The Writer's Brush January 8, Sacramento Poetry Center

SECOND SATURDAY IN JANUARY--In the tradition of literary greats Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Diane di Prima, and Sylvia Plath, who were also visual artists, the Second Annual Sacramento Writer’s Brush features local writers/artists Frank Andrick, Lawrence Dinkins, Sue Owens Wright, Jeanine Stevens, Frank Graham, Jennifer O'Neill Pickering, Tim McHargue and others in an art show and reading of their work. The event will be held on Second Saturday, January 8 Th ,5-9 p.m. (Reading 6:30-7:30) at the Sacramento Poetry Center, 1719 25th Street (25th and R Street), Sacramento. FREE EVENT

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