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3/19, Tu-- 7pm, An Imaginary Gardens Reading at Mister Toad (1002 Howard St, Omaha). This event is free and open to the public. Join us for poetry and conversation! Hosted by Michael Skau. See details at the Facebook Event page.
3/19: Carolina Hotchandani and Theodore Wheeler
4/16: Bonnie Johnson Bartee and Neil Harrison
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The UNO 2024 Writer's Workshop Reading Series spring events. All events begin at 7:30pm. See details at: unomaha.edu/college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/writers-workshop/reading-series/wrws-reading-series.php
3/20, Graphic Memoir author and illustrator Kelcey Ervick in UNO's Milo Bail Student Center Dodge Room.
3/27, PEN/Faulkner Finalist Julie Iromuanya in the UNO Art Gallery.
4/3, Screenwriters Christine Burright and Julia Kramer at the Benson Theatre (6054 Maple St, Omaha).
4/17, Essay and feature writer from New Mexico, Joshua Wheeler in the UNO Criss Library
5/1, Poet and publisher Natalie Padilla Young in the UNO Art Gallery.
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3/21, Th-- 6-7:30pm, Third Thursdays-Voices at Larksong (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln) featuring writers and musicians. See details and register at:
LarksongWritersPlace.org. (Third Thursday)
3/21: Amy Haddad and Carolina Hotchandani
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3/26-28, Tu-Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, All Writes Reserved Lincoln Preliminary bouts. All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains. $10 suggested donation. This event is put on by the Nebraska Writers Collective. See more information at the Facebook Event page.
Lincoln Preliminary Bouts:
3/26, Tu-- 5:30 and 7:30pm in the UNL City Campus Nebraska Union (1400 R St, Lincoln; Second Floor, Regency A)
3/27, W-- 5:30 and 7:30pm in the UNL City Campus Nebraska Union (1400 R St, Lincoln; 2nd Floor, Swanson Auditorium)
3/28, Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center (1505 S St, Lincoln; 2nd Floor, Ubuntu Room 202)
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4/2-4, Tu-Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, All Writes Reserved Omaha Preliminary bouts at Metropolitan Community College's South Omaha Campus (2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave). All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains. $10 suggested donation. This event is put on by the Nebraska Writers Collective. See more information at the Facebook Event page.
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The Nebraska Poetry Society presents the Nebraska Poets Reading Series at 6:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in 2022. See details at: nepoetrysociety.org/readings. Events are online, free and open to the public:
4/2, Katie Schmid
5/7, J. V. Brummels
6/4, Veronica Torraca-Bragdon
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4/5, F-- Noon, First Friday Reading through Larksong Writers Place but on Zoom. Register at: larksongwritersplace.org. Free, registration required.
4/5: Timothy Schaffert
6/7: LeeAnn Roripaugh
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4/6, Sa-- 1-2pm, Nebraska Writers Collective Writing Workshop at the Carter Lake Public Library (1120 Willow Dr, Carter Lake, IA). This workshop is for ages 16+ and is free. Work on your writing skills and self-expression with professionals. You don't have to be a member of the Carter Lake Library to participate. For more information, contact Chelsea Bollom at 712-347-5492 or assist.director@carterlakelibrary.org. For more information, see carterlake-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5224424. (1st Saturday)
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4/7, Su-- 2pm, Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason reads at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery (427 Main St, Brownville). Mason will read poems with the theme of "In the Woods: Poems About Trees and Nature." This free event is brought to you with support by Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
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4/9, Tu-- 6pm, Book launch reading for Charlie Peck at the Bookworm Bookstore (2501 S 90th St, Omaha). Peck releases World's Largest Ball of Paint (Black Lawrence Press) and will be joined by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason.
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4/11, Th-- 7-9pm, The Lincoln Poetry Slam at Larksong Writers Place (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Thursday)
Next events: 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, etc.
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4/13, Sa-- 7-9pm, The Omaha Poetry Slam at Dry Spokes (1901 Leavenworth St, Omaha). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Saturday)
Next events: 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, etc.
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4/16 and 18, Tu and Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, the All Writes Reserved Semi-Finals at the Benson Theatre (6054 Maple St, Omaha). All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains. $10 suggested donation. This event is put on by the Nebraska Writers Collective. See more information at the Facebook Event page.
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4/18, Th-- Noon-2pm, Writers' Workshop with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason at the Kearney Public Library's Platte Room (2020 1st Ave, Kearney). Celebrate National Poetry Month with this writing workshop. Matt will inspire you to experience, love, and write poetry. There is a $15 fee for this workshop with lunch included. Register and see more information at: kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=60116.
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4/18, Th-- 7pm, Poetry Reading by Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason at the Kearney Public Library's Platte Room (2020 1st Ave, Kearney). Enjoy an evening of poetry with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason. He will read favorites from his books and more. Free. See more at: kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=60117.
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The Nebraska Poetry Society presents writing workshops on different topics, led by some wonderful poets. $35 or free to members. For more information and to register, go to: nepoetrysociety.org/workshops:
4/20, Sa-- 10am, Eleanor Reeds, Impossible Listeners: Using "You" in Poems
5/18, Sa-- 10am, Kelsey Bigelow, Bridging the Page & Stage Gap: How All Poets Can Learn from Both
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4/21, Su-- 2-5pm, Poetry Slam at the Morton-James Public Library (923 1st Corso, Nebraska City). Poets must register by April 12th. There will be three judged rounds. Poets prepare three original poems to read. Call the Library at 402-873-5609 to sign up. Open to anyone age 15 and older. More information about the rules for the slam can be picked up at the Library or call us at 402-873-5609. Free and open to the public.
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4/27, Sa-- 7pm, Delights and Shadows: A Tribute to Nebraska Poet Ted Kooser at The Church Reformed Art Space (3101 S 20th St, Omaha). A director from the Omaha Playhouse will direct actors in dramatic readings from Kooser's collection. Free. Co-sponsors include the Great Plains Theatre Commons.
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4/30, Tu-- 7pm, the All Writes Reserved Finals at the Holland Performing Arts Center (1200 Douglas St, Omaha). All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains. $10 suggested donation. This event is put on by the Nebraska Writers Collective. See more information at the Facebook Event page.
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3/12, Tu-- 6-7:30pm, The Nebraska Writers Collective presents The Generator, a Creative Writing Series for Grown Folks. Each workshop is $15 and will take place on Zoom. Register today at: form.jotform.com/232206680805150
5/14: "I Write Comedy-And You Can Too!" with Serenity Dougherty
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