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SAT, MAR 8 Book Festival Day Pass (all author events that are not ticketed separately) ticket
All day pass for Saturday March 8th gets you into author talks and non-ticketed special events.
All day pass for Saturday March 8th gets you into author talks and non-ticketed special events.
$25.00+ $2.27 fee
Special Events
THU, MAR 6 at 7pm - Sleuth: An Interactive Mystery with Emmeline Duncan ticket
Solve a Mystery with Emmeline Duncan & Friends! Step into the world of mystery and intrigue with writers Emmeline Duncan, Tina Connolly, and Tamara Berry Your Mission: Get ready to dive into a one-of-a-kind interactive experience where you play a role in solving a murder mystery! You’ll unravel clues, interrogate suspects, and work together to piece together the crime. What’s in Store: Draw Your Role: Each audience member will draw a card assigning them a role in the mystery. Whether you’re a suspect, a witness, or a sleuth, you’ll be part of the action! Unveiling the Clues: Watch the mystery unfold as clues are revealed on the murder board. Will you uncover the key detail that solves the case? Expert Guidance: Emmeline Duncan will guide the experience with humor, insight, and plenty of surprises! This unique and engaging evening is perfect for fans of mysteries, books, and interactive storytelling. Whether you’re an armchair detective or a mystery novice, you’ll have a blast unraveling the twists and turns.
Solve a Mystery with Emmeline Duncan & Friends! Step into the world of mystery and intrigue with writers Emmeline Duncan, Tina Connolly, and Tamara Berry Your Mission: Get ready to dive into a one-of-a-kind interactive experience where you play a role in solving a murder mystery! You’ll unravel clues, interrogate suspects, and work together to piece together the crime. What’s in Store: Draw Your Role: Each audience member will draw a card assigning them a role in the mystery. Whether you’re a suspect, a witness, or a sleuth, you’ll be part of the action! Unveiling the Clues: Watch the mystery unfold as clues are revealed on the murder board. Will you uncover the key detail that solves the case? Expert Guidance: Emmeline Duncan will guide the experience with humor, insight, and plenty of surprises! This unique and engaging evening is perfect for fans of mysteries, books, and interactive storytelling. Whether you’re an armchair detective or a mystery novice, you’ll have a blast unraveling the twists and turns.
$10.00+ $1.68 feeFRI, MAR 7 at 7:30pm - Comedy Night with Taylor Wolfe & Molly Schwarz ticket
Comedy Night with Taylor Wolfe & Molly Schwarz Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with author Taylor Wolfe and Molly Schwarz as they take the stage for an evening of sharp humor, clever storytelling, and unforgettable comedy. It's a perfect way to cap off your day at the Gorge Book Festival or just come as a comedy fan or someone looking for a fun night out! What to Expect: Taylor Wolfe: With her witty, relatable humor and infectious energy, Taylor is sure to leave you laughing long after the show ends. Molly Schwarz: Known for her unique comedic perspective and spot-on observations, Molly’s sets are guaranteed to entertain and delight.
Comedy Night with Taylor Wolfe & Molly Schwarz Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with author Taylor Wolfe and Molly Schwarz as they take the stage for an evening of sharp humor, clever storytelling, and unforgettable comedy. It's a perfect way to cap off your day at the Gorge Book Festival or just come as a comedy fan or someone looking for a fun night out! What to Expect: Taylor Wolfe: With her witty, relatable humor and infectious energy, Taylor is sure to leave you laughing long after the show ends. Molly Schwarz: Known for her unique comedic perspective and spot-on observations, Molly’s sets are guaranteed to entertain and delight.
