Rocky Mountain Writer's Festival & Janet Holmes poetry

There is more updated information and additional schedule details about Rocky Mountain Writer's Festival on the web page. Be sure to check it regularly! Only a few more weeks!

Also Oboler Library has three of Janet Holmes' poetry books. Check the catalog to see if they are checked in or out, and to place a hold if they are out. I like to read a writer's work before they come, and also after. Here are the titles and call numbers:

F2f PS3558 O35935 F3 2006
Green Tuxedo PS3558 O35935 G74 1998
Ms of my kin PS3558 O35935 M76 2009

While you're at the library, you may also want to check out the Jan. Feb 2010 issue of Poets and Writer's Magazine. There's a great article on inspiration.

Poetry Slam

Friday, February 12th, 7pm.
Bennion Student Union at University Place in Idaho Falls.

The event is cosponsored by the Bennion Student Union and the Bank of Idaho, and will be emceed by Kasasa Matt Zambrano, a professional slam poet. Local slam rules will apply and can be attained upon pre-registration. Contact Paul Wiersma at (208) 221-3599, or at wierpaul@isu.edu. There are 15 slots that will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and alternates will be accepted after the slots are filled.

Admission is $1 at the door and there will be jazz music provided by an ISU jazz trio, with refreshments being sold by clubs.

Literary Last Thursday: Poetry, Prose, etc, Open Mic

Thursday, February 25th, 7pm.
Vinyl Perk (150 S. Main)

Contact/Reading Sign-up: Clark Karoses at clarkkaroses@yahoo.com

Overview: Monthly Readings and Rocky Mountain Writers Festival

This was recently posted on the Pocatello Readings newsletter:

"We are pleased to spread the word about some great literary events on the horizon.

Remember that the 2010 Rocky Mountain Writers' Festival is quickly approaching. The festival will be held in various locations throughout Pocatello from Wednesday, March 10th to Saturday, March 13th. Each evening will feature a reading at 7pm, with Visiting Writer Janet Holmes reading on Friday the 12th.

Additionally, throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, there will be more readings and events, including a book fair and a potluck. Visit www.rockymountainwriters.com for a complete schedule of events and more reader information as it becomes available.

This month, be sure to check out the Poetry Slam and Open Mic for great ways to interact with our writing community. And let us know if you hear of any other events, so we can get the word out!"

Black Rock and Sage Writers' Workshop

Saturday, Feb. 6 2010, 1-3 pm
Cyber Cafe, Rendezvous Complex

Ready for feedback on a piece of imaginative writing? Looking for good readers? The Black Rock & Sage Writer's Workshop is ready to help. Bring six copies of a work in progress. We'll provide snacks, support, and great suggestions. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ISU STUDENTS ONLY.