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Marjorie Pezzoli Features at Palabra!
Happy April! We are beyond excited to announce our next feature, Marjorie Pezzoli @marjoriepezzoli, another multi-dimensional creative soul and long-time force in the local poetic community. We cannot wait, please share! Check out her bio below for all the ways you can access her magic. Thursday, April 23rd at 7pmPalabra Open Mic (sign-ups/doors at 6:30)FREE… Read More
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DOTS is Ready for WonderCon!
DOTS is being shipped to those that pre-release purchased. Thank you for the support and belief. The books and prints are beautiful. Stoked! Now ready for WonderCon.WonderConMarch 27th – 29thAnaheim Convention CenterPuna Press will be hosting table SP-78 in the Small Press Pavilion.Stop by and check out the new book.DOTS is available to purchase here!50… Read More
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Adolfo Guzman-Lopez Features at Palabra!
This month’s open mic will feature Adolfo Guzman-Lopez @aguzmanlopez, a Taco Shop Poet co-founder! Be prepared to be inspired, educated, and empowered. Please share 🙂 Palabra Open MicFREE7p Thursday, March 26th Open mic sign-up 6:30pBead & Salt@breadandsalt_sandiego1955 Julian AveSan Diego, CA 92113 Bio:Adolfo Guzman-Lopez grew up in Tijuana, National City, and Pacific Beach. In 1994… Read More
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Deborah Ramos Features at Palabra!
Mark your February calendars for Palabra’s next feature! We will be giving the spotlight to Deborah Ramos @debramospoeticart a long-time Palabra attendee and an integral artistic force in our community. Come be empowered and inspired with us.Please share!Thursday, Feb 26th 7pm Bread & Salt @breadandsalt_sandiego1955 Julian Ave, San Diego CA 92113FREEopen mic sign-up at 6:30pm(more… Read More
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Ted Washington Features at Palabra!
Palabra! 7p Thursday, January 22nd at Bread & Salt1955 Julian Ave.San Diego, CA 92113 Hosted by Olivia Mercedes Featured Artist: Ted Washington Ted Washington is an artist, author, poet and reluctant businessman. He now lives in San Diego, after spending time as an apprentice draftsman for a beer brewery in St. Louis, an Internal Revenue… Read More
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2026! Twenty Years of SDPA, Celebrating Jim Moreno, SDPL Authors Showcase
Call for Submissions to Celebrate the Life of Jim Moreno, Jan. 1 – Jan. 30: January 24, 2026, 12:00-4:00pm: 2025 Local Author Exhibit of Books and Celebration. April 13, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! San Diego Poetry Annual 2025-26 Book Launch at Point Loma Library hosted by Michael Klam and Jane Muschenetz. Featured anthology readers and open to the public. Sign up to… Read More
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1st Place Surprise
Ted was taking the year off from exhibiting after the solo show at Gelato Vero Caffe in February. However a friend convinced him to enter the Summation Juried Exhibition. She also suggested that the art be Donna. The portrait of Donna has not been exhibited in 10 years so she was due to be seen.… Read More
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Poetry @ MCASD, IMWA Poetry Winners, SDPA Book Launch 4-13-26, Kowit Ceremony 4-21-26
SDPA 2024-25 cover photography by Fernando Phillipi. OCTOBER 15: SUBMISSIONS CLOSED for 2025-26 edition, REVIEWING PERIOD FOR EDITORS. Poets will be notified by email up until March 15, 2026. November 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm, Ensnaring the Moment: Book Reading with Leah Ollman & Rae Armantrout @ MCASD: Dear San Diego Poetry Annual Community,Join us for… Read More
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Chieftain Features at Palabra!
Palabra! 7p Thursday, October 23rd at Bread & Salt1955 Julian Ave.San Diego, CA 92113 Hosted by Julie Corrales and Ted Washington Featured Artist: Chieftain Daniel Villegas, known as Chieftain, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a challenging neighborhood to becoming a passionate advocate for social justice and a creative force in poetry, music,… Read More
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Shayna Features at Palabra!
Palabra! 7p Thursday, September 25th at Bread & Salt1955 Julian Ave.San Diego, CA 92113 Hosted by Julie Corrales and Ted Washington Featured Artist: Shayna Shayna is a Michigan-raised poet who moved to California in 2019. Her poetry explores themes of mental health, grief, identity exploration, and social justice. Her work appears in Still Here – Poets Underground… Read More