Eskimo's Kick-Ass Poetry Calendar © - FEBRUARY 2010

" . . . . How short I've lived! My birth is so recent there's no unit of measure to tell my age. Why I've just been born! Why I've not lived yet! Gentlemen: I'm so tiny the day hardly fits in me// Never, until now, did I hear the carts' clatter carrying rock for the broad Haussman Boulevard. Never, until now, did I advance parallel with the spring, addressing it: 'If death had only been something else . . . ' [sic] Never, until now, did I see the aureate light of the sun on the cupolas of Sacré-Coeur. Never, until now, did a child approach me and look so deeply into me with his mouth. Never, until now, did I know a door existed, another door and the cordial song of the distances. . . ." --César Vallejo, from Poemas Humanos translated by Clayton Eshleman, 1968 Grove Press
Eskimo Pieku:

Fuyuzare (winter bareness)
Kicking off stiff shoes
my naked feet want to feel
winter, walk in snow


Updated February 2010 - Click here for weekly and monthly writing/poetry workshops

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - 7:30 p.m. - Lori Ostlund and Robin Ekiss read at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - 7:30-11 p.m. - SickSpits' Open Mic Nite. Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union, UC Davis Campus. Free. Spoken word, rap, music, standup comedy and more.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - 8 p.m. (note early start time) - Tim Kahl and Robert Grossklaus read plus open mic at 10:00 p.m. at The Bistro, 3rd and F Streets in Davis, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Free. Hosted by Andy Jones and produced by Brad Henderson. More info on Facebook or http://poetryindavis.blogspot.com/530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - 8-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). DJ Rock Bottom spins at 8 and open mic poetry at 9. $5 Cover, All ages.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - 6 p.m. - First Wednesday Library Reading by poets from the Sacramento Anthology--Mario Ellis Hill, Mary Zeppa, Annie Menebroker, James DenBoer--hosted by Bob Stanley, Room 209, 2nd Floor, Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, (916/979-9706, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - 8 p.m. - Lawrence Dinkins reads plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - 7 p.m. - Bob Stanley and Molly Fisk read at the Roseville Arts! Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville, (916) 783-4117, Gallery Hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10am - 5pm, 3rd Saturdays, open until 9pm (closed 5-6pm)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - 7-10 p.m. - NSAA and FoShang poetry/jazz performance at Carol's Books, 1913 Del Paso Blvd. $5 Advance Tickets, $8 Door. Buy tickets online: http://mybmsf.com/01WordOut_Print.asp?wordoutID=3598, http://mybmsf.com/nsaa/, http://foshama.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - 7-10 p.m. - Sacramento Area Youth Speaks open Mic Poetry at the Sol Collective - 2574 21st Street, Sacramento, http://www.sacareayouthspeaks.org/content/1st-says-under21-open-mic

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - 7 p.m. - RNR Music and Poetry - every first Saturday - Butch-N-Nellie's Coffee Company, 1827 I Street.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 4:00 p.m. - THE ESSENTIAL LEAVES OF GRASS: THE POETRY OF WALT WHITMAN featuring Sacramento area poets Shawn Aveningo, Stuart L Canton, Richard Hansen, James Lee Jobe, Susan Kelly-DeWitt, Cynthia Linville, Danielle Metzinger, Sage Reagan, Bob Stanley and EPG. For questions of any kind, 530-750-3514 or email jamesleejobe@gmail.com. Hosted by James Lee Jobe. Free. At the Book Collector, 1008 24th Street, between J & K Streets, 916-442-9295, richard@poems-for-all.com, http://www.sacfreepress.com/poems/

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 5 p.m. - Wendy Barker will read from her new book, Nothing Between Us: The Berkeley Years, at the Avid Reader, 617 Second Street, Davis.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 - 6-7:30 free poetry workshop Yuyutsu RD Sharma; reading at 7:30. Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org, For more information, call 530-754-8157 or visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215815512680&index=1 or http://www.epsilonmedia.de/yuyutsu/ Sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center and Poets & Writers, Inc., with support it has received from the James Irvine Foundation.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - Noon-12:30 - poetry reading by Yuyutsu RD Sharma; 12:30-2:00 free poetry workshop. At 126 Voorhies, UCD campus. For more information, call 530-754-8157 or visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215815512680&index=1 or http://www.epsilonmedia.de/yuyutsu/ Sponsored by the UC Davis English Dept., CAMU and Poets & Writers, Inc., with support it has received from the James Irvine Foundation.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. - S.O.S. Slam-or-Stage Open Mic at Empresso Coffeehouse, 1825 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, 209-941-0782, EmpressoCoffeehouse@gmail.com. Check out a list of Stockon-area poetry events at rainflowers.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - 12:30-1:00 - poetry reading by Yuyutsu RD Sharma; 1:00-2:30 free poetry workshop. At the Summit Room, 3rd Floor, University Union, Cal State University Sacramento. For more information, call 530-754-8157 or visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215815512680&index=1 or http://www.epsilonmedia.de/yuyutsu/ Sponsored by CSUS, CAMU and Poets & Writers, Inc., with support it has received from the James Irvine Foundation.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Rattlesnake Press presents a tribute to Tiger ' s Eye Press, featuring readings by Editors Colette Jonopulos and JoAnn Osborne, as well as the Tiger ' s Eye release of a new chapbook from Kathy Kieth (Emily and the High Cost of Living). Free. At the Book Collector, 1008 24th Street, between J & K Streets, 916-442-9295, richard@poems-for-all.com, http://www.sacfreepress.com/poems/

