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Celebrations

Blood Wolf Moon

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An evening of poetry readings by Elise Paschen and Esther Belin plus artist talks by June Carpenter and Lydia Cheshewalla, followed by a reception.
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Upcoming Exhibition

Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home

Poetry and portraiture provide a rare view into contemporary Mexican American women’s equestrian performance in this exhibition.

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    Readings & Lectures

    Power Through

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    A poetry reading with Midwest-based authors Oliver Baez Bendorf, Imani Elizabeth Jackson, Nathanael Jones, Vi Khi Nao, and Ruben Quesada.
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    Forms & Features Community Reading

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    An online poetry reading featuring community participants from the Poetry Foundation's Forms & Features workshop series.
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Hours

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday: Closed

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