Theresa Whitehill • Poet

Gordon Black, Writers Read Ukiah
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 26, at 7PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader will be Gordon Black.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is six minutes.
We continue to strongly recommend that you do not attend unless fully vaccinated. Masking while indoors is also recommended.
Suggested donation: $5, Refreshments provided.
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 an anonymous local writer, Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Dan Barth, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum and donations.

LOBA Poetry Series at the Ukiah Library Presents: Patricia Caspers
2023-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
LOBA Poetry Series Open Mic at the Ukiah Public Library is on the third Saturdays of the month, from 3-4 pm. This month’s featured reader is Patricia Caspers.
Join in to read or just listen to great poetry at the Ukiah Library!
This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style.
Please email Melissa (she/her/they) at the Ukiah Library (details below) for more information.

Steve Trenam Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz - hybrid event
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, 95497
On Thursday, January 19, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature Petaluma Poet Steve Trenam. The reading will take place at Shindig (as well as virtually via Zoom), an emerging new tea and wine salon located on Verdant View off Annapolis Road at the Ranch Center in The Sea Ranch. The reading will begin with live improv jazz, followed by a featured reading with Steve Trenam, then an open mic with jazz improv, and finally the reading will conclude with more live improv jazz.
Steve is a Santa Rosa Junior College Instructor of poetry writing in their Older Adults Program. He is also a founding member of Poetic License Sonoma which collaborates with the Sebastopol Center for the Arts in conducting poetry readings on the fourth Tuesday of each month, featuring such headliners as Prartho Sereno, Maya Khosla, Elizabeth Herron, and Megan Merchant. Steve was the recipient of a Randolph Newman grant which brought the 24th U. S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, to SRJC in November.
Steve’s book of poetry, An Affront to Gravity, was published recently by Blue Light Press and can be ordered through your local bookstore or Amazon. Some of his poetry and ceramic art can be found in an ekphrastic poetry book, Canyon, River, Stone and Light, and Pandemic Puzzle Poems, both published by Blue Light Press, 2021. Other poems appear in Crossroads, the Redwood Writers poetry anthology, May 2022; Jerry Jazz Musician: A Collection of Jazz Poetry—Fall/Winter, 2022-23 Edition; and Poem for the Day with Larry Robinson, in multiple publications online.
Steve Trenam’s mother owned a bookstore from 1962 to 1985 in Petaluma, California. It was called Alta’s Old Book Shop, and its value lay not in glossy modernity, but in being a dusty delivery room for the birth of ideas. It was for Steve, a source for answers and insights which enlarged his personal life and gave it meaning. It also generated the impulse to write.
As far as his poetry is concerned, Steve feels neither sure-footed nor clear. Metaphorically speaking, he is out on a leafless limb with just spider webs and moss, listening to the silken slip of water over stone.
More information about Steve’s work is available at https://www.sebarts.org/literary-arts and https://poeticlicensesonoma.com/.
Shindig is located next door to Birdsong Clinic & Tea Shop (directions at birdsongclinic.com), and more information on Shindig can be gathered by emailing shindig.searanch@gmail.com. Third Thursday Poetry is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, many anonymous donors, and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
To receive an invitation to the Zoom reading, or for more information, contact Blake More (info below).

Rhythm Running River on KZYX Public Radio
2023-01-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-01 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
2023-01-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-06 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).

Winter Break, Writers Read Ukiah
2022-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | 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, innisfree@pacific.net

Rhythm Running River on KZYX Public Radio
2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 from 3 to 4 pm and every 3rd Sunday 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.

Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz - December Solstice Open Mic Poetry & Jazz at Shindig in The Sea Ranch!
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Shindig, 35590 Verdant View, Sea Ranch, 95497
On Thursday, December 15 at 7 pm, Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz will hold its annual “Open Mic Solstice Reading & Party” at Shindig a brand new wine bar located on Verdant View off Annapolis Road at the Ranch Center in The Sea Ranch.
The reading will begin with live improv jazz followed by an open mic with jazz improv; the reading will conclude with more live 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.
Shindig is located next door to Birdsong Clinic & Tea Shop (directions at birdsongclinic.com), and more information on Shindig can be gathered by emailing shindig.searanch@gmail.com.
Third Thursday Poetry is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, many anonymous donors, and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.

LOBA Poetry Series Open Mic on Zoom - Blake More
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Join Ukiah Branch Library staff on the 2nd Thursday in December at 6 pm for a live virtual poetry reading & open mic on Zoom. 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. In January, we will resume readings in person at the Ukiah Branch Library on the 3rd Saturdays of each month at 3 pm.

