Upcoming Events


Four Fields Book Tour: NH & MA
Jul
21
to Jul 27

Four Fields Book Tour: NH & MA

In Person Readings for Four Fields (individual posts with addresses, features, etc. to follow):

Sunday, July 21, 4pm EST: Keene Toadstool, Keene NH

Tuesday, July 23, 6pm EST: Balin Books, Nashua NH

Thursday, July 25, 7pm EST: TidePool BookShop, Worcester MA

Saturday, July 27, 2pm EST: Breeze Drive, Worcester MA

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Four Fields at Sturgeon Moon Online Reading Series
Jul
20

Four Fields at Sturgeon Moon Online Reading Series

  • See Upcoming Facebook Event Page for Zoom Link or Email (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Terry Lucas to host Dorinda Wegener, reading from Four Fields, and Suzanne Frischkorn, author of Whipsaw! Curated Open Mic to follow features. Email Terry Lucas at lucas.t274@gmail.com for Zoom Link and discuss open mic.

4pm Eastern / 3pm Central / 2pm Mountain / 1pm Pacific

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Poets in Pajamas Virtual Reading Series
Jul
14

Poets in Pajamas Virtual Reading Series

Please join me as I am honored to be reading in this series from my debut poetry collection, Four Fields.

From the Pip Website:

Poets in Pajamas is a free, online reading series run through Facebook Live that connects readers and writers across the world from the comfort of their own pajamas. Readings take place twice per month at 7PM ET and can be found on our Facebook page.

The highlighted reader will read for about 15 minutes, then answer questions from the audience for around ten.

All you need to do to watch is simply visit our Facebook page to tune in. From there you will be able to interact with the readers in real time or watch the readings after.

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2024 Get The Word Out Poetry Reading: Online, RSVP requested
Jul
10

2024 Get The Word Out Poetry Reading: Online, RSVP requested

Join Poets & Writers for a celebratory reading by the current poetry cohort of Get the Word Out, a publicity incubator for early-career authors. This special virtual event will also include remarks from publicist Morgan LaRocca, who, over the past twelve weeks, has mentored the group.

RSVP here!

Get the Word Out was developed with funding from Leonard and Louise Riggio, with additional support from Macmillan Publishers.

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Trio House Press 2024 Poetry Title Release Reading
Jul
1

Trio House Press 2024 Poetry Title Release Reading

All four 2024 THP Poets will read from their new books, which launch today! 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central / 5pm Mountain / 4pm Pacific

Dorinda Wegener will read from Four Fields

Susan L. Leary will read from Dressing the Bear

Leona Sevick will read from The Bamboo Wife

Christian Gillette will read from Coachella Elegy

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Four Fields at Rooftop Summer Reading Series
Jun
30

Four Fields at Rooftop Summer Reading Series

River City Poets presents the Rooftop Summer Reading Series at the Byrdhouse atop The Graduate in Richmond, VA. Dorinda Wegener will read from Four Fields in a pre-release celebration and Joanna Lee, Richmond City’s Poet Laureate, will be the night’s features. Cocktail pairings to the poets will be available, as well as copies of Four Fields. June summer evenings are still hot and humid, so think summer finery.

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Richmond Poetry Fest 2024 Reading
Apr
13

Richmond Poetry Fest 2024 Reading

The 2nd Annual Richmond Poetry Fest was co-created by VisArts staff and a group of former and current writers-in-residence! A celebration of poetry and community, Richmond Poetry Festival will include readings, workshops, activities for poets and artists of all ages, and vendors. Fest kicks off Friday night! Readings kick off Saturday at 11am!

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Words on Fire: Poetry Happy Hour at Firehouse Theatre
Mar
13

Words on Fire: Poetry Happy Hour at Firehouse Theatre

Firehouse Theatre : 1609 West Broad St. RVA 23220

We're excited to welcome Matt Dhillon of Charlottesville fame and local Dorinda Wegener (reading from her debut collection, Four Fields) as the evening's feature poets.

After a short stretch break, we'll round out the festivities with our increasingly popular open mic--sign up early and don't miss your chance to shine up on the stage!

There is a $5 suggested cover donation for the event, with proceeds going back directly to Firehouse and RCP.

Don't forget that parking can be tricky in the midtown area, so leave a few minutes early, carpool, or check out Firehouse's suggestions to keep the stress out of poetry happy hour!

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AWP Meet and Greet
Feb
10

AWP Meet and Greet

  • Trio House Press Booth 818: AWP Bookfair (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Swing by the THP Booth 818 to say hello while I man the table. Ask any questions about my debut collection, Four Fields, or better yet: pick a copy up for yourself and a friend!

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Trio House Press Offsite Reading
Feb
9

Trio House Press Offsite Reading

THP/Conduit/NYQ offsite reading for AWP 2024. I’ll be reading from my debut poetry collection, Four Fields, along with my other press mates and their new works! We’ll be joined by a variety of other poets from Conduit and NYQ. Cannot wait to see you there!

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