July 1-August 15th (extended), Poetry Contest! SDPA is proud to partner with International Memoir Writers Association and SD Writers Festival to co-sponsor the new Poetry component of their acclaimed Memoir Showcase. $5/poem reading fee goes to subsidize production costs. Preciously published poems accepted – read the full submission guidelines here. Now in its 11th year, the 2026 showcase will be performed…
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Live Interview and Elixir Reading with Chus Pato, Winner of the 2024 Spanish National Poetry Prize
Nov. 14, 11am: Elixir Reading and Conversation with Chus Pato / Lectura de Elíxir y Conversación con Chus Pato: SDPA and Conversations with Poets present a special online live video interview with 2024 Spanish National Poetry Prize Winner, Chus Pato. Select readings from the 2023-24 Elixir SDPA, which features one of Chus Pato’s poems, will follow. Join Elixir Editors, Olga García and…
Poetry in Ocean Celebration with Hank Warner Surfboard Opportunity Drawing and More (Aug. 6)
August 6th: Poetry in OceanCelebrate the sunset, surf, and sea with a night of poetry! On Tuesday, August 6th at the Central Library Shiley Special Events Suite from 6-7:30PM, local artists and authors will come together for a panel, music, and refreshments, all hosted by SDPA’s Michael Klam. There will also be an ocean-themed open mic for all to join! Click to… Save your…
Poetic Legacy feat. Adam Greenfield (6/28), SDPA Veterans @ SDWI (6/29) w/ Veterans Billiekai Boughton + Jim Moreno
June 28, 3-5pm, Poetic Legacy hosted by Christophver R and Pat Andrus, featuring SDPA editor Adam Greenfield in person at The Senior Lounge, 1650 El Prado, Suite 105, (in the Casa Del Prado Building, next To The Reflection Pond). Poetic Legacy workshops focus on a single poet’s work, Adam Greenfield’s this time. After listening, reading, reciting… participants have…