Some June Events and a Contest

Summer is just around the corner (or is it?), and the valley writing scene, at least, is heating up! There is lots to read, hear and do in the coming weeks, so don't miss out!

William O’Daly and Peter Ludwin Read Their Work
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Free
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 1st Street
Davis, CA 95616
530.756.3938
http://www.natsoulas.com/
On this evening celebrating Peter Ludwin and his work, William O’Daly takes great pleasure in opening for his friend and fellow poet, as Peter completes the final leg of his northern California tour. The dynamic host, the inimitable Andy Jones, a fine poet himself, knows how to put on a reading, and he has selected the beautiful, people-friendly John Natsoulas Gallery for this special event. It would be a delight to see you there, and if you are not familiar with the gallery, come treat yourself and bring a friend or two. An open mic follows the featured readers.

Brave New Voices SAYS Fundraiser
June 18, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
On June 18, please join others at Sacramento High School to raise funds to send students to the Brave New Voices finals in L.A. in July. Two students are finalists. There will be spoken word by other students who will accompany the finalists and support them during the competition. The event costs $4 - $6, and children are free. Special performance by E-Legal Tag Team. Please help spread the word about this youth poetry fundraiser. They need to raise $1200 to send the 3 additional students.

SPC 2010 Poetry Contest
Entry dates:May 15 through July 15, 2010.
1st place: $100.00
2nd place: $50.00
3rd place: $25.00
Plus ten honorable mentions – $10 gift certificates from The Book Collector.
How to Enter: Send two copies of your poem(s), one without your name, and a second with your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.- - -Entry fee is $3.00/poem.- - -Winners and honorable mention recipients will be invited to read their pieces at SPC this fall. Also, winners will be published in Poetry Now.- - -Send to: Sacramento Poetry Center, 1719 25th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816- - -Telephone for SPC: 916-979-9706- - -Coordinator of Contest: Sandra Sennee-mail: sennesk@yahoo.com

Enjoy!