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Live Poetry Jam

When: Saturday, November 7 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Swedenborgian Church — Presidio Heights
Listed by: Decentered Arts

Writers of Color Santa Cruz County present a live poetry jam featuring Shizue Seigel, Joseph Jason Santiago Laucirica, Chloe Caleb-Rose, Sonya Pendrey, and Bob Gómez. The post describes one hour of live dramatic poetry recitation and improvisations from Writers of Color of Santa Cruz County and the greater Bay Area, followed by a short reception for conversations and book signings in the parish house and garden. Music is also noted on the flyer.

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Miriam Pawel / California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California

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San Francisco Writers Workshop

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