Poetry of Protest
6 p.m. May 5, Hibulb Cultural Center
As part of the free first Thursdays at Hibulb at Tulalip, the poetry reading series continues. On May 5, hear Kay Powers reading Shakespeare and Steve Garmainian; and K. Shoaf-Mitchell reading Ashram Fayadh’s work. Students are encouraged to read their own “poetry-of-protest” works. Call 360-716-2600 for details.
Hedrick Smith
7 p.m. May 6, WICA, Langley
7 p.m. May 7, Coupeville High
The Trudy Sundberg Lecture Series brings Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and author Hedrick Smith to Whidbey Island for two events. The series honors the memory of Sundberg, an Oak Harbor teacher who died in 2013.
Smith will talk about his recent book “Who Stole the American Dream?” — an analysis of the growing gap in income and wealth in the United States.
The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is at 565 Camano Ave. Coupeville High School is at 501 S. Main St.
Skagit River Poetry Festival
May 19-22, La Conner
A celebration of poetry featuring readings, music, interviews, panel discussions and storytelling. Access to internationally famous poets through venues and workshop sessions. Various venues in La Conner. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: is at www.skagitriverpoetry.org/festival, skagitpoetry@gmail.com, 360-399-1550.
To submit news for the book calendar, contact Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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