Arq Press 2018 Journal Kick-off Reading Saturday, February 3, 2018 7:00 PM  10:00 PM Join us for the Arq Press 2018 Journal Kick-off reading! We'll be sharing selections from the 2017 issue and providing information about submissions for 2018. Snacks and booze provided! More info at www.arqpresspdx.com

Yoga for Artists and Writers With Julia Tillinghast (200hr RYT, Sola School of Contemplative Arts) An accessible, all-levels class for visual artists, writers, printmakers, and other crafts-folk to increase overall strength, mobility, and balance, and address the repetitive strain and chronic posture imbalances endemic to our work. The class will incorporate mind-body centering, breath work,… Continue reading Yoga for Writers & Artists

Poetry Practice Space 6:00-8:30pm Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets on the first or last Wednesday of the month. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a space to talk about your writing practice, and current writing projects, bemoan rejections, celebrate acceptances, share writing resources— and… Continue reading Poetry Practice Space

Yoga for Artists and Writers With Julia Tillinghast (200hr RYT, Sola School of Contemplative Arts) An accessible, all-levels class for visual artists, writers, printmakers, and other crafts-folk to increase overall strength, mobility, and balance, and address the repetitive strain and chronic posture imbalances endemic to our work. The class will incorporate mind-body centering, breath work,… Continue reading Yoga for Artists & Writers

On her first PNW Tour since the publication of Testify (Octopus Books, 2017) Simone John will be joined by local poets Jenna Marie Fletcher and Stacey Tran, whose book Soap for the Dogs is forthcoming from Gramma Press in March 2018. IPRC Studios $5 Suggested donation NOTAFLOF Simone John is a poet, educator, and facilitator… Continue reading Octopus Books Reading featuring: Simone John, Stacey Tran & Jenna Marie Fletcher

  Floridian Shane Hinton, editor of the new anthology, We Can’t Help It If We’re From Florida, travels the country for readings with writers who’ve tried to escape the clutches of the sinking peninsula. These writers also happen to be in the book. On his NYC stop, he'll read alongside Lidia Yuknavitch and Asha Doré.… Continue reading Burrow Press Invasive Speakings Tour Featuring Lidia Yuknavitch and Asha Doré

For our first public reading in 2018, we'd like to welcome Portland State alumna Sophia Shalmiyev, author of the forthcoming book MOTHER WINTER (Simon & Schuster). The evening will feature readings from current Portland State University MFA students. About Sophia Shalmiyev: Portland-based writer and Laurels Award Fellowship recipient Sophia Shalmiyev's forthcoming book, MOTHER WINTER, will… Continue reading Filament Reading Series