Join us October 20 from 12pm-10pm for vendors of all varieties (food, art, crafts), boozy drinks, live music performances, and over 40 writers reading/performing poetry, creative nonfiction, fiction, plays, and more! Tell all your friends! This is an event you do not want to miss. READINGS BY: Maegan Gonzales Michael Robins Elise Glassman Adrian Van …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …
Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …
Dope poets, musicians, comedians, singers rappers and improv artists! ALL ACTS WELCOME!
Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …
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Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Join Us for a Virtual Conversation with Julie Leong Author of The Teller of Small Fortunes Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce a special virtual event, “Book Banter with Julie Leong,” where we’ll dive into her acclaimed debut novel, The Teller of Small Fortunes. This intimate discussion will explore the book’s enchanting …
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Poetry open mic with featured musicians, on the last Friday of every month. Solo musicians are also invited to play the open mic. Free admission. Please arrive early if you want to perform. Five minute limit for poets. Seven to ten minutes for music open-mic singers and musicians. Please arrive early to sign in!
I am extremely excited to announce that Miss Sophie Lee has tapped me to host a reading at 3 Muses. On October 26th, I have the pleasure of presenting two of my favorite writers in the city of New Orleans, Ariel Francisco and Carolyn Hembree. So please come out to 3 Muses, 536 Frenchmen Street, …
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Come join us for a spine-chilling evening at Bar Redux! Get ready for a night of eerie tales and haunting poetry at our in-person event. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just looking for a scare, this is the perfect event for you. So grab a friend (or two, if you're feeling brave) and prepare for …
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Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …
Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …
Join us for a virtual conversation with Steven Rowley. Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, "Book Banter with Steve Rowley," featuring the bestselling author of The Guncle and Lily and the Octopus. This exclusive conversation will offer a deep dive into Steve’s celebrated works, his creative process, and …
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Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
The People Program Poets of New Orleans will perform poems their new poems, and poems from their book Fertile Repository. Event is suitable for all ages.
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …
Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …
Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …
Read more "Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers"
Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, "Book Banter with Darby Baham," featuring the author of The Friendship Chronicles. This exclusive conversation will delve into Darby's acclaimed works, her creative process, and the powerful themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery that make her novels so impactful. Event Details: đź“… …
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Join us at Bar Redux for a fun and interactive session where writers can workshop a current project. Please bring a poem or prose passage (max two pages - for longer pieces, bring an excerpt) for everyone to read and provide feedback through a "galley walk" and conversation. Everyone leaves with glows and grows!
Join us on the beautiful 2nd floor of Turtle Bay to enjoy another evening of poetry and bonhomie! Come early to enjoy the balcony over Decatur Street, and get yourself some good food and drinks. Our feature will perform for a short set, then we’ll take a break before the open mic. Noah Tapper is …
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Gillian Conoley & Andy Young will read their poems at Saturn Bar on Saturday, November 9th @ 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and is supported in part by http://litwire.org/ Gillian Conoley is a poet, editor, and translator. Often comprising narrative, lyric, and fragmented forms, her work takes up …
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Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …
Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …
Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce an upcoming virtual event, "Book Banter Featuring Lou Diamond Phillips"Â the author of The Tinderbox: Underground Movement. This exclusive conversation will explore Mr. Phillips' latest novel, offering insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his reimagined classic, and his journey from screen to page. …
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Hi, I write to ask if you happen to have any availability on Friday, 15 November, during the day through the evening, for an author event. My name is Brendon Vayo, and I am the author of GIRL AMONG CROWS (ISBN: 9780744306552), which took home the I.P.B.A. Silver Award and the I.P.P.Y. Silver Award, both …
Every THIRD Friday of each month, Roots Plants + Coffee, 124 Erlanger Avenue, Slidell, presents Poetry & Espresso. Dennis Formento hosts. 6:30 sign in, 7:00 begin. Poets & musicians welcome. Free!
Join Gold Room for our November reading! We are featuring MFA students Ben Fluet (poetry) and Morgan Hufstader (fiction) and our hosts Danny & Dixon are both gonna step up to the mic for a minute as well. At this most unfortunate yet potent post-election moment, we are going to have a nice big wide-open …
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, “Book Banter with Darby Baham,” featuring the author of The Friendship Chronicles. This exclusive conversation will delve into Darby’s acclaimed works, her creative process, and the powerful themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery that make her novels so impactful. Event Details: đź“… …
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Come through for your monthly LMNL dose of that good stuff (you know, Lit stuff and Community) at The Domino on Sunday, November 17. This month we're welcoming Rodney Jones, Rodger Kamenetz, and Justin Hamm to the stage to share their poetry. When Transparent Gestures won the National Book Circle Award for Poetry in 1990, …
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TQ Sims Book Launch: Lovers in Arms (Part II of the Lovers Trilogy) is finally here! Join us at Blue Cypress Books for an exciting in person event celebrating the release of this highly anticipated book. Meet the author, get your copy signed, and mingle with fellow book lovers. Bree Brincat, Alex Jennings, and Adrian Van Young will be joining …
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 New Orleans is for Writers: A Talk with T.R. Johnson Join us on November 20 for New Orleans is for Writers, a lecture exploring the voices, stories, and history that shape New Orleans’ literary culture. Tulane professor and author T.R. Johnson will share insights from his work, followed by a brief Q&A. T. R. Johnson …
Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …
Read more "Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers"
Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce an upcoming virtual event, "Book Banter with TQ Sims," featuring the author of Lovers in Arms. This exclusive conversation will explore TQ's latest novel, offering insights into their writing process and the poignant themes of love, loyalty, and transformation that give their work such emotional depth. …
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Join Twisted River Poetry Series for a special 3 for 1 with Kayla Min Andrews, Cid Galicia, Cate Root, with an open mic to follow. So bring your poems too! Thursday November 21 7pm at the Old Arabi Lighthouse Records and Books. Hosted by Todd Cirillo.
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
LMNL Anthology Launch and Contributor Readings! Come join us for a night of literary magic at The Domino! We are thrilled to celebrate the release of our latest anthology with readings from our talented contributors. Get ready to be transported into different worlds through the power of words. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just looking …
Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Poetry open mic with featured musicians, on the last Friday of every month. Solo musicians are also invited to play the open mic. Free admission. Please arrive early if you want to perform. Five minute limit for poets. Seven to ten minutes for music open-mic singers and musicians. Please arrive early to sign in!
poetry’s logics interfere the referees of feeling, all six senses is and the imagination. why so much many in the meaning only? we will sea. —rubber flower is fizzy in the organ to host our november poets Rachel Zavecz and Sam Bickford inside the headspace that is the Mudlark Theatre + a little open mic-ro …
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …
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Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
In this live stream of Book Banter we talk with author Anita Felicelli about her newest book How We Know Our Time Travelers. - Event Details: đź“… Date: December 11th, 2024 đź•’ Time: 6:00pm central This event is free to the public. No registration required—simply join the live stream on YouTube at the scheduled time …
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Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.
The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …
Maggie Millner & Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo will read their poems at Saturn Bar on Saturday, December 14th @ 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and is supported in part by http://litwire.org/ Maggie Millner is the author of Couplets, one of The Atlantic's top 10 books of 2023 and a finalist …
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Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …
