Memorial Day at the Poetry Center

May 13, 2011

A very special reading with Tulsa, Oklahoma spoken word artist, dramatist, advocate, and poet, Deborah Hunter — and also, Modesto Poet Laureate Sam Pierstorff. These two remarkably gifted poets will be hosted by Frank Graham and sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center. The best part — this event is free! Ms. Hunter is appearing one […]

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Quinton Duval

October 18, 2010

In the “Remembrances” section of The Sacramento Bee, these words were written about Quinton Duval. “A man of elegance, great charm and wit, Quinton could make a song out of anything. He will be missed by all who knew him.” For those of you who have wondered, “there will be no formal service [at his […]

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American River Review Reading October 4th

September 28, 2010

Join us as we celebrate in verse with the poets of American River Review, the award-winning literary journal from American River College. Gold Medal winner of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and finalist in the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker contest, the A.R. Review encompasses a wide range of creative work including oil painting, photography, poetry, […]

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Tule Review Submission Guidelines

September 16, 2010

Tule Review: New Submission Deadline October 30, 2010! The Sacramento Poetry Center welcomes submissions for the winter Tule Review – now 50-60 pages and perfect bound – with an anticipated publication date for January 2011. We consider poetry of all styles and forms from both local and far-flung places as long as the poems are […]

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Poetry Sept 13,16, Fundraiser Sept 17

September 6, 2010

Monday Sept 13 at 7:30 pm CJ Sage and JP Dancing Bear read at SPC (25th and R) Followed by a talk about Small Press Publishing Hosted by Valerie Fioravanti Thursday, September 16 Michael Luis Medrano, reads for a Mexican Independence Day reading presented by Escritores del Nuevo Sol/Writers of the New Sun. at La […]

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Here comes September – a few poetry events you might want to consider

August 29, 2010

Sept 6, Monday Monday at 7:30pm at SPC – 25th and R Tim Hernandez and Maceo Montoya Hosted by Tim Kahl Sept 8, Wednesday (note – this event is second Wednesday this month) Sacramento Room Wednesday Reading – Poets featured in Sixteen Rivers Press Anthology 6 to 7:30 at Sacramento Room, Central Library, 828 I […]

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The Londonberry Salon Reads

August 24, 2010

The Londonberry Salon showed up at the Sacramento Poetry Center on August 23, 2010. The salon was responsible for putting out The Larkfield Review in 20o9 which was edited by husband and wife team Greg Randall and Toni Wilkes and featured four poets: Shawn Pittard, Mary Petrosky, Roy Mash, and Christina Hutchins. These four poets […]

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The Londonberry Salon with Shawn Pittard, Christina Hutchins, Gregory Randall, Toni Wilkes, Roy Mash and Mary Petrosky (08/22/10)

August 22, 2010

Monday, August 23 at 7:30 PM Sacramento Poetry Center — 1719 25th St. Crossroads for the Arts at 25th and R Street About the Larkfield Review: from editors, Gregory W. Randall and Toni L Wilkes In June of 2009, our desire to provide space for local or regional poets manifested itself in an inaugural volume […]

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SPC to Feature Zimbabwean Novelist/Poet Chris Mlalazi and Renowned US Poet, Ron Slate

August 21, 2010

October 11 is a big hosting day for me and SPC, when I present the Mlalazi-Slate double feature. Chris Mlalazi, a Zimbabwean novelist, has written and published poetry and plays. He usually reads his short prose, but on this day he will also share some of his poetry. I have known Chris through the internet […]

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Tule Review Needs Poems for Next Issue

August 19, 2010

Call for Submissions! The Sacramento Poetry Center welcomes submissions for the winter Tule Review – now 50-60 pages and perfect bound – with an anticipated publication date for January 2011. We consider poetry of all styles and forms from both local and far-flung places as long as the poems are strong and well crafted. Submission […]

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