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SUMMARY:July Writer's Night - Discovering the Magnificence: Words\, Wonder and Wisdom with Wendy Videlock
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can deepen your relationship to language\, hush your inner critic\, activate your imagination\, and cultivate a meaningful and regular writing practice. This lively presentation will inspire you to reconsider the nature of curiosity\, creativity\, opportunity and your working relationship to words. Led by award winning poet\, syndicated newspaper columnist\, essayist\, and poet laureate of the Western Slope\, Wendy Videlock.\n\n\n  \n Speaker Bio\nWendy Videlock lives on the edge of a canyon in Palisade\, where the peaches grow in abundance and the vineyards stretch across the valley. Her syndicated newspaper column appears across the four-corner states. Wendy teaches and advocates for the arts in schools and public spaces. Her essays and poems appear most notably in The New York Times\, Poetry Magazine\, Hudson Review\, O Magazine\, Best American Poetry and Rattle. Her books of poems and essays are available wherever books are sold and her art is featured in galleries across the Grand Valley.Wendy believes that the arts and humanities might just be the answer to all that ails us. She currently serves as poet laureate of Western Colorado. For more\, visit this link.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/july-writers-night-2024/
LOCATION:7th and Orchard\, Grand Junction CO
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a free monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. \nNo registration is needed and no poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nCome on down. Poetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-5/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20231120T191455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T202330Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street.  We do request that you RSVP so we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nRSVP by email to wcwritersforum@gmail.com with the subject line RSVP for Happy Hour.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-7/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240726T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240310T211627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211627Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read you work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-5/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240428T203748Z
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SUMMARY:August Writer's Night - A Conversation with Danny Rosen: some things I've been thinking about poetry (and a few thoughts on publishing)
DESCRIPTION:“I will discuss how my approaches to poetry have evolved over the years. In addition to my own work\, some of the poets whose work I will cite include Robinson Jeffers\, Wendy Videlock\, Jack Mueller\, and Clark Coolidge. In the poetry I am drawn to\, the use of language is as important if not more so than the subject or the feelings expressed. I will also speak briefly on the vagaries and possibilities of publishing in the modern world.”\n\n\nAll Writer’s Night events are held at the Art Center in Grand Junciton\, 7th and Orchard.\n\n Speaker Bio\n\n\n\nDanny Rosen left Philadelphia in 1980. At University of Wyoming he studied geology to learn about what he was climbing. Over time\, all things stone and otherwise coalesced in Fruita to become Lithic Press\, then Bookstore. Publications include Suspended Erosion (Lithic Press)\, The Tuscan Journals (Cuneiform Press)\, Primate Poems (Lithic Press)\, and Ghosts of Giant Kudu (Kattywompus).
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/august-writers-night-2024/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240814T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-6/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20231120T191515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T170351Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-8/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240823T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240311T191534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T162523Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-6/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240220T183642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T202209Z
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SUMMARY:September Writer’s Night – Strengthen Your Writing: Using Metacognitive Reading Strategies as a Writer with Maria E. Cuthbert
DESCRIPTION:Writing with your readers in mind as you write\, or as you revise\, can be a strong basis for attractive pieces of creative writing. \nWhat is there about reading that we could be catching as we write? What are some phantom strategies we need to acknowledge? \nMaria E. Cuthbert will present “Metacognitive Reading Strategies” where you can analyze strategies used by readers before\, during\, and after reading. \nPreviewing these strategies can make you a stronger writer\, and make it easier for you to reach the readers’ minds. \nAll Writer’s Night events are held at the Art Center in Grand Junction. \nSpeaker Bio\n \nMaria E. Cuthbert is a writer\, graphite artist\, linguist\, and former professor of languages. She is the founder of the Dual Immersion Academy in Grand Junction\, Colorado. She has coauthored English and French textbooks based on reading for the University of Pedagogy used throughout Mexico. She has a book of poems\, “Siglos de Aire\,” 2010\, and has been included in an anthology of poetry in Spain\, “Mar de Nubes\,” where she has participated in global festivals. Her poetic work is discussed in “Surco de Libros\,” by Jaime Velazquez\, based on top writers. She published a bilingual online magazine\, Latinoticias MC\, from 2010 to 2013 including work by international writers\, artists\, and other celebrities. She has written for several newspapers in Colorado. \nMaria has taught English\, Spanish\, French\, and writing in different schools and universities\, and has translated from Italian and Portuguese also. At present\, she is part of the MIT Writers’ Group where she focuses mainly on poetry. She participates in a group for the conservation of French with international members as well\, and occasionally presents artistic work at the Art Center of Western Colorado. She has lived in Grand Junction since 1998\, where she became a U.S. Citizen in 2005. \n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/september2024-writers-night/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240313T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T193759Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-7/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20231120T191535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T170446Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-9/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240927T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240311T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T162552Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-7/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240527T211321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T162850Z
