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Friday, April 17, 2020 — Postponed till Fall 2020
Laguna College of Art + Design: Distinguished Author Reading Series
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley, Grant Hier, and Alexandra Umlas
Laguna College of Art + Design, Main Library
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:30pm with a book signing & reception
Thursday, January 23, 2020
"Word & Image in Dialogue" Opening Event
Poetry Reading/Presentation on the Creative Process
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley, Elena Karina Byrne & Jodi Hollander
Laguna Beach Books
1200 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:00pm
Saturday, April 27, 2019
An Art Showing of Kate Buckley's Collection:
"Sea & Stars: Conceived and Created in Laguna Beach"
Huit
1492 S Coast Hwy #8
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event will run from 2:00pm - 6:00pm, champagne & hors d'oeuvres will be served;
books will be available for purchase as well
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley & Ricki Mandeville
Spoken Word Reading
Laguna Woods Community Center, Elm Room
24351 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
The event begins at 1:00pm
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Storytelling in Poetry Class/Workshop: Kate Buckley
Story Expo 2018: The World’s Biggest Convention of Writers from All Mediums
The Westin LAX
5400 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The conference is Friday, Sept. 7th - Sunday, Sept. 9th
Kate's class is Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11am - 12:30pm
Thursday, April 26, 2018
"An Evening with the Poets"
California Poets Event: Readings & Book Fair/Signings: An Evening With Poets at Anaheim Central Library is brought to the community by the City of Anaheim's first Poet Laureate, John Brantingham (Poet Laureate of Sequoia and Kings National Park), Kate Buckley (Poet Laureate of City of Laguna Beach), Michael Kramer, Selma Mann, and Juan Farias Alvarez.Anaheim Public Central Library
500 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
Event: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Laguna Beach Literary Festival: A Day of Readings, Panels, Workshops & Craft Talks
with some of California's finest poets and writers - featuring Francesca Bell, Noah Blaustein, Kate Buckley, Elena Karina Byrne,
Grant Hier, Eric Morago, Victoria Patterson, and Tom Zoellner
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event Time: 11:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, March 11, 2018
RATTLE Reading Series
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse
1010 Foothill Boulevard
La Canada, CA 91011
Event Time: 5:00pm
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Poetry & Literature Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Francesca Bell and Victoria Patterson with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Storytelling in Poetry Workshop (A free poetry workshop for adults; open to the public - bring a notepad or journal and a pen)
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Victoria Chang and Garrett Hongo with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Moon Tide Press Anthology Release and Sarah Maclay with Kate Buckley
The evening to be opened by a special reading of one of John Gardiner's poems by Carrie Pohlhammer in honor of our friend Jake's memory
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Poetry of Memoir Workshop (Seniors)
Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Center
380 Third Street
Laguna Beach CA 92651
Event: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
NOTE: Attendees must pre-register: (949) 464-6645
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Children's Poetry Workshop (Ages 7 - 12)
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NOTE: Please contact the library to secure a spot: (949) 497-1733.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Poetry & Literature Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Grant Hier and Tom Zoellner with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Friday, August 25, 2017
Storytelling in Poetry Workshop (A free poetry workshop for adults; open to the public - bring a notepad or journal and a pen)
The Festival of the Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Festival of the Arts Reading
The Festival of the Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Poetry Workshop for Teens
Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach
1085 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92561
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Poetry Workshop for Children
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Poetry Workshop (Private Event)
Glennwood House
2130 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Kathryn Nuerenberger and Noah Blaustein with Kate Buckley
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; book signing to follow
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Christopher Merrill and Noah Blaustein with Kate Buckley
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Poetry Reading to open Laguna Live! - Bluegrass and Barbecue
Tickets & Information
Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event begins at 4:00pm (music workshop); Kate's reading is at 4:45pm; music begins at 5pm
Friday, May 5, 2017
Poetry Reading to open Sunset Serenades
Heisler Park Amphitheater
Located in Heisler Park, Cliff Drive at Jasmine Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event begins at 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Guest Lecturer
Chapman University (Private Event)
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Laguna Talks: Domain Sales & Poetry with Kate Buckley
Click here to listen to the Podcast
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Storytelling in Poetry Class/Workshop: Kate Buckley
Story Expo 2016: The World’s Biggest Convention of Writers from All Mediums
The Westin LAX
5400 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The conference is Friday, Sept. 9th - Sunday, Sept. 11th
Kate's class is on Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley
Ravenswood Poetry Readings
Ravenswood Historic Site
2657 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
Event is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Poetry Reading: Ruth Bavetta, Kate Buckley, John Gardiner, Daniel McGinn, Raundi Kai Moore-Kondo, Richard Nester, Lynne Thompson, and more!
