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Stonecoast Reading Series
The Stonecoast Reading Series was created in 2013 in celebration of the program's 10th Anniversary and as a way to give something back to the inspiring, creative people of Portland, Maine. The reading series occurs on a bi-monthly basis and features the talents of our students, alumni, and faculty.
FUTURE EVENTS
Wednesday, April 24th - A Feast of Stonecoast Poetry for National Poetry Month featuring Stonecoast Director and award-winning poet Annie Finch.
Wednesday, June 26th - Stonecoast Stories, with fiction alum Derek Hoffman and featuring fiction faculty Sarah Braunstein, author of The Sweet Relief of Missing Children.
Wednesday, August 28th - Writing Nature at Stonecoast: an Evening of Creative Nonfiction about Nature featuring Stonecoast alumni and faculty.
Wednesday, October 23rd - Goths and Demons: A Halloween Spookfest featuring popular fiction writers.
PAST EVENTS

Wednesday, February 27th - Black History Month Kick-Off Event featuring Stonecoast student and local performer, Lady Zen. 7:00pm at Local Sprouts 649 Congress Street, Portland, ME.
Check back often for announcements and updates about the Stonecoast Reading Series.
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