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Upcoming and Past Events

  • Writing Poetry Toward a Book Form
    Writing Poetry Toward a Book Form
    Multiple Dates
    Writing Poetry Toward a Book Form
    Sun, Oct 08
    Iowa City
    Oct 08, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 08, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    In this four-session class participants will generate and develop their own writing (focus will be on poetry, but other genres are also welcome) intended for book form.
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  • The Long Project Check-in
    The Long Project Check-in
    The Long Project Check-in
    Sat, Sep 30
    Iowa City
    Sep 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Sep 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a round-robin style check-in and social gathering for writers working on long projects of any genre.
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  • The Free Generative Writing Workshop for September
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for September
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for September
    Sun, Sep 17
    Iowa City
    Sep 17, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Sep 17, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop provides a space for career writers, curious beginners, writers of all income levels and stages of life. Our goal is to make it easy to meet and learn from some of the most talented writer/teachers living in or passing through Iowa City.
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  • Care & Spark with Nina Lohman
    Care & Spark with Nina Lohman
    Care & Spark with Nina Lohman
    Sat, Sep 02
    Iowa City
    Sep 02, 3:00 PM – Sep 03, 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Sep 02, 3:00 PM – Sep 03, 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Share stories, connect, and take inspiration from active creator-caretakers in Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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  • The Long Project Check-in (2)
    The Long Project Check-in (2)
    Multiple Dates
    The Long Project Check-in (2)
    Sat, Aug 26
    Iowa City
    Aug 26, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Aug 26, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a round-robin style check-in and social gathering for writers working on long projects of any genre.
    Details
  • The Free Generative Writing Workshop for August
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for August
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for August
    Sun, Aug 20
    Iowa City
    Aug 20, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Aug 20, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop provides a space for career writers, curious beginners, writers of all income levels and stages of life. Our goal is to make it easy to meet and learn from some of the most talented writer/teachers living in or passing through Iowa City.
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  • Bleed
    Bleed
    Multiple Dates
    Bleed
    Sun, Jul 30
    Iowa City
    Jul 30, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jul 30, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for Bleed's two events and exhibit of art in progress. Come on July 15th for a short talk about social norms around menstruation, and a storytelling conversation. Come back on July 30th for "Bleed (until you don't)," a generative writing workshop about pauses and cessation of periods.
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  • Darius Stewart and Sarah Minor Reading
    Darius Stewart and Sarah Minor Reading
    Darius Stewart and Sarah Minor Reading
    Wed, Jun 28
    Iowa City
    Jun 28, 7:00 PM – Jun 29, 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jun 28, 7:00 PM – Jun 29, 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Offered in collaboration with the Cornell College Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing
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  • An Author talk with Katie Runde + A Reading with Sarah Minor & Darius Stewart
    An Author talk with Katie Runde + A Reading with Sarah Minor & Darius Stewart
    An Author talk with Katie Runde + A Reading with Sarah Minor & Darius Stewart
    Wed, Jun 28
    Iowa City
    Jun 28, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jun 28, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a talk with Katie Runde, author of "The Shore," on translating life into fiction. Come back for an evening reading with two genre bending writers, Darius Stewart and Sarah Minor.
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  • The Free Generative Writing Workshop for June
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for June
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop for June
    Sun, Jun 18
    Iowa City
    Jun 18, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jun 18, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop provides a space for career writers, curious beginners, writers of all income levels and stages of life. Our goal is to make it easy to meet and learn from some of the most talented writer/teachers living in or passing through Iowa City.
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  • Closing Reception
    Closing Reception
    Closing Reception
    Fri, Jun 02
    Iowa City
    Jun 02, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jun 02, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Closing gallery reception for Alex Ackerman and Emily Jalinsky's "Found and Formed: Materials in Conversation"
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  • Care & Spark (1)
    Care & Spark (1)
    Care & Spark (1)
    Fri, Jun 02
    Iowa City
    Jun 02, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jun 02, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Share stories, connect, and take inspiration from active creator-caretakers in Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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  • Care & Spark with Alisha Jeddeloh
    Care & Spark with Alisha Jeddeloh
    Care & Spark with Alisha Jeddeloh
    Sat, May 06
    Iowa City
    May 06, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    May 06, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Share stories, connect, and take inspiration from creator-caretakers in Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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  • Opening Reception!
    Opening Reception!
    Opening Reception!
    Fri, May 05
    Iowa City
    May 05, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    May 05, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Open gallery reception of mixed-media art exhibition with Alex Ackerman and Emily Jalinsky
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  • Long Project Check-in
    Long Project Check-in
    Long Project Check-in
    Sat, Apr 29
    Iowa City
    Apr 29, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Apr 29, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Long Project Check in this Saturday 4/29 at 1pm!
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  • Today You are Perfect at Porchlight!
    Today You are Perfect at Porchlight!
    Today You are Perfect at Porchlight!
    Tue, Apr 25
    Iowa City
    Apr 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Apr 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    In our monthly reading series, "Today You Are Perfect," we bring poets and artists and listeners together to share their words. Afterward, everyone has the option to participate in a small question and answer session. Hosted by Jennifer MacBain-Stephens // Sponsored by Iowa City Poetry
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  • Free Generative Writing Workshop!
    Free Generative Writing Workshop!
    Free Generative Writing Workshop!
    Sun, Apr 16
    Iowa City
    Apr 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Apr 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Come join us Sunday, April 16th, 5:30-7pm for our next Free Gen workshop, hosted by Nicole VanderLinden! It's poetry month. Get your writing on!
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  • Become a Porchlight Member!
    Become a Porchlight Member!
    Become a Porchlight Member!
    Tue, Apr 04
    Iowa City
    Apr 04, 7:00 PM – Apr 26, 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, USA
    Apr 04, 7:00 PM – Apr 26, 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, USA
    Gain access to salon space for workshops, writer meetings, book clubs, you name it! Attend bi-monthly member meetings to help design programming and future events, and more. $8-$25 per month!
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