Poets Smeltzer, Hutchings to perform at the Bistro tonight
Published 10:30 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015
For the Reporter
Poetry at The Station Bistro presents the works of Michael Smeltzer and Cindy Hutchings today.
The program is from 7-9 p.m. at the Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, No. 125, one block south of West Main Street, on the east side of the Auburn Transit Center.
Coffee and conversation follow readings. It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited.
About the poets
Michael Schmeltzer
Michael earned a master’s in fine arts from the Rainier Writing Workshop. His honors include numerous Pushcart Prize nominations, the Gulf Stream Award for Poetry, and the Blue Earth Review’s Flash Fiction Prize.
He has been a finalist for the Four Way Books Intro and Levis Prizes, Zone 3 Press First Book Prize, as well as the OSU Press/The Journal Award in Poetry. He helps edit A River & Sound Review and has been published in PANK, Rattle, Oyez Review, Natural Bridge, and Mid-American Review, among others.
Cindy Hutchings
Hutchings is a member of Northwest Renaissance and Striped Water poets.
She writes passionately about events and social causes, locally and worldwide, as well as finding inspiration in the outdoors. Her first book is due out this fall from Moonpath Press, with photos by James Rogers.
Poetry at The Station Bistro is made possible with the help of the restaurant, City of Auburn, The Auburn Arts Commission, Striped Water Poets and NorthWest Renaissance.
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LINK: www.auburnstationbistro.com
