Poetry Night - Kate Grey

Featuring the poetry of Kate Grey. Kate’s first full-length book of poems, Another Sunset We Survive came out in 2007 and was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. It followed chapbooks, Bone-Knowing (2006) and Where She Goes (2000). She volunteers as a Red Cross disaster relief worker, locally on a disaster action team, and nationally as a caseworker in sheltering. In daylight, she teaches at Clackamas Community College. Kate is part of Portland's ‘Dangerous Writing’ community Other poetry readers are welcome. Cookies will be served!

‘Meet the Artist’ - Bruce Ulrich

Contemporary Abstract and Landscape Art – Acrylic, Watercolor & Mixed Media Join us for a live painting demonstration and artist talk with Bruce Ulrich. Wine, sparking water and appetizers will be served following Bruce’s presentation.

Wy’east Book Club

Wy’east Book Club meets to discuss ‘Sing Them Home’ by Stephanie Kallos. "Sing Them Home" (by the bestselling author of ‘Broken For You’) is a moving portrait of three siblings who have lived in the shadow of unresolved grief since their mother's disappearance when they were children. It is a magnificent tapestry of lives connected and undone by tragedy, lives poised--unbeknownst to the characters--for redemption. Visitors and new members are always welcome!

‘Meet the Author / History Talk’ - Jack Grauer, Author of ‘Mount Hood: A Complete History’

Join Jack for an informal discussion of area history as contained in his comprehensive volume.

Author Visit / Book Signing - Emily Whitman, author of ‘Radiant Darkness’

Emily Whitman, author of ‘Radiant Darkness’, a masterful re-telling of the Persephone myth from Greek mythology. Persephone lives in the most gorgeous place in the world. But her mother's a goddess, as overprotective as she is powerful. Paradise has become a trap. Just when Persephone feels there's no chance of escaping the life that's been planned for her, a mysterious stranger arrives. A stranger who promises something more—something dangerous and exciting—something that spurs Persephone to make a daring choice. A choice that could destroy all she's come to love, even the earth itself. In a land where a singing river can make you forget your very name, Persephone is forced to discover who—and what—she really is. Join us as Emily shares how she came to write the book and the process of writing. She will share some of her favorite scenes, answer questions and also talk about her next book, ‘Wildwing’ due for a September release.