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The Ohio University Creative Writing Program presents Spring Literary Fest: April 3-5, 2019
The 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
Kari Gunter-Seymour to Serve Second Term as Athens Poet Laureate
The Athens Municipal Arts Commission and Athens City Council are pleased to announce that Kari Gunter-Seymour has accepted their invitation to serve a second term as Athens Poet Laureate. “We are so proud to have Kari continue as our Poet Laureate,” says Mayor Steve Patterson. Three times a pushcart nominee, Gunter-Seymour’s chapbook Serving was chosen… Read More
Rose Smith and Steve Abbott To Perform March 7 at The Dairy Barn
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is pleased to announce the lineup of poets for the second event in its spring poetry series “Spoken & Heard, Poetry of Departure and Relevance,” to be held March 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Sauber Gallery. The evening is curated by Athens Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour. Featured will be… Read More
Poetry Out Loud Semifinal
Stuart’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
#SpeakUp Against Gender Violence
A 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.
Natalie Diaz Reading, Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Walter Hall Rotunda, Ohio University
The 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
#SpeakUpWoMEN Poetry and Music Jam Event
Poetry & 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
Spoken & Heard with Maggie Smith
Join 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
A Reading with Poet Diane Seuss
Please 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
Late-Spring Poetry with Ivars Balkits
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of Conversations from Studio B, join host Ivars Balkits with guests Wendy McVicker and Albert Rouzi for another great poetry reading.