The mothpocalypse is a gathering of multi-lingual vagabonds, writers and poets- communing like it’s early spring in the middle of fall and making noise while eating pages of history, mythology, science and noise- and spitting out cobwebs of poetry, prose and patented propaganda. The gathering of the wings will take place @ The Harwood Arts […]
The Literary Underground is a grassroots organization committed to fostering community in the independent press. In coordination with Zygote in my Coffee, they will be hosting “Happy Fuckin’ Endings” on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 4-6 pm at The Box Improv & Performance Space on Gold Avenue in downtown Albuquerque. Happy Fuckin’ Endings is to […]
OCTOBER 20, 2012. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA “A literary showcase of inter-tribal music and spoken word,” Bitchez Brew Review is a monthly music and poetry series in Oakland, CA curated and organized by Paul Corman-Roberts and publicized by Lynn Alexander. Jan Steckel, Doug Cordell, Julie Gengo, Yume Kim, Peg Alford Pursell, Jay Passer, and musical guest John […]
Monday, October 15th. 8-10pm Eastern Black Kite Coffee & Pies 2499 Collingwood, Toledo, Ohio 43620 https://www.facebook.com/events/100986483393220/ Amy Probst from Detroit, and Mark Jordan from Lucas feature, plus a short open mic. Hosted by Michael Grover, co-sponsored by www.redfez.net. (Note this reading will start an hour later due to Poetry Speaks at the library.)
Sunday, October 14. 5-6pm PDT Stories Book and Cafe, 1716 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California Punk Hostage Press’ LA Launch Reading and Party Iris Berry and A. Razor will be reading from their newly released books at Stories Books & Cafe in Echo Park, Hosted by Pleasant Gehman who will be reading an excerpt from […]
“Anger Management and Rejection” from the The Anger Management & Revenge Reading Series. Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Paradiso club/lounge, 2272 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, California 94612. 7-10pm PDT. featuring: Andrew Thomas, Jezebel Delilah X, Na’amen Tilahun, Lynn Alexander and the Enigmatic JTH. Facebook Event Page Tumblr Page
STRANGE CAGE 8 – OCTOBER 1. 8:00PM The Englert Theatre, 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
This year’s Global Event – September 29th, 2012! Poets around the world are planning individual events to take place simultaneously on September 29th in a demonstration/celebration of poetry, art and music to promote social, environmental, and political change. So far, over 450 cities representing 100 countries have signed up to make this year’s global initiative […]
Breaking Borders: Poetry Opening for the Albuquerque Cultural Conference Facebook Event Page Outpost Performance Space 210 Yale SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Friday, September 28, 2012. 7pm MDT The opening reading for the 5th Annual Albuquerque Cultural Conference will be one for the ages. This year’s gala features: Anya Achtenberg Lorna Dee Cervantes Sasha Pimentel […]
Black Kite Poetry- every third monday of the month at 7:00pm. Hosted by Michael Grover and co-sponsored by Red Fez Publications at the Black Kite Coffee and Pies, 2499 Collingwood, Toledo, Ohio 43620. Features and Open Mic. Monday, September 17, 2012. 7-9pm EDT. Cherie Bullock, and Shannon Ranee McKeehen feature plus an open mic. If […]
Saturday, September 15th – 7:00 PM TELEGRAPH CAFE, OAKLAND 2318 Telegraph Oakland, CA 94612 Featuring: Gypsie Punx Alexis Luna Kwan Booth Aurora Killpoet Razor Ethel Rohan Aurora Killpoet is co-owner/editor of the killpoet press. (frequently silent but deadly as shit). She is a daytime executive mind reader, and nightime amature physicist. and costumed. always costumed. […]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH. 7-10PM Open Heart Poetry www.openheartpoetry.com OHP is a weekly gathering to celebrate poetry and spoken word. Enjoy select teas and organic, vegan, gluten-free cuisine in an antique ambiance. Bring an open heart and mind, and some words to share. There are no restrictions on content or style, but please keep it to […]
The Literary Cafe, Cleveland, OH September 1, John Dorsey with Rachel Wiley
John Dorsey and Jacob Johanson read at Prosperos Bookstore, Kansas City, Missouri August 31, 2012.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31st, 7:00pm Eastern The Ugly Mug Cafe and Roastery 317 W. Cross Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan Featuring Anna Stolarski, Michael Grover, Leo Jarret, Kayla Marie Williams, Zach Ashley, Mike Hetzler. Michele McDannold, Craig Firsdon and Connor Morell https://www.facebook.com/events/143557889116723/
AUGUST 27, 2012 Open Heart Poetry www.openheartpoetry.com OHP is a weekly gathering to celebrate poetry and spoken word. Enjoy select teas and organic, vegan, gluten-free cuisine in an antique ambiance. Bring an open heart and mind, and some words to share. There are no restrictions on content or style, but please keep it to under […]
John Dorsey, Billy Burgos and Gerda Govine read at AVE 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA August 26, 2012.
John Dorsey, William Taylor Jr., Neeli Cherkovski, and A.D. Winans read at The Emerald Tablet, San Francisco, CA August 24, 2012
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