Dark Heart Press and Page Against the Machine (2714 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA) are proud to host the release of the novella, "Snake Oil" by Daniel W. Wright. Dan will be joining us for a reading of his novella as well as his poetry. Joining him will be local poets Kevin Ridgeway, Wendy Rainey, and Curtis Hayes. No cover.

Daniel W. Wright is a poet, editor, and fiction writer. Wright most recently released his debut novel, Call Center (Back of the Class Press) and the poetry split, Tonight’s Main Event (Liquid Lunch Press, with Gabriel Ricard). He is the author of numerous collections of poetry and two works of prose. His work has appeared in numerous print and online journals. Wright currently resides in St. Louis, MO, where you can usually find him in a bar or a bookstore.

Kevin Ridgeway is the author of several collections of poetry. Kevin’s latest books are Invasion of the Shadow People (Luchador Press) and A Ludicrous Split 2 (with Gabriel Ricard, Back of the Class Press). His work has appeared or is forthcoming in New York Quarterly, Paterson Literary Review, Slipstream, Chiron Review, Nerve Cowboy, Main Street Rag, Heavy Feather Review, Sho Poetry Journal, Trailer Park Quarterly, and Beat Not Beat: California Poets Screwing on the Beat Tradition (Moon Tide Press), among others. He lives and writes in Long Beach, CA.

Wendy Rainey is author of Hollywood Church: Short Stories and Poems and Girl on the Highway. She is a contributing poetry editor on Chiron Review. Her poetry has appeared in Nerve Cowboy, Trailer Park Quarterly, Misfit Magazine and beyond. She is a 2022 recipient of the Annie Menebroker Poetry Award and a runner-up in the 2022 Angela Consolo Mankiewicz Poetry Prize. She studied poetry with Jack Grapes in Los Angeles and creative writing with Gerald Locklin at California State University, Long Beach.

Curtis Hayes has worked in sawmills, greasy spoons, and as a grip, gaffer, and set builder in film production. He’s been a truck driver, a boat rigger, a print journalist and a screenwriter. He is a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach, Creative Writing Program and his poetry has been featured in Chiron Review, Trailer Park Quarterly, Cultural Weekly and other small presses.

Pluto’s and No Pulp Present: 
The End of Summer Bash
at The Juicebox - 237 Long Beach BLVD


FEATURING:

Poetry by: 
ABENI, CHERI MAE JOGSON, TONY GODINO, PAULA MACENA, DAN THE, REINA DAVIS, CALEB E., DEVEAN OVERSTREET

Music by: funsleep
DJ: Dollhouse Cowboy

7pm
$10
@welcometoplutos on IG for presale info

New open mic at a new space!

Sign up for the open mic here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftRUYnngtmNAia8Iy8fV-gPrcfKR-HPU8fUM5ECuh2j_wZ2A/viewform

A NEW MONTHLY POETRY SHOW!
At The No Pulp Juicebox - 237 Long Beach BLVD
Featuring: 
Malory Padilla, Tony Godino, Abeni, and Theron James 
Hosted by Dan
Doors at 7 - Show at 8 
$5 at the door

MORE INFO

Open Mic Night hosted by NeverSpeakLB

https://steelcraftlb.com/calendar/?loxi_pathname=%2Fopen-mic-night-5192

Join Us for Our Open Mic Night at 88keys Coffee!

Date: August 2,2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 88keys Coffee, Lakewood Ca 90712

We are thrilled to invite you to our Open Mic Night at 88keys Coffee! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying the stage for the first time, this is your chance to showcase your talent in a warm and supportive atmosphere.

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/rjeHvvu26YReqiAR8

Grab a drink, enjoy some delicious coffee, and cheer on local talent as they take the mic. Bring your friends and family for a night filled with music, poetry, and good vibes.

Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Come out to Casita Bookstore for a poetry reading about ecology through the eyes of our Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors

In honor of Earth Day and National Poetry Month, please join us for a fun and fascinating afternoon exploring the local history, cultural landscape, environment, ecology, restoration efforts, and powerfully evocative poetry of the Los Angeles River and its watershed -- presented by Woodbury University professor and Long Beach/LA native, Mike Sonksen, aka "Mike the PoeT." Limited seating available; first-come, first-served.