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2018 Portland Book Festival

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

From Literary Arts's website: The largest book festival in the Pacific Northwest returns Saturday, November 10 to the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues. Join Literary Arts for the annual Portland Book Festival (formerly Wordstock), presented by Bank of America, returning on November 10, 2018. This one-day event features local and national authors presenting onstage events, pop-up readings, and workshops. Enjoy activities for readers of all ages, an extensive book fair, local food trucks, entry to the Portland Art Museum and more. Gather with your community and celebrate our shared passion for books. Purchase your advance pass now. Adult passes are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Paid admissions includes a $5 book voucher redeemable at the book fair. Admission is free to youth ages 17 and…

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$15 – $20

Portland Poetry Slam 2019 Grand Slam

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Come watch eight of Portland’s best poets compete to determine the 2019 Portland Poetry Slam team! This event is five months in the making! Poets have been competing since November to earn spots in this final competition. Doors at 6PM, show at 7PM There will be a featured performance from nationally renowned poet Desiree Dallagiacomo! Don’t miss out Tickets are available right now! $10 advance $12 at the door

$10 – $12

Story Setting with Rosanne Parry and Willamette Writers

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Finding Gold in your Story Setting with Rosanne Parry Developing the setting of your story can make the character voices sharper, the action more vivid, and the plot complications more realistic. But how do you create a deeper and more vibrant world Join us on May 7th at First Congregational Church in downtown Portland at 7PM (doors open at 6:30PM) for a workshop with author Rosanne Parry. This workshop will cover ten techniques for researching and writing a compelling setting for your story. About Rosanne Parry Rosanne Parry is the author of six middle grade novels. The most recent are Last of the Name and A Wolf Called Wander, published by Learner and Harper Collins. Rosanne is a part-time bookseller at Annie Blooms, and is…

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Free – $5

Bigfoot Regional Slam Finals

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

The Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam is bringing you the top four Poetry Slam teams for the Pacific Northwest and beyond to battle it out on finals stage! Each team will earn a spot through preliminary competitions during the previous day. This event is all ages. There will be food and drinks for purchase, and there will be alcohol for donation. Tickets are available right now! Click on the ticket link to purchase them! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bigfootregionalpoetryslam/271357 $15 in advance $20 at the door $2 discount for seniors and students! This is an accessible-friendly venue. There are elevators, accessible seating, and gender neutral bathrooms. Don't miss out on the only chance you'll ever get to see the first ever Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam champion crowned!

$15 – $20

Choreography of Violence: Writing Horror and Social Satire

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join Willamette Writers in Portland this October 1st for a lecture and discussion on the topic of writing horror and social satire with filmmaker and writer, John Skipp. The UCC Portland doors open at 6:30PM for cookies and conversation. The horror starts at 7PM. John is a Saturn Award-winning filmmaker (TALES OF HALLOWEEN), Stoker Award-winning anthologist (DEMONS, MONDO ZOMBIE), and New York Times bestselling author (THE LIGHT AT THE END, THE SCREAM) whose books have sold millions of copies in a dozen languages worldwide. His first anthology, BOOK OF THE DEAD, laid the foundation in 1989 for modern zombie literature. He's also editor-in-chief of Fungasm Press, championing genre-melting authors like Laura Lee Bahr, Autumn Christian, Danger Slater, Cody Goodfellow, and Jennifer Robin. From splatterpunk founding…

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Free – $5

Book and Bake Sale!

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Network with authors and get your books signed as you enjoy a sweet treat during our holiday gathering. Cookies, cupcakes, pies, and cakes are encouraged. All proceeds from the bake sale support our chapter programming. No admission fee! This event is family-friendly and everyone is welcome to attend and purchase treats and books! Bake Sale will begin at 7pm sharp and the Book Sale will begin at 7:30pm. Both will be open to all until 8pm! 📚🥧🧁🍪🍩📚 Coffee (reg and decaf) and tea will also be provided for all. Please consider bringing a mug or travel mug to reduce the use of paper cups and garbage. 💗🌎 If you are a published Willamette Writers member author and would like to sign up to participate, please…

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Writing from Real Life: Everyone Has a Story

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our first Portland Chapter meeting of the new year on January 7, 2020 with New York Times Bestselling novelist, Rene Denfeld. With years of hard work and sacrifice, Denfeld went from unknown writer to award-winning, bestselling novelist. Join us as she explores how to tell your own story, with tons of practical publishing and writing advice. Rene Denfeld is the bestselling author of The Butterfly Girl, The Child Finder, and The Enchanted. Her novels have won numerous honors, including a prestigious French Prix, an ALA Medal for Excellence in Fiction, a Carnegie listing, an IMPAC listing, Oregonian best book of the year and more. A longtime death row investigator, Rene has won awards for her justice work, including a Break the Silence…

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Free – $5

Church of Film and Future Prairie present: Channel One

The First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Church of Film and Future Prairie present: Channel One an evening of light and sound directed by Higher Feeling music by Jonathon Mooney, Casey Marx, Onry, Dashenka, Amenta Abioto, and a special guest visuals by Church Of Film projections by sarah sarah turner turner installations by Talia Gordon and Clamber poetry by Joni Renee Whitworth tea ceremony by Brianna Sas Our show is sponsored by the Regional Arts and Culture Council!

$10
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