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TUESDAY, JUNE 1 - 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 - 7-10 P.M. - RANCHO OPEN MIC at Strings Pizzeria, 9500 Micron Avenue #128, Sacramento (next to Capital Christian Church). "No stupid lottery systems, no fee for sign-up, and NO reason NOT to have an AWESOME TIME!!! All open mic acts are welcome from acapella to guitarists to poetry, so NO ONE is left out! ;P Check out stringspizzeria.com for more details. Happy Hours are from 3 to 9 pm, and even BOB BARKER would agree that the food Price is Right!"

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. First and Third Tuesdays. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. time slot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - 6 p.m. - Trina Drotar, Paco Marquez, Sandy Thomas, and Sue Thomas read at the First Wednesday Library Reading. Hosted by Sacramento poet laureate Bob Stanley, Sacramento Room, Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, (916/979-9706, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org).

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - 7:30 p.m. - Speak It Here Poetry Series at the Copper Top Lounge, Neal Street, Grass Valley. $5. http://coppertoplounge.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - 8 p.m. (note early start time) - Featured reader, Joshua Clover. The first 50 people arriving by 7:45 pm can expect a complimentary glass of wine. Plus open mic at 9:00 p.m. at The Bistro, 226 F Street (3rd and F Streets) in Davis, 1st Wednesdays. Free. Hosted by Andy Jones and produced by Brad Henderson. More info at http://poetryindavis.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 - 9-11 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, JUNE 3 - 8 p.m. - Gene Avery features plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931. Hosted by Mario Ellis Hill.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 - 7-10 p.m. - Youth Speaks poetry reading at Sol Collective.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 - 7 p.m. - RNR Music and Poetry - every first Saturday - Butch-N-Nellie's Coffee Company, 1827 I Street.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 (Noon to 8 p.m.) & SUNDAY, JUNE 6 (Noon to 6 p.m.) - June Festival: A Celebration of the Arts at the R25 Crossroads for Arts & Culture, 1725 25th Street. Featuring music by El Teatro Espejo, Actors Workshop, Christian Dewild Band, Marty Cohen & the Sidekicks, Aisle 99, The Streamliners, James Israel Band and Puzzletree. Poetry by Bob Stanley, Sandra Senne, Paco Marquez, Kelly Matthews and Kate Asche. Open Houses with the R25 Artist Studios, California Stage, Ed Claudio's Actor's Workshop of Sacramento and Three Penny Theater, Alliance Francaise de Sacramento, MatrixArts and the PopUp Gallery, On Stage, Sacramento Poetry Center, Wilkerson Theater. For more info contact 916-600-9536 or 916-370-5628, calstage.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 - 4-6 p.m. - Reading by William O'Daly and Peter Ludwin. This is a celebration of Peter's new book, 'A Guest in All Your Houses.' Free. At the Book Collector, 1008 24th Street. Light refreshments. Info: 916.442.9295. richard@poems-for-all.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 7 - 7:30 - Martha Ann Blackman and Catie Rosemurgy read at the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. Open mic. 916-979-9706. Hosted by Bob Stanley and Emmanuel Sigauke. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8 - 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, JUNE 9 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Join Rattlesnake Press as Richard Hansen hosts “Which Side Are You On? Songs and Poetry of Labor and Protest”. Audience participation will be expected! 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, JUNE 9 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

THURSDAY, JUNE 10 - 8 p.m. - frank andrick features plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931. Hosted by Geoffrey Neil.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11 - 8-11 p.m. - Master Barber & Beauty Shop proudly presents Master Renaissance featuring Miss MouthPeace, Akronems, Phoenyx Reign, Malik Saunders, Anna Marie, LaRah, Steve 'HurriKane' Clark and more. $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Open mic. Free Wine. $5 BBQ. Raffle prize. Vendors and more. Contact (916) 457-8708. Tickets are sold at Master Barber & Beauty Shop (4340 Stockton Blvd. Suite 2).

