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Listen Up! Public School Teachers Rock the Mic

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

Susan Anglada Bartley, Jacque Dixon, Kelly Gomes, Mercedes Muñoz, Mary Rechner, Chris Smith, Desmond Spann, and Dana Vinger (from Franklin, Lincoln, and Madison high schools, Bridger K-8, and Sage/DART School) share poetry, prose, text & image, and freestyle lyrics for an inspiring interactive literary happening.

Free

Lilla’s Winter Reading: Thirst

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Lilla presents our Winter reading in the Fireplace Room of the Manor House at Leach Botanical Garden. The evening’s theme: Thirst. Featuring Jason Arias, Liz Asch Greenhill, Chelsea Biondolillo, Katie Grindeland, Mary Rechner, Armin Tolentino, and John Sibley Williams. Doors open at 4 PM; readings begin at 4:15 $10 suggested donation at the door Proceeds benefit Leach Botanical Garden, a 501(c)3 nonprofit As always: Wine, snacks, gorgeous surroundings, literary community aplenty Follow Lilla on social media, including Facebook, for more info See you there!

Free – $10