PCSJ Events:
Well-RED
an exciting new reading series in downtown San José
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00pm
Featuring poet GARY YOUNG
along with MFA writers:
Jessy Goodman of San José State University
Matt Kulisch of the University of San Francisco
Kate Menzies of Mills College
at Works/San José
365 South Market Street
in downtown San José
doors open 6:30pm
$1 suggested donation, no one turned away
The Empire Firehouse at History Park
POETRY POT LUCK
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00pm
upstairs in The Empire Firehouse
History Park, San José, 1650 Senter Road
This event is FREE, except we hope you will bring a dish to share. If your name starts with:
A-E: Hors d'ouevers
F-J: Salads K-O: Casseroles/Hot Dishes
P-S: Breads, rolls, cheese
T-Z: Desserts
RSVP to membership@pcsj.org
A chance for PCSJ Members and Friends--long-time, new, and prospective, to meet and mingle. There will be announcements of upcoming PCSJ readings and events, including news on the upcoming Sharon Olds reading. Copies of the new issue of Caesura, Brothers and Sisters, will be presented to members, and Caesura editor Vuong Vu will read from his introduction to the issue.
PCSJ WILL PROVIDE:
Honey-Baked Ham, Drinks (wine and water), Condiments
HAPPENINGS:
- Book Sale table: bring any published books to sell.
- Bring a poem (one of yours or a favorite) to read. A lottery will choose the ten readers.
- Drawings for poetry books. Donate one of yours.
- Meet the Board. Reconnect with old friends.
Cover of Caesura 2011, Brothers and Sisters
POETRY READINGS @ WILLOW GLEN LIBRARY
Third Thursday of Every Month
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:00pm
Featured Reader: TBA
An open mic reading will follow
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Avenue, San José, CA, 95125
(408) 808-3045 or (408) 266-1361
Free and open to the public
See more about the Featured Reader in the calendar.
see full details on the events calendar
POETS @ PLAY
will break for Winter
Have you ever wanted a quiet place to write? Or an informal gathering for collaborating with fellow poets about works in progress? That’s what Poets@Play is all about. We alternate between writing and sharing our works in progress. This is not a workshop, but rather a playhouse – some starter ideas and a comfortable place to play with words. Registration is encouraged, but not required, at poetsatplay@pcsj.org (we can also provide you with information on how to avoid a parking fee).
Edwin Markham House in History Park
1650 Senter Road, San José, CA 95112
Free and open to the public
see full details on the events calendar
News:
PCSJ presented Jane Hirshfield on October 6
A brief look at a wonderful evening of reading and reminiscences with award-winning poet and translator Jane Hirshfield in downtown San Jose.
PCSJ presents Nils Peterson's
A Walk to the Center of Things
Poetry Center San Jose is proud to have released Nils Peterson's new book A Walk to the Center of Things in PCSJ's new Cæsura Editions. The book has been distributed as a benefit of Membership, with additional copies available for sale online.
San José native Kay Ryan, former U.S. Poet Laureate, has won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. See the press release.
To see what PCSJ has been up to lately, see the event archive.
