON CONSTANCE ANNE FITZGERALD LEZA CANTORAL BIOS Jennifer Robin is the author Death Confetti (2016). Her short works have been published in Five2One, PLAZM, King Shot Press, and Ladybox Books. Robin's 2019 FUNGASM release, EARTHQUAKES IN CANDYLAND is a work of journalism in which she sings a song of soul gamblers in the age of disaster capitalism. Ophelia…

Free

CLASH Books Offsite AWP Reading

East Side Delicatessen 1109 SE Madison St., Portland, OR, United States

CLASH Books gathers it's finest writers for an extravaganza of literature on Friday March 29th during the annual AWP lit festival in Portland, OR. Enjoy performances of poetry, fiction & nonfiction from some of the most exciting new & powerful voices on the scene. There will be books, there will be beer & there will be 6'' sandwiches for $7. What more could you want! LET'S GET LIT READERS Brandi Homan Anna Suarez Monique Quintana Jennifer Robin Kim Vodicka Lindsay Lerman Francesco Levato Chris Campanioni Big Bruiser Dope Boy Katy Michelle Quinn Megan Coe Autumn Christian Shy Watson Kevin Maloney NOah Cicero Kenning JP García Devora Gray Julia Laxer Garrett Cook Brian Alan Ellis Leza Cantoral Nathan Carson

Free

Thoughts of Crime: A Lynn Breedlove Reading

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

Join us for a reading featuring legendary Lynn Breedlove at Portland's Rose City Book Pub! We are celebrating his new book, 45 Thought Crimes: New Writing. There is a beautiful lineup of writers reading alongside Lynn. Let’s celebrate community and diversity!!! Lineup: Lynn Breedlove Nastashia Minto Matan Gold Julia Laxer Anna Suarez

Free

PRIDE Show Reception and Exhibition

Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capital Highway, Portland, OR, United States

WHAT: “PRIDE,” Juried Multimedia Group Show WHERE: Multnomah Arts Center Gallery Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219 WHEN: Exhibit: June 7 – July 2, 2019 Reception: Friday, June 7, 6-9pm HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-9:30pm Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm Show closes July 2, 5pm In conjunction with PRIDE Month, Multnomah Arts Center is exhibiting a juried multimedia show called “PRIDE” showcasing art created by artists in the LGBTQIA+ Community of Portland and the area. The exhibit begins June 7. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 7, 6-9pm. The show runs through July 2 and closes at 5pm on that day. PRIDE I am what time, circumstance, history, have made me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So…

Free

Future Prairie: Becoming

The Hallowed Halls 4420 SE 64th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Please join the artists of Future Prairie for our summer solstice show on the theme of "becoming"! Musical performances by Lucy & La Mer, Crystal Cortez, Cristina Cano, and Sage Fisher Drag performance by Sarah Jo and Anna Swanson Video installation by Laura Camila Medina Spoken word by Anna Suarez and Bella Hall Guest lecture by Noah Schultz Our show is inspired by the chautauquas of the 19th and early 20th centuries, where people from all walks of life came together to experience education, entertainment, and culture for the whole community, with speakers, teachers, musicians, and entertainers. BYOB Founded in January 2018 by Joni Renee Whitworth in Portland, Oregon, Future Prairie is a non-profit organization and artist collective led by women, femme, queer, transgender and…

$25

Future Prairie IX: In Repose

NM Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR, United States

Put on your jammies and call in an ending at our final show of the year. Guided meditation by Kady Monroe Dance by Amy Leona Havin Poetry by Anna Suarez Sound bath and tea ceremony by Brianna Sas This winter solstice variety show is inspired by the chautauquas of the 19th and early 20th centuries, where people from all walks of life came together to experience education, entertainment, and culture for the whole community, with speakers, teachers, musicians, and entertainers. Founded in January 2018 by Joni Renee Whitworth in Portland, Oregon, Future Prairie is a non-profit organization and artist collective led by women, femme, queer, transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. We develop and showcase emerging and under-represented artists. We believe artists have an opportunity to design…

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