FRIDAY, JUNE 11 - 7:30 - 10 p.m. - New York's #1 poet Ainsley Burrows performs in Sac (PLUS other special invited spoken word and vocal guests). Ainsley Burrows, the International face of Guinness in 26 countries, Internationally known poet/performer, author of 4 books of poetry numerous anthologies, 6 poetry/music albums, with his newest release EMPIRE taking the world by storm. He has appeared on BET's Lyric Cafe, also on Word sound Power shot in Jamaica for BET J, He is possibly one of the most internationally recoginized names of his generation in poetry/spoken word. Where: Boston's Lounge, 9777 Lincoln Village Drive, Sacramento (916) 366-6660, $7.00, Contact: T-Mo (916) 208-POET, www.burrowsink.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 - Mixer 4-8 p.m. - Reading at 6 p.m. - MEN IN BLACK-The Ten Most Wanted-Poetry Event featuring The Saint, Dr. Tchaka Muhammed, NSAA, James Cagney, Mario Ellis Hill, Forword, Khiry Malik, Terry Moore, Nercity, Ainsley Burrows. Guest Performers: Charles Curtis Blackwell and Comedian Patrick Jaye. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine. Live Band and Raffle. Hostesses: V. S. Chochezi, Miss Marianna, Cleo Cartel, Chara Charis. Benefit to support Woman in Business. At Carol's Books, 1913 Del Paso Blvd. $20 advance/$25 Door. Advance tickets available at soapsalon.net (916-334-4894), Carol's Books, Chocolate Butterfly at 2708 7th Street, Berkeley (916-647-2721). Credit Cards accepted. Presented by Carol's Books, The Soap Salon and Revolutionary Breeze Ent.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13 - 3-5 p.m. - Guest poet Carol Smiles reads at The Lincoln Poets Club, the Willow Room, 12 Bridges Library, 485 12 Bridges Drive, Lincoln. "Carol Smiles is a prolific writer of poetry, children’s books, novelettes and novels. She has been a member of the Poets Club of Lincoln for several years, and is currently the Treasurer for the Poets Club. The poetry she reads at Open Mic each month features a wide range from philosophical to humorous. Carol illustrates her own books." Every Second Sunday. Contact 916-434-9226 or sjclark@psyber.com. Free. Open Mic. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library.

MONDAY, JUNE 14 - 7:30 p.m. - The Zen Marxist Launderettes (Laura Ann Walton, Emily Wright, Mira Kores, Sandra Senne) read from their new book, "Wring," at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

TUESDAY, JUNE 15 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. First and Third Tuesdays. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. times lot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Every Wednesday. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). Hosted by NSAA.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 - 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, Every Third Wednesday, 916-933-4278. Free. http://ourhousegallery.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 - 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Nevada County Poetry Series presents Jon Longhi and B. L. Kennedy. 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. $5/$1. Open Mic and Refreshments.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 - 8 p.m. - The Center for the Arts and the Nevada City Film Festival present The Practice of the Wild: A Conversaton with Gary Snyder and Jim Harrison. $10 tickets in advance/$15 at the door. The Nevada City Film Festival kicks off their 10-year Annivesary with a Summer of Film Series that will commence with a special local screening of "The Practice of the Wild," a film provile of the poet and Pulitzer prize winner Gary Snyder. The film revolves around a life-long conversation between Snyder and poet and novelist im Harrison. At the Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA. This screening is a benefit for both The Center for the Arts and the Nevada City Film Festival.  The Nevada City Film Festival’s Summer of Film series will also feature an upcoming screening of Academy Award Winning shorts, an outdoor movie, and end with the 10th Annual Nevada City Film Festival, August 19-22, 2010.   http://www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com  For more information call (530) 274-8384.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 - 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. Hosted by Mary Zeppa and Lawrence Dinkins. Every Third Thursday. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 - 8 p.m. - Poets Peter Ludwin and Bill O’Daly (also Copper Canyon Press co-founder). Open mic at 9. Free. At the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, (530) 756-3938. http://poetryindavis.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 - 8 p.m. - Rob Lozano and Dr. Bove feature at Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. - TheBlackout Music and Poetry Series presents "The Bay Area All-Stars" featuring six of the best poets in the nation... Prentice Powell, Jaylee Alde, "-i-", D'Dra White, Chas Jackson & NerCity." $10.00. 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. Hosted by Terry Moore fromtheheart1@hotmail.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 18 - 6-8 p.m. - Sacramento High School Spoken Word Fundraiser to Benefit Students in the BNV SAYS Finals to be held in Los Angeles in July. At Sacramento High School. Special Guest – E-Legal TagTeam. Open Mic for Youth 13-19. Prices:  $4.00 - $6.00.  Free for children. Help support the finalists, Keiona Williamson and Shanice Durden, in the Brave New Voices SAYS team when they head to Los Angeles in July.  Funds are being raised to assist three additional students to support the finalists. Event schedule: 6:00 – 6:30 – Youth Open Mic; 6:30 – 7:00 – E-Legal TagTeam; 7:00 – 8:00 – Best of SacHigh. For more information about Brave New Voices (BNV)  http://www.bravenewvoices.org.  
For more information about Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS)  http://education.ucdavis.edu/projects-outreach/sacramento-area-youth-speaks

FRIDAY, JUNE 18 - 7:30 p.m. - The Other Voice poetry series plus open mic, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis (reading is in the library of the church located at 27074 Patwin Road, Davis). allegras@dcn.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 - 9-11 p.m. - Featured poets 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. Hosted by Ben-Official the Great. Every Third Saturday.