Silent River Poetry Summit,
presented by the Silent River Film and Literary Society
Irvine Global Village Festival
Bill Barber Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, California
Event is from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Art Opening/Artist-in-Residence Open House
Laguna Mercantile
813 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event is from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The show will be on display at Laguna Mercantile through the month of September.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley and Ricki Mandeville
Two Idiots Peddling Poetry at The Ugly Mug Cafe
261 North Glassell (1.5 blocks north of the Orange Circle)
Orange, CA
Reading begins at 8:00pm
August 6 - 22, 2015
Artist-in-Residence at Laguna Mercantile
813 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm - 5pm
Thursday, April 15, 2015
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley, John Gardiner, Ricki Mandeville, Ellyn Maybe, and Mike Sprake
National Poetry Month Ensemble Event
Sea Country
24602 Aliso Creek Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Event is from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Poetry Show
The Book Depot
87 Throckmorton Street
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Event begins at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 15, 2013
California Regional Alumni Event & Reading for the MFA in Writing program of Spalding University
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave., Community Room B
Orange, CA 92866
Event begins at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley and Eric Morago
PondWater Society
16504 E. Masline St.
Covina, CA 91722
Event begins at 4:00pm
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley, Brendan Constantine, Nicelle Nicelle, and Zachary Locklin
Vinatero Poetry Series
6531 Greenleaf Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
Event begins at 7:30pm
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley
Scarritt-Bennett Center
1000 19th Ave. S. (corner of Grand and 19th)
Nashville, TN 37212
Reading begins at 7:00pm
Laguna College of Art + Design: Distinguished Author Reading Series
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley, Grant Hier, and Alexandra Umlas
Laguna College of Art + Design, Main Library
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:30pm with a book signing & reception
Thursday, January 23, 2020
"Word & Image in Dialogue" Opening Event
Poetry Reading/Presentation on the Creative Process
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley, Elena Karina Byrne & Jodi Hollander
Laguna Beach Books
1200 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event begins at 6:00pm
Saturday, April 27, 2019
An Art Showing of Kate Buckley's Collection:
"Sea & Stars: Conceived and Created in Laguna Beach"
Huit
1492 S Coast Hwy #8
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The event will run from 2:00pm - 6:00pm, champagne & hors d'oeuvres will be served;
books will be available for purchase as well
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley & Ricki Mandeville
Spoken Word Reading
Laguna Woods Community Center, Elm Room
24351 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
The event begins at 1:00pm
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Storytelling in Poetry Class/Workshop: Kate Buckley
Story Expo 2018: The World’s Biggest Convention of Writers from All Mediums
The Westin LAX
5400 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The conference is Friday, Sept. 7th - Sunday, Sept. 9th
Kate's class is Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11am - 12:30pm
Thursday, April 26, 2018
"An Evening with the Poets"
California Poets Event: Readings & Book Fair/Signings: An Evening With Poets at Anaheim Central Library is brought to the community by the City of Anaheim's first Poet Laureate, John Brantingham (Poet Laureate of Sequoia and Kings National Park), Kate Buckley (Poet Laureate of City of Laguna Beach), Michael Kramer, Selma Mann, and Juan Farias Alvarez.Anaheim Public Central Library
500 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
Event: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Laguna Beach Literary Festival: A Day of Readings, Panels, Workshops & Craft Talks
with some of California's finest poets and writers - featuring Francesca Bell, Noah Blaustein, Kate Buckley, Elena Karina Byrne,
Grant Hier, Eric Morago, Victoria Patterson, and Tom Zoellner
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event Time: 11:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, March 11, 2018
RATTLE Reading Series
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse
1010 Foothill Boulevard
La Canada, CA 91011
Event Time: 5:00pm
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Poetry & Literature Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Francesca Bell and Victoria Patterson with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Storytelling in Poetry Workshop (A free poetry workshop for adults; open to the public - bring a notepad or journal and a pen)
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Victoria Chang and Garrett Hongo with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Moon Tide Press Anthology Release and Sarah Maclay with Kate Buckley
The evening to be opened by a special reading of one of John Gardiner's poems by Carrie Pohlhammer in honor of our friend Jake's memory
