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Poetry on Saturday: Book Launch for Cleo Griffith & Sheila Landre

2:00 pm, Carnegie Arts Center. You’re invited to a book launch party for these two wonderful local poets! Bring a poem for open mic!

Second Tuesday Poetry: Kathy Pon & Chris Olander

Join us on Tuesday, May 12, as we present Gustine-based poet Kathy Pon and Nevada City poet  Chris Olander, poet laureate emeritus of Nevada County. At Bookish Modesto, 7 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm.

Stanislaus County Poetry Out Loud 2026

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Announcing Poetry Out Loud 2026, a national poetry recitation contest for students in grades 9-12. The Poetry Out Loud website for teachers and organizers (https://www.poetryoutloud.org/teachers-organizers) has so much information. The website includes the poems from which students can choose, helpful hints for teachers and advisors, and videos of past recitations! Watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxQwMlLcfWQ&t=18s. …

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13th Annual MoSt Poetry Festival – Feb. 1, 2025

Featuring workshop facilitator and guest poet Michael Meyerhofer: Pulling Up the Floorboards: Two Radical Approaches to Revision. RSVP $40 + ticketing fee. Price includes continental breakfast and a light lunch.. Saturday, February 1, 2025 · 10am – 2pm PST. Doors at 9:45am. RSVP Eventbrite.

7th Annual MoSt Benefit

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Support poetry in Stanislaus County and buy a ticket to our annual fundraiser. Only $20; purchase online or at the door.