On December 8th, we welcome Point Arena Poet Laureate Blake More. Blake practices many disciplines including visual art, poetry, video, performance, and teaching. She is the CalPoets Area Coordinator, host of a poetry & jazz reading series, and two public radio shows: Be More Now on KZYX&Z FM Mendocino and Cartwheels on the Sky on KGUA FM. Learn more at bmoreyou.net.

Registration is required. Please email Melissa (she/her/they) at the Ukiah Library (details below) for the Zoom link

Teacher Positions Open with California Poets in the Schools
2022-12-01, 2022-11-01, 2022-10-01 | Online Event
California Poets in the Schools’ Poet-Teacher Independent Contractor Job Summary—Mendocino County
California Poets in the Schools (CalPoets) seeks independent contractors to work on a contract or freelance basis as Poet-Teachers in Mendocino County, specifically to work at high schools. CalPoets’ Poet-Teachers are professional writers who choose to give back to their communities as Poet-Teachers. They should have demonstrated experience in the literary arts and be passionate about teaching school-aged youth in public school settings. New CalPoets’ Poet-Teachers are paired with experienced mentors to prepare for classroom placement. This is a great opportunity for poets at all stages of their careers. Poet-Teachers achieve 1-5 teaching contracts per school year.
Poet-Teacher Independent Contractor Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with a Poet-Teacher mentor in preparation for classroom placement
• Teach poetry creation in various K-12 classrooms throughout Mendocino County
Poet-Teacher Independent Contractor Requirements and Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in the literary arts with a clear focus on poetry
• Passionate about teaching school-aged youth in public school settings
• Able to prioritize and manage your own schedule
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly recommended
• Significant cross-cultural experience and understanding
• Able to do great work with minimal supervision
• Strong time-management, communication, and organizational skills
Perks/Compensation
• Receive $250 stipend upon completion of mentorship
• Earn at least $70 (all inclusive) per teaching hour, once placed in a classroom, or negotiate your own rates with schools
• Gain access to some local grant funding
• Receive assistance to establish contracts with schools and classroom teachers
• Join a professional network of California poets from throughout the state
• Gain access to CalPoets’ library of lesson plans, monthly meetings, annual conferences and professional development
To Apply:
Please send a resume, a brief cover letter, and up to five of your own poems (written or performed, links ok) to meg@cpits.org.

About California Poets in the Schools:
VISION
California Poets in the Schools’ vision is to enable youth in every California county to discover, cultivate and amplify their own creative voices through reading, analyzing, writing, performing and publishing poetry.
When students learn to express their creativity, imagination, and intellectual curiosity through poetry, it becomes a catalyst for learning core academic subjects, accelerating emotional development and supporting personal growth.
Our Poet-Teachers help students become adults who will bring compassion, understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives to dialogue about issues which their communities face.
MISSION
California Poets in the Schools develops and empowers a multicultural network of independent Poet-Teachers, who bring the many benefits of poetry to youth throughout the state.
As a membership network we offer opportunities for professional development, peer learning and fundraising assistance for Poet-Teachers in California. We also cultivate relationships with school districts, foundations and arts organizations which can fund and support our members’ professional practices.
Visit www.calpoets.org for more info.

Canceled: Thomas Roberdeau Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz - hybrid event
2022-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Arena Market & Café, 185 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz has been canceled for the month of November. Third Thursday Poetry and Jazz is looking for a new home on the south coast. Please spread the word and reach out to Blake More at blake@snakelyone.com with ideas, suggestions, and offers.
Previously planned for this date:
Opens with live jazz, then featured reading with Poet Thomas Roberdeau followed by Open Mic with live jazz accompaniment.
Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, many anonymous donors, and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
To receive an invitation to the Zoom reading, or for more information, contact Blake More (info below).

November Writers Read Ukiah
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 17 (3rd Thursday due to Thanksgiving), at 7PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is to be determined.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is six minutes.
We continue to strongly recommend that you do not attend unless fully vaccinated. Masking while indoors is also recommended.
Suggested donation: $5, Refreshments provided.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfree@pacific.net
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 an anonymous local writer, Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Dan Barth, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum and donations.

