Special Events
Events
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The Last Ecstatic Days: Poetry and Film
Spirit House Center 16550 Franklin Road, Fort Bragg, United StatesIn the underground sanctuary of the Spirit House, welcomed by music and poetry, we will watch the movie, The Last Ecstatic Days, followed by a communion of kirtan, poetry, meditation, and sharing. Join Aditi Sethi, Jay Brown, and Kim Rosen for a life-changing and potentially death changing evening, a portrait of what it means to…
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Kim Rosen: Feast of Losses, Poetry Workshop
Spirit House Center 16550 Franklin Road, Fort Bragg, United StatesJoin poet Kim Rosen at the Spirit House for an immersive alchemy of poetry, music, movement, guided explorations, writing, and sharing, as we open into all that arises as we turn towards aging, death, and letting go. This event will take place on Saturday, August 16, from 1–5 pm at Spirit House Center, 16550 Franklin…
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Spirit of Place: Mendocino County Women Poets Anthology, Reading at The Record
The Record 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, United StatesJoin us at The Record in Point Arena on Thursday, October 2nd. All poets are invited to come and share their work from Spirit of Place: Mendocino County Women Poets Anthology. Open mic to follow. Reading begins at 6 pm, at The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena.
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Theresa Whitehill, Carbonation Press Showcase
Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 South Pilgrim Street, Upper Rainier Beach, WA, United StatesTheresa Whitehill, Carbonation Press Showcase Cascadia Poetry Festival A reading from the poets & authors of Carbonation Press (Greg Bem, publisher) with Greg Bem, Zach Charles, Matt Trease, Theresa Whitehill, Paul E Nelson, Lorin Medley, Jim Dott, Sarah Zale, Brenda Cardenas, with Matt Trease, emcee For more information: https://cascadiapoeticslab.org/2025-cascadia-poetry-festival-9-schedule/
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Theresa Whitehill, Cascadia Mono Poem
Rainier Beach Community Club 6038 South Pilgrim Street, Upper Rainier Beach, WA, United StatesTheresa Whitehill, Cascadia Mono poem Cascadia Poetry Festival Theresa Whitehill will be part of a group reading by 20 or more poets, with Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, emcee, creating a Mono poem by each reading one original poem, responding to the theme and tone of each other’s work. The festival celebrates place and commitment to…
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Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference Pre-Registration 2026
Online EventPre-Register today and save $75. We’re extending the opportunity to Pre-Register for next year’s conference from now until January 31, 2025. Pre-Registration allows you to hold your spot for $200 in the workshop of your choice and save $75 on the tuition price. You will be contacted in March to confirm participation and your Workshop…
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Heavy Lifting: Theresa Whitehill & Felicia Rice
Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesHeavy Lifting Listening Tour—with Soup! A special event as part of the exhibit, Felicia Rice: Changes, at the Mendocino Art Center Exhibit Dates: Saturday, February 14 through Sunday March 8, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14, 2026, as part of Mendocino’s Second Saturday Art Walk Heavy Lifting Event: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:30 to 8…
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Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference 2026 Scholarship and Master Class Application Deadline
Online EventFebruary 28 is the deadline to apply for our 2026 conference scholarships and to our juried-in Master Class for MCWC 2026. We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to make our conference accessible to writers from diverse backgrounds and to reward writing of outstanding merit. We are also now accepting applications for our…
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Theresa Whitehill, Divan del Tamarit, publication event
CODEX Foundation 1331 Seventh St, BerkeleyThe Real Lead Saloon: Theresa Whitehill Event Join us at The CODEX Foundation Logan Book Arts Center for a poetry reading by Theresa Whitehill celebrating the newest Real Lead Saloon publication of her book Divan del Tamarit. Come enjoy the current exhibition and learn more about the Real Lead Saloon and the handmade publications they…
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Remembering Joe Smith and Janferie Stone
Caspar Community Center 15051 Caspar Rd, Caspar, United StatesCelebration of life of Joe Smith and Janferie Stone, beloved longtime Mendocino County community members and poets —All are welcome—family, friends, poets, the community at large —Share stories, poems, remembrances —4–7 pm potluck Hosted by the Mendocino County Poet Laureate’s Committee More info: Larry Felson 510-684-8270