Second Wednesday of the Month • 7-9p
September through March
Peggy Lewis Gallery @ Allied Arts Center
Note: September 14 POM will be @ Gilbert Cellars downtown
The Seventh Season of Poetry Open Mic Nights opens September 14 @ Gilbert Cellars Tasting Room in downtown Yakima. Everyone is welcome to read, listen, enjoy the refreshments, and be wowed by our local talent! The best part: it’s all free!
Featured poets will host each month, turning the mic over to readers who can sign up in advance by calling Allied Arts or with the host at the door.
Not a seasoned poet? No worries, readers are comprised of all experience levels. Not a writer? "Just" listeners are welcome!
Mark your calendar with this season's POM Nights & hosts:
- September 14: Doug Johnson (@ Gilbert Cellars)
- October 12: Ed Stover
- November 9: Susan Paolella
- December 14: Cindy Lamb
- January 11: Jack Radosevich
- February 8: Terry Martin
- March 14: Dan Peters
To tide you over between monthly readings, you can enjoy the winning work of 13 poets in our 17th Annual Juried Poetry Chapbook, which also includes poems by the judges of the competition (Charles Potts, Carrie Vestal Gilman, and Sara Gettys). Cover art for the hand-sewn chapbook is by noted local artist Richard Nicksic. You can buy copies for just $5 each from our office.