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SUMMARY:New & Forthcoming Books of Poetry\, Olympia Spring Arts Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Laura E. Garrard\, Thomas A. Thomas\, Sharon Carter\, Chris Dahl\, Terri Cohlene\, Cynthia Pratt\, Suzanne Simons\, and Patrick Dixon at the Abigail Stuart House for a new book reading by Olympia Poetry Network Authors. This event is part of the Olympia Spring Arts Walk on Friday and Saturday\, April 24-25.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/1330/
LOCATION:Abigail Stuart House\, 1002 Washington Street SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Book Signing,Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Poetry Network":MAILTO:Olypoetrynet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative Colloquy Literary & Open Mic\, Featured Reader
DESCRIPTION:I will be a featured reader on this night. \nBring your short stories\, poems\, and essays to share during the open mic portion. Please note\, open mic allows performers 5 minutes. This time limit is firm to allow all readers an opportunity to share. \nCC is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike. \nThis program is supported in part by Tacoma Creates\, a program of the City of Tacoma.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/creative-colloquy-literary-open-mic/
LOCATION:The New Frontier Lounge\, 301 E 25th St.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Author Event,Open Mic Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Colloquy":MAILTO:jackie.d.fender@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing’s on the Wall - An Open Mic on Vitamin P: Poetry for Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Twenty readers will read to close an exhibit focused on writing/sharing for wellbeing. I have one ekphrastic poem\, “Death Defiant\,” focused on a current painting on this exhibit floor at MoNA. I will also read poems from my forthcoming chapbook that directly relate to health narrative in my healing journey. \nLocal poets are invited to read their original poems in the galleries as a closing celebration for the end of the exhibition Vitamin P:NW Recent Painting in the Pacific Northwest. This event will be MC’ed by painter and poet Duane Kirby Jensen\, the host of Everett Poetry Night. Poets are encouraged to explore the Vitamin P:NW exhibition as inspiration for their ekphrastic poetry and to sign up in advance to read up to five minutes of original writing. \nThe reading order of poets will be assigned in chronological order based on when people sign up using the form below. Once the first 20 spots are filled\, additional poets may read depending on if there is time. If you sign up to read your email will be shared with MC Duane Kirby Jensen. This event is part of The Writing’s on the Wall: Poetry at MoNA\, in which MoNA partners with a range of poets and organizations to bring poetry into the museum through readings\, open mic events and writing workshops.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/writings-on-the-wall-an-open-mic-on-vitamin-p-poetry-for-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Museum of Northwestern Art\, 121 S. First St.\, LaConner\, WA\, 98257\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Duane Kirby Jensen":MAILTO:duanekirbyjensen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Open Mic\, "Joys\, New and Old"
DESCRIPTION:Port Townsend’s premiere bimonthly open mic\, Kaleidoscope\, hosted by novelist Anna Quinn\, will greet the holidays with memorable joy poems and prose. I will update you on the featured author. \nI plan to read\, “Joy is disguised” (The Journal of Expressive Writing)\, “The More Minutes I Find Prismatic\, The Less Dark My Attic” (from Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death)\, and a memoir poem about going to work with my father when I was little\, “Going to Work With Father Day.” \nWhen you enter the building\, place your name in the hat to be drawn at random to read. Five minute slots.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/kaleidoscope-open-mic-joys-new-and-old/
LOCATION:Port Townsend Friends Meeting House\, 1841 Sheridan St.\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Quinn":MAILTO:annamquinn@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T160000
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SUMMARY:Laura's & Linda's Holiday Poetry Presales Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the sale of Laura Garrard’s and Linda Myers’ poetry chapbooks and enjoy an incredible poetry program and holiday treats! \n\nHONORING ENDORSERS:  Tess Gallagher\, Gary Copeland Lilley\, Holly J. Hughes\, John Anderson\, Risa Denenberg\, Alice Derry\, and Dianne Knox\, who will read poems\, along with Linda and Laura.\n\nThen\, order the chapbooks and receive signed bookplate stickers! \n(Your purchases during Presales are much appreciated – Presales help determine Linda’s and Laura’s royalties and print runs. ) \n\nPlease RSVP with your number in attendance. \n\nIf you cannot attend the pre-sales party and would like to order their books\, you may do so beginning November 24! Contact the poets directly to receive an online purchasing link\, or QR code\, via email: garrardpoet@lauraegarrard.com; lindabmyers@yahoo.com.\n\nProgram Schedule:\nDoors open 1:45 p.m. for book orders\, bookplate sticker signings\, and socializing. Arrive early and walk or get a coffee at the Nature Center.\nProgram begins just after 2 p.m.\nLaura and Linda will read\, round-robin style\, before a break for book orders and signings.\nAfter the break\, Endorsers will read.\nTime will be left at the end for book orders\, signing\, and socializing.\n\nCookies\, canned nonalcoholic drinks\, and water will be available.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/lauras-lindas-holiday-poetry-presales-party/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, Rainshadow Hall\, 1943 W. Hendrickson Rd.\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382-3063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presales Book Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura E. Garrard":MAILTO:garrardpoet@lauraegarrard.com
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SUMMARY:Paddling the Sweet Spot Presales Begin!
