Events for April 13-20, 2023
Literary Happenings in the Coastal Bend
April is National Poetry Month! Check out all the awesome readings and open mics to help us celebrate!
This Week
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Poet Alex Salinas at Del Mar College Heritage Campus
Free
11 AM- 12 PM
Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building
Del Mar College Heritage Campus
101 Balwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
In celebration of National Poetry Month, San Antonio poet and author Alex Z. Salinas will be reading at Del Mar College. Salinas is the author of two full-length poetry books Warbles (2019) and Dreamt or the Lingering Phantoms of Equinox (2020) and a book of short stories City Lights from the Upside Down (2021). Many of his poems and short stories are set in San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Additionally, Salinas has two forthcoming books of poetry - Hispanic Sonnets and Trash Poems.
Author Meet and Greet before the reading, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, Coles Building, MAS Center, Room 133, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
For more information, contact DMC Librarian, Jennifer Jimenez, jjimenez14@delmar.edu, 361-698-1977
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Stanza: Poetry in Bites:
A Creative Writing Workshop, hosted by Islander Creative Writers. Facilitated by Laurence Musgrove
Free
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
University Center, Bayview Room 320
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Public, free event to cultivate the writing craft. Includes typewriters and writing prompts. Dr. Laurence Musgrove, editor of Texas Poetry Assignment, will be teaching this inspirational workshop.
For more information, contact Dr. Robin Carstensen | robin.carstensen@tamucc.edu
Friday, April 14, 2023
Scribbling by the Sea
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
The Starbucks on the Island
14002 SPID
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Come meet other writers, and then get down to work!
10-10:30 AM We can chat, celebrate, and commiserate.
10:30-11:30 AM Time to write! We'll focus on our works-in-progress.
For more information, contact Alyson Greene alysoncgreene@gmail.com
Friday, April 14, 2023
Laurence Musgrove Poetry Reading with Open Mic
Free
7 PM- 9 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church
3026 S. Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Enjoy a reading by featured poet, Laurence Musgrove, and then share your own poetry during our open mic time. Musgrove's poetry is inspired by nature and contemplative practice. His books include Local Bird and The Bluebonnet Sutras. A professor of English at Angelo State University, he edits the Texas Poetry Assignment. texaspoetryassignment.org.
For more information, contact Sarah Lenz slenz2@delmar.edu
Thursday, April 20, 2023
E.M. Tran reads from Daughters of the New Year
Free!
2-3:00 PM
Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building
Del Mar College Heritage Campus
101 Balwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Author E.M. Tran will read from her debut novel Daughters of the New Year, where she explores the lives and lineage of three Vietnamese sisters growing up in New Orleans. The novel follows the Trung family through Hurricane Katrina, the Fall of Saigon, and the last vestiges of French colonialism in Vietnam, led all the while by the Zodiac. Tran currently lives in New Orleans and has taken a break from her nationwide book tour to share her work with us in Corpus!
For more information, contact Scott Obernesser at sobernesser@delmar.edu
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Local Poet Robin Carstensen
Free!
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Neyland Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with the 2023-24 Corpus Christi Poet Laureate and TAMUCC Creative Writing Professor, Robin Carstensen, who will read from her collections. Book Signing to follow.
For more information, contact Michelle Balis at the Neyland Library, 361-826-2370
Later This Month
Thursday April 27, 2023
Communication Cafe
Suggested donation of $5
6:00-8:00 PM
Unitarian, Universalist Church
6901 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Open mic, celebrating national poetry writing month. Poetry and music slots are available.
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for an additional donation. This is a family-friendly event.
For more information, contact Joy Wright j4austin@yahoo.com 512-689-5216
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Book Reading/Signing with Playwright Pete Lutz
Free!
2:30-3:30 PM
By the Book Bookstore
702 Ayers St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Pete Lutz, playwright and audio dramatist, will read selections from his new book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays. Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Hear Pete's audio dramas at naradaradio.libsyn.com
For more information, contact Pete Lutz, f6point3@gmail.com, 361 510 0626
Later
Saturday, June 24, 2023
1st Annual Poetry Forum at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
2 PM-5 PM
Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
1809 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
A unique opportunity for students to engage with poetry in a meaningful way, and to network with other writers. By participating in the forum, students will have the chance to expand their knowledge of poetry and gain confidence in their writing abilities as well as have their work displayed on the museum’s online database.
For more information, info@texasasianculturesmuseum.org
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