MONDAY, JUNE 21 - 7:30 p.m. - Hot Poetry in Fremont Park. Celebrate the summer solstice with a poetry reading by Keely Sadira Dorran. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to eat during the reading. http://fremontpark.net/ This reading is INSTEAD OF the normal Monday night reading at SPC, 25th and R.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 - 6-7 p.m. - Open Mic Poetry Nite at the Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main Street, Placerville. Every fourth Wednesday.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24 - 8 p.m. - Featured readers plus open mic at Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 - 7 p.m. - Red Fox Poetry at ArtSpace - Hosted by El Dorado Arts Council and Red Fox Underground. Featured readers are Phil Weidman and Molly Fisk. A short poetry open-mic follows (signup before the feature). ArtSpace, El Dorado Arts Council’s new gallery, is located at 459 Main Street, Placerville. There is no charge. For more info, contact poetspiper@att.net

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 - 7:30 p.m. - "Stories on Stage" - Stories read by actors/performers. This month Cynthia Mitchell Speakman will read Naomi Williams' "Sunday School" and Bonnie Antonini will read Zoe Keithley's "A Little Foreign Travel." Guest host this month is Dorine Jennette. Usual host and coordinator: Valerie Fioravanti. $5 donation. At the SPC, 25th and R. 916-979-9706. Visit http://valeriefioravanti.com/SoS.aspx or http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - 7-9 p.m. - Kevin Sandbloom and The Saint The Show at New Dimension formerly known as 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - 9 p.m. to midnite - The Social-Poetry Slam hosted by Khiry Malik at Sol Collective, 2574 21st Street, Sacramento. Every last Saturday of the month.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27 - 2-4:30 p..m. - A Starry Night Poetry Series featuring Dorine Jennette, plus open mic. At the Lodi Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi. For more info, contact, starrynightpoetry@gmail.com. Co-sponsored by the Lodi Library.

MONDAY, JUNE 28 - 7:30 - Stephen Kessler and Alexa Mergen feature at the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

THURSDAY, JULY 1 - 8 p.m. - Forword features plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931. Hosted by Mario Ellis Hill.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1 - 7 p.m. - RNR Music and Poetry - every first Saturday - Butch-N-Nellie's Coffee Company, 1827 I Street.

SUNDAY, MAY 2 - 4 p.m. - Reader's Theater at the Miner's Foundry. The featured authors are Elizabeth Appell, Betsy Graziani Fasbinder and Louis B. Jones. Readers for this presentation are Harriet Totten and Gaylie Bell-Stewart. At 325 Spring Street, Nevada City. Phone: (530) 265-5040, Email: info@minersfoundry.org, http://www.minersfoundry.org

SUNDAY, MAY 2 - 6-8 p.m. - Master Barber & Beauty Shop proudly presents JAZZ at the SHOP featuring THE ROSS HAMMOND TRIO. $5 donation in advance and $8 at the door. Hosted by poetess Anna Marie. For advance tickets contact (916) 271-2872 or (916) 226-7099. Tickets are sold at Master Barber & Beauty Shop (4340 Stockton Blvd.).

MONDAY, MAY 3 - 7:30 - Viola Weinberg and Mario Uribe will be talk about their work (poetry and art) that is the first installment of Poets on Board (poetry placards on RT buses designed by Richard Hansen). There will also be a limited edition offering – signed copies of the full-size bus placards will be available on that date. Sales of the limited edition version will help fund future bus placards planned as part of the Poets on Board program. If you have any questions about the Poets on Board program, the event, or want to participate in the project in some way, please contact Bob Stanley at bobstanley@sbcglobal.net. At the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 - 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.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 - 8-9 p.m. - Whitey Erickson, a graduate of the UC Davis Master's in creative writing program, will read select chapters from his novel in progress, "Henrytown." Room 126, Voorhies Hall, UC Davis Campus.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. First and Third Tuesdays. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. time slot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 - 6 p.m. - Edythe Schwartz and Stan Zumbiel read at the First Wednesday Library Reading. Hosted by Sacramento poet laureate Bob Stanley, Sacramento Room, Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, (916/979-9706, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 - 8 p.m. (note early start time) - Featured reader, Patrick Grizzell, a local poet, songwriter, and visual artist. Joining Patrick Grizzell will be Steve Bird, member of the band, Junkyard Burlesque. He will accompany Patrick on the upright bass. Visit www.myspace.com/patrickgrizzell. Plus open mic at 9:00 p.m. at The Bistro, 226 F Street (3rd and F Streets) in Davis, 1st Wednesdays. Free. Hosted by Andy Jones and produced by Brad Henderson. More info on Facebook or http://poetryindavis.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 - 9-11 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, MAY 6 - 8 p.m. - Indigo Moor features plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931. Hosted by Mario Ellis Hill.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - 2nd Annual Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) Summit and Poetry Slam (Slam from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.). 6 winners will be chosen to represent Sacramento at the International Slam later in the year. At the Mondavi Center, UC Davis Campus. Keynote Speaker: Rudy Corpuz of United Playaz. $5 students/$15 general for Slam tickets. $50 for registration to the All-Day Summit which includes lunch and dinner and a T-shirt. Last year 300 students attended. The Slam is open to the public.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 - 2-5 p.m. - Sac State Calaveras Station Literary Journal's Release Party for 2010. Foothill Suite, 3rd Floor, CSUS University Union. Annual release party celebrating the student writers whose poetry, creative nonfiction, fiction, and critical analysis pieces are being published. Hear students read, enjoy some food, and enjoy.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 - 12:30 - 4 p.m. - The Crocker Art Museum's 135th Anniversary will include poetry readings in The Ballroom. 12:30 - 1:00 Victoria Dalkey hosts and reads. Cake cutting at 1:25. 1:30-2:00 Lawrence Dinkins hosts and Electropoetic Coffee reads. 2:30-3:00 Cynthia Linville hosts: Chris Olander reads, Catherine Fraga reads, James Lee Jobe reads. 3:30-4:00 Cynthia Linville hosts: Dennis Schmitz reads, Viola Weinberg reads. At the Crocker Art Museum Ballroom, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA. Arrive early; there will be a big crowd.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 - 2-3 p.m. - Open mic at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Citrus Heights. Hosted by Margaret Bell. Every second Saturday in the Birdcage Mall, Sunrise & Greenback, in the front, left part of the store. megdmb@surewest.net