Spanglish: Starlight Lounge
2022-11-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Starlight Lounge, Willits Community Theatre, 37 W Van Lane, Willits, CA, 95490, United States
A small band of younger poets from Ukiah will be reading at the regular bi-monthly Starlight Lounge reading at Willits Community Theatre, 37 West Van Lane in Willits, on Saturday November 12. The reading starts at 7 pm.
Some of the poets will be reading in English, some in Spanish, and some in Spanglish, a hybrid tongue that mixes the two languages. The poets include: Zhana Ortiz (in English); Shae Dycus (in English); Salina Benitez (in English); Citalli Lopez Pineda (in Spanish), Zobeyda Bojorquez (in Spanglish), Ciara Gonzalez (in English) and Findlay Gray (in English).

Because of the large number of readers, there will probably not be an open reading following the contingent from Ukiah. Admission to the reading is by donation, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Armand Brint, Writers Read Ukiah
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 27, at 7PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader will be Armand Brint.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is six minutes.
We continue to strongly recommend that you do not attend unless fully vaccinated. Masking while indoors is also recommended.
Suggested donation: $5, Refreshments provided.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfree@pacific.net
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 an anonymous local writer, Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Dan Barth, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum and donations.

Soldados, Columpios y Camelias
2022-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The White Barn, 2727 Sulphur Springs Avenue, St. Helena, CA, 94574, United States
Soldados, Columpios y Camelias
(Soldiers, Swings, and Camellias)
Poetry of Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and Spain
with music by guitarist Marc Teicholz
Readers Sarah de Luis, Norma Ferriz, Paulo Ferreira, Theresa Whitehill, and Michael Calderola will read works by nine 20th century poets in Spanish and Portuguese accompanied by English translation.
Tickets: $30 (benefits Napa Valley charities)
To purchase tickets: 1 707 987-8225 or https://www.thewhitebarn.org/
https://www.facebook.com/thewhitebarn/

Motherbear Scott Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz - hybrid event
2022-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Arena Market & Café, 185 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
Opens with live jazz, then featured poetry ceremony with Poet Motherbear Scott followed by Open Mic with live jazz accompaniment.
Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz is supported by The Third Thursday Poetry Group, many anonymous donors, and Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
To receive an invitation to the Zoom reading, or for more information, contact Blake More (info below).

Berkeley Watershed Poetry Festival, 27th Annual
2022-10-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, 94704
The 27th Annual Berkeley Watershed Poetry Festival returns to its first live, in-person event since 2019!
Highlights:
Strawberry Creek Walk, 10 am, free
Starting Place: southeast corner of Oxford at Center, on the edge of the Berkeley campus
Featuring: wildlife biologist May Khosla, and poets Chris Olander, Tureeda Mikell, Gene Berson, Theresa Whitehill, and Rooja Mohassessy
Festival Main Stage: Noon to 4:30 pm, free
Place: Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Way at Center Street, Berkeley, CA
Featuring poets & writers: Robert Hass, Forrest Gander, Genny Lim, Barry Finnerty, Aya de Leon, Susan Cohen, John Curl, and Kirk Lumpkin, along with the Strawberry Creek Walk poets Olander, Berson, Mikell, Mohassessy, and Whitehill
For more information: https://poetryflash.org/programs/?p=watershed_2022_inperson
info@poetryflash.org, (510) 525-5476, (510) 612-3958
A collaboration of co-founder Robert Hass, U.S. Poet Laureate 1995-1997 • Poetry Flash • Ecology Center/Berkeley Farmers’ Market • Pegasus Books Downtown • 100 Thousand Poets for Change

LOBA Poetry Series Open Mic on Zoom
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Ukiah Branch Library, 105 North Main Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
LOBA Poetry Series Open Mic Poetry on Zoom on the second Thursdays of the month on Zoom, from 6-7 pm. Michelle Peñaloza will be the featured reader.
Join in to read or just listen to great poetry via the Ukiah Library!
This free event is open to both teens & adults – all are invited to share poems in any form or style.
Registration is required. Please email Melissa (she/her/they) at the Ukiah Library (details below) for the Zoom link

Linda Noel, Writers Read Ukiah
2022-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | 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, September 29, at 7PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader will be Linda Noel.
Open mic session will follow the featured reading. Maximum time for each reader is six minutes.
We continue to strongly recommend that you do not attend unless fully vaccinated. Masking while indoors is also recommended.
Suggested donation: $5, Refreshments provided.
For Information, contact Writers Read Ukiah MC Michael Riedell, innisfree@pacific.net
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 an anonymous local writer, Colored Horse Studios, Michael Riedell, Dan Barth, the Poet Laureate Committee of Ukiah, the Grace Hudson Museum and donations.