Sold out$20.00+ $2.07 feeSAT, MAR 8 at 7:30pm - An Evening with Author/Musician Willy Vlautin & Poet Anis Mojgani ticket
SAT. MAR 8th 7:30pm An Evening with Author/Musician Willy Vlautin & Poet Anis Mojgani Join musician and author Will Vlautin and poet Anis Mojgani for a night of music and poetry in the theater. Willy Vlautin is the author of seven novels and is the founder of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines. Vlautin has been the recipient of three Oregon Book Awards, The Nevada Silver Pen Award, and was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and was shortlisted for the Impac Award (International Dublin Literary Award). Three of his novels, The Motel Life, Lean on Pete, and The Night Always Comes have been adapted as films. His novels have been translated into eleven languages. Vlautin teaches at Pacific University’s MFA in Writing and lives near Portland, OR. Anis Mojgani is the 10th Poet Laureate of Oregon and two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam, Anis Mojgani has been awarded residencies from the Vermont Studio Center, Caldera, AIR Serenbe, The Bloedel Nature Reserve, The Sou’wester, and the Oregon Literary Arts Writers-In-The-Schools program. A recipient of an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate Fellowship, Anis has done commissions for the Getty Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum; and his work has appeared on HBO, National Public Radio, and as part of the Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day series. His work has appeared in the pages of the NYTimes, Rattle, Platypus, Winter Tangerine, Forklift Ohio, and Bat City Review. Known for his performances and well regarded for them the world over, Anis has performed at hundreds of universities across the U.S.; festivals around the globe such as the Sydney Writers Festival, Jamaica’s Calabash festival, and Seoul’s Young Writers Festival; and for audiences as varied as the United Nations and the House of Blues. The author of six books of poetry and the opera libretto for Sanctuaries, his first children’s book is forthcoming from Holiday House/Neal Porter Books. His latest poetry collection is, The Tigers They Let Me. Originally from New Orleans, Anis currently lives in Portland Oregon.
SAT. MAR 8th 7:30pm An Evening with Author/Musician Willy Vlautin & Poet Anis Mojgani Join musician and author Will Vlautin and poet Anis Mojgani for a night of music and poetry in the theater. Willy Vlautin is the author of seven novels and is the founder of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines. Vlautin has been the recipient of three Oregon Book Awards, The Nevada Silver Pen Award, and was inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. He was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and was shortlisted for the Impac Award (International Dublin Literary Award). Three of his novels, The Motel Life, Lean on Pete, and The Night Always Comes have been adapted as films. His novels have been translated into eleven languages. Vlautin teaches at Pacific University’s MFA in Writing and lives near Portland, OR. Anis Mojgani is the 10th Poet Laureate of Oregon and two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam, Anis Mojgani has been awarded residencies from the Vermont Studio Center, Caldera, AIR Serenbe, The Bloedel Nature Reserve, The Sou’wester, and the Oregon Literary Arts Writers-In-The-Schools program. A recipient of an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate Fellowship, Anis has done commissions for the Getty Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum; and his work has appeared on HBO, National Public Radio, and as part of the Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day series. His work has appeared in the pages of the NYTimes, Rattle, Platypus, Winter Tangerine, Forklift Ohio, and Bat City Review. Known for his performances and well regarded for them the world over, Anis has performed at hundreds of universities across the U.S.; festivals around the globe such as the Sydney Writers Festival, Jamaica’s Calabash festival, and Seoul’s Young Writers Festival; and for audiences as varied as the United Nations and the House of Blues. The author of six books of poetry and the opera libretto for Sanctuaries, his first children’s book is forthcoming from Holiday House/Neal Porter Books. His latest poetry collection is, The Tigers They Let Me. Originally from New Orleans, Anis currently lives in Portland Oregon.
$20.00+ $2.07 feeSAT, MAR 8 at 12pm - Author Lunch ticket
$28.00+ $2.38 fee
Workshops
FRI, MAR 7 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Writing Steady in Changing Times: A Workshop and Conversation with Kim Stafford ticket
What you can do for the world may be hard to measure, but your writing is in your hands. Let’s look at how a writing practice can be an appointment with yourself, for addressing both trouble and joy. You’ll do some writing together, and explore how writing can be your treasure in the days and years ahead. All writers welcome.
What you can do for the world may be hard to measure, but your writing is in your hands. Let’s look at how a writing practice can be an appointment with yourself, for addressing both trouble and joy. You’ll do some writing together, and explore how writing can be your treasure in the days and years ahead. All writers welcome.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeFRI, MAR 7 at 10:00am - "Publish It Yourself" with Chris Vega ticket
Chris Vega is a Queer Chicana writer from New Mexico, and the founder and publisher of independent publishing house Blue Cactus Press. Their second poetry collection, Vega, was released in September 2023. Their poetry has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Frontera Vol. 3: estados silvestres // natural states, International Poetry Review, Papeachu Issue 3, Timberline Review, WA129+, and Milk Gallery. Their journalism has appeared in City Arts, Grit City Magazine, Hilltop Action Journal, OLY ARTS, The Ranger, VOICE Magazine and Weekly Volcano. They are based out of Tacoma, Washington.
