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The Under Sleep’s New Moon Launch (pix & video)
Gathered Around the Fire in the BookBar Garden (https://www.bookbardenver.com/): A histrionic moment: Lexicomania (and All that Jazz) for Joe Nigg We labor with language, our pointed wits flashing like sewing needles in a sweatshop. But it’s no sweat. We like it. It keeps us keen and intensely busy. Of course, it’s not the cloth—which fits or doesn’t, lasts or frays, flows out in patterns already dated or slavishly in fashion—no, not the cloth, but the cadence.Read More
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Under Sleep’s New Moon Is About to Arrive…
I’m excited to be launching my new collection of poems, Under Sleep’s New Moon, at one of Denver’s premier indie bookstores, BookBar. The launch is happening on Saturday, October 9, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. BookBar is asking attendees to register ahead of time: see details here. The plan is to hold the reading outside on BookBar’s spacious patio.Read More
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**UPDATE** To the Previous Post
Attendees will need to register in advance for tomorrow’s Celebration of Spring Reading detailed in the previous post in order to be sent the Zoom link.Read More
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PoemFest “Good Medicine” Reading—**Updated with Link**
I’ll be one of 30 poets reading “good medicine” poems at the 2021 virtual PoemFest celebration via Zoom from 4:30-6:30 Mountain Time. Poets include: Juliana Aragon Fatula, Esther G. Belin, Debbi Brody, Nathan Brown, Julie Cummings, Lawton Eddy, Barbara Ford, Art Goodtimes, Jane Hilberry, Joseph Hutchison, Mark Irwin, Laurie V. James, Kate Kingston, Lynda LaRocca, Jessica Helen Lopez, Don McIver, Anne MacNaughton, Tori Miner, Juan Morales, Craig Nielson, William Pitt Root, Danny Rosen, David Rothman, Susan Tichy, Jesse Tsinajinnie Maloney, Pam Ushuk, Wendy Videlock, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, and Gary Worth Moody.Read More
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Hutchison & Kellum @ The Paquette Gallery in Salida
Poetry Live @ the Paquette will feature Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison on Sunday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. He is the award-winning author of 17 poetry collections, including The World As Is: New and Selected Poems which spans his work from 1972-2015. He is also the editor of several poetry anthologies. His presentations are consistently lively and engaging, demonstrating his passion for bringing poetry to every audience and every age group. The Local Poet Showcase will feature Rachel Kellum.Read More
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Video: Professional Creative Writing Open House Readings
Faculty members of the Professional Creative Writing program, which I direct at D.U., read at an Open House on March 7, 2018. Presenters included Pat Dubrava, Brian Laidlaw, Tripp Baltz, Page Lambert, Emily Vizzo, Trai (Traci) Cartwright, Tim Earley … and moi. Please note: This video was shot on an iPad statically positioned on a wire display stand. For better or worse, the makers gave the performing writers—professionals all—no guidance about where to stand to remain in the shot. Luckily, we did at least capture the exciting flow of words, and the words are what matter.Read More
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Join Me in July for Cannon Mine Poetry
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A “Friends Help Friends Write” Reading
Some of you already know that I am directing a new Master of Arts program at the University of Denver’s University College called Professional Creative Writing. The word “professional” simply means that students aim to learn not just about writing but about the publishing ecosystem, with an eye toward earning at least some of their income within that ecosystem. Self-enrichment, yes—but with readers in mind. The program launches officially this summer, and we’re introducing it with a “Friends Help Friends Write” Open House on Tuesday, April 11th, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the D.U. campus.Read More
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Don’t Miss the Pre-Inauguration Poetry Rally!
Pre-Inauguration Poetry Rally Friday, January 13, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m. Join us for a poetic cri de coeur before Trump is installed in the White House like a gilded toilet! We’ll “celebrate” with poems prickly, wry, satirical, and transcendent. I’ll be reading in solidarity with Claire Ibarra, Sarah Escue, Marielle Grenade-Willis, and Jonathan Simkins. Jonathan will be introducing his new chapbook, which is one of three—the other two being by Nina Pick and Thomas Phalen—collected in single volume. Thanks especially to The Lune for putting together this event.Read More
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PBS NewsHour Poetry Sends in the Clown(s)
A nicely written interview by Mary Jo Brooks—along with one of my more topical poems rom The World As Is and a recording of me reading it—is now up at the PBS NewsHour Poetry website. I love the title!Read More
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