SUNDAY, MAY 9 - 3-5 p.m. - Featured readers 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, MAY 10 - 7:30 - X! Sac City Ethnic Theater reads at the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. Open mic. 916-979-9706. Hosted by Bob Stanley and Emmanuel Sigauke. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 11 - 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, MAY 12 - 7-9 p.m. - International Poetic Affair. Free. Open Mic. Social/Business Networking. Hosted by Brock KaLiM. At the Majestic Lounge, 2355 Arden Way, Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 - 7 p.m. - Storytellers - 5-minute stories from real life followed by open mic at the Copper Top Lounge, Neal Street, Grass Valley. $5. http://coppertoplounge.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 - 7:30 p.m. - Rattlesnake Press poetry reading featuring Crawdad Nelson and Maureen Hurley. 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, MAY 12 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

THURSDAY, MAY 13 - 8 p.m. - Zoe Keithley plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931. Hosted by Geoffrey Neil.

FRIDAY, MAY 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Fresno author Tim Hernandez will give an introductory reading of his new novel, Breathing, In Dust. Presented by Los Escritores del Nuevo Sol/Writers of the New Sun.At La Raza Galeria Posada, 1022 22nd Street (between J and K). Free. Contact 916-451-1372, http://www.larazagaleriaposada.org. Here's a link where you can get more info on the book and download images, etc: http://www.ttup.ttu.edu/Book%20Pages/9780896726727.html

FRIDAY MAY 14 to MONDAY, MAY 17 - Third Annual In the Flow Festival - On Friday at 8 p.m. there will be a special evening of music and poetry at Luna's (1414 16th Street) hosted by NSAA (AKA Lawrence Dinkins). Featuring Electropoetic Coffee, Josh Fernandez, Ruben Reveles, Frank Andrick and many more. For info on other events during the weekend, visit http://www.intheflowsacramento.com/

SATURDAY, MAY 15 - 3-5 p.m. - Judy Crowe, Heather Donahue, Christine Irving, Terri Kent-Enborg, Patricia Miller and Julie Valin read at the Women's Writing Salon in Grass Valley at the Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters, 671 Maltman Dr., Grass Valley, 530-477-5282. Free. Contact Betsy at bgf2u@sbcglobal.net

SATURDAY, MAY 15 - 7 p.m. - Aid for Haiti! Poetry, Music and Solidarity. Poetry by Dennis Schmitz, Bob Stanley, James denBoer, Victoria Dalkey, Susan Kelly DeWitt, Mary Zeppa. Music by Pat Grizzell, blues guitarist, and his band, Junkyard Burlesque. Talk by Larry Castagnola. At the Newman Center, 5900 Newman Court. All proceeds go to Partners in Health, Dr. Paul Farmer and his medical workers in Haiti. The book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, which details the work of Dr. Farmer, will be for sale. Suggested donation: $25, but all donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsors: Castagnola Haiti Project, Grandmothers for Peace, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sacramento Poetry Center. For information, call 916-457-2478.

SATURDAY, MAY 15 - 9-11 p.m. - Featured poets 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. Hosted by Ben-Official the Great. Every Third Saturday.

