The Humble Poets' Open Mic will be at The Stacks Coffeehouse on the last Sunday of each month, 4:00-6:00pm.

The featured reader for April is Sherri Levine.

Sherri Levine believes that poetry saves lives. She is a poet, a mental health advocate, a teacher, a former poetry series host, and a squirrel lover living in Portland. Her poem, “Facedown,” won the Lois Cranston Memorial Prize. She also won First Prize (Poet’s Choice) in the OPA Contest. Sherri has published four poetry collections—In These Voices (Poetry Box 2018) Stealing Flowers from the Neighbors,” (Kelsay Press 2021) A Joy to See—an ekphrastic poetry book of prominent poets responding to her late mother’s paintings. Her illustrated poetry book, I Remember Not Sleeping (Fernwood Press) will be released this year. She escaped the long harsh winters of upstate New York and has ever since been happily soaking in the Oregon rain.

 We are encouraging poets and storytellers to come share their works, and musical accompaniments are welcome as well. The address is 1831 N. Killingsworth (between Interstate and Denver). And even though poets are generally quite wealthy, this event will be free, with only a suggested donation for those who can. Hope to see you all there!

Sherri Levine