July 26, 2010

Pittsburgh Lit Events: July 26 - August 1

Tuesday, July 13:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Finale
The back room of Hemingway's Cafe fills up with featured readers and an open mic in this 30+ year running poetry series. Feat. Lisa Alexander, Fred Peterson, Jason Irwin, Jill Khoury, Sophie Klahr, Kayla Sargeson, and Series directors Joan E Bauer & Jim Cvetic.
Hemingway’s Cafe
3911 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
8:00pm – free – (412)621-4100

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277





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July 19, 2010

Pittsburgh Lit Events: July 19 - 25

Tuesday, July 20:

Jan VanStavern Reading
Poet Jan VanStavern reads from her new book The Long Birth (Conflux Press, 2010).
Hemingway’s Cafe
3911 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
1:15pm – free – (412)621-4100

Prosody

91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series
The back room of Hemingway's Cafe fills up with featured readers and an open mic in this 30+ year running poetry series. Feat. Rosaly DeMaios Roffman, Richard St. John, and Walt Peterson.
Hemingway’s Cafe
3911 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
8:00pm – free – (412)621-4100

Steel City Poetry Slam
Local poets perform slam poetry; hosted by DJ Brewer.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277


Thursday, July 20:

The Immigration Stakes
American Shorts & City of Asylum Pittsburgh present The Immigration Stakes: Keeping the world's best brains in Pittsburgh. Featured writers: Silvia Duarte, David Laskin, and Khet Mar.
WYEP Community Broadcast Center
67 Bedford Sq Pittsburgh, PA (Southside)
7:00pm - $10 - (412)622-8866




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July 17, 2010

Weave Magazine Issue 04 available now!


Weave Magazine is thrilled to release our fourth issue, which, as always, features amazing writing and artwork from a diverse array of contributors. The issue includes a variety of quality poetry & prose, a play by Cassandra Lewis, Andrew Mulvania's review of Sandra Beasley's latest poetry collection, and art - including our cover art: Brainstorm by LEX Covato. You can check out our full contributor list and then go buy a copy on our purchase page. Or better yet, subscribe!
Thank you for supporting Weave Magazine!

July 12, 2010

Pittsburgh Lit Events: July 12 - 18

Tuesday, July 13:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series
The back room of Hemingway's Cafe fills up with featured readers and an open mic in this 30+ year running poetry series. Feat. Kevin Finn, Robert Gibb, and Michael Wurster.
Hemingway’s Cafe
3911 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
8:00pm – free – (412)621-4100

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277


Thursday, July 15:

Dream Horse Press: First Book Tour

Dream Horse Press authors Kyle McCord (Galley of the Beloved in Torment, Winner of the 2008 Orphic Prize) and Keith Montesano (Ghost Lights, Finalist for the 2008 Orphic Prize) read from their recently released books.
Cyberpunk Apocalypse

5431 Carnegie St Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)
7:00pm - $?



Saturday, July 17:

Gist Street Reading Series 10th Annual Cookout Extravaganza
Pittsburgh's premier reading series celebrates summer with its annual cookout. Featuring Dzanc Press, with readings by Dawn Raffel, Jeff Parker, Zoe Zolbrod, and Abayomi Animashaun.
James Simon Sculpture Studio (3rd floor)
305 Gist St Pittsburgh, PA (Uptown)
8:00pm – $10 - (412) 434-5629



Sunday, July 18:

WEAVE FEATURED EVENT!
Carnegie Library Sunday Reading Series: Davka
Weave Issue 02 contributor Davka reads in Oakland.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main Branch)
Quiet Reading Room, Main Floor
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
2:00pm - free – (412)622-3151


The New Yinzer Presents... at the Polish Hill Arts Festival
The New Yinzer Presents performance series joins the Polish Hill Arts Festival for a special summer reading. Featuring Kris Collins, Elwin Michael Cotman, Daniel McCloskey, and Amanda Reynolds.
Lili Coffee*Shop
3138 Dobson St, Pittsburgh, PA (Polish Hill)
2:00pm - free




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July 5, 2010

Pittsburgh Lit Events: July 5 - 11

Tuesday, July 6:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series
The back room of Hemingway's Cafe fills up with featured readers and an open mic in this 30+ year running poetry series. Feat. Timons Esaias, Roberta Hatcher, Marc Jampole, and Christina Springer.
Hemingway’s Cafe
3911 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
8:00pm – free – (412)621-4100

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277


Wednesday, July 7:

Pittsburgh Poets' Playshop
You’ve heard of a writer’s workshop, but this is a playshop! Join local poets and writers
in collaborative compositions, surrealist writing games, found poetry exercises, and much more. Come learn, compose, and have fun with writing.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Large Print Room
4400 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
12:00pm - free - (412) 622-3151


Cut & Run Tour Benefit Reading
Local artists Sophie Klahr, Kayla Sargeson, Brian Francis, DJ Brewer, Holly Coleman, and Jerome Crooks & Red Bob read with Nikki Allen and Renee Alberts to support their 2010 Cut & Run Tour. Joseph Wilk serves as DJ following the reading.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
8:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277




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