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  • Community of Writers – 50th Anniversary

    Zoom

    Join Random Lane Press and the Community of Writers for an anniversary reading on Zoom - Friday June 11 at 6:00pm Pacific. Hosted by Bob Stanley. Details to follow!

  • Kathryn Hohlwein reads from The Little Chapel in Donegal

    Live at Random Lane 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 22nd Kathryn will read from her brand new collected poems, The Little Chapel in Donegal. RSVP if you plan to come - proof of Covid vaccination required at the door! randomlanepress@gmail.com

    Free

  • Poetry at Albion Hall

    Albion Hall 143 Albion St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Poetry at Albion Hall Sunday, November 17, 2024, 4:00 pm A Sunday afternoon reading featuring eight poets: Genny Lim, current San Francisco Poet Laureate, Giovanna Lomanto Kim Shuck, 7th San Francisco Poet Laureate David Gorin, Winner of the 2023 Emily Dickinson Award Deborah Bachels Schmidt NSAA (Lawrence Dinkins, Jr) Rebecca Lee Whiting Bob Stanley, Sacramento Poet Laureate, 2009-2012 With musical accompaniment by Mike Shea on bass   Join us for this special poetry event! Sunday, November 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Doors open at 3:30 Albion Hall is located at 143 Albion St, San Francisco Seating is limited Please make your reservation at albionpoetry@gmail.com Suggested donation $20 per […]

  • Third Tuesday Poetry Night @ Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant: Cynthia Linville, Sue Daly, and Richard Turner

    Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Third Tuesday Poetry Night Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00 pm Cynthia Linville, Sue Daly, and Richard Turner Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant – 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento  Hosted by Ann Michaels Reading starts at 6:00, followed by open mic.                 Seating is Limited! Reservations and pre-ordering are strongly requested – please go to twinlotusthai.com to reserve your […]

  • Third Tuesday Poetry Night @ Twin Lotus: Brad Buchanan, Karen Defoe, and Jim Knowles

    Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Third Tuesday Poetry Night Tuesday, August 19 at 6:00 pm Brad Buchanan, Karen Defoe, and Jim Knowles Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant – 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento  Hosted by Bob Stanley Reading starts at 6:00, followed by open mic.                 Seating is Limited! Reservations and pre-ordering are strongly requested – please go to twinlotusthai.com to reserve your […]

  • Gold Country Writers: Bob Stanley “Why Is This A Poem”

    Auburn City Hall 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA

    I'm going to be giving a talk on poetry at Gold Country Writers in Auburn on September 17th from 10 am to noon. It will touch on some of my poetic influences, as well as ways that Joyce and I have integrated poetry into our busy lives. It will probably be about two-thirds rambling lecture […]

  • Art, Poetry, & Jazz Night

    Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 GIBBONS DR, Carmichael, CA, United States

    November 15, 2025 We love to bring together the visual, literary, and performing arts for this wonderful event. This year our poets will write poems based on selected artwork from the exhibit, Abstract Intentions. Jazz musicians will base their music on written poems. Join us as these elements come together for a stellar night of performances. […]

  • Third Tuesday Poetry Night: Featuring Stan Zumbiel and Susan Kelly-DeWitt

    Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Third Tuesday Poetry Night Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 pm Featuring Stan Zumbiel and Susan Kelly-DeWitt A book release celebration for Stan Zumbiel’s latest collection – New and Expanded Standing Watch Twin Lotus Thai Restaurant – 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento Hosted by Bob Stanley Reading starts at 6:00 pm, followed by an open mic. Reservations […]

  • Save the Press Fundraiser for SPC

    4010 Random Lane 4010 Random Lane, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Join us for a spring fundraiser to help the Sacramento Poetry Center! SPC has been gifted an early 1900’s Chandler and Price Letterpress. We are raising funds to transport the press to Sacramento, and get it up and running! Once installed at SPC’s 25th Street home, we’ll produce broadsides, posters, and fine poetry-art pieces to share […]

  • Poetry Reading Featuring Mary Zeppa and Connie Gutowsky

    Oakmont of East Sacramento 5301 F Street, Sacramento, CA

    Sponsored by Random Lane Press Please join us for this special reading and book release celebration at Oakmont! Connie and Mary will each read selections from their new books, We Wish, and Impressions Monet. Books will be available for purchase ($20 each) before and after the reading, and the authors will be pleased to sign […]