Rose Solari to Read in Amherst’s Emily Dickinson Marathon [virtual]

The Emily Dickinson Reading Marathon is a beloved annual tradition of the “Tell it Slant Poetry Festival” where, over a 14 hour period, many skilled readers come together to cover the entire breadth of Dickinson’s oeuvre. Poet Rose Solari will be reading a handful of poems between 661-918 in Ralph Franklin’s The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition.

We hope you can join her in this awesome celebration of Dickinson’s life and work.

Reuben Jackson 2020’s Bookstock [virtual]

Grace Cavalieri is the Special Guest at The PGCMLS Open Mic Series

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and Creative Suitland invite poets and spoken word artists of all ages to participate in a monthly virtual open mic event. Each month is hosted by a special guest poet.

September 30 at 7 pm | Hosted by Diane Wilbon Parks with special guest Grace Cavalieri, Poet Laureate of Maryland | Theme: “The Power of Hope and Light”

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Elizabeth Hazen reads as part of the Hot L Series [virtual event]

Elizabeth Hazen is joined by Christopher Kondrich in this iteration of the virtual Hot L Poetry Series. They will read from their work.

Cove Calls – Poetry Reading with Rose Solari and Samantha Kolber

The Community of Vermont Elders present a Zoom reading from Rose Solari and Samantha Kolber which is open to all.

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Katherine E. Young to Participate in “Blessed is the Light: Poets Speak Out Against Fear & Hatred”

“With incidences of anti-semitism on the rise around the globe, this reading brings together diverse voices in celebration of the Jewish experience.”

This is a digital event.

Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMwcHhaIYLu8kivIZAYgirzjCAfF4Kyh1MHDTdBmtx8kXRyQ/viewform?fbzx=-4854411663694179850

Katherine E. Young in “Burning Books: Akram Aylisli, Literature, and Human Rights in Today’s Azerbaijan” [virtual]

From Columbia University | Harriman Institute :

“Please join us for a discussion with Akram Aylisli, author of Farewell Aylis: A Non-Traditional Novel in Three Works (Academic Studies Press, 2018), translator Katherine E. Young, and journalist Alex Raufoglu. This event is part of our Contemporary Culture Series.

The three novellas of Farewell, Aylis take place over decades of transition in a country that rather resembles modern-day Azerbaijan. In Yemen, a Soviet traveler takes an afternoon stroll and finds himself suspected of defecting to America. In Stone Dreams, an actor explores the limits of one man’s ability to live a moral life amid conditions of sociopolitical upheaval, ethnic cleansing, and petty professional intrigue. In A Fantastical Traffic Jam, those who serve the aging leader of a corrupt, oil-rich country scheme to stay alive. Farewell, Aylis, a new essay by the author that reflects on the political firestorm surrounding these novellas and his current situation as a prisoner of conscience in Azerbaijan, was commissioned especially for this Academic Studies Press edition.”

REGISTER HERE (free): https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8vkSszsxQsasd-FONT9MGA?fbclid=IwAR2KFArd-_VBAEw_J7VqUExOH-LVH-WwKuHd6EHCloPxRTbxij1L-__NwxE

Rose Solari to Read as Part of Cafe Muse Poetry Series [virtual]

The fabulous Rose Solari will be sharing her poetry as part of the Cafe Muse Poetry series. She will be joined by poet, Judith Bowles.

Use this link to register

This is a free event.

Rose Solari reads as part of the Wilde Readings series [Virtual Event]

Wilde Readings will host Rose Solari on their Facebook page for a virtual reading. An open mic period to follow.

https://www.facebook.com/wildereadingscolumbia

Open mic registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NOQyXVHbQ5SAQUmFetjH1g

Katherine E. Young to Read Poem “Women’s Work” at Libby Garvey Inauguration

Join the Arlington County Board to celebrate Board Chair Libby Garvey’s swearing-in at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

Katherine E. Young will read her poem “Women’s Work” for the occasion. You can read about the writing of “Women’s Work” here.

The ceremony will be conducted virtually, in keeping with public health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be live-streamed on the County website and on Arlington TV’s YouTube Channel

Linda Watanabe McFerrin to Teach Class on “The Shape of Memoir” [virtual event]

“The Shape of Memoir is an intimate exploration of personal narrative. Think of it as an exercise in personal archeology. We’ll look at your stories about self, family and friends through a poetic, fiction and nonfiction lens and discuss and experiment with the many possibilities for sharing your work with others. Individual direction on your memoir-based projects will also be provided. Participants will receive writing prompts and exercises as well as an opportunity to work in and personalize at least one of their chosen forms and receive feedback if desired.”

The class will consist of (4) 2-hour zoom sessions. (Saturday–Sunday, 10am–12pm (lecture/writing exercise), 2pm–4pm (reading work produced and discussion) PST

Registration deadline is Jan 5th

register: https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/classes/shape-of-memoir