Poetry
A Reading with Poet Diane Seuss
Walter Hall Rotunda Athens, OH, United StatesPlease join us for a reading with poet and nonfiction writer Diane Seuss, presented by the Ohio University Program in Creative Writing. Book signing and reception to follow. Diane Seuss was born in Indiana and raised in Michigan. She earned a BA from Kalamazoo College and an MSW from Western Michigan University. Seuss is the... Read More
Spoken & Heard with Maggie Smith
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for an evening of poetry in the gallery with Maggie Smith! We’ll start the evening off with our opening poet Deni Naffziger and end the evening with a reception and book signing for Maggie. This event is FREE and open to the public. Smith is the author of three books of poetry: Good... Read More
#SpeakUpWoMEN Poetry and Music Jam Event
Jackie O's Taproom and Production Brewery 25 Campbell Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPoetry & Music Jam Event with local poets, Appalachian women poets, OU academic poets, international poets, poets of any gender, and open mic session for just about anyone who wants to read their own poetry or someone else’s. We’ll end up with a bar party and a group conversation for those who want to stay further. Poet Laureate... Read More
Natalie Diaz Reading, Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Walter Hall Rotunda, Ohio University
Walter Hall Rotunda 25 S. Green Dr., Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Ohio University Creative Writing Program presents visiting poet Natalie Diaz Reading Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Walter Hall Rotunda Natalie Diaz was born in the Fort Mojave Indian Village in Needles, California. She is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She earned a BA from Old... Read More
#SpeakUp Against Gender Violence
Jackie O's at 22-24 W Union St, Athens --Uptown-- 22-24 W Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesA Poetry & Performance event featuring local poets, international poets, Appalachian poets, OU poets, and international performers. Each of them will be sharing their art to #SpeakUp Against all kinds of Gender Violence; help foster community among survivors and allies; contribute to a healthier community.
Poetry Out Loud Semifinal
Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesStuart’s Opera House hosts the Southeast Ohio regional semifinal for Poetry Out Loud! Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the... Read More
The Ohio University Creative Writing Program presents Spring Literary Fest: April 3-5, 2019
Walter Hall Rotunda Athens, OH, United StatesThe Ohio University Creative Writing Program presents Spring Literary Fest from April 3-5, 2019, which includes talks, craft lectures, readings, colloquiums, and workshops by the following acclaimed poets, novelists, essayists, fiction writers: Stephanie Powell Watts, Mark Doty, Claire Vaye Watkins, Laura Kasischke, Kiese Laymon. See the link below for more details: More information here
Beat Climate Change Coffee House
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta, social hall Third and Putnam, Marietta, OH, United StatesGet your inner beatnik on! Climate Change Theatre Action's original plays presented Readers' Theater-style. Calling all poets and musicians! Open mic for poetry and music--sign up to present. Climate change-themed work welcomed but not required. Climate Action Information Table Taking Climate Action opportunities Coffee, Tea and Snacks Admission by donation
Essentially Athens Book Launch at Arts West
Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin the writers, and fine artists for an evening of merriment, readings, discussions, and book signing. Over one hundred poets, essayists, storytellers, songwriters and fine artists have come together in this very special collection celebrating all that is the heart and hearth of Athens, Ohio. The work is raw, honest and steeped in all things... Read More