MoSt Poetry Center’s annual benefit gala will take place on April 17th, 2-5 pm, at the Barkin’ Dog Grill in Modesto. Join us for a memorable afternoon of poetry, food, wine, music, and more–stay tuned for more information.
Second Tuesday @ Barkin’ Dog
The Second Tuesday Reading Series continues with featured readers Julia Levine and Linda Prather. 6:00 at the Barkin’ Dog Grill — more info to come!
Feb 22
Lunch Poems Video Series on YouTube
UC Berkeley’s noontime poetry reading series Lunch Poems–directed by Robert Hass–has its own YouTube playlist! Check out some great readings by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Dan Bellm, Arthur Sze, Indigo Moor, and many more.
MoSt Board Meeting
We will be having a Board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Gillian’s house.
Deadline: Aileen Jaffa Young Poets Contest
This contest is offered as a means of encouraging young writers throughout Stanislaus County and as a way to remember poet Aileen Jaffa, the founding President of the Poets of the San Joaquin and member of the Modesto Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.
Any student enrolled in a Stanislaus County school, grades K through 12, is eligible to submit up to 3 entries, at $1 per entry. Read more and download the entry form on the Contest Page.