Theresa Whitehill • Poet

Susan Benardo, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, July 16, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature Susan Benardo.
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 Benardo, 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.

Open Mic at Medium Art Center
2026-07-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Medium Art Center, 110 South School Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Join us at Medium Art Center Thursday, July 16th 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!

Poetry At The Cobalt
2026-07-12 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, July 12, 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, July 12th at the Cobalt Gallery.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

Rhythm Running River on KZYX Public Radio
2026-07-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 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.

Be More Now Radio
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | KZYX & Z, 88.1, 90.7, & 91.5 FM, 9300 HWY 128, Philo, CA, 95466, United States
The Be More Now radio program, hosted by Blake More, 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 show features engaging conversations between real people on topics ranging from Arts, Health, Culture, Feminism, Spirituality and whatever stirs Blake’s curiosity and offers some positive inspiration!

Fort Bragg Library Poetry Open Mic
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 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.
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).

Mendocino Poetry Series
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
You are invited to attend the June 27th Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series at the Mendocino Art Center.
The June featured readers are to be announced. 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: June 27th
Mendocino Art Center at the Stevenson Studio
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

Writers Read Ukiah
2026-06-25 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, June 25, at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is to be announced.
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.

LOBA Poetry Series at the Ukiah Library
2026-06-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 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.
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.

Susan Wooldridge, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, June 18, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature Susan Wooldridge.
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 Wooldridge, 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.

Open Mic at Medium Art Center
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Medium Art Center, 110 South School Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Join us at Medium Art Center Thursday, June 18th 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!

Poetry At The Cobalt
2026-06-14 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, June 14, 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, June 14th at the Cobalt Gallery.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

Mendocino Poetry Series
2026-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
You are invited to attend the May 30th Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series at the Mendocino Art Center.
The May featured readers are to be announced. 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: May 30th
Mendocino Art Center at the Stevenson Studio
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

Writers Read Ukiah
2026-05-28 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, May 28, at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is to be announced.
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.

Lorene Zouzounis, Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Record, 265 Main Street, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
On Thursday, May 21, at 7pm The Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Reading Series will feature Lorene Zouzounis.
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 Zouzounis, 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.

Open Mic at Medium Art Center
2026-05-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Medium Art Center, 110 South School Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
Join us at Medium Art Center Thursday, May 21st 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!

Poetry At The Cobalt
2026-05-10 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, May 10, 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, May 10th at the Cobalt Gallery.
PEGASUS SOARS NO MATTER WHAT,
Larry Felson & Joe Smith
510-684-8270

Blake More, Writers Read Ukiah
2026-04-30 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, April 30, at 7 PM at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah. The featured reader is Blake More.
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.

2026 ukiaHaiku Festival
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
As we enter the New Year, we hope you might find time to enter the 24th ukiaHaiku Festival contest. Residents of Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, and Humboldt counties, from kindergarten age through adult, can enter haiku in ten different categories (two for Spanish). There is also one category open to planet Earth, the Jane Reichhold International Award. Writing haiku, one of the simplest and most accessible forms of poetry, gives you a chance to capture and reflect upon being present in a special moment of experience.

There will be a celebration of winning haiku on April 26th, 2026 at the Civic Center Council Chambers where we invite winners to attend and read their haiku. Winners will receive awards, including gift certificates to local bookstores. We will also produce a publication of the winning haiku.

In recognition that the Pomo People are the original inhabitants of Mendocino County and that the name Ukiah itself is from a Pomo language, this year, we are making an open call to our Pomo neighbors to share haiku that are in Pomo languages or express a Pomo perspective. (These can be written in English, Spanish and Pomo Languages, with English translations.)

Haiku submissions can be made on our website: www.ukiahaiku.org

The website also has information on writing haiku including advice from the late Jane Reichhold (a haiku scholar), in her videoed lesson for local teachers (see “resources” at the bottom of the website page). These resources are intended to help show what our judges are looking for in a haiku.

If you have any questions, please contact Colter Jacobsen at Ukiahaikufestival@gmail.com or 415-832-0978.
If you prefer to submit haiku via snail mail, there are entry forms at the Mendocino County Library in Ukiah. Or you can print a pdf from our website and send it to:

ukiaHaiku Festival
Mendocino County Library
105 N Main St
Ukiah, CA 95482

Both online and snail mail submissions must be postmarked by February 7th.

Visit the website for more information and to read more winning haiku from previous festivals.
I hope you will participate with entries and come join the celebration!

Sincerely,
Melissa Eleftherion Carr
Ukiah Poet Laureate Emeritus 2021-2023

The ukiaHaiku Festival Youth Outreach was awarded a grant by the California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities and sponsored by North Coast Opportunities.

instagram: @ukiahaikufestival

Mendocino Poetry Series
2026-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Dear Poets and lovers of poetry,
You are invited to attend the April 25th Mendocino Open Mic Poetry Series at the Mendocino Art Center.
The April featured readers are to be announced. 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: April 25th
Mendocino Art Center at the Stevenson Studio
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