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SUMMARY:October Writer's Night - Get the Scoop: Western Colorado Voices\, an Anthology of Stories\, Essays and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum is pleased to announce a new upcoming anthology\, Western Colorado Voices: An Anthology of Stories\, Essays\, and Poetry. Submissions will open to western Colorado residents from November 1st to January 31st. Short stories of any genre and non-fiction pieces under 3\,000 words will be considered. We will also include poetry. \nFull submission guidelines\, including pay rates\, will be released at our writer’s night on October 1\, 2024\, where the editors will answer questions about what they are looking for and the process of creating the book from start to finish. \nRSVPs requested to attend this special session held at the Grand Junction Art Center. RSVP above this post. \n  \n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/get-the-scoop-wcwf/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241009T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240313T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T193957Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-8/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20231120T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T170611Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \n\np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-10/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240311T192735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T161946Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skills levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-8/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240221T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T163831Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled! November Writer’s Night – Fun with the Forum Fundraiser Event
DESCRIPTION:Note to outside agencies emailing us: we are not seeking additional help with the auction.\nFolks\, the WCWF Silent Auction and Fundraiser for 2024 has been rescheduled!\nDue to a number of challenges\, the board decided to reschedule our annual fundraiser from November 5\, 2024\, to Tuesday\, March 4\, 2025. All the details are at this link\, and we will add more as they become available. \nThanks so much for your understanding and ongoing support of the forum!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/november-writers-night-the-2024-wcwf-silent-auction-and-fundraiser-event/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Silent Auction,Writer's Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240313T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T194425Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-9/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20231120T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T170242Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-11/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240311T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T162631Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we plan to host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-9/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240221T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202404Z
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SUMMARY:December Writer’s Night: Annual Spoken Word Open Mic Event
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Open Mic Night is Tuesday\, December 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Art Center in Grand Junction. Bring your short works and poetry and take the mic! This is a spoken word event. \nOur total time is an hour-and-a-half. Last year we had several readers\, so keeping a time limit allowed everyone to have a chance at the mic. We will have a timekeeper again this year\, and due to community requests\, we are upping the limit to 6 minutes\, so plan accordingly. \nA 30-line poem takes about 2 minutes to read\, and a 700-word story takes about 5 minutes. If we can do more than one round\, we will. \nWe appreciate RSVPs for seat-planning purposes\, and please note that readers will sign up on-site. Doors open 15 minutes early to allow for this. \n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/december-2024-writers-night-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Writer's Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240313T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T194548Z
UID:2852-1733940000-1733946300@westerncoloradowriters.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-10/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240730T165224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T165613Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-12/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20241004T172227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T185008Z
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SUMMARY:January Writer's Night - Immersive Writing Session with Wendy Videlock
