Eugene has long some renown as a poetry scene. From what I gather the renown is still there, but the scene is more decentralized than it once was. Here are some leads and events you can check into if you're looking for some verse and spoken word here in Eugene (thanks to Serena from the R-G for the tips!):
- Tsunami Books, 25th and willamette. Email Scott Landfield at tsunami1@opusnet.com
- Knight Library, University of Oregon. Check the Oregon Life section in the Register-Guard (in print on Sundays)
- Poetry slam? Word is mixed on poetry slams in Eugene. Check the Eugene Poetry Slam's My Space page for info.
Know of Eugene/Springfield poetry events? Let us know in the comments section below.
Hello poets, story tellers and song writers.
I host an open mic, poetry night at One Cup coffee house, every friday night (we skip last friday for whiteaker art walk)
8pm 298 Blair blvd… its new on the scene, but we are trying to get the word out…
please come share
~gloria
This isnt in Eugene Oregon…
hey gloria! is this still going on? i’m pretty new around town and i’d love to stop by. i used to host an open mic in the DC area and i really miss the community. i’d love to come by
xandra