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POSTPONED! Reading & Conversation with Professor Elizabeth Willis
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:00pm to 7:00pm
English-Philosophy Building

Poet and Professor Elizabeth Willis will be reading from her work and answering questions regarding writing and poetry. To submit questions, visit https://forms.office.com/r/XbP8rXgfxf

Elizabeth Willis’ most recent book is Alive: New and Selected Poems (New York Review Books, 2015), which was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Her other books of poetry include Address (Wesleyan University Press, 2011), recipient of the PEN New England/L. L. Winship Prize for Poetry; Meteoric...

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Kate Christensen and Cody-Rose Clevidence Reading
Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:00pm
Dey House

The Writers' Workshop presents a reading with Workshop visiting faculty members, Kate Christensen and Cody-Rose Clevidence.

Cody-Rose Clevidence is the author of Aux Arc / Trypt Ich (Nightboat, 2021), Listen My Friend, This is the Dream I Dreamed Last Night (The Song Cave, 2021), Flung/Throne (Ahsahta, 2018), and BEAST FEAST (Ahsata Press, 2014), as well as several chapbooks (flowers and cream, NION, garden door press, Auric). They live in the Arkansas Ozarks. 

Kate Christensen is the author...

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Mic Check Poetry Fest: Poetry in Motion
Saturday, November 4, 2023 7:00pm
The James Theatre

In support of Mic Check Poetry Fest, Rapson Collaborative presents a live show featuring top spoken word performers sharing their work with the accompaniment of the band Wave Cage. This show broadens the definition of spoken word by adding music to the powerful words brought to the stage. It speaks to anyone who appreciates poetry, music, and performance. Hosted by dynamic MC Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey, the lineup includes Tracie Morris, Debra Marquart, Outspoken Bean, Hannah/Charlie Hall...

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D.A. Powell Q&A
Friday, November 3, 2023 3:30pm
Dey House

The Writers' Workshop presents a Q&A with D.A. Powell.

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