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Date:
September 29
Time:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Address:
100 West 10th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
Contact:
541-682-5450
Cost:
Free

Eugene@150 Poetry Showcase & Open Mic

Saturday, September 29

Join Eugene’s creative and vibrant poetry community for a 150th birthday celebration.

Join  Eugene’s creative and vibrant poetry community for a sesquicentennial birthday bash hosted by C. Steven Blue.

From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., a Poetry Showcase will feature local poets including C. Steven Blue, Deb Casey, Jon Labrousse, and Jennifer Chambers reading works written in honor of the unique history and spirit of Eugene.

From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., enjoy an open mic reading. Or bring your own Eugene-themed poem to read; sign up the same day, starting at 2:00 p.m., for a limited number of 3-minute spots.

Co-sponsored by Eugene Public Library, Arrowcloud Press, and Groundwaters Publishing.