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2-Day Poem Contest registration deadline

This annual contest challenges you to write an original poem in 48 hours — with only one catch. The final poem must include ten words provided by CV2 Contemporary Verse 2 - The Canadian Journal of Poetry and Critical Writing. These words are released at midnight CDT on Friday April …

Blythe and Gardiner at Planet Earth Poetry reading series

Hillside Coffee & Tea Hillside Coffee & Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, Victoria, British Columbia

The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Since 1996, The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has become a world renowned experience gathering writers, poets, artists, filmmakers, musicians and emerging storytellers like no other. Today over 150,000 people attend, making it the largest festival of its kind in the United States. Join us this year as we …

Day of the Poets 2

Orangeville Public Library, Main Branch 1 Mill Street, Orangeville, Ontario

Day of the Poets returns to the Orangeville Public Library for the second year on Saturday, April 13. This year's event will feature nine poets, one musician, one town crier, and two poetry workshop facilitators. Workshops will take place between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, with readings and an open …

Aisha Sasha John: HEAT (a work-in-progress)

The Costume House 165 Geary Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Aisha Sasha John’s medium is energy. Her solo dance show the aisha of is premiered at the Whitney museum in 2017; in 2018 it was presented by the mai and Toronto’s 2018 summerworks festival. I have to live. (McClelland & Stewart) was a finalist for the 2018 Griffin Poetry Prize. …