DESCRIPTION:Buy Your Discounted Copies of Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death from Finishing Line Press! ($2 off the retail price.) \nPresales are from November 24-January 30. Do you know friends or family who have dealt with cancer or chronic illness? Do you know poetry and nature lovers? Do you want a personalized\, signed bookplate sticker from Laura? These may be reasons to order your books during the presales period. \nBy ordering your copies now\, you help the press determine the necessary print run for Laura’s book. Plus\, you help Laura’s sales going forward and her ability to offer a Kindle version and possibly a hardback edition. Thanks for making a big difference in the life of this poet! \nHere’s how it works: \nYou visit Finishing Line Press’ website\, using a link to Laura’s book: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/paddling-the-sweet-spot-between-life-and-death-by-laura-e-garrard/. \nYou will place the number of books you want in your cart\, then enter your credit card/purchasing method and shipping address. When the book releases late March 2026\, you will receive your book (give or take a week). About the time of release\, Laura will send you your signed bookplate sticker(s) to place inside your book(s). If you have requests for these signings (names of your gift recipients and/or yourself)\, please contact Laura at garrardpoet@lauraegarrard.com with your instructions. \nThank you for making Paddling the Sweet Spot a success and getting it into the hands of those who would enjoy and benefit from reading it. I hope it serves many who may feel alone in their health experiences\, give voice to chronic illness and the unexpected in our lives\, a way of continuance through challenging times. \n \n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/paddling-the-sweet-spot-presales-begin/
LOCATION:Finishing Line Press\, Online
CATEGORIES:Presales
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura E. Garrard":MAILTO:garrardpoet@lauraegarrard.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T140000
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SUMMARY:Blue Whole Gallery OlyPen Authors Reading\, Thankfulness
DESCRIPTION:Olympic Peninsula Authors partners with Blue Whole Gallery co-op every second Wednesday for an advanced signed-up Open Mic. This month’s theme is Thankfulness\, prose and poetry. \nI will read three poems\, “Through Their Eyes\, I See Their Little Girl\,” “Joy is disguised” (recently accepted by The Journal of Expressive Writing)\, and “Sailing in the Sunshine” (published in Potpourri: Poetry\, Prose & Pictures\, 2023\, and soon in my forthcoming chapbook\, Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death).
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/blue-whole-gallery-olypen-authors-reading/
LOCATION:Blue Whole Gallery\, 129 W Washington St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic Opportunity,Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Heidi Hansen":MAILTO:olypenauthors@olypen.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043654
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Open Mic\, "Hauntings"
DESCRIPTION:Port Townsend’s premiere bimonthly open mic\, Kaleidoscope\, hosted by novelist Anna Quinn\, will greet Halloween with haunting poems and prose. The featured author this time will be Judy Borenin\, who will read from her chapbook\, Evidence of the Evermore.  She is also widely published in journals. \nI will read a longform poem about a “haunting” ex-boyfriend who has passed away\, “The Earth Has Embraced a Son of East Coast Swing\, An Elegy.” \nWhen you enter the building\, place your name in the hat to be drawn at random to read.
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/kaleidoscope-open-mic-hauntings/
LOCATION:Port Townsend Friends Meeting House\, 1841 Sheridan St.\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic Opportunity,Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Quinn":MAILTO:annamquinn@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Reading with OlyPen Authors
DESCRIPTION:Olympic Peninsula Authors selected pieces from the “Fiber on the Strait” exhibit at the Field Arts & Events Hall and composed ekphrastic poems\, which they will read at a special event at the Hall. Free to the public. \nI will read two poems\, “Deep Mystery” (after Strait Waves by Evette Allerdings) and “I want to twirl” (after Checking Over the Rainbow #1 by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry).
URL:https://lauraegarrard.com/event/ekphrastic-reading-with-olypen-authors/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall\, 201 W Front St\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Heidi Hansen & Jessie Young":MAILTO:jessie@fieldhallevents.org
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