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Oregon Poets Laureate Celebration at Rockwood Club

July 17, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us at our Rockwood Club in East Portland as we host the Oregon Poets Laureate Celebration, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17. This event is free, but registration through their website is required. Please register by Friday, July 13.

Help welcome newly appointed Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford and thank outgoing Poet Laureate Elizabeth Woody. Light refreshments will be served.

Oregon’s Poet Laureate program is funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and administered by Oregon Humanities. The Oregon Poet Laureate fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating to humanities and heritage, and reflects on public life in Oregon. The Poet Laureate provides at least six and up to 20 public readings per year in settings across the state to educate community, business and state leaders about the value and importance of poetry and creative expression.

Where: Rockwood Boys & Girls Club, 454 SE 165th Ave. Portland, OR 97233
When: Tuesday, July 17, 6 pm – 8 pm
Register today!

Organizers

Oregon Cultural Trust
Oregon Humanities

Venue

Rockwood Boys & Girls Club
454 SE 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
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Organizers

Oregon Cultural Trust
Oregon Humanities

Venue

Rockwood Boys & Girls Club
454 SE 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
+ Google Map