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Poetry of Memoir Workshop (Seniors)
Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Center
380 Third Street
Laguna Beach CA 92651
Event: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
NOTE: Attendees must pre-register: (949) 464-6645
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Children's Poetry Workshop (Ages 7 - 12)
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NOTE: Please contact the library to secure a spot: (949) 497-1733.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Poetry & Literature Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Grant Hier and Tom Zoellner with Kate Buckley
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery
374 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The reading will be followed by a Q&A & book signing
Friday, August 25, 2017
Storytelling in Poetry Workshop (A free poetry workshop for adults; open to the public - bring a notepad or journal and a pen)
The Festival of the Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Festival of the Arts Reading
The Festival of the Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Poetry Workshop for Teens
Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach
1085 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92561
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Poetry Workshop for Children
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Poetry Workshop (Private Event)
Glennwood House
2130 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Kathryn Nuerenberger and Noah Blaustein with Kate Buckley
The Sawdust Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 7:30pm - 8:30pm; book signing to follow
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Poetry Reading—Poet Laureate's Showcase: Christopher Merrill and Noah Blaustein with Kate Buckley
The Laguna Beach Public Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Poetry Reading to open Laguna Live! - Bluegrass and Barbecue
Tickets & Information
Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event begins at 4:00pm (music workshop); Kate's reading is at 4:45pm; music begins at 5pm
Friday, May 5, 2017
Poetry Reading to open Sunset Serenades
Heisler Park Amphitheater
Located in Heisler Park, Cliff Drive at Jasmine Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event begins at 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Guest Lecturer
Chapman University (Private Event)
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Laguna Talks: Domain Sales & Poetry with Kate Buckley
Click here to listen to the Podcast
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Storytelling in Poetry Class/Workshop: Kate Buckley
Story Expo 2016: The World’s Biggest Convention of Writers from All Mediums
The Westin LAX
5400 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The conference is Friday, Sept. 9th - Sunday, Sept. 11th
Kate's class is on Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley
Ravenswood Poetry Readings
Ravenswood Historic Site
2657 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
Event is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Poetry Reading: Ruth Bavetta, Kate Buckley, John Gardiner, Daniel McGinn, Raundi Kai Moore-Kondo, Richard Nester, Lynne Thompson, and more!
Silent River Poetry Summit,
presented by the Silent River Film and Literary Society
Irvine Global Village Festival
Bill Barber Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, California
Event is from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Art Opening/Artist-in-Residence Open House
Laguna Mercantile
813 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Event is from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The show will be on display at Laguna Mercantile through the month of September.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley and Ricki Mandeville
Two Idiots Peddling Poetry at The Ugly Mug Cafe
261 North Glassell (1.5 blocks north of the Orange Circle)
Orange, CA
Reading begins at 8:00pm
August 6 - 22, 2015
Artist-in-Residence at Laguna Mercantile
813 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm - 5pm
Thursday, April 15, 2015
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley, John Gardiner, Ricki Mandeville, Ellyn Maybe, and Mike Sprake
National Poetry Month Ensemble Event
Sea Country
24602 Aliso Creek Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Event is from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Poetry Show
The Book Depot
87 Throckmorton Street
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Event begins at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 15, 2013
California Regional Alumni Event & Reading for the MFA in Writing program of Spalding University
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave., Community Room B
Orange, CA 92866
Event begins at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley and Eric Morago
PondWater Society
16504 E. Masline St.
Covina, CA 91722
Event begins at 4:00pm
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Poetry Reading: Kate Buckley, Brendan Constantine, Nicelle Nicelle, and Zachary Locklin
Vinatero Poetry Series
6531 Greenleaf Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601
Event begins at 7:30pm
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Kate Buckley
Scarritt-Bennett Center
1000 19th Ave. S. (corner of Grand and 19th)
Nashville, TN 37212
Reading begins at 7:00pm