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Information about events that Poetry Northwest is producing or co-sponsoring, or in which we are integrally involved.

Sci-Po reading features Katherine Larson, Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10

Published by Keetje Kuipers

We’re pleased welcome recent Yale Younger Poetry Prize and recent Kate Tufts Discovery Award winner Katherine Larson for her northwest debut. Ms. Larson is a featured contributor to the spring Science Issue. She will read from her poetry at The Big Bang, our issue launch party at Liberty Bar on Wednesday, May 10, at 8 pm, alongside fellow Yale Younger Poetry Prize winner and local favorite Richard Kenney. On Thursday, May 10, she’ll participate in Poetry Northwest‘s annual spring symposium, at Everett Community College (at the ORCA lab, located at the Port of Everett Waterfront Center). Click here for more info. In anticipation of her visit, we share the article “Science & Stanzas” that she wrote for The Scientist, about her work as both poet and molecular biologist, and the interesting things they have in common. We also call attention to her recent appearance on the NewsHour, where she talks about her research and writing, and reads several poems in dramatic natural settings, like they did in ancient Greece. Above all, we invite you to join us …

The Big Bang: Poetry & Science

Published by EC

Poetry Northwest presents The Science Issue The editors of Poetry Northwest are pleased to present the Spring-Summer 2012 edition of the magazine, a special theme issue exploring the intersections of poetry and science. As languages approaching the mysteries of existence and advancing the limits of human understanding, poetry and science have more in common than is commonly believed.The Science Issue presents a variety of poets who engage directly and indirectly with the sciences—from astrophysics and quantum mechanics to geology, botany, ornithology, and marine biology. It includes poets who are also scientists, like Katherine Larson (a molecular biologist, and recent Yale Younger Poets Prize and Kate Tufts Discovery award winner) and Amit Majmudar (who serves in the honorable tradition of the poet-physicians). It also includes a meditation on poetry by historian of science and University of Puget Sound professor Mott Greene. Featured writers include: Linda Bierds, Alison Hawthorne Deming, Timothy Donnelly, Forest Gander, Amy Greacen, Bob Hicok, Richard Kenney, Katherine Larson, Sarah Lindsay, and many more. “I’ve always taken a deep interest in the sciences—biology, astronomy, and physics in particular,” says editor Kevin Craft. “And I’m fascinated by the representational overlap between poetry …

Help support the Fall Fundraiser

Published by Staff

On November 13th we’re hosting our first annual Fall Fundraiser and Haiku Hootenanny in Seattle. If you’re unable to attend but want to contribute to Poetry Northwest’s continued success, please pledge your support below. Donations of $75 or more will receive a year’s subscription, and be entered for a chance to win a Series Pass to the remainder of Seattle Arts & Lectures Poetry Series. We thank you for your generosity and support!

Poetry Northwest Fall Fundraiser & Hootenanny: 13 Nov 2011

Published by Staff

Please join us for our annual Fall Fundraiser & Hootenanny at the historic Columbia City Theatre in south Seattle. Help us continue the magazine’s legacy–52 years (and counting) of illuminating poetry and insightful commentary. Fabulous, roots-inspired music by Ghosts I’ve Met, Fan Fiction, and Corn Jail, featuring Poetry Northwest contributor Ed Skoog. The festivities start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets only $12 — on sale now at BrownPaperTickets. Please note this event is for ages 21 and up. What’s in it for you? 3 issue subscriptions for the price of 2: save 25%! A free copy of our Music Issue (from the archives). The chance to read your rock n’ roll haiku on stage. Plus, make a donation of $75 or more and (in addition to a magazine subscription) be entered to win a Series Pass to the remainder of Seattle Arts & Lectures Poetry Series. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE. Join us as we celebrate the sister arts of music and poetry on November 13th. Poetry never sounded so good!