FIRST CITY POETRY READS
The Spoken Word Committee of Watermark Art Center introduces First City Poetry Reads, a new series that will take place in unique and nontraditional literary spaces around Bemidji. The series is designed to bring poetry to new venues and listeners in and around the First City on the Mississippi, adding a unique source of energy, interest and creativity to the spoken word. Each event will feature a local or regional poet, followed by short readings by other area authors. The one-hour programs include a theme tied to the event location. All events are free and open to the public.
Interested in pre-registering to read at an event? Contact Marsh Muirhead at 218-556-6313 or mgmuirhead@midco.net. Poets are asked to keep their reading to 3 minutes and provide family-friendly content.
First City Poetry Reads Schedule
WHERE THEME Featured Poet WHEN
Bemidji Aviation (Airport) flight, adventure Cate Belleveau 2 p.m. Sat., July. 29
Bemidji Fire Department rescue and disaster LouAnn Muhm 2 p.m. Sat.,, Aug. 19
Cantabria Coffee Company from Italy to Bemidji – Dr. CarolAnn Russell 4 p.m., Sat., Sept. 16th Gypsy Taxi
Beltrami County History Center our place in history Anthony Swann 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11
Anytime Fitness our physical selves Erin Lynn Marsh 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13
Sanford Hospital health, wealth, and illness Dr. Diane Pittman 2 p.m. Sat. Jan. 27
2018 Dates/Locations:
Wollman Coffee – poetry about poetry February, 2018
Lake Bemidji State Park — food and drink Spring, 2018