Hardpan: A Journal of Poetry Reading

Entering into the starkness of the SPC cave (or was this just a Dadaist display?), the contributors to Hardpan Magazine, Modesto’s newest entry into the literary scene, took their place in front of the podium. They were joined there by the Hardpan editors (Gordon Preston, debee loyd, and Karen Baker).

Gordon Preston announced the readers one by one as they came up to read fromthe issue of Hardpan where their work appeared. Leading things off was henry7 reneau, who rode up on his bicycle just before things got under way. He read ‘homicidal in freedomland,” and “seven days in oz.” Then Karen Baker (not pictured) read “incidental food.” Next up was Brad Buchanan who appeared to be in a “fighting mood” when he read “Spilled Milk.” Toby Bielawski read a tribute to Annie Dillard entitled “Thinking of Tinker Creek.” Quinton Duval read his tribute to irrepressible longing in The Valley entitled “Lonely Vistas.” Josh Fernandez read “Bluebird,” a poem he had recently written.



Lynn Hansen continued by reading “Spadefoot” and “Gravel Ghost.” debee loyd read “The Game” and two other short pieces, “soil” and “i rise”. Mark Nicoll-Johnson read “3 Highways” dedicated to 99, 108, and 120 that run through The Valley. [He also related a terrific anecdote about Maya Angelou after the reading.] William O’ Daly read “Our Names Returning After Rain” and Tom Portwood read “I Am Andersonville.” Finally, Stephen Sadler read “Anticipating the End of Summer” and “Regression.”

Of course, Hardpan is always looking for submissions, and you can submit for issue four until Sept. 1 to hardpanpoetry@sbcglobal.net. Of course, it might be nice to query wih an e-mail for guidelines first.

Sacramento Literary Events [June]

June 2007 Literary Events for Sacramento

3 Sunday
PoemSpirits featuring guest reader TBA.
Free and open to the public; open mic and
light refreshments provided. Bring a poem to share,
yours or another's. Location: 2425 Sierra Blvd.
Contact: Tom Goff or Nora Staklis: 916-481-3312, or
JoAnn Anglin: 916-451-1372. uuss.org

4 Monday
Sacramento Poetry Center presents Robbie Grossklaus,
Jackie Schaeffer, and Bill Carr with Miles Miniaci and his band Litany.
7:30 pm at HQ for the Arts. 1719 25th Street.
Hosted by Bob Stanley.

5 Tuesday
SPC Poetry Workshop.
7:30 pm, Hart Senior Center @ 27th & J.
Bring 15-20 copies of your one-page poem.
Info: Danyen 530-756-6228.

The Moore Time for Poetry TV series presents poet Nikki Skies
from Los Angeles. Cablecast on channel 17, Comcast Cable @ 5 am.

UC Davis Creative Writing Program Reading Series presents
award-winning novelist and short story writer Molly Giles.
Molly was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her
first book, Rough Translations.
126 Voorhies Hall, UC Davis Campus, 1st & A Streets, Davis.

7 Thursday
Poetry Unplugged features TBA.
1414 16th Street. Info: 916-441-3931 or lunascafe.com.
Free. Festivities begin at 8 pm; open mic also.
Hosted by Mario Ellis Hill.

11 Monday
SPC Board of Directors meets at HQ for the Arts.
1719 25th Street. 5:45-7 pm.

Sacramento Poetry Center presents Jan Haag and Sue Staats.
(note: reading at Carmichael Library--5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael).
7:30 pm. Bob Stanley and Indigo Moor host.

12 Tuesday
SPC Poetry Workshop.
7:30 pm, Hart Senior Center @ 27th & J.
Bring 15-20 copies of your one-page poem.
Info: Danyen 530-756-6228.

Bistro 33 Poetry Series.
Presents: Joshua Clover
8:30 pm. Open mic after.
Historic Davis City Hall, 226 "F" Street, Davis.

13 Wednesday
Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour.
Host Andy Jones. 5 pm, KDVS-90.3 FM
or subscribe to podcast at kdvs.org

14 Thursday
Luna's Poetry Unplugged features TBA. Open mic before/after.
Hosted by Geoffrey Neill. 8pm @ Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th Street.
Info: 441-3931 or lunascafe.com. Free.

16 Saturday
Underground Poetry Series. Open mic. 7-9 pm. $3.00
Featuring Glen Stovall & The Stovall Singers and Black Men
Expressing Love poem tour.
Underground Books, 2814 35th Street.
Hosted by Terry Moore. terrymoore.info.

17 Sunday
Third Sunday Writing Group.
Free creative writing workshop.
10th & U Street. Contact Nancy Walker for more info. @
oolalaparee03@yahoo.com

18 Monday
Sacramento Poetry Center presents Luke Breit and Jose Montoya.
7:30 pm at HQ for the Arts. 1719 25th Street.
Hosted by Frank Graham.

19 Tuesday
SPC Poetry Workshop.
7:30 pm, Hart Senior Center @ 27th & J.
Bring 15-20 copies of your one-page poem.
Info: Danyen 530-756-6228.

The Moore Time for Poetry TV series presents Pastor Alonzo Morris and choir
plus R & B artist Willie Whitl. Cablecast on channel 17, Comcast Cable @ 5 am.

21 Thursday
Luna's Poetry Unplugged features TBA. Open mic before/after.
Hosted by frank andrick. 8pm @ Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th Street.
Info: 441-3931 or lunascafe.com. Free.

25 Monday
Sacramento Poetry Center presents Hardpan Magazine reading with
debee loyd, Gordon Preston, Karen Baker et al.
7:30 pm at HQ for the Arts. 1719 25th Street.
Hosted by Tim Kahl.

26 Tuesday
SPC Poetry Workshop.
7:30 pm, Hart Senior Center @ 27th & J.
Bring 15-20 copies of your one-page poem.

Bistro 33 Poetry Series.
[On Hold until fall]
8:30 pm. Open mic after.
Historic Davis City Hall, 226 "F" Street, Davis.

27 Wednesday
Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour.
Host Andy Jones. 5 pm, KDVS-90.3 FM
or subscribe to podcast at kdvs.org

28 Thursday
Luna's Poetry Unplugged features TBA. Open mic before/after.
Hosted by B.L. Kennedy. 8pm @ Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th Street.
lunascafe.com. Free.

30 Saturday
"The Show" Poetry Series. 9 pm @ Wo'se Community Center--2863 35th Street.
$5.00. Info.: T.Mo @ 916-455-POET,