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Featured Reader for Collective Colloquy’s February Event

Joanne Clarkson will read and recite poems from her new collection "Hospice House" for Collective Colloquy's February Event Monday, February 20, 7-9 p.m. The reading is being held at Anthems coffee house in the stadium district of Tacoma. An Open Mic will be part of this program so bring writing to share!  

Free

Ars Poetica Gallery Exhibition 2023

Front Street Gallery Poulsbo, WA, United States

Galleries in Poulsbo, WA, host a program called Ars Poetica where poets are invited to submit poems for artists to consider using to inspire their art. This year my poem "Tear of Reverence" was selected by Leigh Metteer. My poem and her painting will be featured Sunday, April 16, at Front Street Gallery. At 2...Read More »

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Featured Reader for the Olympia Poetry Network in May

I will be the featured reader for the Olympia Poetry Network in May, reading from my new collection "Hospice House" from MoonPath Press and maybe a new poem or two. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an Open Mic (sign ups at 5:30) when audience members can present their own or their favorite poems....Read More »

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“I Sing the Salmon Home” Reading at Finn River

Finn River Farm and Cidary Chimacum, WA, United States

I am honored to join 10 other local poets on Thursday, September 14, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Finn River Farm to read our poems from the beautiful anthology, "I Sing the Salmon Home," created by former Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest and published by Empty Bowl Press. This collection pays homage to...Read More »

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