Juniper Bends Reading Series | FALL 2026
An intimate late-night mix of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction readings paired with live musical interludes. Local and visiting writers gather in a cozy parlor setting for a community-forward literary evening.
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An intimate late-night reading series mixing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with live musical interludes from local and visiting artists. Expect a cozy literary salon vibe with rotating voices and genres throughout the evening.
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An intimate late-night reading series mixing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with live musical interludes from local and visiting artists. Expect a cozy literary salon vibe with rotating voices and genres throughout the evening.
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An intimate late-night concert centered on the versatility and expressive range of classical guitar, with three distinct performers sharing contrasting interpretations. Expect nuanced dynamics, warm acoustic tone, and a focused listening-room vibe.
An intimate late-night concert centered on the versatility and expressive range of classical guitar, with three distinct performers sharing contrasting interpretations. Expect nuanced dynamics, warm acoustic tone, and a focused listening-room vibe.
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A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
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A poetry primer centered on the craft of paying close attention, using curiosity and mindful observation to spark new writing. Expect a discussion-based, intimate literary salon vibe with prompts and shared reflection.
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A poetry primer centered on the craft of paying close attention, using curiosity and mindful observation to spark new writing. Expect a discussion-based, intimate literary salon vibe with prompts and shared reflection.
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A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute original sets spanning storytelling, poetry, literature, music, comedy, and dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for both performers and audience encouragement at Story Parlor.
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A monthly drop in circle centered on community connection and creative reflection, with space to share, listen, and reset your inner compass. Expect gentle prompts that explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
A monthly drop in circle centered on community connection and creative reflection, with space to share, listen, and reset your inner compass. Expect gentle prompts that explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
A monthly drop in circle centered on community connection and creative reflection, with space to share, listen, and reset your inner compass. Expect gentle prompts that explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
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Spoken word storytelling intertwined with live musical passages, exploring memory, time, and what stays rooted in the heart. An intimate late night listening experience in a cozy parlor setting with reflective, poetic atmosphere.
Spoken word storytelling intertwined with live musical passages, exploring memory, time, and what stays rooted in the heart. An intimate late night listening experience in a cozy parlor setting with reflective, poetic atmosphere.
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A facilitator-led morning session centered on shared creative practice, building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Gather in an intimate parlor setting for reflective prompts, gentle accountability, and community encouragement.
A facilitator-led morning session centered on shared creative practice, building creative courage and trust in your own abilities. Gather in an intimate parlor setting for reflective prompts, gentle accountability, and community encouragement.
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An intimate literary reading night centered on queer girls and women, with personal storytelling and spoken word in a cozy Black Mountain music club setting. Expect community-forward conversation and a welcoming, affirming vibe.
A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.
A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.
A monthly soul reset for creatives centered on reflection, sharing, and gentle prompts around living a whole creative life. Drop in for community connection, supportive conversation, and restorative morning energy.
A laid-back late-night stage for musicians, poets, storytellers, and other performers to rotate through short sets and readings. Community-forward vibes in a South Slope bar setting hosted by Cicada.
A laid-back late-night stage for musicians, poets, storytellers, and other performers to rotate through short sets and readings. Community-forward vibes in a South Slope bar setting hosted by Cicada.
A laid-back late-night stage for musicians, poets, storytellers, and other performers to rotate through short sets and readings. Community-forward vibes in a South Slope bar setting hosted by Cicada.
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Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
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A rotating community stage where singers, instrumentalists, storytellers, poets, and comedians trade short sets in a lively brewery taproom. Held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays for a casual, late-night hangout vibe.
A rotating community stage where singers, instrumentalists, storytellers, poets, and comedians trade short sets in a lively brewery taproom. Held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays for a casual, late-night hangout vibe.
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Rotating local performers take the mic for a casual, come as you are night of songs, poems, and short sets in a cozy kava bar. Expect a supportive crowd, easy signups, and spontaneous collaborations.
Rotating local performers take the mic for a casual, come as you are night of songs, poems, and short sets in a cozy kava bar. Expect a supportive crowd, easy signups, and spontaneous collaborations.
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Craft-focused mini conference centered on memoir and creative nonfiction, with practical instruction and peer feedback on voice, structure, and revision. Expect a supportive writers room atmosphere built for connection, critique, and skill-building.
Craft-focused mini conference centered on memoir and creative nonfiction, with practical instruction and peer feedback on voice, structure, and revision. Expect a supportive writers room atmosphere built for connection, critique, and skill-building.