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Poetry In Ocean Panel and Open Reading @ Central Library (postponed due to Padres/Dodgers playoff, Go Padres!)

Friday, October 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM
San Diego Central Public Library
Free

From the organizers:

The evening starts with nosh and mingling then a panel discussion led by lifelong surfer and executive editor of the San Diego Poetry Annual, Michael Klam. Panelists are author and lifelong surfer, artist, and contributing writer at The Surfer’s Journal, Cher Pendarvis, surf journalist Scott Bass, classical pianist/surfer Jeeyoon Kim, and poet/visual artist Ted Washington. Open mic follows the panel. All poets and writers of any genre are invited to share their take on the influence and inspiration they draw from the sea. Open mic readers will share one poem (or two short ones) or one piece of short prose each.

Writers can sign up on the night of the show or preregister at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com.

The Friends of the San Diego Central Library will also be hosting a membership drive to support the library. Everyone who stops by their table will get a raffle ticket and be eligible to participate, no purchase necessary.

Prizes include a Hank Warner custom surfboard, $100 dinner gift certificates to Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar (and ball caps and shirts from the restaurant), and assorted swag from Rocky’s Crown Pub.

Event Supported By

Central Library and San Diego Poetry Annual
619-957-3264
mkklam@gmail.com

Artist Group Info

Michael Klam, editor and host

San Diego Central Public Library

330 Park Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101
619-236-5800

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