Theresa Whitehill • Poet

Joan Stanford & Alyson Sagala, Mendocino Poetry Series
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
You are invited to attend the October 25th Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series at the Mendocino Art Center.
The October featured readers are Joan Stanford and Alyson Sagala. There is a sign-up sheet available for poets reading in the open mic following the featured readers.
Directions:
Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series
Last Saturday of the month: October 25th
Mendocino Art Center at the Main Gallery
Time: 4-6 pm
Format: Reading begins with featured readers in the first hour and is followed by an open mic.
Open mic poets are asked to read one or two poems no longer than five minutes total.
Questions Contact:
Devreaux Baker
dbaker@mcn.org
www.devreauxbaker.org

Jack Crimmins, Writers Read Ukiah
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Hudson Museum Community Room, 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Writers Read Ukiah last Thursday poetry series will meet on Thursday, October 30, at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is Jack Crimmins of Santa Rosa.
Jack Crimmins lives in Sonoma County and is the author of six books of poetry. His first book, “Kit Fox Blues”, was published with an introduction by Beat poet Diane di Prima. His recent books are “The Edge of Rain”, “Jazz Midnight” and a book of short poems, “Wilderness and Time”. Jack has been the featured poet in many of Lynn V. Andrews’ books on cross-cultural shamanism. He worked early on as a wilderness guide and then for many years as a licensed psychotherapist, mostly with adolescents in community mental health. Jack’s poems are concerned with people, landscape and spirit.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is five or six minutes, depending. Event will end at 9 PM, so plan accordingly.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfreeriedell@gmail.com
Writers Read happens on the last Thursday of almost every month and has been happening in Ukiah since 1999. This reading series is sponsored by Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Susanna Jannsen, an anonymous local writer, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum, and your donations. We operate on a shoestring budget and our laces are breaking, so give generously. Contact Michael—innisfreeriedell@gmail.com—if you can help. Thanks.

Rhythm Running River on KZYX Public Radio
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | KZYX & Z, 88.1, 90.7, & 91.5 FM, 9300 HWY 128, Philo, CA, 95466, United States
Rhythm Running River poetry programming every 1st Sunday and every 3rd Sunday from 3 to 5 pm on KZYX&Z Public Radio, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.1 FM with host Dan Roberts.
For playlists, visit Rhythm Running River on Out Far Press. Stream the audio here.

Fort Bragg Library Poetry Open Mic
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Bragg Library Meeting Room, 499 East Laurel Street, FORT BRAGG, CA, 95437, United States
First Thursday Poetry Open Mic in Fort Bragg, CA has returned to meeting in person. You can also attend this event via Zoom.
Since the library is a crossroads and we want to reduce risk of illness, we still ask you to wear masks while you’re in the audience. Wear a sweater because we need to ventilate the room well. When you’re at podium reading poems, you won’t need a mask.
We ask that you keep your reading under 10 minutes and stick to poetry in all its variety of forms.
To receive an invitation to the Zoom reading, or for more information, contact Dan Hess, Branch Librarian (info in Organizer section below).

Amanda Cruise and Virginia Sharkey, Poetry At The Cobalt (VENUE CHANGE)
2025-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 | JD Center, 208 Dana Street, Fort Bragg, 95437, United States
VENUE CHANGE: This month’s event on Sunday, November 9, will be held at the JD Center, 209 Dana St., half block north of Fort Bragg High School
THIS IS AN INVITATION TO ALL POETS, WRITERS, READERS, AND LOVERS OF LITERATURE, YOUNG, OLD, IN BETWEEN, KNOWN, UNKNOWN, SUBMERGED, EMERGED AND EMERGING: Rhyming, free verse, expensive or expansive verse, reverses, metered, learned, unlearned, experimental—all varieties, styles and non-styles are welcome.
The reading series, Poetry At The Cobalt, is usually held the 2nd Sunday of the month from 5–7 pm at the beautiful Cobalt Gallery, which is now under new management by Flockworks, a community-based non-profit that provides “resources for artists, teachers, and community members to engage in arts-inspired activities and initiatives on the Mendocino coast.”
The reading this month, Sunday, November 9, 2025, 5–7 pm, will be held at the JD Center, half-block north of Fort Bragg High School. Amanda Cruise and Virginia Sharkey will be the featured readers, followed by open mic readings. There is a signup sheet and each poet reads for 5–8 minutes. Please get this around far and wide, as we’d like to reach all over Mendocino County and beyond. Any suggestions or ideas you have, including other people to invite, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you Sunday, November 9th at the JD Center.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

Nan Cohen, LOBA Poetry Series at the Ukiah Library
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
LOBA POETRY SERIES
Monthly Poet Features & Open Mic
Join Ukiah Branch Library staff as we host in-person poetry events on the third Saturday of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style, or just listen to others.
On November 15, 2025, we welcome poet, Nan Cohen.
Please contact the Ukiah Branch Library at 707-463-4490 or carrm@mendocinocounty.gov for more information.
SERIE DE POESÍA LOBA
Funciones mensuales de poeta y micrófono abierto
Únase al personal de la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah mientras organizamos eventos de poesía en persona el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3 p.m. Este evento gratuito está abierto tanto a adolescentes como a adultos; todos están invitados a compartir poemas en cualquier forma o estilo, o simplemente escuchar a otros.
Comuníquese con la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah al 707-463-4490 o carrm@mendocinocounty.gov para obtener más información.

Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz - hybrid event
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, November 20, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will take place. The feature will be Sonoma Valley Poets.
The reading will take place at The Record at 265 Main Street in downtown Point Arena. The reading begins with live music, followed by a featured reading with the musicians accompanying the featured reader, then an open mic with musical improv, and finally the reading concludes with a live music jam. Poets, storytellers, and musicians welcome.
Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, anonymous supporters, and Poets & Writers, Inc.

David Partch, Writers Read Ukiah
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Hudson Museum Community Room, 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Writers Read Ukiah last Thursday poetry series will meet on Thursday, November 20 (a week early due to Thanksgiving), at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is David Partch.
David Eugene Partch is a singer-songwriter-poet from Willits. He has been featured at several venues in the Bay Area, as well as Mendocino County. He studied Anthropology at UC Berkeley, where he witnessed the Free Speech Movement. He later studied Philosophy at UC Santa Barbara and saw the Bank of America burn. He travelled to Germany in 1971, where he ended up staying for 14 years and completed a dissertation on Kant’s ethics. Returning to California, he eventually slipped into a career in computers which ended at Adobe Systems. In retirement he learned about Permaculture and rediscovered poetry. He has published 3 books of poetry which can be found on Amazon.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is five or six minutes, depending. Event will end at 9 PM, so plan accordingly.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfreeriedell@gmail.com
Writers Read takes place on the last Thursday of almost every month and has been happening in Ukiah since 1999. This reading series is sponsored by Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, the estate of Susan Sparrow, Susanna Jannsen, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum, and your donations. We operate on a shoestring budget and our laces are breaking, so give generously. Contact Michael—innisfreeriedell@gmail.com—if you can help. Thanks.

WINTER BREAK: November, Mendocino Poetry Series
2025-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
The Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series at the Mendocino Art Center is on a winter break. We’ll be back on January 31, 2026.
Questions Contact:
Devreaux Baker
dbaker@mcn.org
www.devreauxbaker.org

Poetry At The Cobalt
2025-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Cobalt Gallery, 430 Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, United States
THIS IS AN INVITATION TO ALL POETS, WRITERS, READERS, AND LOVERS OF LITERATURE, YOUNG, OLD, IN BETWEEN, KNOWN, UNKNOWN, SUBMERGED, EMERGED AND EMERGING: Rhyming, free verse, expensive or expansive verse, reverses, metered, learned, unlearned, experimental—all varieties, styles and non-styles are welcome.
The reading series, Poetry At The Cobalt, is located in downtown Fort Bragg at the beautiful Cobalt Gallery, thanks to Button Quinn, artist and gallery owner who has graciously made the space available to us. The readings are the 2nd Sunday of the month, 5–7 pm. The next reading at the Cobalt Gallery will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, featured poets (TBA) will read in the first hour, followed by open mic readings. There is a signup sheet and each poet reads for 5 minutes. Please get this around far and wide, as we’d like to reach all over Mendocino County and beyond. Any suggestions or ideas you have, including other people to invite, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you Sunday, December 14th at the Cobalt Gallery.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

December Solstice Open Mic Poetry - Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, December 18 at 7 pm, Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz will hold its annual “Open Mic Solstice Reading & Party” at The Record at 265 Main Street in downtown Point Arena. Doors open at 7pm, event begins at 7:15pm.
The reading will begin with live improv jazz followed by an open mic with jazz improv, and finally the reading will conclude with more live improv jazz.
Following tradition, there will be no featured poet this month, but instead all south coast literary lovers are encouraged to bring in poems to share if they are inspired to do so.
Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, anonymous supporters, and Poets & Writers, Inc.

