Michael Paul and Taylor Graham August 16, 2010

August 17, 2010

  Michael Paul came down from the foothills to read some poems from his big black book. The following was one of them. This poem is one he wrote a long time ago for his current girlfriend (which Paul admitted she still doesn’t like . . . but he does). HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKS, […]

Read the full article →

Tule Review Call for Submisssions

August 12, 2010

The Sacramento Poetry Center welcomes all styles of strong, well-crafted poems for the winter Tule Review—now 50-60 pages and perfect bound with an anticipated completion in January 2011. Seeking Submissions for the winter Tule Review Submission Deadline: September 30, 2010 Please note: As of June 16, 2010, we have changed our submission guidelines. Submission Guidelines: […]

Read the full article →

Poetry Reading On Monday, August 16

August 12, 2010

Join us on Monday, August 16, as Taylor Graham reads from her new book and Michael Gregg Paul returns to the poetic stage. Reading starts at 7:30 p.m., 25th and R. Refreshments. Free. Please listen to capradio.org at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 13, to catch the interview with Taylor Graham. Taylor Graham has been […]

Read the full article →

VS Chochezi and Rob Anthony at Sacramento Poetry Center August 9, 2010

August 11, 2010

Rob Anthony started the evening off with an assortment of poems that skillfully bridged the gap between acting and the written word. His poem “I, Poet” and his seasonal cycle on “winter” and “the summer fling” produced the most audible gasps from the audience. During a collaborative piece about no two bodies being able to […]

Read the full article →

Salvatore Salerno and Tim Kahl at The Barkin’ Dog Grill in Modesto, CA on August 10, 2010

August 10, 2010

  The Poetry reading series in Modesto hosted by Gillian Wegener at The Barkin’ Dog Grill featured Salvatore Salerno and Tim Kahl on August 10, 2010. There was good turn-out and a pretty good-sized contingent participating in the open mic. So the next time you pass through the Modesto area on a second Tuesday and […]

Read the full article →

Summer 2010 Tule Review Reading

August 3, 2010

The Summer 2010 Tule Review reading took place on Monday August 2, 2010. It was a packed house; over 70 people were in attendance. It featured 13 readers who came from Northern California and beyond to participate.Editors: Theresa McCourt and Linda Collins Gillian Wegener William O’Daly Lenore Myers Allison Meraz Kathleen McClung Katie McCleary Devi […]

Read the full article →

Tule Review Reading

August 3, 2010

Thanks to all for a great event – over 70 attended the August 2 celebration of the new Tule Review. Most of all thanks to Editors Linda Collins and Theresa McCourt!

Read the full article →

Wednesday August 4th 6pm at the Sacramento Room: By Heart

August 3, 2010

Judith Tannenbaum will read from the dual memoir: By Heart: Poetry, Prison and Two Lives. Don’t miss a chance to hear her work, as well as the work of Spoon Jackson, her co-author, who is serving a life sentence in the California prison system. 6pm at the beautiful Sacramento Room – 2nd floor Central Library […]

Read the full article →

Tonight at SPC

July 22, 2010

Tonight Monday July 26 – don’t miss an evening of poetry with Dorine Jennette Urchin to Follow and Rob Schlegel The Lesser Fields 7:30 at SPC This Friday July 30 Valerie Fioravanti presents Stories on Stage Aug 2 – Monday – Tule Review Reading Advance notice – two new classes at SPC Wednesday evenings this […]

Read the full article →

Sactown Poetry Bands – Bravo!

July 20, 2010

Thanks to Frank Graham and all the musicians and poets who performed last night at the first ever Sactown Poetry Band fest. From Jennifer and Mike Pickering at the opening, to Anna Marie and Fo Shang at the close, this was one evening of great music, poetry, and fun. Who thought we’d be sitting under […]

Read the full article →