MONDAY, MAY 17 - 7 p.m. (note early start time and location change) - Hot Poetry in Fremont Park with poets Carrie Rudzinski, April Ranger and Terryl Wheat. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to eat during the reading. http://fremontpark.net/ This reading is INSTEAD OF the normal Monday night reading at SPC, 25th and R. In case of rain, the reading will be held back at SPC.

TUESDAY, MAY 18 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. First and Third Tuesdays. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. times lot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Every Wednesday. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Kelly Richardson features at Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). Hosted by NSAA.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 - 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, Every Third Wednesday, 916-933-4278. Free. http://ourhousegallery.com

THURSDAY, MAY 20 - 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Nevada County Poetry Series presents Lytton Bell and Theresa Whitehill. 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. Open Mic.

THURSDAY, MAY 20 - 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. Hosted by Mary Zeppa and Lawrence Dinkins. Every Third Thursday. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

THURSDAY, MAY 20 - 8 p.m. - Boston poets Carrie Rudzinski and April Ranger present powerful performance pieces. Open mic at 9. Free. At the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, (530) 756-3938. http://poetryindavis.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

THURSDAY, MAY 20 - 8 p.m. - Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, MAY 21 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. - TheBlackout Music and Poetry Series SPECIAL EVENT - THE BLACKOUT SPOKEN WORD BATTLE. The poet in Northern California with the best poems for the night goes home with $100.00 cash. Come see this first annual SPOKEN WORD WAR!!!! (POETS SIGN-UP NOW by e-mailing fromtheheart1@hotmail.com). NOTE: EVENT PRICE CHANGE TO $10.00. 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. Hosted by Terry Moore fromtheheart1@hotmail.com

FRIDAY, MAY 21 - 7:30 p.m. - The Movement III -TCS/ART ANNEX BUILDING, UCD CAMPUS, Featuring SickSpits, Josh Healey, Do Dat, Peace Felice, UCD Breakdancers, SKIM, Jamie DeWolf, Alpha MC, Random Abiladeze, Verbs y muy mas!

FRIDAY, MAY 21 - 7:30 p.m. - The Other Voice poetry series presents Dorinne Jennette plus open mic, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis (reading is in the library of the church located at 27074 Patwin Road, Davis). allegras@dcn.org

FRIDAY, MAY 21 - 7:30 p.m. - NOTE DATE CHANGE TO THIRD FRIDAY "Stories on Stage" - Stories read by actors/performers. This month, Pamela Metzger will read Elise Winn's "Picture Our Mother" and Victoria Goldblatt will read Megan Harlan's "Minor Goddesses." Host and coordinator: Valerie Fioravanti. At the SPC, 25th and R. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

FRIDAY, MAY 21 - 7 p.m. - Poetry Reading & Open Microphone Night plus open mic. Contact information crm2274@bn.com. At Barnes & Noble #2274, 313 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA

SATURDAY, MAY 22 - 2-4 p.m. - Patricia D'Alessandro reads at Underground Books Poetry Series at 2814 35th Street next to the Guild Theater.

SATURDAY, MAY 22 - 9 p.m. to midnite - The Social-Poetry Slam hosted by Khiry Malik at Sol Collective, 2574 21st Street, Sacramento.

SUNDAY, MAY 23 - 2-4:30 p..m. - A Starry Night Poetry Series featuring Wallace Condon, plus open mic. At the Lodi Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi. For more info, contact, starrynightpoetry@gmail.com. Co-sponsored by the Lodi Library.

MONDAY, MAY 24 - 7:30 p.m. - Christopher Buckley and C. E. Chaffin read at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - 6-7 p.m. - Open Mic Poetry Nite at the Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main Street, Placerville. Every fourth Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - 7-9 p.m. - International Poetic Affair. Free. Open Mic. Social/Business Networking. Hosted by Brock KaLiM. At the Majestic Lounge, 2355 Arden Way, Sacramento.

THURSDAY, MAY 27 - 8 p.m. - Featured readers plus open mic at Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, MAY 28 – 11 am to 1 pm  - MatrixArts Review followed by The Writers Table 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  We’ll provide materials. You’ll provide talent. $15/10 MatrixArts members. At MatrixArts, 1719 25th Street (between Q and R Streets), 916-454-4988 or matrixarts@comcast.net. 

SATURDAY, MAY 29 - 7-9 p.m. - Kevin Sandbloom and The Saint The Show at New Dimension formerly known as 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.

MONDAY, MAY 31 - 7:30 p.m. - Poetry Bomb with S. A. Griffin (on FB) at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 - 7-10 p.m. - Youth Speaks poetry reading at Sol Collective.



