2019-2020 Academic Year Archives

Sep 18

Wednesday Night Live (WNL): Climbing PoeTree

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:00 PM at RCAH Theater

Join us on September 18 for the first Wednesday Night Live of the year, featuring Climbing PoeTree!

Sep 21

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00 PM - Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:30 PM at C301 Snyder

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Sep 26

Used Book Sale

Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:00 AM - Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:30 PM at NE corner of Farm Lane and Shaw

Our annual used book sale is here!

Oct 10

Poetry Chalking

Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:00 AM - Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:00 PM at River Trail near Shaw

Like a poem? Come chalk it!

Oct 12

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, October 12, 2019 12:00 PM - Saturday, October 12, 2019 2:30 PM at C301 Snyder

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Oct 15

Poetry Walk with Marjorie Agosín

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 3:00 PM - Tuesday, October 15, 2019 4:00 PM at Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Join poet, scholar, and activist, Marjorie Agosín, on a walk from the Broad Art Museum to the MSU Museum, stopping along the way to recite and read poetry.

Oct 16

Fall Writing Series: Craft Talk with Tess Gallagher and Alice Derry

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:00 PM at LookOut! Gallery

Tess Gallagher will be joined by special guest Alice Derry in this craft talk. Join us for our first Fall Writing Series event!

Oct 16

Fall Writing Series: An Evening with Tess Gallagher and Alice Derry

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:00 PM at RCAH Theater

An evening of poetry from Tess Gallagher, with special guest Alice Derry.

Oct 29

Live Lit

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:00 PM at LookOut! Gallery

An evening of undergraduate readings.

Oct 30

Fall Writing Series: Craft Talk with M.L. Liebler

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:00 PM at LookOut! Gallery

A craft talk focused on the anthology: RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music, with one of the editors, M.L. Liebler.

Oct 30

Fall Writing Series: RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music Reading

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:30 PM at RCAH Theater

A night of lyrics and poetry celebrating the Detroit music scene.

Nov 6

Fall Writing Series: Craft Talk with Fleda Brown

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 3:00 PM at LookOut! Gallery

Join us for a talk on craft from Traverse City based poet Fleda Brown.

Nov 6

Fall Writing Series: An Evening with Fleda Brown

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:00 PM at RCAH Theater

Traverse City based poet Fleda Brown closes out our Fall Writing Series in this reading.

Nov 13

Benvenuto/Samet High School Writing Contest Winners' Reading

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 7:00 PM at RCAH Theater

Young, talented writers are showcased in this reading.

Nov 16

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:00 PM - Saturday, November 16, 2019 3:30 PM at C301 Snyder

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Dec 7

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, December 7, 2019 1:00 PM - Saturday, December 7, 2019 3:30 PM at C301 Snyder

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Jan 21

Read a Poet, Write a Poem: Intro to Ghazal Form and Poets

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:00 PM - Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:30 PM at C303 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

Join us for an intro to the ghazal form and poets! Both sessions of Read a Poet, Write a Poem will be run by RCAH Professor Guillermo Delgado. Everyone is welcome to come to one or both sessions.

Jan 25

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:00 PM - Saturday, January 25, 2020 3:30 PM at C201 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Jan 28

Read a Poet, Write a Poem: Ghazal Workshop with Writing Exercises

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:00 PM - Tuesday, January 28, 2020 8:30 PM at C303 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

Join us for part two of Read a Poet, Write a Poem! This session will be a workshop format with writing exercises. Both sessions of Read a Poet, Write a Poem will be run by RCAH Professor Guillermo Delgado. Everyone is welcome to come to one or both sessions.

Feb 8

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, February 8, 2020 1:00 PM - Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:30 PM at C201 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.

Feb 12

Festival of Listening

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 7:00 PM - Wednesday, February 12, 2020 9:00 PM at (Scene) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing, MI

Join us for an evening of untranslated poetry in a variety of languages other than English.

Feb 25

Ekphrastic Kentridge: A Writing Workshop

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:00 PM - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:30 PM at LookOut Gallery

Join Anita Skeen for this writing workshop based in the William Kentridge exhibition at the LookOut Gallery.

Mar 4

Wheelbarrow Books at AWP, San Antonio

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 12:00 AM - Saturday, March 7, 2020 12:00 AM at

If you're attending the AWP Conference in San Antonio this year, come stop by table #2227 at the Bookfair!

Mar 14

CANCELLED: Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, March 14, 2020 12:00 PM - Saturday, March 14, 2020 2:30 PM at C201 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

March 22 meeting cancelled.

Apr 1

CANCELLED: Spring Poetry Festival: Craft Talk with Brian G. Gilmore

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:00 PM at LookOut Gallery, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing

Join us as Brian G. Gilmore kicks off our Spring Poetry Festival!

Apr 1

CANCELLED: Spring Poetry Festival: An Evening with Brian G. Gilmore

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 6:00 PM at RCAH Theater, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

Join us as Brian G. Gilmore kicks off our Spring Poetry Festival!

Apr 3

CANCELLED: Edible Book Contest

Friday, April 3, 2020 11:00 AM - Friday, April 3, 2020 12:30 PM at LookOut Gallery

Join us for an afternoon of tasty, literary themed treats!

Apr 15

POSTPONED: Spring Poetry Festival: Craft Talk with Marilyn Nelson

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:00 PM at LookOut Gallery, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing

Join us as poet Marilyn Nelson closes out our Spring Poetry Festival.

Apr 15

POSTPONED: Spring Poetry Festival: An Evening with Marilyn Nelson

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:00 PM at RCAH Theater, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

Join us as Marilyn Nelson closes out our Spring Poetry Festival, and announces the winner of the Balocating Prize for Undergraduate Poetry.

Apr 22

Live Lit: An Evening of Undergraduate Readings

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:00 PM at Green Room, 4th floor West Wing, MSU Main Library

Join us for an evening showcasing talented undergraduate writers.

Apr 25

Evergreen Haiku Study Group

Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:00 PM - Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:30 PM at C201 Snyder Hall, 362 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

All are welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Evergreen Haiku Study Group, facilitated by Michele Root-Bernstein.