Central California Poetry Journal

Volume 2003 Number 1

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The Poetry Scene 2003


The Poetry Scene is a feature of the Central California Poetry Journal. The Scene will post notices about all readings, and poetry happenings in Central California. We don't research them, we just post them. If you don't let us know what's happening, you won't read it on this page.


On This Page:

Special Events

Poetry Groups and Readings

Some Local Poets - Mariposa

Radio Programs

KVMR Sacramento, Auburn and Nevada City

KDVS Davis, California

Poetry Publications

Printed Poetry Publications in Central California


The Scene 2003

Special Events


Poetry Groups and Readings:

Some Local Poets - Mariposa

Some Local Poets also has open mike poetry readings on the third Friday every other month at the same location. For more information call 209-966-3155.


Valley Contemporary Poets Series:

P.O. Box 103
Woodland hills CA 91365
(818) 989-7600, (818) 989-7300 fax
e-mail robert_wynne@antiochla.edu

Literary/Project Director: Robert Wynne
Presenter type: reading series
Year literary program founded: 1980
Site of events: Glendale Federal Savings, Canoga Park.

Qualifications required for writers interested in reading or teaching: Poetry must be well written, and poet must be able to present it well. Other information writiers should include in queries: Writing sample, brief bio with poublications credits, and noted public reading experience.


Pleasant Hill Readings

There is a poetry reading every Thursday night at 7:00 PM in Pleasant Hill at Borders Bookstore, 120 Crescent Drive
(Located at Monument Blvd and Contra Costa) (925)686-4835


Printed Poetry Publications in Central California

Send submissions with SASE

Poetry Flash Poetry Review and Literary Calendar for The West, 1450 Fourth Street, #4, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 525-5476

In The Grove Short fiction, essays and poetry, P.O. Box 16195 Fresno, CA 93755 (209) 442-4600 ext 8105

Zambomba A free Literary magazine of The Central Valley, 329 Acacia Street, Stockton, CA 95203 (209) 465-4673

One Dog Press 1317 Tulip Lane, Davis, CA 95616 (530) 750-3514


Radio Programs


Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour
Wednesday afternoons from 5-6
KDVS, 90.3 FM in Davis

"Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour" offers listeners live and recorded readings, interviews with poets, and a literary perspective on the world of technology. The host, Andy Jones, is a published poet and lecturer at U.C. Davis who teaches advanced poetry writing seminars, as well as other literature and writing classes.

Internet users can also listen to the show live or delayed up to a week by visiting either http://www.kdvs.org or the show's web site, http://www.culturelover.com


KVMR Sacramento, Auburn and Nevada City: Every monday night from 7pm to 8pm on KVMR--99.3 FM Sacramento, 103.7 FM Auburn, and 89.5 FM Nevada City--Jenessa Peterson hosts the "Radio Poets Society," a show dedicated to poetry and spoken-word.


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