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 7\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction for an unforgettable immersive writing session with Wendy Videlock. RSVPs are strongly encouraged as we will move about the Art Center and would like to plan accurately. \nWendy will guide you on using art as a tool for reflection\, activating your imagination\, and evoking vivid description in all types of writing including memoir\, nonfiction\, fiction\, and poetry. Writers of every genre will enjoy and benefit from these exercises whether you write thrillers\, cozy mysteries\, historical fiction\, poetry\, holiday letters\, blog posts\, technical manuals\, or anything in between! \nIn the world of poetry\, this is known as ekphrasis\, “a literary device consisting of a vivid\, detailed description of a visual work of art.” \nThe Art Center has generously opened every gallery to the WCWF for this session. The art exhibits on display that night are: \n\nTerry Shepherd +1: Clay Vessels 2024 Exhibit\nThe Sky is the Limit – an exhibition focusing on clouds as the primary subject matter\nThe 7 Principles of Art and Design: Shape – featuring works from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection\nKephart: Collector’s Exhibit\n\nWe encourage all writers to RSVP for this special writer’s night session! \n  \n Speaker Bio\nWendy Videlock lives on the edge of a canyon in Palisade\, where the peaches grow in abundance and the vineyards stretch across the valley. Wendy teaches and advocates for the arts in schools and public spaces. Her essays and poems appear most notably in The New York Times\, Poetry Magazine\, Hudson Review\, O Magazine\, Best American Poetry\, and Rattle. Her books of poems and essays are available wherever books are sold and her art is featured in galleries across the Grand Valley. Wendy believes that the arts and humanities might just be the answer to all that ails us. She currently serves as poet laureate of Western Colorado. For more\, visit this link.\n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/january-writers-night-2025/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240313T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T194755Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-11/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240730T165523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T165523Z
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SUMMARY:WCWF Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly happy hour. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow writers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We know you’re a bunch of introverts – come see us anyway! It really is fun. Then you can go home and rest after all that “peopling” you did. \nWe meet the third Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. at Kannah Creek in Grand Junction\, located at 1960 N. 12th Street. \nWe only request an RSVP if you are bringing a large party\, like 6 or so. Then we can make appropriate table arrangements. \nSee you there! \np.s. Have you checked out our blog? Lots of good information and observations for writers!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwf-happy-hour-13/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N. 12th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20240730T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T174134Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on fourth Fridays for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to make sure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is not to limit your voice but to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we may host this event outside. \nPlease note while there are a variety of beverages available\, you are not required to make a purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-fourth-fridays/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20250110T213550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T214620Z
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SUMMARY:February Writer's Night: Make Your Writing Stand Out from the Crowd
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how editors know from the first page if they are reading professional-level work? What traits mark publishable writing from the easily rejected? Long-time writer\, editor\, and teacher\, James Van Pelt shares the secret publishing handshake with you in this valuable 90 minutes. Change how you write forever. \nAll Writer’s Night events are held at the Art Center in Grand Junction from 6-7:30 p.m. \n  \nSpeaker Bio \nJames Van Pelt has been selling short fiction to many of the major venues since 1989. Recently he retired from teaching high school English after thirty-seven years in the classroom. He has been a finalist for the Nebula\, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award\, Locus Awards\, and Analog and Asimov’s Reader’s Choice awards. Years and years ago he was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He still feels “new.” Fairwood Press recently released a huge\, limited-edition\, signed\, and numbered collection of his work\, THE BEST OF JAMES VAN PELT. He can be found online at his website or on Facebook. \n  \n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/february-writers-night2025/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writer's Nights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20241227T172455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T172455Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night at the Library is a monthly program at the Mesa County Library. Each month poets are invited to read their work based on a previous month’s challenge\, or any other poem they’d like to read. Then\, a new topic is discussed and a new challenge is issued. Topics range from a particular poet\, to a school of poetry\, to a new tool for your poetry toolbox such as a form or poetic device. No poetry experience is required – all are welcome! \nPoetry Night occurs the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501. No RSVP is needed.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/poetry-night-at-the-library-12/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 443 N 6th St\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T015816
CREATED:20241227T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T174508Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on the fourth Friday for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to ensure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we may host this event outside. \nPlease note that while a variety of beverages are available\, you are not required to purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-fourth-fridays-2/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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