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THURSDAY, APRIL 1 - 8 p.m. - Featured readers plus open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 - 7:30 p.m. - Judy Halebsky will read at The Book Collector, 1008 24th St., Sacramento. Free. Judy trained in Performance Studies at UC Davis and is a member of Sacramento Poetry Center's Tuesday night workshop. Since 2007 she has been in Tokyo studying Japanese literature on a MEXT fellowship. Her book, Sky=Empty, was chosen by Marvin Bell as the winner of the 2009 New Issues Poetry Prize. For more information: richard@poems-for-all.com | 916.442.9295

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 - 7 p.m. - RNR Music and Poetry - every first Saturday - Butch-N-Nellie's Coffee Company, 1827 I Street.

MONDAY, APRIL 5 - 7:30 - A poetry and prose reading from (and about) the new book from Roan Press, "Visions of Joanna Newsom." Readings by authors Tim Kahl, Christian Kiefer, Rae Gouirand, and Brad Buchanan as well as artist Heather Jovanelli and book designer Joshua Lurie-Terrell. Copies of the book will be available for sale. At the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 - 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. First and Third Tuesdays. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. time slot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 - 6 p.m. - Robbie Grossklaus, Kathy Kieth and Brad Buchanan are the featured readers at the First Wednesday Library Reading. Hosted by Sacramento poet laureate Bob Stanley, Sacramento Room, Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, (916/979-9706, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 - 8 p.m. (note early start time) - Allegra Silberstein and Susan Wolbarst read plus open mic at 9:00 p.m. at The Bistro, 3rd and F Streets in Davis, 1st 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, APRIL 7 - 8-10 p.m. - Julie Valin is the featured poet in the Speak It Here Poetry Series at the Copper Top Lounge, Neal Street, Grass Valley

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 - 9-11 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, APRIL 8 - 7 p.m. - Bill Gainer and Michelle Johnson 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).

THURSDAY, APRIL 8 - 8 p.m. - F eatured read ers pl us open mic. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 - 1-4:30 p.m. - Join Sacramento's Poet Laureate Bob Stanley, NY Times Best-Selling Suspense author Brenda Novak, and other local writers as they discuss their craft at the Local Author Appreciation Fair at the Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building, 411 Stafford Street, in Folsom. This free event will feature author presentations, question and answer session, book sales and signing, and refreshments. Come for the entire fair or drop in when you can!  For more information, visit the library's website at http://library.folsom.ca.us/ or call the Adult Services desk at (916) 355-7357.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10 - 2-3 p.m. - Open mic at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Citrus Heights. Hosted by Margaret Bell. Every second Saturday in the Birdcage Mall, Sunrise & Greenback, in the front, left part of the store. megdmb@surewest.net

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 - 3-5 p.m. - Bob Stanley is the featured reader 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11 - 6-8 p.m. - Master Barber & Beauty Shop proudly presents JAZZ at the SHOP featuring THE STEVE GUNDHI TRIO. This will be the first of many performances by top Jazz artists at Master Barber & Beauty Shop new location. The new location, which includes a performace stage, is especially designed for performances and events. THE STEVE GUNDHI TRIO features Clark Goodloe on Piano and Nick Uran on Drums. Special guest performance by Spoken Word artist: NSAA (en-sah-ah). $8 donation in advance and $10 donation at the door. Donations will benefit the non-profit organization, CTD Dream Builders. For advance tickets contact (916) 271-2872 or (916) 226-7099. Tickets are sold at Master Barber & Beauty Shop (4340 Stockton Blvd.).

MONDAY, APRIL 12 - 7:30 - Nicole Griffin, Catherine Daly and Margaret Hoehn read at the Sacramento Poetry Center, 25th & R, Free. Open mic. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13 - 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, APRIL 14 - 7-9 p.m. - International Poetic Affair featuring guest poet Emmanuel Sigauke and guest singer Cynthia Adebanji. Free. Open Mic. Social/Business Networking. Hosted by Brock KaLiM. At the Majestic Lounge, 2355 Arden Way, Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Rattlesnake Press celebrates its 6th birthday with a reading by Carol Frith from her new book published by David Robert Brooks, "two for a journey ." 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, APRIL 14 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 - 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. Hosted by Mary Zeppa and Lawrence Dinkins. Every Third Thursday. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 - 7-8:30 p.m. - ( NOTE Early start time). Indigo Moor book release party with readings by Indigo Moor, Marilyn Nelson and Bryan Tso Jones plus performances by the Toni Passerell Trio and modern dancer Robert H. Johnson. Free food and drink and live music. Free. At the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, (530) 756-3938. http://poetryindavis.blogspot.com/ 530-756-4556 or aojones@ucdavis.edu