Chris Vega is a Queer Chicana writer from New Mexico, and the founder and publisher of independent publishing house Blue Cactus Press. Their second poetry collection, Vega, was released in September 2023. Their poetry has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Frontera Vol. 3: estados silvestres // natural states, International Poetry Review, Papeachu Issue 3, Timberline Review, WA129+, and Milk Gallery. Their journalism has appeared in City Arts, Grit City Magazine, Hilltop Action Journal, OLY ARTS, The Ranger, VOICE Magazine and Weekly Volcano. They are based out of Tacoma, Washington.
$30.00+ $2.46 feeSAT, MAR 8 at 9am - Write Now: A Writing Workshop Reconnecting Parents with their Creativity ticket
Chris Vega is a Queer Chicana writer from New Mexico, and the founder and publisher of independent publishing house Blue Cactus Press. Their second poetry collection, Vega, was released in September 2023. Their poetry has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Frontera Vol. 3: estados silvestres // natural states, International Poetry Review, Papeachu Issue 3, Timberline Review, WA129+, and Milk Gallery. Their journalism has appeared in City Arts, Grit City Magazine, Hilltop Action Journal, OLY ARTS, The Ranger, VOICE Magazine and Weekly Volcano. They are based out of Tacoma, Washington.
Chris Vega is a Queer Chicana writer from New Mexico, and the founder and publisher of independent publishing house Blue Cactus Press. Their second poetry collection, Vega, was released in September 2023. Their poetry has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Frontera Vol. 3: estados silvestres // natural states, International Poetry Review, Papeachu Issue 3, Timberline Review, WA129+, and Milk Gallery. Their journalism has appeared in City Arts, Grit City Magazine, Hilltop Action Journal, OLY ARTS, The Ranger, VOICE Magazine and Weekly Volcano. They are based out of Tacoma, Washington.
$30.00+ $2.46 feeSUN, MAR 9 at 9am - A Writer's Guide to Contentment with Laura Stanfill ticket
Putting your writing into the world can be an unsettling experience--and how readers react isn't something we, the writers, can control. The vulnerability that comes with submissions and publications can impact mental health and future projects. In this hourlong workshop, publisher and author Laura Stanfill will share tips and strategies for keeping the creative fires burning while building rejection resilience and a healthy mindset.
Putting your writing into the world can be an unsettling experience--and how readers react isn't something we, the writers, can control. The vulnerability that comes with submissions and publications can impact mental health and future projects. In this hourlong workshop, publisher and author Laura Stanfill will share tips and strategies for keeping the creative fires burning while building rejection resilience and a healthy mindset.
$30.00+ $2.46 feeSUN, MAR 9 at 10am - Generative Poetry Workshop with Lydia Valentine ticket
Tickets are free for students, $15.00 for all others
Tickets are free for students, $15.00 for all others
Up to $15.00
FRI, MAR 7 at 5:00 - 7:00pm - First Friday Gallery Opening - FREE ticket
First Friday Gallery Opening and Book Signings with Authors & Illustrators featured in the show. Admission is free, but we ask that you reserve a ticket so we know how many attendees to expect.
First Friday Gallery Opening and Book Signings with Authors & Illustrators featured in the show. Admission is free, but we ask that you reserve a ticket so we know how many attendees to expect.
FreeSUN, MAR 9 at 11am-3pm - Local Author & Small Press Book Fair - FREE ticket
Local Author & Small Press Book Fair. Local authors will be signing books and publishers will be featuring titles that are great for book clubs and your next read. Admission is free for this event, but we ask that you reserve a ticket so we know how many attendees to expect.
Local Author & Small Press Book Fair. Local authors will be signing books and publishers will be featuring titles that are great for book clubs and your next read. Admission is free for this event, but we ask that you reserve a ticket so we know how many attendees to expect.
Free