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Events & Readings

Upcoming Events

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 13, 2025)

  • Linda FergusonLinda Fergusonauthor of In the Forest, 2nd place in The Poetry Box Chapbook Prize, 2021

    Thank you, Shawn and Robert for the exhilarating celebration of love at the reading yesterday! What a joy to hear so many different voices. You inspire us all with these gatherings!

  • Lisa Balsamo Magruderartist, San Fransisco, CA

    I just attended a poetry reading by Shawn Aveningo in San Francisco. I was completely moved to tears! Thank you Shawn for touching my soul tonight and giving me a glimpse of your heart!

  • Yvonne NorgauerYvonne Norgauerowner, Petra Wine Gallery, Folsom CA

    This group of friends, poets and wine enthusiasts have all been blessed because you were willing to open the door for all of us to walk thru. As a result, we were able to share something truly beautiful - and were blessed beyond measure. Thank you for creating & hosting the Verse on the Vine poetry readings in our wine shop!

Past Events

Many of our events have videos and photo galleries, so you too can enjoy the fun!

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 10, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 10, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 8, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 8, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 8, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 8, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 11, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 11, 2025)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 9, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 9, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 12, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 12, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 14 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 14 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 11, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 11, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Apr 13, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Apr 13, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 9, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 9, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 10, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 10, 2024)

Two Poets at Annie Bloom's Books - Jan 25

Two Poets at Annie Bloom’s Books – Jan 25

The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 13, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 13, 2024)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 11, 2023)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 11, 2023)

The Poetry Box LIVE - UPROOTING (Wed Oct 25)

The Poetry Box LIVE – UPROOTING (Wed Oct 25)

The Poetry Box LIVE - The Poeming Pigeon (Oct 14)

The Poetry Box LIVE – The Poeming Pigeon (Oct 14)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 9, 2023)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 9, 2023)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 13, 2023)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 13, 2023)

Three Poets at Annie Bloom's Books - April 20

Three Poets at Annie Bloom’s Books – April 20

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 11, 2023 )

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 11, 2023 )

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 11, 2023 )

The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 11, 2023 )

Two Poets at Annie Bloom's Books - Jan 9

Two Poets at Annie Bloom’s Books – Jan 9

Camas Library features <br>Shawn Aveningo-Sanders - Jan 4

Camas Library features
Shawn Aveningo-Sanders – Jan 4

The Poetry Box LIVE - The Poeming Pigeon Launch, Part 2 (Dec 10)

The Poetry Box LIVE – The Poeming Pigeon Launch, Part 2 (Dec 10)

The Poetry Box LIVE - The Poeming Pigeon Celebration- Part 1 (Nov 12)

The Poetry Box LIVE – The Poeming Pigeon Celebration- Part 1 (Nov 12)

Three Poets at Annie Bloom's Books - Sept 12

Three Poets at Annie Bloom’s Books – Sept 12

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The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 8, 2022)

Graphic for The Poetry Box Live Sept Edition

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 10, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Aug 13, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Aug 13, 2022)

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The Great Word Regatta (July 16, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (July 9, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (July 9, 2022)

Three Poets at Annie Bloom's Books - June 20

Three Poets at Annie Bloom’s Books – June 20

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The Poetry Box LIVE (June 11, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 14, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 14, 2022)

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The Poetry Box LIVE for KIDS! (Apr 9, 2022)

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The Poetry Box LIVE (March 12, 2022)

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The Poetry Box LIVE (Feb 12, 2022)

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Luna & LeHew @ Annie Bloom’s (Jan 11, 2022)

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The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 8, 2022)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Dec 11, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Dec 11, 2021)

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The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 13, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 9, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 9, 2021)

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The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 11, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE graphic for August 2021 show (created by Robert R. Sanders)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Aug 14, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (July 10, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (July 10, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (June 12, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (June 12, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE, Sat May 8th, 2021

The Poetry Box LIVE (May 8, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Apr 10, 2021)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Apr 10, 2021)

Graphic for The Poetry Box Live--march 2021 Edition

The Poetry Box LIVE (Mar 13, 2021)

Graphic for The Poetry Box Live--Feb 2021 Edition

The Poetry Box LIVE (New Date: Feb 20, 2021)

Graphic for The Poetry Box Live--Jan 2021 Edition

The Poetry Box LIVE (Jan 9, 2021)

Graphics for The Poetry Box LIVE--December--book launch for The Poeming Pigeon

The Poetry Box LIVE (Dec 2020)

Head for the Hills f. Debbie Hall & Shawn Aveningo Sanders - Nov 24

Head for the Hills f. Debbie Hall & Shawn Aveningo Sanders – Nov 24

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 2020)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Nov 2020)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 2020)

The Poetry Box LIVE (Oct 2020)

The Poetry Box LIVE - lineup for Sept 2020 show

The Poetry Box LIVE (Sept 2020)

Event Poster: Shawn & Maggie at Broadway Books

Maggie & Shawn @ Broadway Books – POSTPONED

Book Launch for "Notes from a Caregiver" - March 1

Book Launch for “Notes from a Caregiver” – March 1

The Poeming Pigeon: Cosmos Book Launch Poster

The Poeming Pigeon: Cosmos – Book Launch – Feb 22

Book Launch for "Moroccan Holiday" - Jan 28

Book Launch for “Moroccan Holiday” – Jan 28

Book Signing for "Moroccan Holiday" - Jan 25

Book Signing for “Moroccan Holiday” – Jan 25

Book Launch for "What She Was Wearing" - Jan 8

Book Launch for “What She Was Wearing” – Jan 8

Book Signing for "Most Beautiful"