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - 8-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). DJ Rock Bottom spins at 8 and open mic poetry at 9. $5 Cover, All ages.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - 7:30 p.m. - “What is This Thing Called Love?” Poetry Fest! In conjunction with exhibition of paintings by Raphael Delgado, featuring poet Hannah Jones, Michael Collet and Electropoetic Coffee , La Raza Galería Posada, 1022-1024 22nd Street, Sacramento, $3, 916-446-5133, www.larazagaleriaposada.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - 8 p.m. - Featured reader plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - winter hours 2-4 p.m. - The featured readers this month are Lincoln Poetry Club members published by ShortReads Press: Jack Fabian, David Anderson, Stephen Sterling, Jacob Williams, Barb Lackovic, Molly Williams, Bonnie Dunlap, Lisa Augustine, Evelyn Stecher, Shirley Russell, Cleo Kocol and Sue Clark. At The Lincoln Poets Club, the Willow Room, 12 Bridges Library, 485 12 Bridges Drive, Lincoln. Every Second Sunday. Contact 916-434-9226 or sjclark@psyber.com. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - 7:30 p.m. - A special reading of African American poetry at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - 9 p.m. - M ario Ellis Hill reads plus open mic (10:00 p.m.) at The Bistro, 3rd and F Streets in Davis, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Free. http://poetryindavis.blogspot.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - 8-11 p.m. - V. S. Chochezi features at Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). DJ Rock Bottom spins at 8 and open mic poetry at 9. $5 Cover, All ages.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - 7 p.m. - Our House Art Gallery Poetry Night. Sign up for open mic by 7 p.m. Located at 1004 White Rock Road, Suite 400, Corner of Latrobe & White Rock Roads, in the Montano El Dorado Shopping Center, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-4278. Free. http://ourhousegallery.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - 8 p.m. - Featured reader plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Noon - Brown bag poetry reading at the Central Library. Bring your favorite poems written by other people to read and share with everyone else. 828 I Street. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - 7 p.m. - AN EVENING WITH KIP FULBECK, artist, slam poet, and filmmaker- addressing issues on identity, multiraciality, and pop culture through spoken word, stand-up comedy, political activism, and personal stories, University Union Ballroom, 7 pm, FREE!!! Co-sponsored by the University Union UNIQUE Programs, Multi-Cultural Center, and ASI. All ages permitted. No alcohol provided or sold at venue. California State University Sacramento.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - 7:30-10:30 - Erotic Poetry Reading with Will Staple, Marilyn Souza, Christine Irving, and Laura Pendell. Tickets available at the door for $5 general, seniors and students, and $1 for those under 18, refreshments and open-mic included. The show will be in the Off Center Stage (the Black Box theater, enter from Richardson Street) at the Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA. For more information call (530) 432-8196 or (530) 274-8384.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - 7:30 p.m. - The Other Voice poetry features Zoe Keithley and Carlena Wike plus open mic, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis (reading is in the library of the church located at 27074 Patwin Road). allegras@dcn.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - 7-8:30 p.m. - NOTE NEW TIME and LOCATION - "A Marathon of Love Poems: Poems of Love, Lust, and Heartache" with twenty local poets reading a few poems each (five minutes or less). Featuring: Katy Brown Joe Atkins Josh Fernandez James Lee Jobe Lytton Bell Alexandra Sage Jeff Knorr Frank Andrick SibillaHershey Jim Benton Catherine Fraga Michelle Johnson Stan Zumbiel Crawdad Nelson Quinton Duvall SLiC Patrician Hickerson Brad Henderson ArnoldRobbins and EPG. Note location change to the SPC, 25th and R. Hosted by Cynthia Linville clinville@csus.edu. Free.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - 8 p.m. - Word, Sound and Paint features V. S. Chochezi at Carol's Books, 1913 Del Paso Blvd. Free. Donations welcome. All donations will go to Doctors Without Borders & St. Martin Helping Hands International. Plan to buy a book and support your bookstore.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - 9-11 p.m. - Phoenyx Reign is the featured poet at The Artistry of 319 at the Jazzyblues Cafe, 319 6th Street, West Sacramento. Art viewing, poetry and spoken word. $5 Admission. Restaurant and bar open. Open mic.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 7:30 p.m. - Maiana Minahal and Danielle Montgomery read at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - 6-7 p.m. - Open Mic Poetry Nite at the Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main Street, Placerville. Every fourth Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - 8-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). DJ Rock Bottom spins at 8 and open mic poetry at 9. $5 Cover, All ages.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - 8 p.m. - Featured reader plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - 6:30 p.m. - MatrixArts new, once a month, Thursday Next Authors series.  1719 25th Street (25th and R Streets @R25 arts and cultural complex).  Admission is free (though a $5 donation to help support MatrixArts educational programs would be much appreciated. http://matrixartsblogspot.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. - TheBlackOut Poetry Series featuring singers, poets, plus open mic, inside the Upper Level VIP Lounge (inside of Fitness Systems Health Club by the Cal State Skating Rink), 26 Massie Ct. (Exit Mack Road East to Stockton Blvd and then make a left on Massie right past Motel 6) 916-208-POET. Every last Friday. $5. Hosted by Terry Moore fromtheheart1@hotmail.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - 7:30 p.m. - New Fiction Series, "Stories on Stage" with writers Lori Ostlund and Adam Russ at the SPC, 25th and R. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 - 7-9 p.m. - The Show at the Wo'se Community Center, 2863 35th Street (off 35th and Broadway across from the parking lot). For vendor or event information please call T. Mo at (916) 208-POET. The Show is every last Saturday of the month. $5. This is a family event. The BEST SHOW IN TOWN with an Open Mic, Top Notch Features, Live Band LSB with house singer Chris J. Sponsored by the FREEDOM EQUITY GROUP.



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