Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Poetry In Ocean Panel and Open Reading @ Central Library + Drawing to Win Hank Warner Surfboard

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM
San Diego Central Public Library
All Ages
Free

The ocean inspires, connects, sustains us. Artists, poets, musicians, surfers… beach-goers the world over share a deep admiration and respect for the sea.

The "Poetry in Ocean: A Celebration of the Sunset, Surf and Sea" panel and open reading was born of the same gusto for sun and surf, San Diego style! The evening will start with a panel discussion led by surfer and associate publisher of the San Diego Poetry Annual, Michael Klam. Panelists are surf journalist, Scott Bass, classical pianist/surfer, Jeeyoon Kim, poet/visual artist, Ted Washington, and lifelong surfer, artist, author and contributing writer at The Surfer’s Journal, Cher Pendarvis.

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 to read 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 an opportunity drawing 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.

Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/poetry-ocean-celebration-sunset-surf-sea-poetry
https://poetryandartsd.com/

Event Supported By

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

Artist Group Info

Michael Klam, editor and host
mkklam@gmail.com

San Diego Central Public Library

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

Use two fingers to move map

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.