Siân Killingsworth, LOBA Poetry Series at the Ukiah Library
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
LOBA POETRY SERIES
Monthly Poet Features & Open Mic
Join Ukiah Branch Library staff as we host in-person poetry events on the third Saturday of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style, or just listen to others.
On December 20, 2025, we welcome poet, Siân Killingsworth.
Please contact the Ukiah Branch Library at 707-463-4490 or carrm@mendocinocounty.gov for more information.
SERIE DE POESÍA LOBA
Funciones mensuales de poeta y micrófono abierto
Únase al personal de la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah mientras organizamos eventos de poesía en persona el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3 p.m. Este evento gratuito está abierto tanto a adolescentes como a adultos; todos están invitados a compartir poemas en cualquier forma o estilo, o simplemente escuchar a otros.
Comuníquese con la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah al 707-463-4490 o carrm@mendocinocounty.gov para obtener más información.

Winter Break, Writers Read Ukiah
2025-12-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Hudson Museum Community Room, 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Writers Read will be taking a winter break this month.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfreeriedell@gmail.com
Writers Read happens on the last Thursday of almost every month and has been happening in Ukiah since 1999. This reading series is sponsored by Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Susanna Jannsen, an anonymous local writer, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum, and your donations. We operate on a shoestring budget and our laces are breaking, so give generously. Contact Michael—innisfreeriedell@gmail.com—if you can help. Thanks.

WINTER BREAK: December, Mendocino Poetry Series
2025-12-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States

No Fort Bragg Library Poetry Open Mic tonight!
2026-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Bragg Library Meeting Room, 499 East Laurel Street, FORT BRAGG, CA, 95437, United States
No Fort Bragg Library Poetry Open Mic tonight!
First Thursdays Open Mic Poetry falls on New Years Day this year. Hate to send people into the new year without poetry, but I’m sure we can all manage to write, speak and listen to poems on our own that day. Happy New Year!
We’ll meet again on the First Thursday in February. February 5, 2026
For more information, contact Dan Hess, Branch Librarian (info in Organizer section below).

The New Year Show, Be More Now Radio
2026-01-01 19:00 - 20:00 | KZYX & Z, 88.1, 90.7, & 91.5 FM, 9300 HWY 128, Philo, CA, 95466, United States
This New Year’s show for the Be More Now radio program with host Blake More features the following poets: Devreaux Baker, Kit Bliss Jones, Toni Burnbaum, Melissa Eleftherion, Larry Felson, Martin Hickel, Karen Lewis, Kirk Lumpkin, Blake More, Chris Olander, Susan Wooldridge, Elizabeth Vrenios.
You can read more about this show and stream it live here: https://bmoreyou.net/its-a-new-year-poetry-and-other-creative-beginnings-on-be-more-now/
The Be More Now radio program airs on the first Thursday of every month from 7–8 pm on KZYX&Z 90.7FM Philo, 88.1FM Fort Bragg, and 91.5FM Willits, and can be streamed on the web www.kzyx.org.

The Pillar of Light, Mike A'Dair: Starlight Lounge
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Starlight Lounge, Willits Community Theatre, 37 W Van Lane, Willits, CA, 95490, United States
Local poet Mike A’Dair will be reading his long poem, The Pillar of Light, at 7 P.M. on Saturday January 10, 2026 at the Willits Community Theatre Playhouse.
The poem is nearly a thousand lines long and will take a little more than an hour to read. The Pillar of Light surveys the history of Western civilization’s slowly growing awareness of the mathematical, geometrical and astronomical implications of the pyramid. The poem also touches on the pyramid’s Biblical and Christian significance.
There will be an intermission at approximately 8:15. After the intermission there will be an open reading, lasting from roughly 8:30 to 9:30. Entry to this reading is by donation; however, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