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 - 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Nevada County Poetry Series presents Bob Stanley and Heather Donahue. 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. Open Mic.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15 - 8 p.m. - Jessalyn Wakefield and Christopher Fairman read plus open mic. Hosted by frank andrick. Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 7:30 p.m. - 2010 Sacramento Poetry Center Annual Writing Conference - Poetry Reading by Indigo Moor and Peter Grandbois. Free. 1719 25th Street, http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 7-9 p.m. - Blue Moon Literary & Art Review New Issue Release Party and Reading at the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis. Free wine, appetizers, short readings and lots of socializing. For info, contact Scott Evans at evans327@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 7 p.m. - Poetry Reading & Open Microphone Night featuring Lulu Gordon, Molly Fisk, & Jacqueline Kudler plus open mic. Contact information crm2274@bn.com. At Barnes & Noble #2274, 313 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 7:30 p.m. - Katy Brown and Joyce Odam feature at the Other Voice poetry series plus open mic, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis (reading is in the library of the church located at 27074 Patwin Road, Davis). allegras@dcn.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 7 p.m. - A Showcase of Poetry and Music featuring Rachel Leibrock, frank andrick and Joe Montoya with music by Ruben Reveles and Professor Esteban Villa. Film projections by Picasso and Renoir. Every third Friday. Meet and greet at 7. Performances to follow. A new monthly showcase for literary, musical, performance and visual arts hosted by author/songwriter R. S. Marquez. At La Raza Galeria Posada, 1022 22nd Street (between J and K). Free. Contact 209-337-5960 or 916-446-5133, http://www.larazagaleriaposada.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. - TheBlackout Music and Poetry Series featuring R & B sensation J Ali, Sac's favorite lady poet Anna Marie and more! 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. $10. Hosted by Terry Moore fromtheheart1@hotmail.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 2010 Sacramento Poetry Center Annual Writing Conference with morning workshops by Indigo Moor, Peter Grandbois, and Tim Kahl. Afternoon workshops by Joseph Lease, Toni Mirosevich, Donna de la Perriere, Flatman Crooked [Elijah Jenkins/Deena Drewis]. Concert at 5 p.m. by NSAA and Ross Hammond. Free. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 5-9 p.m. - "1000 POEMS on MAIN STREET" will kick-off the 2010 3rd Saturday ARTWALK season in Placerville. Poetry will come alive at "POETSpaces" – cubbies, doorways, and alcoves, sponsored by Downtown Placerville merchants, with recitations, posts, and readings. TWITTER your way into the world of poetry with "POETweets" (twitter.com at 1000PoemsMainSt). All are welcome to participate in 1000 POEMS on MAIN STREET. Send poetry for inclusion to ARTWALK@eldoradoartscouncil.org. Or better yet, drop by ARTSPACE (459 Main Street, Placerville) and write your favorite, or an original poem for posting on the walls of the gallery. Red Fox Underground Poets – Brigit Truex, Irene Lipshin, Kate Wells, Moira Magneson, Taylor Graham, and Wendy Patrice Williams – will give a reading from 6-7 p.m. at ARTSPACE.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 7-9 p.m. - TERRY MOORE Book Release, Signing and Performance PLUS A SPECIAL BME (Black Men Expressing Poetry Tour) & guest author KRISTINE SMITH! Terry will be celebrating the release of his new book Born to Love You. At Underground Books Poetry Series at 2814 35th Street next to the Guild Theater. $3. Call 916-208-POET or email fromtheheart1@hotmail.com for more info. Every third Saturday.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 9-11 p.m. - Featured poet Maurisha Nicole 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. Hosted by Ben-Official the Great. Every Third Saturday.