Book Signing for “Most Beautiful”

Melanie, Maggie & Carolyn

Melanie, Maggie and Martin @ Annie Bloom’s

Lunch & Learn with Jeanne Julian

Lunch & Learn with Jeanne Julian

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Book Signing for “The Dichotomy Between Light & Dark”

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Book Launch for “Like the O in Hope”

Book Launch for Abruptio

Book Launch for Abruptio

Event Poster Piper and Cathy at Annie Bloom's

Book Launch at Annie Bloom’s

The Poeming Pigeon: Sports Book Launch Celebration Poster

The Poeming Pigeon: Sports – Book Launch – May 4th

Christopher Bogart, author of 14: Anotolgia del Sonoran

Pursuing the Dream – April 7

Cover-The Unknowable Mystery of Other People by Sally Zakariya

“The Unknowable Mystery of Other People” Book Launch on April 5th

Book Cover Epicurean Ecstasy by Cynthia Gallaher

“Epicurean Ecstasy” Readings in March & April

Front Cover, 14: Antologia del Sonoran

To Dream of America: Immigration Through Poetry – Mar 14

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November Quilt Book Launch

Christopher Bogart, author of 14: Anotolgia del Sonoran

“14: Antologia del Sonoran” Book Launch

Front Book Cover, In These Voices

Sherri in Salem – December 13

Author: Penelope Scambly Schott with dog

Penelope at Powell’s – December 2nd

Cover-(front)-Shrinking Bones

“Shrinking Bones” Launch – December 2nd

Book Cover (front) A Democracy Divided

“A Democracy Divided” Launch – December 1st

Linda Strever Book Launch for My Life In Cars

“My Life in Cars” Launch – Nov 2

Literary Arts - Book Festival Nov 10, 2018

Literary Arts – Book Festival Nov 10, 2018

The Poeming Pigeon: In the News Book Launch Poster

The Poeming Pigeon: In the News – Book Launch – Sept 15

Annie Bloom's Books in Portland OR

Chapbook Launch Trifecta – Sept 26

Another Read Through Bookstore in Portland OR

Another Chapbook Launch Trifecta – Sept 27

Psyche's Scroll Book Launch

Psyche’s Scroll Book Launch

Impressions Book Launch Poster

Impressions Book Launch

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The Poeming Pigeon: Love Poems – Book Launch

Broadfork Farm by Tricia Knoll - Book Launch

Broadfork Farm by Tricia Knoll – Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems from the Garden Book Launch Poster

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems from the Garden – Book Launch

Giving Ground by Lynn Knapp - Book Launch

Giving Ground by Lynn Knapp – Book Launch

The Feral Poets at Free Range Poetry

The Feral Poets at Free Range Poetry

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Music - Book Launch (FF&D)

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Music – Book Launch (FF&D)

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Music - Book Launch (Pond House)

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Music – Book Launch (Pond House)

The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie? - Vancouver Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie? – Vancouver Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie? - Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie? – Book Launch

Of Course, I'm a Feminist! Reading

Of Course, I’m a Feminist! Reading

The Poeming Pigeon: Double Issue Reading

The Poeming Pigeon: Double Issue Reading

Front Cover Of Course I'm a Feminist!

Of Course, I’m a Feminist! Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Food - Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Food – Book Launch

Poeming Pigeons: Sacramento Book Launch

Poeming Pigeons: Sacramento Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Birds - Book Launch

The Poeming Pigeon: Poems about Birds – Book Launch

Carolyn Martin Book Launch Celebration

Carolyn Martin Book Launch Celebration

Keeping It Weird Book Launch

Keeping It Weird Book Launch

Verse on the Vine f. Shawn Pittard & Clemon Charles

Verse on the Vine f. Shawn Pittard & Clemon Charles

Verse on the Vine f. Molly Fisk & Stanley Zumbiel

Verse on the Vine f. Molly Fisk & Stanley Zumbiel

Verse on the Vine: Hot August Nights

Verse on the Vine: Hot August Nights

Verse on the Vine: Triple Play

Verse on the Vine: Triple Play

Verse on the Vine f. Indigo Moor

Verse on the Vine f. Indigo Moor

Verse on the Vine f. Jeff Knorr

Verse on the Vine f. Jeff Knorr

Verse on the Vine f. Todd Cirillo & Phillip Larrea

Verse on the Vine f. Todd Cirillo & Phillip Larrea

Verse on the Vine: Love & Lust Times Three

Verse on the Vine: Love & Lust Times Three

Verse on the Vine f. Brigit Truex & Dave Boles

Verse on the Vine f. Brigit Truex & Dave Boles

Verse on the Vine f. Lytton Bell

Verse on the Vine f. Lytton Bell

Verse on the Vine f. Telemachos Greanias

Verse on the Vine f. Telemachos Greanias

Verse on the Vine f. Jack Donaldson

Verse on the Vine f. Jack Donaldson

Verse on the Vine: SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE

Verse on the Vine: SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE

Verse on the Vine f. Cynthia Linville

Verse on the Vine f. Cynthia Linville

Verse on the Vine f. Bob Stanley

Verse on the Vine f. Bob Stanley

Verse on the Vine f. Shawn Aveningo

Verse on the Vine f. Shawn Aveningo

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