2019 Public Events

 

The Community of Writers
and
Stories on Stage Sacramento
are proud to present the return of  New York Times bestselling author of White Oleander, and The Revolution of Marina M. 

Janet Fitch

Friday, July 26th, 2019, at 7:00 PM

The Auditorium at CLARA

1425 24th St., Sacramento

Come celebrate the release of the second volume of Janet Fitch’s sweeping saga of a young woman’s coming of age during the Russian Revolution. Featuring Capital Public Radio’s Beth Ruyak in conversation with the author, highlighted by readings of vital passages in the book by Carissa Meagher.

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

  • Reception to follow with Russian sweets and vodka (and wine and beer). Souvenir shot glass included with ticket price.
  • Copies of Chimes of a Lost Cathedral will be available for sale
  • Janet Fitch will sign copies during the reception.
  • Beaucoup Chapeaux will perform Eastern European and Balkan traditional folk songs.

Proceeds will support the Community of Writers and Stories on Stage. 

Tickets:

  • Tickets $30/Students $15      
  • Advance Premium Tickets (first 2 rows only) $40
  • Group Tickets Available for $20. (10 Ticket Minimum.) To purchase group tickets call 530-470-8440 or contact us by email.

(Online/advance ticket sales will end at 1pm on the day of the event, July 26.)

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Are you a Tahoe Area local or visitor? Are you an alum who wants to come and visit? Every year, the Community of Writers puts on a number of readings and events as part of our Summer Writing Workshops. These are open to the public, and most are free of charge.

We are grateful to our friends and alums for their support: www.communityofwriters.org/supporters

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2019 July Events During The Writers Workshops

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Schedule may change without notice. (Please note: Howard Norman is unable to join us this summer.)

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An Evening With Beloved Poets

June 21, 2019

Nationally Known Poets return to Nevada County

DETAILS & TICKETS

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Forrest Gander  •  Robert Hass  •  Brenda Hillman
David Tomas Martinez  •  Jane Miller •  Sharon Olds • Gregory Pardlo

This year we are pleased to welcome seven extraordinary poets including four Pulitzer Prize winners, a recipient of the Griffin International Prize, a recipient of the Wallace Award for Poetry, a former U.S. Poet Laureate, a National Book Award winner, and a recipient of the Pushcart Prize.

Poet Bios

Community of Writers Poetry Alum Maxima Kahn will Emcee the Event.

Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center

Friday, June 21, 2019
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00)

On Friday, June 21, 2019, acclaimed poets Forrest Gander, Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, David Tomas Martinez, Jane Miller, Sharon Olds, and Gregory Pardlo will read from their poetry in the Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center in Grass Valley, California.

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An Extraordinary Evening of Poetry

Nationally Known Poets return to Squaw Valley

Click on the author portraits to learn about these poets and their work. Or View as List

Forrest Gander  •  Robert Hass  •  Brenda Hillman
David Tomas Martinez  •  Jane Miller •  Sharon Olds • Gregory Pardlo

This year we are pleased to welcome six extraordinary poets
including four Pulitzer-Prize winners.

Poet Bios

Thursday, June 27, 2019

7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00)

Bar One: Olympic House, Squaw Valley

1990 Squaw Valley Road

On Thursday, June 27, 2019 acclaimed poets Forrest Gander, Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, David Tomas Martinez, Jane Miller, Sharon Olds, and Gregory Pardlo will read from their poetry at the Olympic House in Squaw Valley. Weather permitting, this event may take place outside. Dress in layers.

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