MONDAY, APRIL 19 - 7 p.m. (note early start time and location change) - Hot Poetry in Fremont Park benefit for Chile with Bill Davis, Connee Davis, Mary Antoine, Andy Anderson and EPG. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to eat during the reading. http://fremontpark.net/ This reading is INSTEAD OF the normal Monday night reading at SPC, 25th and R. In case of rain, the reading will be held back at SPC.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20 - 9 p.m. - The Moore Time for Poetry series on Channel 17 Comcast cable or view online at www.accesssacramento.org and click on the BIG "Watch Channel 17" button. First and Third Tuesdays. Hosted by Terry Moore & daughter Tyra Moore. The encore cablecast schedule is: (August through May) - 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 5:00 a.m. Occasionally, the program is in the 8:30 p.m. or 9:30p.m. times lot on Saturdays. Check tvguide.com for updates. Aired on Comcast, SureWest and Strategic Frontier. Advertising sponsored by: Gold's Gym in Laguna.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - 6 p.m. (4 short films), 7 p.m. (short film, Lychee Thieves plus Hirschman documentary and reading). This is the first in a Poetry and Film series in Sacramento. Screening of the documentary, "Red Poet: The Story of Jack Hirschman." Q&A with the filmmaker, Matthew Furey, and reading by Jack Hirschman after the movie. $10 admission for Jack's film and reading, plus this will get you into the Thinking People's Shorts Showcase at 6 p.m. and the short film Lychee Thieves. At the 24th Street Theater, 2791 24th Street. This is part of the Sacramento International Film Festival which runs for two weeks mid-late April at various venues in Sacramento. http://www.sacramentofilmfestival.net. Sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center and Poets and Writers, Inc.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Every Wednesday. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Aprille Cochrane AKA The Gurl Nexxt Door is the feature at the Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway). Hosted by NSAA.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - 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, Every Third Wednesday, 916-933-4278. Free. http://ourhousegallery.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - 5 - 7 p.m. - An environmental poetry reading called, "Way Cool, Daddy-O! Coffeehouse Poetry: in Celebration of Earth Day," featuring NSAA, Martha Ann Blackman, Bob Stanley, Robert Grossklaus, Bill Gainer, JoAnn Anglin, and Alexa Mergen at The Buzz Cafe, Sacramento State University Union. Contact Trina for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - 8 p.m. - Todd Cirillo reads at B. L. Kennedy's Last Hosted Reading at Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - 8-11 p.m. - Flatmancrooked's Annual Reading Thingy sponsored by the Davis Cultural Action Committee. Free drink to the first 100 guests, second free drink with the purchase of any Flatmancrooked book. FEATURED READINGS...from the FMC Anthology 'Not About Vampires'...Andy Dugas, N.A. Jong & Kevin Walsh, recipient of the 2009 FMC Fiction Prize...from the FMC Slim Volume of Contemporary Poetics'...Julia Halprin Jackson, Shideh Etaat, Chris 'Whitey' Erickson & Andy Jones w/ a special tribute to Atlanta, GA from Executive Editor Elijah Jenkins (open mic to follow). Arrive early, stay late, dress fine enough to warrant bad decision making.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 - 2-4 p.m. - For the Love of Poetry Reading featuring Bob Stanley, Indigo Moor and Kathleen Lynch at the Arden-Dimick Library at Watt and Northrup.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 - 7-9 p.m. - The Show at New Dimension formerly known as 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.

MONDAY, APRIL 26 - 7:30 p.m. - John Bell and John Murillo read at the SPC, 25th and R. Free. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 - 5-6 p.m. - Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour with poetry guests on KDVS radio 90.3 fm in Davis. Listen online at http://www.kdvs.org/listen/.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 - 9:45-11 p.m. - Mahogany Urban Poetry Series at Queen Sheba's Restaurant, 1704 Broadway (17th and Broadway).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 - 6-7 p.m. - Open Mic Poetry Nite at the Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main Street, Placerville. Every fourth Wednesday.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm - Emerging Writers and Artists – For those new to the field or experiencing writers block.  For teens and adults. $15/$10 MatrixArts members. At MatrixArts, 1719 25th Street (between Q and R Streets), 916-454-4988 or matrixarts@comcast.net. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 -- 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Liberty’s Quest: The compelling story of the wife and mother of two Pulitzer Prize winning poets -- Reading, Q and A and book signing by author Liberty Kovacs. Liberty Kovacs' life story has all the elements of the American Dream, both its myth and its reality. Suggested $5 donation. At MatrixArts, 1719 25th Street (between Q and R Streets), 916-454-4988 or matrixarts@comcast.net. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 - 8 p.m. - Neeli Cherkovski and Sam Elliot Stern read poetry, sing, and dance plus open mic at Poetry Unplugged at Luna's, 1414 16th Street. Free. http://www.lunascafe.com, 916-441-3931.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 – 11 am to 1 pm  - MatrixArts Review followed by The Writers Table 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  This week we’re concentrating on work about mothers and fathers so you can showcase your work in our upcoming show Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda starting Second Saturday, May 8th.  We’ll provide materials. You’ll provide talent. $15/10 MatrixArts members. At MatrixArts, 1719 25th Street (between Q and R Streets), 916-454-4988 or matrixarts@comcast.net. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 - 7:30 p.m. - "Stories on Stage" - flash fiction by Stefanie Freele, author of the collection FEEDING STRAYS and short fiction by Renee Thompson, author of the forthcoming novel THE BRIDGE AT VALENTINE. Read by Kent Gray, Marni Webb and Tim Kahl. Host and coordinator: Valerie Fioravanti. At the SPC, 25th and R. 916-979-9706. http://www.sacramentopoetrycenter.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. - The Blackout Music and Poetry Series featuring THE SAINT (2010 King of the Mic Champ) from Stockton and more! 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. $10. Hosted by Terry Moore fromtheheart1@hotmail.com

SATURDAY, MAY 1 – 1:00 to 3 pm How to Write About Your Mother: Just in time for Mother's Day, an afternoon of lively discussion, journaling, and writing exercises with Jennifer Bayse Sander, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published and the founder of Write By The Lake women's writing retreats.  www.writebythelake.com.  $10/$5 MatrixArts members. At MatrixArts, 1719 25th Street (between Q and R Streets), 916-454-4988 or matrixarts@comcast.net. 

Eskimo's Poetry Calendar - MARCH 2010

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