No Poetry At The Cobalt this month
2026-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Cobalt Gallery, 430 Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, United States
There will not be a Poetry At The Cobalt event in January. We’ll be back on Sunday, February 8.
THIS IS AN INVITATION TO ALL POETS, WRITERS, READERS, AND LOVERS OF LITERATURE, YOUNG, OLD, IN BETWEEN, KNOWN, UNKNOWN, SUBMERGED, EMERGED AND EMERGING: Rhyming, free verse, expensive or expansive verse, reverses, metered, learned, unlearned, experimental—all varieties, styles and non-styles are welcome.
The reading series, Poetry At The Cobalt, is located in downtown Fort Bragg at the beautiful Cobalt Gallery, thanks to Button Quinn, artist and gallery owner who has graciously made the space available to us. The readings are the 2nd Sunday of the month, 5–7 pm. The next reading at the Cobalt Gallery will be Sunday, February 8, 2026, featured poets (TBA) will read in the first hour, followed by open mic readings. There is a signup sheet and each poet reads for 5 minutes. Please get this around far and wide, as we’d like to reach all over Mendocino County and beyond. Any suggestions or ideas you have, including other people to invite, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you Sunday, February 8th at the Cobalt Gallery.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

Open Mic at Medium Art Center
2026-01-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Medium Art Center, 110 South School Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Join us at Medium Art Center Thursday, January 15th for our community OPEN MIC!
Open Mic is held on the third THURSDAY of every month starting at 6:30 pm. Come to a welcoming and supportive space to read a story, sing a song, recite a favorite poem or any other short performance. All ages are welcome. No experience necessary.
Aren’t a performer? Come listen and show your support while getting a free show.
Sound generously provided by the Mendocino College RAT (Recording Arts & Technology) Club!
We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you!

Zida Borcich, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, January 15, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature Zida Borcich.
The reading will take place at The Record at 265 Main Street in downtown Point Arena. The reading begins with live music, followed by a featured reading with the musicians accompanying Borcich, then an open mic with musical improv, and finally the reading concludes with a live music jam. Poets, storytellers, and musicians welcome.
Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, anonymous supporters, and Poets & Writers, Inc.

Dave Seter, LOBA Poetry Series at the Ukiah Library
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
LOBA POETRY SERIES
Monthly Poet Features & Open Mic
Join Ukiah Branch Library staff as we host in-person poetry events on the third Saturday of each month at 3 p.m. This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style, or just listen to others.
On January 17, 2026, we welcome poet, Dave Seter.
Please contact the Ukiah Branch Library at 707-463-4490 or carrm@mendocinocounty.gov for more information.
SERIE DE POESÍA LOBA
Funciones mensuales de poeta y micrófono abierto
Únase al personal de la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah mientras organizamos eventos de poesía en persona el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3 p.m. Este evento gratuito está abierto tanto a adolescentes como a adultos; todos están invitados a compartir poemas en cualquier forma o estilo, o simplemente escuchar a otros.
Comuníquese con la biblioteca sucursal de Ukiah al 707-463-4490 o carrm@mendocinocounty.gov para obtener más información.

Susanna Jannsen, Writers Read Ukiah
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Hudson Museum Community Room, 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Writers Read Ukiah last Thursday poetry series will meet on Thursday, January 29, at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is Susanna Jannsen.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is five or six minutes, depending. Event will end at 9 PM, so plan accordingly.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfreeriedell@gmail.com
Writers Read takes place on the last Thursday of almost every month and has been happening in Ukiah since 1999. This reading series is sponsored by Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, the estate of Susan Sparrow, Susanna Jannsen, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum, and your donations. We operate on a shoestring budget and our laces are breaking, so give generously. Contact Michael—innisfreeriedell@gmail.com—if you can help. Thanks.

Mendocino Coast Writers' Conference Pre-Registration 2026
2026-01-31 | Online Event
Pre-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 and make the remainder of your payment. You are eligible for a refund on your deposit until April 1. Full price tuition is $875 and Pre-Registration offers it to you for $800

Riantee and Rowan Hawthorn, Mendocino Poetry Series
2026-01-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Margaret Mary O’Rourke’s Office, 45160 Main St, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
You are invited to attend the January 31st Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series.
The January featured readers are Riantee and Rowan Hawthorn. Riantee will be reading from her new book, Crossings.
4 to 6 pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026
45160 Main Street
Mendocino, CA 95460
Note the changed venue for January (The Mendocino Art Center is closed for January): this event will take in the downstairs conference room at Margaret Mary O’Rourke’s office at 45160 Main St, Mendocino. The Mendocino Poetry Series will resume at the Mendocino Art Center location in February.
There is a sign-up sheet available for poets reading in the open mic following the featured readers.
Format: Reading begins with featured readers in the first hour and is followed by an open mic.
Open mic poets are asked to read one or two poems no longer than five minutes total.
Questions Contact:
Devreaux Baker
dbaker@mcn.org
www.devreauxbaker.org
