Poetry and Prose Reading

Sunday,December 14th, 3pm
College Market (8th and Halliday)

Join Jordon Hofman and Veronica Hapgood as they share their poetry and fiction.

Graduate Student Reading

Saturday, December 13th, 6pm
College Market (8th and Halliday)

Come listen to graduate students from ISU's English department share their creative works.

2nd Annual Caldwell Park Encampment (Aid for Friends Benefit)

December 6th, Caldwell Park

Writers Wanted!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be homeless, sleeping in a makeshift shelter, wondering about your next meal and if you’ll survive the night,in the middle of winter?

Have you ever wondered what Pocatello would be like if Aid for Friends weren’t there to provide a safe haven for families and individuals?

Come, bring your favorite works, and participate in a reading. Stay the night in a cardboard carton or share your work while joining a community of volunteers in other scheduled activities. Gain a greater understanding of the plight of the homeless as you help us help them.

For more information about participating or giving a tax-deductible donation, please call Aid for Friends at 232-0178.

October Readings

A cappella Zoo Launch Party

College Market (8th and Halliday)

Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30-7:30pm

Come celebrate the premiere issue of A cappella Zoo, a Pocatello-grown, full-length literary journal featuring quirky and thought-provoking work by international writers. Join editors Colin Meldrum, Syndie Allen, Devori Kimbro, and Michael Lee for a brief program and light refreshments. Visit www.acappellazoo.com for more details.

The First National Cleans House with the Big Read

The First National Bar (232 W. Center)

Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30-7:30pm

Join the Old Town Art Walk reading event featuring music, videos and readers promoting The Big Read of "Housekeeping". Listen to interpretations and thoughts regarding themes identified in the novel. Must be 21 to enter.


The Big Read Kickoff with Marilynne Robinson

Stephens Performing Arts Center

Saturday, October 4th, 7:30pm

Idaho's renowned "Cleaning Guru", Don Aslett will perform as Master of Ceremonies for this gala event introducing The Big Read to Southeast Idaho. Keynote reading to feature "Housekeeping" author Marilynne Robinson with an introduction by First Lady of Idaho,Lori Otter. And a message from Molly Thomas-Hicks, Literary Specialist visiting from The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington D.C. For free ticket information call 208 232-1263 ext.22

September Event

Literary Pavers Launch Party

Walrus and the Carpenter (251 N. Main), 6pm, Friday September 5th

The Pocatello Arts Council (PAC) is involved in an ongoing public art project called “Literary Pavers.” Literary excerpts and author identification have been inscribed into two foot square granite pavers and installed into the brick edging along the sidewalks of Old Town. The purpose of “Literary Pavers” is to recognize a broad range of literary forms and to publicly appreciate the vibrant and highly talented literary artists in our community.

We are celebrating the successful installation of the third round of pavers showcasing the work of eight excellent authors: Tom Spanbauer, Joan Juskie, Ron Dean (Daugherty), Michael Corrigan, Barbara Ann Russell,Robert "Bob" Granger,Matthew R. Burch, and Steve Montgomery.

“Literary Pavers” is still under way. We continue to look for original prose or poetry excerpts thematically reflecting Pocatello and the surrounding area (its history, culture, environment, ecology, landscape, people, values, customs, etc.), and we invite you to send in a submission. Please see the call to authors on our web site pocatelloarts.org/calls.htm .