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Perugia Presents Poetry: AWP Offsite Reading at The Waypost

The Waypost 3120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join Perugia Press and seven of its poets for an offsite AWP reading at The Waypost! Featuring Catherine Anderson (The Work of Hands), Jenifer Browne Lawrence (Grayling), Lisa Allen Ortiz (Guide to the Exhibit), Megan Peak (Girldom), Nancy K. Pearson (Two Minutes of Light), Lynne Thompson (Beg No Pardon), and Corrie Williamson (sweet husk). The Waypost is a great place to grab a bite and a drink after a day at the AWP conference. We'll have short readings, books for sale and signing, and celebration of poetry in community. See you there!

Free

Books & Brews

Sidebar (Lompoc Brewing) 3901A N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Offsite reading, featuring: Susan Straight, Matt Bell, Randa Jarrar, Hanif Abdurraqib, Kevin Sampsell, Lydia Kiesling, Adrienne Celt, Miciah Bay Gault, Allegra Hyde, Tabitha Blankenbiller, Armin Tolentino, Beth Gilstrap, Michael Schmeltzer, David Leo Rice, and more. Free swag and a free raffle throughout the night. Readers will sign and have books for sale. Food, including gluten-free options, and Lompoc craft beer for purchase. Bar is open until midnight. Facility is accessible, indoors, all-ages. Parking is street parking only, and very limited; car service recommended. Contact: Leah Angstman

Free

Press Battle! A Poetry + Karaoke War

The Waypost 3120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join University of Hell Press, Write Bloody Publishing, and CLASH Books in a poetry to karaoke battle for all time ever! Really.

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Oregon Wild + Street Roots Happy Hour

The Waypost 3120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Have a happy Taco Tuesday with Oregon Wild and Street Roots at The Waypost! Join us for our second “Oregon Wild and Friends” mixer and benefit. Every month, Oregon Wild will be teaming up with a different Portland non-profit for a happy hour at The Waypost. From 4:30-6:30, a portion of the happy hour proceeds will be split between the two organizations. In addition to serving great margaritas and other drinks, tacos at the Waypost are $2.50 all day on Tuesday! No program or presentations. This is your opportunity to hang out, meet new people who are passionate about making our community a better place, chat with the staff of these two great nonprofits, and enjoy a southwest street food inspired menu. Our partner for…

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HER ANIMAL INHERITANCE VIDEO POEM SCREENING & RELEASE, w/ SIREN & THE SEA

The Waypost 3120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Atticus Review announces HER ANIMAL INHERITANCE, Vol. 2, a video poem by Tai Woodville, Alissa Hattman, and Sara Jackson-Holman. This FREE show & screening will take place at The Waypost on Sunday, September 8, 2019, starting at 8PM. Siren and the Sea will be opening. Tai Woodville and Alissa Hattman will introduce the film. HER ANIMAL INHERITANCE, Vol. 2, is a collaborative video poem by Tai Woodville, Alissa Hattman & Sara Jackson-Holman created during a three-day artist residency at the historic Sou’Wester lodge in Seaview, Washington. The filmette examines the burden of transgenerational pain, as well as the healing alchemy that can come from solidarity, support, and shared process. Tai Woodville is a Los Angeles born, Portland-based writer, poet, singer-songwriter & conceptual artist. She attended…

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