Spotlight on Alexa Winik, Programs for Writers Coordinator
Literary Arts
by Susan Moore
17h ago
Literary Arts recently welcomed Alexa Winik as the new Programs for Writers Coordinator. Alexa will support all aspects of Programs for Writers programming, including the Oregon Book Awards and Fellowships, writing classes, seminars and our free literary events. If you take a class or seminar you might see her before or after your class, and if you attend any of our free literary events at 925 SW Washington, you’ll see here behind the microphone at the start of every event. We asked her a few questions about what brought her to Literary Arts and what she’s looking forward to as she settles in ..read more
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Get to Know Portland Arts & Lectures Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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by Literary Arts
2d ago
Literary Arts is thrilled to present Aimee Nezhukumatathil as our last event of the 2023/24 Portland Arts & Lectures Series on April 18, 2024. A limited number of single tickets are available for this event! We will announce our 2024/25 season lineup—our 40th anniversary season!—live at the event. Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a poet, professor, essayist, and author of seven books, including World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, & Other Astonishments, a New York Times bestseller, Branes and Noble Book of the Year, and an NPR Best Book of 2020. Nezhukumatatil was named a fi ..read more
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In the Community: Upcoming Events and News
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by Laura Renckens
3d ago
Each month, Literary Arts staff will round up news, events, and more happening in Portland, and beyond. Let us know in the form below the blog if you have any events or news to share. EVENTS Consider This with Eli Saslow (Oregon Humanities) Wednesday, April 3rd, 7:00 p.m. | Online or in person at Alberta Rose Theatre | $15 Eli Saslow is a national reporter for the New York Times. His recent reporting has focused on homelessness, inequality, and opioid addiction in Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. He lives in Portland. This conversation—the last in the 2023–24 Consider This series about fear ..read more
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Meet Ellen Waterston, 2024 Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award Winner
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by Laura Renckens
1w ago
Each year, Literary Arts presents the Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon’s literary community. Members of the community nominate individuals and the Programs for Writers Council makes their recommendations to the Literary Arts Board of Directors for the recipients. The award is presented at the annual Oregon Book Awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony takes place on April 8, 2024, and is hosted by Kwame Alexander. The winner of this year’s Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award is Elle ..read more
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Remembering Nancy Bragdon
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by Literary Arts
1M ago
Literary Arts was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Literary Arts Strunk and White member Nancy Bragdon after a long period of illness. Nancy moved from New York City to Oregon in the early 1970’s when her husband Paul Bragdon was named President of Reed College. Nancy befriended Julie Mancini when the two taught early childhood education at PCC together. Around 1987, Nancy worked with Julie to establish Portland Arts & Lectures as one of the premier arts presenters in Portland.  Nancy had many roles working with Julie, including producer, fundraiser, and what can on ..read more
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In the Community: Upcoming Events and News
Literary Arts
by Laura Renckens
1M ago
Each month, Literary Arts staff will round up news, events, and more happening in Portland, and beyond. Let us know in the form below the blog if you have any events or news to share. EVENTS Notable Women of Portland (Multnomah County Library) Sunday, March 3rd, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. | In person at Belmont Library | FREE to attendHistorian Dr. Tracy Prince and her daughter and co-author Zadie Schaffer will present their book, Notable Women of Portland, which uncovered overlooked parts of Portland history — from 10,000 years of Native American women, pioneer women, women of the Progressive Era, W ..read more
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Behind the Scenes at Literary Arts: David Grann
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by Literary Arts
1M ago
By Ada Hallstrom This year I am a freshman attending Bennington College in Vermont during the school year. Over my extended winter break I have been interning with the Public Programs department of Literary Arts. Throughout my seven-week internship I have been able to learn a lot about non-profits, event programing, and literary organizations but so far one of the most exciting things I have experienced was the David Grann author visit.   On the evening of January 25th author David Grann gave a lecture in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall about his newest book, The Wager. This event ..read more
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Spring Events 2024
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by Literary Arts
1M ago
Every season brings with it unique opportunities for Literary Arts to showcase our mission to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation, and this Spring is no different! Read on to explore the wonderful events we have for readers, writers, and youth this season. Everybody Reads On April 4, we welcome Gabrielle Zevin to the Arlene Schnitzer for the culminating event of Multnomah County Library’s Everybody Reads program! This community reading project promotes shared reading and discussion around a single book: this year, the best-selling Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomor ..read more
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Announcing Literary Arts’ New Board Members
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by Literary Arts
1M ago
Please join us in welcoming Literary Arts’ two new board members, Gustavo (Tavo) Cruz and Janet Hoffman! Gustavo (Tavo) Cruz is a versatile business transactions lawyer with a broad range of experience, including commercial and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters for financial institutions, companies, and individuals.  Tavo served as a partner in an AMLAW 100 firm, as well as in-house counsel with a large financial institution.  Prior transactions include complex commercial loans, workouts and restructurings, corporate acquisitions, private pla ..read more
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In the Community
Literary Arts
by Laura Renckens
2M ago
Each month, Literary Arts staff will round up news, events, and more happening in Portland, and beyond. Let us know in the form below the blog if you have any events or news to share. EVENTS 34th Cascade Festival of African Films (Cascade Festival of African Films & Portland Community College) Thursdays through Sundays, February 2nd–March 2nd | In person at PCC Cascade Campus or online via Multnomah County Library | FREE to attend As we embrace the rich and diverse tapestry of African storytelling, we are thrilled to present over 20 exceptional films that encapsulate the vibrant spirit, cu ..read more
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