Alan Satow Reads Poetry!

March 20, 2009

Alan Satow, classic, in his hat, with pipe – where is the bell? Satow read his far-out, anything but run-in-the-mill, poetry at Luna’s this week.

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A Gaggle of Poets – McKinley Park Poets Visit SPC

March 17, 2009

Rebecca Morrison, Andy Anderson, Bill Davis and more entertained last night with their special reading. This group of several former peace corps workers and other concerned Sacramentans have written a body of work that would amaze and delight any audience, let alone the experienced reader/listeners at SPC. This “Gaggle of McKinley Park Poets” have taken […]

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Images from the Bookcollector

March 12, 2009

Richard Hansen is now upgrading and updating our regular SPC website: http://sacramentopoetrycenter.org — check out the new and improved site!

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Kathy Kieth and Richard Hansen Host a Rattlesnake Reading at the Bookcollector Bookstore

March 12, 2009

Rattlesnake Press presented a new chapbook from Norma Kohout, a littlesnake broadside from Patricia Hickerson and a brand new Rattlesnake Review last night at The Book Collector. Open mic read-around followed. Richard Hansen kept the doors open into the night and Kathy Kieth, Editor/Publisher, Host extraordinaire, led the snakes in another wonderful reading-gathering. Some of […]

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Dobby Gibson and Matt Hart at the SPC, Tim Kahl Hosted

March 10, 2009

A wonderful night of poetry with Dobby Gibson and Matt Hart, as hosted by Professor Tim Kahl. In attendance, were: Quinton Duvall, Theresa Mccourt, Danny Romero and more.

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Luna’s Readings

March 7, 2009

  Mario Ellis Hill hosts on First Thursdays of the month at Luna’s Cafe on 16th Street, near O street. He, and some other poets, had lovely voice music and wood flute blended in with their poems and words. We missed him at the African American History Month readings at SPC, but he is still […]

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African American History Month at SPC

February 25, 2009

A packed house at another of the African American History Month Readings at SPC, with Lawrence Dinkins Jr. All-Stars! Mustafa made a guest appearance!

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African American History Month with Lawrence Dinkins, Jr. All-Stars!

February 25, 2009

Poets gathered for African American History Month. Features included: Rob Anthony, Kelly, Vince and Lawrence himself. Felicia also gave a heart-rending reading of her poems. Many more read to express their heritage, their pride and experience. Tim Kahl, SPC Vice President introduced Lawrence, who lead the show with some amazing spoken word – and included […]

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Readings Every Monday Night at SPC HQ – 7:30pm

February 25, 2009

    Rob and Vince read their poems to a crowded Sacramento Poetry Center!

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Second and Fourth Workshops at South Natomas Community Center

February 21, 2009

Michael and Jennifer Pickering, Rebecca Morrison, Jen Jenkins, Frank Graham (not pictured) and Emmanuel Sigauke (not pictured) attend the 2nd and 4th Saturday SPC Poetry Workshops from 10-11:30 AM.

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