Tag: SDPL

2026! Twenty Years of SDPA, Celebrating Jim Moreno, SDPL Authors Showcase

Call for Submissions to Celebrate the Life of Jim Moreno, Jan. 1 – Jan. 30: January 24, 2026, 12:00-4:00pm: 2025 Local Author Exhibit of Books and Celebration.  April 13, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! San Diego Poetry Annual 2025-26 Book Launch at Point Loma Library hosted by Michael Klam and Jane Muschenetz. Featured anthology readers and open to the public. Sign up to…

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San Diego Poetry Annual 2024-25, Cantos, Events

SDPA 2024-25 cover photography by Fernando Phillipi. April 19, 3:00pm-5:00pm: SDPA at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library with host Charlie Berigan. Sign up to read and get details at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com or SDPA Instagram: @sdpoetryannual. April 22, 6:00pm-8:30pm: Steve Kowit Poetry Prize at Central Library hosted by Bill Harding, Valarie Hastings and Michael Klam. Sign up to…

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Verbatim Books Poetry Harvest + Craxioms Not to Miss, Bob Kaufman SDPF24

Sat, Sept 21, 7:15 pm, Verbatim Books because… well, Verbatim and Daniela Sow, The Jane, Amelia Rodriguez. Carly Marie DeMento?! Where’s my sea foam? @verbatim.books, @sdpoetryannual —————————- Past Extraordinary Event. I fell ill. Tues, Sept. 10, 6-8 pm, SDPL University Branch, 4155 Governor Drive, poetry and a movie about Bob because… Bob Kaufman promised and…

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SDPA Readings with Poets Underground (5/2) and Poets INC (5/5) + National Poetry Month (in review)

Our Poetry to the People outreach events over the 2023-24 year were made possible with generous support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. We are grateful for their work on behalf of the local arts community! *Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily…

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April Poetry in SD? Poets Laureate, Kowit Prize Winners + SDPA 2022-23

Friday, Apr 7 @ 6:30: Meet California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez. The poets laureate will be on hand at Central Library for The Steve Kowit Poetry Prize Ceremony. Register HERE. Details: Instagram @sdpoetryannual and SDPA website. Want to read? After-party poetry takeover open reading info: Poets…

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2022-23 SDPA Reading + Carly DeMento + Open Mic @ Poets Underground

Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Read poetry and be merry @ .modbom. (formerly Amplified, East Village, 1429 Island Ave, 92101). Let’s go Poets Underground! You’re invited to a preview reading of the 2022-23 San Diego Poetry Annual. Hosted by Michael Klam, Sunny Rey and Anthony Azzarito, SDPA poets feature and all local poets welcome…

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San Diego Poetry Annual 2022-23 Out Now!

Join us for celebration readings and events, starting in March. SAVE THESE DATES! These gatherings will feature readings, prizes, and surprise guests of honor. Watch our socials (@sdpoetryannual) and read our newsletters for more information on how to sign up to read soon. Hope to see you there! All three volumes of the San Diego Poetry…

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SDPA Open Reading @ Mission Hills Library w/ Curran Jeffery & Bluestocking Books, Aug. 6

Saturday, Aug.6 from 1-2:30 p.m.: San Diego Poetry Annual reading, hosted by author Curran Jeffery and sponsored by SDPA and Bluestocking Books. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are welcome. Come to watch, share, and celebrate. Sign up to read by email at mkklam@gmail.com or text (619) 957-3264. Please indicate in your message whether or not you’ve previously…

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