Mary Mackey on Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac

February 3, 2007

Garrison Keillor is going to read “Chicken Killing” on “The Writer’s Almanac” Feb 15th and “My Methodist Grandmother Says” on “The Writer’s Almanac” Feb 16th. The poems, which are both from Mary Mackey’s new collection, “Breaking the Fever,” are also going to be available on the American Public Radio website and in podcast. In the […]

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Theresa McCourt and Judy Halebsky—Black Dress, White Boots

February 3, 2007

Theresa McCourt Judy Halebsky A packed house at SPC brought forth a semblance of heat to the friendly confines of the poetry center. It was February so no one expected much heat, but there was plenty to spare. Even the Japanese mouth organ that accompanied Judy Halebsky at the end of the evening made it […]

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Meg Withers and Truong Tran

January 23, 2007

Truong Tran and Meg Withers entered the frigid domain of SPC at HQ for the arts. The occasion was not for the weak of spirit. Those who were bled and refilled with anti-freeze fared the best. However, the numbing sensation in the extremities likely was the effect of Truong’s and Meg’s fine poems. Special guest […]

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Theresa McCourt and Judy Halebsky

January 23, 2007

Sacramento Poetry Center Poetry Reading, Monday February 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Judy Halebsky and Theresa McCourt Hosted by Bob Stanley Judy Halebsky: Catch Judy read before she heads to New Hampshire for a residency at the MacDowell Colony. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Judy now lives in Sacramento, working towards a graduate degree in Performance […]

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Feb. 11 | A Poetry Reading or Peace with Julia Connor and Jose Montoya

January 9, 2007
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January 2007 Literary Calendar

December 25, 2006

4 Thursday Poetry Unplugged at Luna’s Julia Connor, Sacramento Poet Laureate. 8pm. Luna’s Café. 1414 16th Street. Hosted by Mario Ellis Hill. Open mic before/after. Free. Info: 441-3931 or www.lunascafe.com. 6 Saturday First Saturday Poetry Series 7pm. Sojourner Truth Art.Center. 2251 Florin Rd. Hosted by Noah Hayes and Felicia McGee. All ages. $5.00. Come early […]

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Pearl Stein Selinsky | January 10th, 2007

December 21, 2006
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Frank Andrick Benefit | January 14th, 2007

December 15, 2006

Frank Andrick has devoted his life to helping other people, from teaching poetry to troubled teenagers to promoting the arts across our community. Now, Frank needs our help. He was diagnosed with a range of serious health conditions in August, and at the same time learned that a paperwork error had wiped out his Medi-Cal […]

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Mendocino Poets December 11th, 2006

December 12, 2006

Theresa Whitehill   Midway through Theresa Whitehill’s reading, the first set of the group of 3 Mendocino poets, the rain began to applaud. The three Mendocino poets brought the rain with them, but nobody was admitting to this. Still many gathered around the table set up by Rebecca Morrison offering hot cider, coffee and tea. […]

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Calendar of Literary Events—December

December 6, 2006

Friday, December 1 Terry Moore opens for Brian McKnight at Memorial Auditorium. Also featured is LaToya London. 7 p.m. For ticket information: www.isoundtracks.net Saturday, December 2 First Saturday Poetry Series, 7pm. Sojourner Truth Art Center, 2251 Florin Rd. Hosted by Noah Hayes and Felicia McGee. All ages / $5.00. Come early for workshop. Info: www.malikspeaks.com […]

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