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Vol. 30 Featured Authors: Willa Schneberg, Elizabeth McLagan, Bethany Cole, Gillian Herbert, Suzy Harris, Vivienne Popperl. CALYX Press has been an independent publisher of art and literature by women since 1976.
Organized by Portland poet A. Molotkov, The Voice of Empathy is a poetry series that showcases writers whose work investigates the human capacity for compassion and generosity and invites the reader/listener to care deeply for others and the world. Each reading will be followed by a Q&A. April 7 Jon Boisvert Willa Schneberg Limited seating, please arrive early for a guaranteed seat. The Voice of Empathy is a poetry series that showcases writers whose work investigates the human capacity for compassion and generosity and invites the reader/listener to care deeply for others and the world. This description is for the poets’ reference only and does not presume to impose any constraints on the work selected for presentation. There is room for 37-39 poetry lovers. Please…
Poets Willa Schneberg + Marilyn Stablein will read on Saturday November 2nd at Mother Foucault’s Bookshop. Marilyn will read from her new books, Houseboat on the Ganges & A Room in Kathmandu (Chin Music Press, June 2019) and Milepost 27 (Black Heron Press, April 2019). Willa would read from her essay entitled “Where Guests are gods: A Poet’s Sojourn in Kathmandu,” published in Calyx: A Journal of Art & Literature by Women as well as from poems she wrote this summer at the Mudhouse Residency in Crete. Willa Schneberg is a poet, ceramic sculptor, curator, and psychotherapist in private practice. She has authored five poetry collections including: Box Poems; In The Margins of The World, recipient of the Oregon Book Award; Storytelling…
Started in 1999, this annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The writers in the 2019 program, who span a range of genres will share selections from their work in OJMCHE’s auditorium. This year’s writers are Eric Flamm, Suzy Harris, A. Molotkov, Willa Schneberg, Sabena Stark. OJMCHE Director Judy Margles is the emcee for the evening.
Started in 1999, and organized by writer Willa Schneberg, this annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The writers in the 2021 program, who span a range of genres including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and essays, will share selections from their work in a virtual reading on Zoom. Register here Donate Today We are grateful for your participation and encourage you to consider supporting our virtual programs. Speakers for 2021 Poet Joan Dobbie was born in Trogen, Switzerland of refugee parents, and grew up in a small town in Northern New York. She teaches Hatha Yoga at University of Oregon, from which she holds an MFA in Creative Writing. Despite her many small press publications, several chapbooks, and two full length poetry…